The Mets didn't do anything of note in a dismal loss to the Cubs.

With Jeremy Hefner on the mound at Wrigley Field, the Mets look for their third straight win.

Nelson Figueroa, a prime example of a journeyman pitcher, celebrates his birthday today.

Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.

Paternostro, Castellano, and Cistulli get together to produce an Italian classic almost as long as The Leopard, but far less likely to get a Criterion Collection release. It's Episode 20 of Amazin' Avenue Audio!

Matt Harvey was solid for seven-plus innings in Chicago, and he also batted in the winning run to lead New York to consecutive victories.

It's Matt Harvey Day at Wrigley Field!

Believe it or not, Steve Trachsel and Mike Pelfrey both were more good than bad as Mets. Not, however, on May 17, 2001 and 2009 respectively.

New York Mets related news and links for Friday, May 17, 2013