NEW YORK -- Their bullpen performed unevenly before it was compromised by injury and worse after their closer went down. Their offense inexplicably shuts down after inflicting early damage, often conspiring with the bullpen to cancel a...
With each day that gets crossed off the schedule, life gets all the more magnified for those teams still in the postseason races.
A boost from a single pitcher or hitter can make a difference
Lefty Francisco Liriano figures to be pivotal...
Streaking
Johan Santana, New York Mets (12-7, 2.70)
Santana, who has been sizzling, is 2-0 and has a 1.23 ERA in his last three. In fact, his last two triumphs were shutouts over the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Santana has...
MILWAUKEE -- Johan Santana has pitched well enough to be a genuine Cy Young Award candidate, but his record is merely 12-7. Who knew that going from the Twins to the Mets would make victory a chancier proposition for one of the game's...
Background
Johan Alexander Santana Araque (pronounced [joʊɦən santʰənə] born March 13, 1979 in Tovar, Mérida State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the New York Mets. As a two-time Cy Young Award winner, Santana has established himself as one of the best pitchers in baseball. His repertoire includes 91-95 mph fastball along with a circle changeup, considered by many to be one of the best changeups in baseball.
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