The Diamondbacks could look to trade outfielder Eric Byrnes this winter, and the Mets could be a likely destination.

The Mets are rumored to want Carlos Delgado back next season, and the first baseman would like to return to the team in 2009 as well.

The Mets probably won't make a serious push for the biggest free agent starters like CC Sabathia, Ben Sheets or A.

The Mets were once again unable to make the postseason, largely due to the lack of depth in their bullpen, but some baseball people blame their talented core of hitters: Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes, David Wright, and Carlos Delgado.

The Mets are expected to pick up the $12 million option for 2009 on slugger Carlos Delgado before November.

Pedro Martinez is leaning toward pitching again next season, though it's highly doubtful he will do so with the New York Mets.

The Mets appear likely to bring manager Jerry Manuel back next season even after the team missed the playoffs on the final day of the regular season for the second-straight year.

The Brewers have made the postseason for the first time since 1982 after defeating the Cubs on Sunday and watching the Mets lose to the Marlins.

Johan Santana pitched a complete game shutout for the Mets on Saturday against the Marlins to move his team into a tie with the Brewers for the NL Wild Card.

Jerry Manual said that if necessary, the Mets' ace Johan Santana will pitch Saturday on three days of rest against the Marlins on Saturday.

Agent Fern Cuza said Pedro Martinez will "absolutely" pitch again next year.

Mets' pitcher John Maine will likely miss the rest of the season because of a bone spur, according to New York Daily News.

At least 25-30 scouts are watching the Mets/Cubs' series and one consensus is clear: they hope the Mets make it to the postseason because they would be a favorable opponent due to their anemic bullpen.

The Mets and GM Omar Minaya are close to reaching an agreement on a new deal, according to an Associated Press report.

The Mets downed the Cubs, 6-2, on Tuesday thanks to a strong performance by Johan Santana to improve their playoff chances.

Pitcher John Maine is headed to the bullpen of the Mets to try and help reverse the team's recent struggles, according to New York Daily News.

The injured knee of center fielder Carlos Beltran has become a huge concern for the Mets, according to Newsday.

The Phillies increased their lead in the NL East to 2 1/2 games on Monday night with a win over the Braves, coupled with a loss by the Mets to the Cubs.

The Phillies extended their lead over the Mets on Sunday with a win over the Marlins, coupled with a victory by Atlanta over New York.

The Phillies overtook the Mets for first place in the NL East after beating the Marlins, 3-2, on Saturday night.

The Mets overtook the Phillies for first place in the NL East on Friday night after defeating the Braves, 9-5, and Florida knocked off Philadelphia, according to MLB.

John Maine claims that he's ready to pitch, but the Mets aren't sure that he's ready to return to the mound, according to New York Daily News.

If the Mets and Brewers are forced to play a one-game tiebreaker for the NL Wildcard, it will be played in Queens at Shea Stadium as a result of a coin flip tiebreaker.

The Mets have lost outfielder Fernando Tatis for the remainder of the season with a separated right shoulder, according to Detroit Free Press.

After the Mets lost to the Nationals Tuesday night, the Phillies rallied to beat the Braves and take over first place in the NL East.

John Maine won't close for the Mets next season even with Billy Wagner lost for the year, according to New York Daily News.

Jorge Posada brought up the past on Monday, and Pedro Martinez didn't appreciate it one bit, according to New York Post.

The New York Mets lost to the last-place Washington Nationals on Monday night as their lead in the NL East dwindles.

The Phillies swept the Brewers in a day-night doubleheader on Sunday, and have moved into a tie with Milwaukee for the NL Wild Card.

The New York Mets reportedly want to buy into the Syracuse Chiefs franchise, and there is growing sympathy in Buffalo to hook up with Toronto because it is in the American League, and Toronto is within reasonable driving distance to attend a Major League Baseball game.

Jerry Manuel has certainly gotten the job done in New York over the last three months in relief of Willie Randolph, and Newsday's Wallace Matthews believes the manager deserves an extension.

Billy Wagner is a competitor, but he knows that he has played his last game as a member of the Mets, according to New York Post.

Jose Reyes became the Mets' all-time leader in stolen bases when he swiped second in the third inning Wednesday night against the Nationals, according to Newsday.

With 17 games to go last season the Mets held a seven-game lead over the Phillies before the bottom dropped out, but they appeared poised to hold on in 2008, according to New York Post.

With closer Billy Wagner already out for 2009, there appears to be a possibilty that the Mets could make a play for Francisco Rodriguez, according to Bergen Record.

Billy Wagner will undergo surgery this week on his left elbow, and will miss one year, a Mets official confirmed early Monday afternoon.

Billy Wagner is expected to miss the rest of the season, leaving the Mets without their closer as they try to maintain a slim lead over the Phillies.

The Mets and Yankees have told fans to keep their hands off souvenirs at their stadiums with less than a month left before both Shea and Yankee Stadium close up shop, according to New York Daily News.

Tropical Storm Hanna washed away the second game of this weekend's three-game battle between the Phillies and Mets at Shea Stadium, according to MLB.

Mets' reliever Billy Wagner is nearing his return to the mound, but might not close for the team right away, according to New York Post.

Mets' fans are shelling out a serious amount of cash to take a piece of Shea Stadium home with them after it closes this fall, according to Associated Press.

Two weeks ago the Phillies gave Cole Hamels an extra day of rest rather than have him face the Mets on regular rest, but he could face New York on regular rest this Sunday night, according to News Journal.

Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran hurt his knee on Monday in a freak collison with home plate umpire Ed Rapuano, according to New York Post.