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John Buck's power swing disappears

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets catcher John Buck singled twice and scored once in four at-bats Sunday against the Cubs. It was his third multi-hit game in his last seven appearances. Buck is batting .205 (8 for 39) with two doubles and no RBI in 10 June games (nine starts). In fact, he hasn't homered in 16 games and has homered twice in his last 34 games after homering nine times in 23 April games.

June 16, 2013

Recap: Sandy Alderson discusses investing in big league roster within six months

MetsBlog — This morning at Citi Field, Sandy Alderson, Terry Collins, Matt Harvey, Dillon Gee, John Buck, Bobby Parnell and Howie Rose participated in a Q&A; session with fans. Alderson said the organization is at the stage when they can begin adding veteran talent to the big league club, now that some of their young talent has […]

New York Mets June 15, 2013

David Wright and John Buck in top Five of All-Star Voting for Position Players

Surfing the Mets | New York Daily News — In the first National League update on All Star voting, only two Mets were among the top-five vote-getters at their positions: David Wright and John Buck.  Wright is second in voting  behind Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval. Buck is behind Giants catcher Buster Posey and Cardinals catcher ...    

New York Mets June 4, 2013

Matt Harvey shows he's human . . . and unlucky

Newsday — Mets pitcher Matt Harvey, who gave up a career-high 10 hits and lasted a season-low five innings, didn't have bad stuff on Sunday, according to his catcher, John Buck.

New York Mets June 2, 2013

Game 53: Yankees vs. Mets

The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News — YANKEES (30-22) Brett Gardner CF Robinson Cano 2B Vernon Wells LF Travis Hafner DH Lyle Overbay 1B Brennan Boesch RF David Adams 3B Reid Brignac SS Austin Romine C LHP Vidal Nuno (1-1, 1.93) Nuno has never faced any of the Mets METS (21-29) Justin Turner 1B Daniel Murphy 2B David Wright 3B John Buck [...]The post Game 53: Yankees vs. Mets appeared first on The LoHud Yankees Blog.

New York Yankees May 30, 2013

John Buck sees shades of Zack Greinke in Matt Harvey

Newsday — John Buck has seen all this Matt Harvey mania before, only then the phenom went by a different name: Zack Greinke.

New York Mets May 29, 2013

Game 51: Yankees at Mets

The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News — YANKEES (30-20) Brett Gardner CF Robinson Cano 2B Vernon Wells LF Lyle Overbay 1B David Adams 3B Ichiro Suzuki RF Reid Brignac SS Chris Stewart C Hiroki Kuroda (6-3, 2.67) Kuroda vs. Mets METS (19-29) Ruben Tejada SS Daniel Murphy 2B David Wright 3B Lucas Duda LF Marlon Byrd RF Rick Ankiel CF John Buck [...]The post Game 51: Yankees at Mets appeared first on The LoHud Yankees Blog.

New York Yankees May 28, 2013

Game 50: Yankees at Mets

The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News — YANKEES (30-19) Brett Gardner CF Jayson Nix SS Robinson Cano 2B Vernon Wells LF David Adams 3B Ichiro Suzuki RF Lyle Overbay 1B Chris Stewart C Phil Hughes RHP (2-3, 5.51) Hughes vs. Mets METS (18-29) Ruben Tejada SS Daniel Murphy 2B David Wright 3B Lucas Duda LF John Buck C Rick Ankiel CF Ike [...]The post Game 50: Yankees at Mets appeared first on The LoHud Yankees Blog.

New York Yankees May 28, 2013

John Buck out of starting lineup Saturday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets catcher John Buck was held out of the starting lineup Saturday against the Braves. Buck was hit by a pitch in extra innings during the continuation of Friday's suspended game, played before Saturday's scheduled game. Buck hit his 11th home run of the season Friday before play was suspended. He is hitting .227.

May 25, 2013

Kris Medlen settles for no-decision

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen had a quality start but failed to factor in the decision Friday night against the Mets.Medlen surrendered a run-scoring single to Lucas Duda in the first, a solo home run to John Buck in the fourth and a run-scoring single to Marlon Byrd in the fifth. The right-hander was charged with three runs and seven hits over six innings. He struck out nine and walked one on 110 pitches.Medlen has allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his last five starts. He is 0-2 with a 3.06 ERA over that span. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at home against...

May 25, 2013

Ike can Buck up, beat struggles, says Mets catcher

New York Daily News — John Buck looked across the clubhouse Wednesday afternoon and smiled sympathetically at Ike Davis. The veteran catcher does not like to look back. He has made a point to not talk much about his 2012 struggles and says he uses last season only as a resource and simply to learn something that can help him move forward.    

