Officials from both the Mets and Red Sox say there have been discussions about Manny Ramirez and interest in pursuing a deal for him if Boston decides to make him available.

Brian Giles' name has been connected to the Mets although a Mets' person said that must be the Padres' hope because he's not currently on their radar.

The Mets are seeking a corner outfielder as the July 31 trade deadline approaches, and Mets GM Omar Minaya has long been an admirer of embattled Red Sox star Manny Ramirez.

One source said the Mets and Giants have talked about Randy Winn, and the Yankees are scouting Bengie Molina now that Jorge Posada's shoulder injury has put his season in jeopardy.

The Mets do not want to trade Fernando Martinez or left-handed pitcher Jon Niese, who are as close to untouchable as anyone in their system.

Pedro Martinez learned shortly after Wednesday’s win over the Phillies that his father Pablo Jaime died in the Dominican Republic, according to a published report.

The Reds apparently have some interest in Huston Street, according to sources, and the Mets also might make a run at trying to get him.

The Mets could make a trade for either Cleveland's Casey Blake or Seattle's Raul Ibanez.

Mets' closer Billy Wagner has tightness around his left shoulder, which an MRI exam Tuesday showed was a muscle spasm around his pitching arm, according to an ESPN.

Mets closer Billy Wagner will have his left shoulder examined Monday after experiencing tightness in his pitching arm during Sunday’s contest, according to a Yahoo.

Pedro Martinez received a cortisone shot to help heal his strained groin on Thursday and his next start has been pushed back a few days, according to The Associated Press.

Joe Blanton will make his first start as a member of the Phillies on Tuesday against the Mets, according to The Associated Press.

The Mets rallied for their tenth straight victory on Thursday night with a 10-8 comeback win over the Reds, according to The Associated Press.

With the price for hitters like Matt Holliday and Jason Bay too high for his liking, Mets' General Manager Omar Minaya could look elsewhere for offensive help, according to Newsday.

With no one left in his bullpen as the 2008 MLB All-Star Game dragged into the fifth inning, NL Manager Clint Hurdle approached Mets' third baseman David Wright about taking the mound, according to The Boston Herald.

Mike Pelfrey of the Mets and Matt Joyce of the Tigers were named the MLB Players of the Week in their respective leagues on Monday.

Pedro Martinez left a start on Saturday against the Rockies in the fourth inning because of tightness in his right groin, according to ESPN.

Third baseman David Wright of the New York Mets will replace fan-elected starting outfielder Alfonso Soriano of the Chicago Cubs on the National League All-Star roster.

Mets' outfielder Moises Alou has gotten hurt once again, removing himself from a Double-A rehab start after six inning on Wednesday, according to The New York Daily News.

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Cleanup hitter Carlos Beltran could move to the number two slot in the Mets batting order soon, according to The New York Daily News.

Mets' third baseman David Wright isn't likely to participate in the home run derby next week, according to a report in The New York Post.

Mets' second baseman Luis Castillo has landed on the disabled list with a strained left hip flexor, according to The New York Daily News.

Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez claims that he will not quit despite enduring one of the roughest stretches of his career, according to The New York Post.