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The Carlos Beltran Litmus Test

Introducing the Carlos Beltran litmus test, for New York Mets
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R.A. Parnell, Closer

Matt Harvey isn't the only Mets pitcher having an All-Star caliber...
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Matt Harvey's Emergence is Due in Part to the Bridging of Two New Y...

Matt Harvey is the real deal and the New York Mets are happy to...
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Scott Rice Emerging as a Main Course Option for Terry Collins and t...

31-year-old rookie reliever Scott Rice spent 14 years in the minors...

The Carlos Beltran Litmus Test

Introducing the Carlos Beltran litmus test, for New York Mets fandom Read more…

R.A. Parnell, Closer

Matt Harvey isn't the only Mets pitcher having an All-Star caliber season. Read more…

Matt Harvey's Emergence is Due in Part to the Bridging of...

Matt Harvey is the real deal and the New York Mets are happy to have him Read more…

Scott Rice Emerging as a Main Course Option for Terry Col...

31-year-old rookie reliever Scott Rice spent 14 years in the minors before his big break Read more…

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Kirk Nieuwenhuis Doesn't Le...

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Lucas Duda is Seeing the Ball Well Right Now

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Terry Collins' Stubbornness Could Lead to His Eventual Ouster from the New York Mets

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Matt den Dekker is Not MLB Ready, But Can the New York Mets Afford to Send Him Down?

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The Wilpons Simply Don't Get the Benefit of the Doubt in their Partnership with Amway

Fun With Puns: Possible New York Mets Player-Themed Fan Clubs at Citi Field in 2013

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 02/27/2013

Why not have some fun in the Citi Field stands this season with some player-themed fan clubs?

The New York Mets Should Try Out a Mike Baxter/Ruben Tejada Leadoff Platoon

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 02/13/2013

Should the Mets employ a lefty/righty platoon at the top of the batting order?

Sandy Alderson and the New York Mets Get Great Value with Reliever Brandon Lyon

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 02/08/2013

Brandon Lyon signed with the Mets for less than $1 million guaranteed

The Bourn Uncertainty: Why The New York Mets Should Pass on Michael Bourn, at Any Price

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 01/24/2013

Signing Michael Bourn would cost the New York Mets far more than just a few dollars.

Perpetual Pedro Feliciano Returns to New York Mets After Failed Stint with New York Yankees

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 01/22/2013

The New York Mets have signed old friend Pedro Feliciano to a minor league deal.

The Baseball Hall of Fame Has Already Been Tarnished By the Voters Themselves

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 01/11/2013

Hall of Fame voters have already done more damage to the Hall of Fame than PEDs could ever do.

New York Mets Make a Solid Deal For R.A. Dickey, Centered Around Catcher Travis d’Arnaud

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 12/17/2012

The New York Mets have found their catcher of the future in Travis d'Arnaud

New York Mets Make David Wright a Met for Life with a Reasonably Priced Extension

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 11/30/2012

David Wright's contract extension with the New York Mets is a win-win for both sides.

New York Mets Trying to Trade R.A. Dickey, May Not Have Any Interest In a Long-Term Deal

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 11/10/2012

The New York Mets may not be making a serious effort to re-sign R.A. Dickey

New York Mets Looking to Sign David Wright, Make a Push for Justin Upton

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 11/10/2012

The Mets are looking to upgrade their outfield with two-time All-Star Justin Upton.

AL MVP Debate: Why the Triple Crown is Nice, But Not Enough to Win the Hardware

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 10/05/2012

Miguel Cabrera had a fantastic season, but rookie Mike Trout was just flat-out better.

Are the Mets Short A Viable Minor League Affiliate?

By duffy718 @ The Shea Faithful 09/20/2012

The Mets moved their Triple A affiliate to Las Vegas - but should their top prospects go there as well?

