Baseball Stars on Self-Destruct

Met starter John Maine left their 7-3 loss to the Marlins last night with an injury owing to this year's local cause du jour: toughing it out.

Last Night’s Big Mets Collapse Just the Beginning?

After last night's disastrous ninth inning against the Phillies, Mets fans probably can't wait for the injured Wagner to return to the bullpen.

Mets, Phillies to Flail It Out for Desperate Fans

In a world where the ongoing Red Sox–Yankees “saga” is rudely interrupted by the Tampa Bay Rays, it is no wonder that the artificial construction of a Mets-Phillies rivalry has been so labored and dogged.

Trou-Dropping Guantanamo Lawyer Leaves Firm

Plus, the latest on Giuliani Partners, S.I. Newhouse, and Citigroup in our daily industry roundup.

Mets Slide Into First, But Is It Too Soon for Hope?

Thanks to David Wright's two-run homer last night, the Mets are tied with the Phillies for first in the NL East. But wait, doesn't this feel familiar?

A Look Into the Crystal Baseball: Predictions for the Season

Just how bad off are the Yankees?

Jason Giambi’s Mustache Has Been Vanquished!

Despite the Yankees' massive mustache push, the Bronx Bomber didn't make it into the All-Star Game.

Peter Cook Primps for His Big Divorce

Christie Brinkley's ex gets a MAN-icure for the big day, Madonna's brother continues his bizarre publicity campaign, and Cindy Adams picks up on some 'Gossip Girl' rumors.

‘Post’ Revels in Mets Manager’s Potty Mouth

Did Jerry Manuel call Shea fans a big pile of manure? The city's tabloids disagree.

Willie Randolph’s ‘Daily News’ Confessional: Class Act or Cry for Help?

The fired Mets manager goes into exhaustive detail over his final days with the team. We're just not sure why.

Chris Smith: What Randolph Represented

The Mets hired Willie Randolph because of what he had come to represent. Four years later, that's why they fired him, too.

Joba and Pedro's Big Nights — Too Much on the Line?

Pedro returns from the injury list and Joba starts for the first time. But can the Mets and Yankees really hang all their hopes on these two?

Willie Randolph Is Safe With Mets … for NOW

DUM dum dum … the soap opera that is the Mets' management strategy continues.

Five Questions With Governor David Paterson

We sat down with Paterson this weekend to ask him what's on everybody's mind: What's going on with Silda Wall Spitzer? Oh, and we asked about some political things, too.

‘National Geographic’ Takes Home Three Awards at ASME Ceremony

Plus, things are looking up on Wall Street, Skadden is doing better at doing good, and Andre Balazs finally sells the Hotel QT — all in our daily industry roundup.

Chace Crawford Is Awesome at Being Single

Plus, a Puerto Rican party for Carlos Beltran's birthday and who the gayest man in the world is in our daily gossip roundup.

The Mets Get Rickrolled?

Will the Mets play Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" all year long? One can only hope.

Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker Root for Both Teams

And they told us all about it (and getting rained out of yesterday's Yankees opener) at last night's premiere of the movie 'Smart People.'

Oye Johan Va!

Johan Santana's opening day debut with the Mets was solid but not mind-blowing. But that doesn't stop the sports press from losing their heads.

A Brief Conversation With Alex Rodriguez