Topic: Fernando Salas

PHOENIX -- Washington's bullpen was on a roll in an 11-inning victory over National League West leader Arizona on Thursday.

PHOENIX -- Los Angeles Dodgers shut-down closer Kenley Jansen has looked entirely mortal in his first two appearances this season.

Brian Goodwin is making an impression with his bat in limited playing time, producing a .513 slugging percentage in 42 games this season.

Not only did Jerry Blevins earn the win for the Mets on Wednesday night, he also uttered the 12 words that properly encapsulated an entire era of Mets baseball.

Jay Bruce capped a marathon by delivering a one-out RBI single in the 12th inning as the New York Mets edged the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 at Citi Field.

New York Mets second baseman Neil Walker got his round of hugs on the field well before Friday night's game -- from his former manager, Clint Hurdle.

NEW YORK -- Nothing about Terry Collins' five-decade career in professional baseball has been easy. Why should the game in which he became the longest-tenured manager in New York Mets history be any different?

MILWAUKEE -- A little more than seven weeks ago, Manny Pina's mother, Minda, cried when he called to tell her that he'd made an Opening Day roster for the first time in his career.

NEW YORK -- Like many people in the tri-state area, New York Mets players had a lengthy to-do list on a pleasant early spring Sunday.

NEW YORK -- Travis d'Arnaud wore the crown Thursday night. More important for the New York Mets, Matt Harvey took a big step toward earning his comic book nickname.