New York Mets May 23, 2013

NL King - Unexpected Surpises by Position

Fantasy Baseball Express — Okay so I am going to break down by position the big unexpected surprises in the NL so far this year and what to expect going forward. Stats as of Wednesday am 5/22 Catcher: John Buck - NY - 10HR, 31RBI, 21R, 1SB, .224 Avg Starting to cool off and the Mets play him almost every game because they have a AA player as their backup and hardly anyone is hitting in Mets lineup. I am predicting he will wear down tremendously. Evan Gattis - Atl - 9HR, 23RBI, 16R, 0SB, .254 Avg This cinderalla story is making the Braves think let Brian McCann walk after this year. First Base: Yuniesky Betancourt - ...

May 23, 2013

Travis d'Arnaud unlikely to be up before All-Star break

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets catching prospect Travis d'Arnaud will be re-evaluated in two weeks to determine whether he can begin baseball activities.  d'Arnaud will have to rehab before joining Triple-A Las Vegas. There's been talk about people within the organization that d'Arnaud won't be up until after the All-Star break, even if he's ready, according to MetsBlog.com.  With d'Arnaud expected out, John Buck has a good chance to stick with the team for the entire season. He was thought to be a prime trade candidate earlier in the year. 

May 20, 2013

John Buck gets rare steal

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mets catcher John Buck went 1 for 3 with a walk and run scored during a 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh Sunday. Buck also struck out twice -- his fourth-consecutive multi-K game -- but did get his first stolen base since Sept. 20, 2009 as a member of the Royals.

May 12, 2013

Game 34: Pirates vs. Mets at 1:10 PM

MetsBlog — The Good: John Buck has 10 home runs this season, tied for third in the majors and Anthony Recker has one home run. Mets catchers combined to hit 11 home runs over the course of two seasons (2011-2012). The Bad: The Mets are hitting .182 with runners in scoring position during this homestand. The Pitching […]

New York Mets May 12, 2013

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John Buck Photos

  • Atlanta Braves' Gerald Laird, right, reacts after striking out in the ninth inning as New York Mets catcher John Buck looks on in the first baseball game of a doubleheader Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves' Gerald Laird, right, reacts after striking out in the ninth inning as New York Mets catcher John Buck looks on in the first baseball game of a doubleheader Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jason Getz)
  • New York Mets relief pitcher Bobby Parnell, right, celebrates with catcher John Buck after their 4-3 victory in the first baseball game of the doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta The Associated Press
    New York Mets relief pitcher Bobby Parnell, right, celebrates with catcher John Buck after their 4-3 victory in the first baseball game of the doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
  • Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons throws the ground ball of New York Mets' Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Dan Uggla at second base to force out John Buck during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Atlanta The Associated Press
    Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons throws the ground ball of New York Mets' Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Dan Uggla at second base to force out John Buck during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
  • New York Mets catcher John Buck watches as Miami Marlins batter Chris Coghlan hits out but drives the winning run home Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Miami. The Marlins won 11-6 The Associated Press
    New York Mets catcher John Buck watches as Miami Marlins batter Chris Coghlan hits out but drives the winning run home Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Miami. The Marlins won 11-6. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
  • New York Yankees relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain (62) reacts returning to the dugout after allowing an eighth-inning infield single to New York Mets designated hitter John Buck in the an interleague baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, May 30, 2013. The Mets won 3-1 The Associated Press
    New York Yankees relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain (62) reacts returning to the dugout after allowing an eighth-inning infield single to New York Mets designated hitter John Buck in the an interleague baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, May 30, 2013. The Mets won 3-1. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • New York Mets' John Buck (44) greets center fielder Rick Ankiel (16) after they scored on Ike Davis's first inning, two-run single in an interleague baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, May 29, 2013. On-deck batter Mike Baxter (23) looks on The Associated Press
    New York Mets' John Buck (44) greets center fielder Rick Ankiel (16) after they scored on Ike Davis's first inning, two-run single in an interleague baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, May 29, 2013. On-deck batter Mike Baxter (23) looks on. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • New York Mets' John Buck (44) greets teammate Lucas Duda (21) after Duda hit a fourth-inning solo home run off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran in a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, May 26, 2013 The Associated Press
    New York Mets' John Buck (44) greets teammate Lucas Duda (21) after Duda hit a fourth-inning solo home run off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran in a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, May 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • New York Mets catcher John Buck reacts to the safe call of Atlanta Braves' Jordan Schafer at home plate in the tenth inning of a baseball game that was suspended from Friday night at Citi Field, Saturday, May 25, 2013 in New York. The Braves won 7-5 The Associated Press
    New York Mets catcher John Buck reacts to the safe call of Atlanta Braves' Jordan Schafer at home plate in the tenth inning of a baseball game that was suspended from Friday night at Citi Field, Saturday, May 25, 2013 in New York. The Braves won 7-5. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
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