The first thing I ever wrote that found an audience was titled “Free Johan!” It was August of 2002, and I was home for the summer following my freshman year at the University of Minnesota, so bored ...

Zack Wheeler, a 23-year-old right-hander, will try to further establish himself in his first full major league season as one of the Mets’ top power pitchers. By Tim Rohan With the uncertainty ...

Friday night's 8-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals might go down as one of the sweetest in New York Mets' franchise history. Johan Santana became the first Met to throw a no-hitter. Odd for a ...

Almost one year ago to the day, I knew Johan Santana was gone. The Minnesota Twins had let yet another trading deadline go by and their superstar pitcher finally let his unhappiness be known. Why ...

Clay Holmes came up just short of a quality start, but that didn’t diminish the quality of his appearance. Holmes threw 103 ...

PORT ST. LUCIE — Johan Santana called it a memory he will never forget, and few Mets fans will disagree. The Mets announced Monday they will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Santana’s no-hitter ...

UPDATE, 1-29-08 at 4:22: Ken Rosenthal says the 72-hour window to sign Santana is now open. UPDATE, 1-29-08 at 2:55pm: More from Olney. His sources say the Mets have the best offer, the Red Sox also ...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Carlos Mendoza kept a secret from Sean Manaea since spring training began in early February. Manaea posed with a chalkboard, spelling out a few of his preferences, including his ...

BALTIMORE -- Johan Santana's comeback bid with the Baltimore Orioles ended Friday when the two-time Cy Young Award winner tore his Achilles tendon. The injury occurred in Florida while Santana was ...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.—The Mets certainly hope that last night’s events serve as foreshadowing of the 2008 season. In front of a sellout crowd at Tradition Field, Johan Santana quickly took command of ...

UPDATE, 12-29-07 at 10:59am: Jayson Stark’s sources speak of glacially moving Santana talks with the Red Sox, Yankees, Mets, and Mariners that may drag out for several more weeks. UPDATE, 12-28-07 at ...