NEW YORK -- With a perfect ride through their first homestand, the surprising New York Mets matched the best start in team history. Next stop, the Subway Series at Yankee Stadium -- and a shot…

NEW YORK -- Consistent pitching, nifty defense and well-placed hits at just the right time. Lucas Duda and the New York Mets are playing so well they're practically giddy. Duda hit a go-ahead single in…

NEW YORK -- Catcher Kevin Plawecki trotted onto the field, shook hands with umpire crew chief Jerry Meals and promptly bounced a practice throw down to second base. "A little bit nervous," Plawecki said. Maybe,…

ATLANTA -- A rare run-scoring hit from Bartolo Colon helped give the New York Mets a boost going into their home opener. Colon helped himself with his first RBI in a decade, Daniel Murphy hit…