A Knuckleball A Day Keeps Father Time Away: 'Knuckleball' Reviewed

By duffy718 @ The Shea Faithful 09/14/2012

The new documentary 'Knuckleball' explores a season in the life of the last two knuclers in the league - and peers into the franternity that binds them

Looking Ahead to the Future, the New York Mets' Young Arms Are Something to Be Excited About

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 09/04/2012

The New York Mets have plenty to look forward to with their young pitchers

Stache Radio Episode 16: The Mets Sweep the Marlins to Keep the Dream Alive... Or Something

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 09/02/2012

The New York Mets are winners of seven of eight, and they've stormed back into the National League wild card race. Ok, not really. But sort of. Maybe. After sweeping the laughably awful Miami Marlins, the Mets are just 8 games back of the St....

Stache Radio Episode 15: The Mets Win a Series and Other Related Mets-ness

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 08/27/2012

Matt and Jon chat with Steve from Amazin' Avenue about all things Mets

Stache Radio Episode 14: Matt and Jon Chat with Mark Simon of ESPN Stats & Information

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 08/20/2012

Stache Radio is back this week, asMatt and Jon talked with Mark Simon of ESPN Stats and Information about a multitude of topics as the Mets played the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon. We talkedabout all things New York Mets, of course, but...

Stache Radio Episode 13: Matt and Jon Talk General Mets-ness, Looking Ahead to the Future

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 08/13/2012

Matt Falkenbury and Jon Presser discuss the future of the New York Mets going forward.

Ruben Tejada Showing Promising Potential at Shortstop for the New York Mets in 2012

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 08/09/2012

Ruben Tejada is doing an excellent job replacing Jose Reyes for the Mets

Stache Radio Episode 12: Mets Stand Pat, Find Wins on the West Coast

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 08/05/2012

Jon and Matt talk Mets as the calendar turns to August

Stache Radio Episode 11: Mike Silva Joins Matt and Jon as Mets Approach Trading Deadline

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 07/29/2012

Mike Silva joins Jon Presser and Matt Falkenbury on Stache Radio

With the 2012 Season Fading Fast for the New York Mets, Fans Would Be Wise to Have Patience and Trust the Process

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 07/29/2012

New York Mets fans would be wise to try to be patient in times of crisis and trust the long-term plans of the front office.

Stache Radio Episode 10: Matt and Jon Are Back, but Where are the Mets?

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 07/23/2012

Matt and Jon are back to start the second half of the baseball season, but the New York Mets aren't

Stache Radio Episode 9: First-Half Round Table with Michael Baron, Stephen Keane & Ted Berg

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 07/09/2012

Matt Falkenbury and Jon Presser host the Stache Radio First Half Round Table

Stache Radio Episode 8: We're All All-Stars... In Our Hearts

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 07/02/2012

Jon Presser and Matt Falkenbury talk Mets, and All-Star voting

Stache Radio Episode 7: New York Mets Talk and Other Assorted Baseball Musings

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 06/25/2012

Jon Presser and Matt Falkenbury talk Mets baseball and things of that nature

Stache Radio Episode 6: Mets Sweep in Tampa, Get Swept Away in Queens

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 06/18/2012

Stache Radio Episode 6: Matt and Jon talk sweeps and the Mets' all-time team

Stache Radio Episode 5: Is This Thing On? Matt and Jon are Back After a One-Week Hiatus

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 06/11/2012

Stache Radio is back and still awesome as ever. Don't miss this week's podcast.

Video: MLB Commissioner Bud Selig Speaks with Reporters at the 2012 MLB Draft

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 06/09/2012

The Shea Faithful was there for a quick chat with MLB commissioner Bud Selig at the 2012 MLB Draft

New York Mets Select Prep Shortstop Gavin Cecchini with their Top Pick in 2012 MLB Draft

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 06/05/2012

A little bit on the New York Mets 2012 1st-Round pick

Mets No-Hitter a Moment Worth Waiting For

By Brad Kurtzberg @ The Shea Faithful 06/04/2012

Johan Santana pitched the first no-hitter in Mets history after so many near misses. The moment was worth the wait for Mets fans.

