Mets ace Santana has arthroscopic knee surgery

Oct. 1, 2008

Mets left-hander Johan Santana has had arthroscopic surgery on torn cartilage in his left knee.

Ole Miss starting guard lost for season

OXFORD, Miss., Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Ole Miss announced Tuesday that starting guard Eniel Polynice will miss the remainder of the basketball season after having knee surgery.

Report: Second knee surgery for Tom Brady

BOSTON, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady underwent a second left knee surgery earlier this week, The Boston Globe said Friday.

Indians DH Hafner has shoulder surgery

CLEVELAND, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Cleveland designated hitter Travis Hafner had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday on his right shoulder, which hampered him throughout the 2008 season.

Boston mayor recovers after knee surgery

BOSTON, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Boston Mayor Thomas Menino is recovering at home following knee surgery, his office said Friday.

Manuel to stay as Mets manager

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- The New York Mets announced Friday Jerry Manuel had agreed to a two-year contract as the team's manager.

Mets give GM Minaya a contract extension

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The New York Mets signed General Manager Omar Minaya to a three-year contract extension Thursday.

Mets ace has knee surgery

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- New York Mets ace left-hander Johan Santana had surgery Wednesday to repair ligament damage in his left knee.

Mets fan pleads guilty to badgering mascot

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- A New York Mets fan has pleaded guilty to harassing the team's mascot, Mr. Met, during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Howard, Santana take NL September honors

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Philadelphia first baseman Ryan Howard and New York left-hander Johan Santana were selected the National League player and pitcher of the month Monday.

MLB: N.Y. Mets 2, Florida 0

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Johan Santana pitched a three-hit shutout and the New York Mets kept their playoff hopes alive Saturday with a 2-0 win over the Florida Marlins.

MLB: Florida 6, N.Y. Mets 1

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Chris Volstad allowed a run over six innings Friday and the Florida Marlins put a dent in New York's playoff hopes by downing the Mets 6-1.

MLB: N.Y. Mets 6, Chicago Cubs 2

NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Jose Reyes smacked a three-run triple in a four-run sixth and Johan Santana pitched eight innings Tuesday in the N.Y. Mets' 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Matsui to have knee surgery

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui, whose season was hampered by a knee injury, will undergo surgery on his left knee, the team said Monday.

MLB: Atlanta 4, N.Y. Mets 2

ATLANTA, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Jorge Campillo yielded two earned runs and five hits in six innings Saturday, helping Atlanta down the New York Mets 4-2.

MLB: NY Mets 7, Washington 2

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Johan Santana allowed a run over seven innings and Brian Schneider hit two homers Thursday, carrying the New York Mets to a 7-2 victory over Washington.