Jonathon Niese

Mighty Mark Ellis powers Dodgers to 7-2 victory over Mets

2013-04-23 19:38:00

The Dodgers needed a lift. They’d been struggling to score all season, and then before Tuesday’s game against the Mets learned that right-hander Chad Billingsley was headed for Tommy John surgery. Power did not seem to be the cool night&...

Dodgers' Mark Ellis is a little powerhouse in win over Mets

2013-04-23 22:26:00

NEW YORK — Mark Ellis isn't flashy. While his ability to make difficult defensive plays appear routine has earned him the reputation as a ballplayers' ballplayer, it's often made him an afterthought in the minds of fans. But Ellis forced his way...

Chatwood throws seven shutout innings to lead Angels to 7-3 win over Mets

2011-06-19 16:33:58

Peter Bourjos is back in center field for Angels vs. Mets

2011-06-19 16:33:59

Sweep stalls against lefty

2013-05-17 03:24:04

The Cardinals have spent the first quarter of their regular season strong-arming their way to the best record in the National League, and the only thing as consistent as their starting pitching has been their promise. They can be even better. The...

Four-game sweeps are rare

2013-05-17 03:44:02

The best explanation offered as to why it is so difficult for one major league baseball team to beat another four times in a four-game series came from Cardinals Hall of Fame reliever Bruce Sutter, who said, "The other side gives scholarships, too."...

Wainwright's struggles against Mets continue as Cards fail to complete sweep

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Adam Wainwright doesn't want his lack of success against the New York Mets to get inside his head. "I don't feel like I have troubles against them," Wainwright said Thursday after he tumbled to 1-4 with a 7.29 ERA against the Mets in a 5-2 setback at...

Put the broom away: Cards miss chance to sweep Mets

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Adam Wainwright gave up a pair of RBI hits by David Wright as the St. Louis Cardinals lost 5-2 to the New York Mets Thursday. The Cardinals' hopes for a four-game sweep disappeared when Wright singled home a run in the third and doubled home another...

BRIEF: Robinson, Wigginton in lineup as Cards go for sweep

2013-05-16 10:04:02

The St. Louis Cardinals have two reserves in the starting lineup as they go for a four-game sweep of the New York Mets Thursday afternoon at Busch Stadium. Shane Robinson, hitting .194, was listed second in the batting order and playing center field. Ty...

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2013-05-11 21:56:25

SUNDAY, MAY 12: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Pittsburgh (J.Gomez 2-0) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 4-0), 1:10 p.m. Philadelphia (K.Kendrick 4-1) at Arizona (McCarthy 0-3), 4:10 p.m. PENGUINS-ISLANDERS Orpik's OT goal sends Penguins to 2nd round UNIONDALE, N.Y....

Jonathon Niese struggles as Mets routed by Pittsburgh Pirates on Banner Day

2013-05-12 00:44:03

For the Mets, there is Matt Harvey, and there is everybody else. And on what should have been a festive occasion Saturday, the Pirates showcased the massive drop-off that takes place when anybody but Harvey takes the mound. The Mets absorbed an 11-2...

Shaun Marcum again fails to give Mets a chance

2013-05-11 00:04:01

In between pitches during his poor outing against the Pirates Friday night, Mets righthander Shaun Marcum repeatedly stepped off the rubber as if to stall for time. His offerings arrived at the plate at roughly the same speed, in the mid 80s, with...

Starlin Castro rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer in the seventh inning as Mets starter Jonathon Niese looks on.

2012-07-08 00:00:00

Darwin Barney scores from first base on a double by Luis Valbuena off Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese in the second inning.

2012-06-27 00:00:00