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Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Gaby Sanchez (17) follows through on a base hit that scored Neil Walker and Andrew McCutchen during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 26, 2014, in New York. The Pirates won 5-3. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Sanchez helps Pirates rally for win over Mets

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

Fans watch as New York Mets pitcher Jose Valverde (47) leaves the field after giving up two runs to the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 26, 2014, in New York. The Pirates won 5-3. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Mets fire hitting coach Hudgens after loss

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

New York Mets relief pitcher Jose Valverde (47) reacts as Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton heads to home plate after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 19, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Mets demote Valverde, make Farnsworth their closer

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Raul Ibanez watches his three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels lose in 13 to Mets on Recker’s HR

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

New York Mets' Anthony Recker (20) celebrates his home run with Omar Quintanilla during the 13th inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Mets beat Angels in 13th on Recker’s HR

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press

New York Mets players high-five each other as Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward, left, walks off the field after flying out in the ninth inning to end a baseball game, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Atlanta. New York won 4-0. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Braves shut down by Colon in 4-0 loss to Mets

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon throws in the first inning of baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Bartolo Colon dominant, Mets shut out Braves, 4-0

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada (11) tags out Cincinnati Reds Billy Hamilton who was trying to steal second base in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Friday, April 4, 2014. The Mets won 4-3. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

Hamilton thrown out at 2nd, Reds lose to Mets 4-3

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Mets' Lucas Duda watches his two-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field in New York, Friday, April 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

Duda hits 2 HRs, Mejia pitches Mets past Reds 4-3

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Mets relief pitcher Bobby Parnell reacts as he leaves the field during the ninth inning of the baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Citi Field in New York, Monday, March 31, 2014. The Nationals defeated the Mets in extra innings 9-7. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Mets’ Parnell has partially torn elbow ligament

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Houston Astros left fielder Robbie Grossman jumps but can not reach the two-run home run by New York Mets' Anthony Recker during the fifth inning of a spring exhibition baseball game in Kissimmee, Fla., Wednesday, March 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Gee pitches 6 no-hit innings for Mets

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Valverde, Mets agree to minor league contract

Associated Press

Sandoval homers 3 times in Game 1

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Anibal Sanchez throws in the first inning during Game 2 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

ALCS Game 2: Anibal Sanchez, Tigers beat Yankees for 2-0 series lead

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Detroit Tigers teammates hug pitcher Justin Verlander, center, after the Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-0 in Game 5 of an American League division baseball series in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Tigers ride Justin Verlander back to ALCS

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics left fielder Coco Crisp (4) celebrates after he hit single to score Seth Smith and win the game 4-3 in the ninth inning of Game 4 of an American League division baseball series against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012.(AP Photo/Ben Margot)

ALDS Game 4: A’s rally past Tigers 4-3 to force Game 5

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Valverde denies throwing spitball against Reds

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Leyland: Valverde, Benoit unavailable for Game 5

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

ALCS Game 4: Nelson Cruz leads Rangers to 7-3, 11-inning win over Tigers

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers celebrate after winning Game 5 of baseball's American League division series 3-2 over the New York Yankees on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Tigers top Yankees 3-2, head to ALCS vs. Rangers

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press