Brandon Lyon

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy might be establishing himself as the streakiest hitter in baseball. Murphy was mired in an 0-for-17 funk when he hit a double in his final at-bat...

The Sports Xchange By Bucky Dent, The Sports Xchange Mets 5, Cardinals 2 ST. LOUIS -- Finally, the New York Mets got a shutdown performance from a starter not named Matt Harvey. Jonathon Niese worked into the eighth inning Thursday, while Daniel...

The Sports Xchange By Bucky Dent, The Sports Xchange Niese finds his form in Mets' 5-2 win ST. LOUIS -- After absorbing an eight-hit, eight-run pounding in a Saturday loss to Pittsburgh, New York Mets left-hander Jonathon Niese knew something had to...

MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH The Mets had lost six in a row and 14 of 18, and didn't know where to turn. Other than Matt Harvey, none of their starting pitchers were giving them any consistency. But Jon Niese, the team's Opening Day...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH Mets manager Terry Collins grew agitated Tuesday when continually questioned about last week's bean-ball incident regarding Jordany Valdespin, saying fans do not understand the...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH Seeking offense, the Mets shored up their outfield Monday by signing outfielder Rick Ankiel to a big-league contract. Ankiel, whom the Astros cut last week, arrived at Busch Stadium...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH The New York Mets agreed to a contract with free agent outfielder Rick Ankiel on Monday, and he started in center and batted seventh in a 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals the same day....

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH Lesson learned? The Mets will have to wait and see. Already a lightning rod throughout his young career, center fielder Jordany Valdespin became the center of attention yet again this...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH Mets' righty Matt Harvey's "24-hour rule" seems to be serving him well. After every start, Harvey gives himself 24 hours to reflect on his outing. That means 24 hours to feel sorry for...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH With the game on the line, the Mets know whom to call. Mike Baxter has compiled an impressive resume of heroics during his short time with the Mets, including a catch to save Johan...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH The Mets plunked Lucas Duda in left field this season knowing full well his defensive limitations. A natural first baseman, Duda struggled throughout an extended run in right field in the...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - New York Mets - INSIDE PITCH The Mets had already used Bobby Parnell in the ninth inning of Friday's game in Atlanta, so they needed someone to close when they took a two-run lead in the top of the 10th. The...