New York Mets Fans of Every Generation Rejoice After Johan Santana's Magical Night

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 06/02/2012

The moment every New York Mets fan has been waiting for has finally come.

No Doubt About It: Johan Santana Epitomizes the Incredible 2012 New York Mets

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 06/02/2012

Johan Santana's no-hitter will be remembered forever in New York Mets history.

Stache Radio Episode 4: Jon and Matt are Joined by MetsBlog.com's Michael Baron

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 05/28/2012

Jon Presser and Matt Falkenbury are back for another edition of Stache Radio

Listen to Stache Radio Ep 3 with The Shea Faithful's Jon Presser and Matt Falkenbury of the Daily Stache

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 05/20/2012

Jon Presser and Matt Falkenbury are back with this week's episode of Stache Radio

Frank Francisco is Not Armando Benitez, Though New York Mets Fans Should Hope He Is

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 05/20/2012

Is Frank Francisco the new Armando Benitez? Well, no. Benitez was actually pretty good.

Listen to The Shea Faithful's Jon Presser Co-Hosting "Stache Radio" Episode 2

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 05/14/2012

Jon Presser of The Shea Faithful is co-hosting a radio show with The Daily Stache

New York Mets Rookie Jordany Valdespin's Presence is Impossible to Ignore

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 05/08/2012

New York Mets' rookie Jordany Valdespin made his first MLB hit a memorable one.

Video: Justin Turner's Clutch PA That Set the Stage for the New York Mets Sweep of the Miami Marlins

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 04/27/2012

Justin Turner's pinch-hit 13-pitch game-tying walk turned the game around for the Mets

Should Fred Wilpon Make An Appearance at the New York Mets Anniversary Conference at Hofstra?

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 04/19/2012

Should Fred Wilpon make an appearance at the New York Mets 50th Anniversary Conference next week?

Terry Collins is Proving to Be the Right Man for the Job as New York Mets Manager

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 04/08/2012

New York Mets manager Terry Collins is proving to be the right man for the job

The New York Mets Make a Solid Move, Locking Up Jon Niese to a Team-Friendly Deal

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 04/07/2012

The tastefully named Jon Niese signed a team-friendly deal to stay with the New York Mets through at least 2016

New York Mets Call Up Kirk Nieuwenhuis for CF Job, Andres Torres May Get Wally Pipp'd

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 04/06/2012

With Andres Torres hitting the DL, Kirk Nieuwenhuis is the New York Mets CF, and he might not relinquish the job.

Opening Day 2012: New York Mets Pay Tribute to Gary Carter In Batting Practice

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 04/05/2012

The New York Mets paid tribute to fallen friend Gary Carter with a classy gesture Thursday afternoon.

The New York Mets Have a Chance to Be Among the Best Offenses in the National League

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 04/03/2012

If the Mets can stay healthy, and that's always a big if, they'll score a ton of runs in 2012

Spring Training 2012: New York Mets' Jon Niese is in the Best Shape of His Life #BlameBeltran

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 02/21/2012

New York Mets pitcher Jon Niese says Carlos Beltran convinced him to get a nose job. No, seriously.

Gary Carter Was a New York Mets Icon, a Montreal Expos Legend, and a Role Model to All

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 02/18/2012

New York Mets Hall of Famer Gary Carter touched a lot of lives in his 57 years

Saying Goodbye to "The Kid"

By Brad Kurtzberg @ The Shea Faithful 02/17/2012

A tribute to Mets great Gary Carter who passed away Thursday at the age of 57

New York Mets Baseball is Almost Here, and I Can't Wait

By Jon Presser @ The Shea Faithful 02/16/2012

The New York Mets are getting ready to kick off the 2012 MLB season, and I can't wait to watch them again

Mets Sign Ronny Cedeno

By Josh Burton @ The Shea Faithful 01/08/2012

According to ESPNNewYork.com, the Mets have signed former Pirates shortstop Ronny Cedeno to be the team's back-up middle infielder for this upcoming season. The signing was rumored for a few weeks now but now something if official. The Mets also...