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Marcum still winless as Mets fall to Reds

New York Daily News — Things looked bleak for the Mets after Shaun Marcum's first inning Monday night. He gave up three quick runs to the Reds, who were aided by an obstruction call against Ike Davis, and he seemed destined for another abbreviated start.    

Mets Insider: Hefner's family safe from tornado

New York Daily News — While so much devastating news came out of Moore, Okla., on Monday after the giant tornado killed more than 50 people and did untold damage to the homes and lives of so many, Jeremy Hefner was fortunate: all his family and friends that still live in his hometown were unharmed.    

Collins earns heave-ho

New York Post — Terry Collins and reliever LaTroy Hawkins both got tossed out of last night’s 4-3 loss to the Reds in the top of the seventh inning, typifying the Mets’ frustrating evening. Home-plate umpire Tom Hallion ruled the Reds’ Brandon Phillips had been hit by a pitch that replays later showed...

Ice-cold Davis flops again as Mets fall to Reds

New York Post — The more desperate the Mets get for Ike Davis to break out of his funk, the deeper he sinks. And last night — after grounding out to leave the bases loaded in the first, striking out twice after that, and costing the Mets a run with an obstruction call — the question...

Okla. tornado strikes Hefner’s school

New York Post — The effects of yesterday’s tornado in the Oklahoma City suburbs spread all the way east to Flushing. Jeremy Hefner was born and raised in the town that received the brunt of the damage. “For the first 10 years of my life, I lived in Moore, Okla.,” the Mets starter...

Mayday near for Amazin’s

New York Post — The question used to be: Can the Mets play meaningful games in September? Now the question is: Can they play any meaningful games in May? This season could be over before it really starts by the end of this month. So what does that mean for Mets fans? Can this...

Mets may Choo fat next year

New York Post — It was intended as a joke. “Outfield? What outfield?” Mets general manager Sandy Alderson quipped at the GM meetings in November, referring to the unproven outfielders on the team’s roster. However, Alderson’s joke morphed into reality — the Mets’ outfield has been a revolving door. Perhaps the biggest example...

Tornadoes hit home for Hefner

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — For 10 years, Jeremy Hefner called Moore, Okla. home. He still has uncles and cousins there, and his grandmother is nearby in Oklahoma City. Finding out that his hometown had been devastated by a tornado that killed more than 50 people Monday left the Mets starter praying for those affected. "When I heard it was in Moore again, I was freaking out," Hefner said. Hefner said all of his immediate family and the friends he keeps in contact with are OK after the tornado ravaged the area.

Notebook: Rough night for Ike

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — Even in the field, things aren't going well for Ike Davis. As he continues to struggle at the plate (he has one hit in his last 33 at-bats after an 0-for-3 performance Monday), Davis compounded that by being charged with obstruction in the Mets' 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. With a runner on first and one out in the first, Cincinnati's Joey Votto hit a liner that bounced off the first bag and went to right field. Davis, who said he was looking for the ball, stood to the right of the bag with his back turned to the batter, and Votto pushed off him en route to second.

5.20.13: Binghamton brings the lumber

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — LAS VEGAS VS. IOWA RAINED OUT: Rafael Montero's Triple-A debut got rained out on Monday night. BINGHAMTON 6, NEW BRITAIN 3: The Binghamton Mets racked up eleven hits, including five for extra-bases, and starter Logan Verrett matched a career-high with ten strikeouts in a 6-3 win over the New Britain Rock Cats. The B-Mets earned their seventh win in eight games and moved into a tie for first in the Eastern Division. Binghamton wasted little time starting the action.

Terry Collins has no new information on Zack Wheeler or David Aardsma

Newsday — Most of his hitters aren't hitting, all of his starting pitchers not named Matt Harvey are struggling and even three victories in the previous four games weren't about to solve all of Mets manager Terry Collins' problems. So when he was asked before Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds if pitching prospect Zack Wheeler will be returning to the rotation for Triple-A Las Vegas after checking out shoulder soreness, Collins said: "I have no idea. I've got enough issues here."

Mounting an offense still a challenge for Mets in loss to Reds

Newsday — It is safe to say the Mets are suspended somewhere between "Be patient" and "Do something!" They exist with a live-for-the-future longing amid regularly reordered lineups, with hunger constantly at the door and a figurative pebble in their shoe.

Rapid Reaction: Reds 4, Mets 3

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — Jeremy Hefner has some company in the Mets' 0-5 club. Shaun Marcum became the second Mets starter to fall to 0-5 this year, as he got the loss in the Reds' 4-3 win at Citi Field on Monday. The Mets are now 1-14 in games in which Marcum and Hefner have appeared this year. They are 16-11 in all their other games. WINLESS: Marcum had an interesting night, as it looked like he would not make it out of the first inning when Cincinnati jumped on him for three runs in the first frame.

GAMETRACKER: Reds at Mets

New York Post — The Mets, who have won three of their past four, will try to continue their improved play at home with the Reds coming into Citi Field. Shaun Marcum, who is 0-4 with a 6.75 ERA, gets the start for the Mets against Reds ace Johnny Cueto...

Murphy stays at top, Ike drops

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — Mets manager Terry Collins is keeping Daniel Murphy atop the lineup for Monday's game against Cincinnati, but first baseman Ike Davis' week-long trial at cleanup has ended, as he will hit sixth. Murphy hit in the leadoff spot for the first time all season Sunday against the Cubs and hit the go-ahead homer in the Mets' win. Collins said one of the reasons the team is riding Murphy at the top is due to no other hitters showing they should be setting the table.

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