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Chris Schwinden might have pitched his way out of the New York Mets' rotation on Wednesday.For the second time this season, Schwinden allowed runs early and often, and most of the damage was delivered by one Houston Astros player.Chris Johnson homered twice off Schwinden and later added two more hits to drive in a career-high six runs and lead the Astros to an 8-1 that completed a three-game sweep.When asked if he would commit to using Schwinden again as a starter, Mets manager Terry Collins was very blunt."I'm not committing to anything," Collins said. "Things change in this game."Even without hearing Collins' comments, Schwinden didn't seem optimistic about his chances at another start."I know it doesn't really help me, but I think their patience is kind of wearing a little bit with my performance," Schwinden said. "I just have to keep my head on straight, and if I get another opportunity, try to go for it."Johnson's first homer of the season was a three-run shot to the Crawford Boxe...
Josh Thole has been activated from the disabled list and the New York Mets' top catcher is back in the lineup following a concussion.The Mets also called up right-ha...
The New York Mets have put infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list because of a sprained right ankle and cut right-handed reliever Manny Acosta.The Mets ...
It might be Ryan Howard to the rescue for the Philadelphia Phillies.General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said after the Phillies' 6-5 loss to the New York Mets on Thursda...
The Cleveland Indians claimed infielder/outfielder Vinny Rottino off outright waivers from the New York Mets on Wednesday.Rottino hit .182 with two homers and five R...
Nick Punto gave the Boston Red Sox the kind of production they've come to expect from Dustin Pedroia.Punto homered and fell a triple shy of the cycle, Felix Doubront...
Brett Lawrie isn't too bothered about being in last place, just so long as first isn't too far away.Felix Doubront won for the fifth time in six starts, Nick Punto h...
Nick Punto finished with three hits, including a solo blast, and knocked in two runs as the Red Sox downed the Blue Jays, 7-4, in the second test of a three-game set...
The New York Mets placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain.The injury occurred during the third inning of Monday's game a...
After David Wright grounded out with a runner on third to end the eighth, he removed his protective gear while looking away from the bat boy, then, bareheaded, walke...
Offense was alive and well on Friday at Coors Field as the Colorado Rockies exploded for 11 runs in the fifth inning and pounded the New York Mets, 18-9, in the open...
Scott Hairston hit for the cycle and the New York Mets had season highs in both runs and hits — and they still lost."I would say Scott had a great day," New York man...
The Braves went into their last series hoping to make up ground in the National League East race. Three losses later, the club is facing the reality that its path to...
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed pitcher Chris Schwinden off waivers Saturday and designated pitcher Daniel Farquhar for assignment.Schwinden was placed on waivers by t...
Right-hander Chris Schwinden makes his second start of the season today when the New York Mets try to avoid a sweep in the finale of their three-game set against the...
Right-hander Chris Schwinden makes his first start of 2012 for the New York Mets tonight, when they open a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field...
Rookie right-hander Chris Schwinden takes his fourth try at ending series with the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field.Schwinden, who turned 25 last week, made his major-l...
Andy Pettitte broke his ankle on the same day the Yankees put CC Sabathia on the disabled list, and Robinson Cano hit a go-ahead homer to help New York beat the Clev...
For a team that just got swept and ran its losing streak to a season-high five games, the Cleveland Indians had plenty to be optimistic about.They put together bette...
The New York Mets activated catcher Josh Thole from the 15-day disabled list Friday and optioned catcher Rob Johnson to Triple-A Buffalo.Thole was forced to the DL o...