Phillies 5, Mets 4

August 10th, 2009 Phils' Martinez to start Wednesday vs. CubsPHILADELPHIA —Pedro Martinez will make his return to the majors Wednesday when he starts for Philadelphia against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

July 15th, 2009 Reports: Martinez close to joining PhilsPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez appears to be close to joining the Philadelphia Phillies. Multiple media outlets are reporting the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed to a contract with the NL East leaders that will be announced Wednesday.

July 15th, 2009 Martinez ready for return to majors with PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez says he was "too brave" when he pitched hurt his final years in New York, and he's excited about his return to the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. Martinez agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Phillies on Wednesday.

July 15th, 2009 Phillies sign 3-time Cy Young winner MartinezPHILADELPHIA — Pedro Martinez is returning to the major leagues. Martinez agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

July 8th, 2009 Ex-Mets star Dykstra files for bankruptcy in LALOS ANGELES — Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra has sought bankruptcy protection in Los Angeles, citing more than $31 million in debts. Federal court documents show Dykstra filed for Chapter 11 status on Tuesday.

July 5th, 2009 Phillies 2, Mets 0DP_New York 1, Philadelphia 3. LOB_New York 5, Philadelphia 3.

July 4th, 2009 Phillies designate Taschner for assignmentPHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have purchased the contract of right-hander Rodrigo Lopez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and cleared a roster spot by designating reliever Jack Taschner for assignment. Lopez, a two-time 15-game winner with Baltimore, started against the New York Mets on Friday in place of injured rookie Antonio Bastardo.

July 4th, 2009 Phillies 7, Mets 2E_Dan.Murphy (7). DP_New York 1, Philadelphia 1.

June 12th, 2009 Phillies 6, Mets 3, 10 inningsE_D.Wright (9). DP_Philadelphia 1.

June 12th, 2009 Ibanez lifts Phillies past Mets 6-3 in 10th inningNEW YORK — Raul Ibanez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-3 Thursday night, handing their NL East rivals another difficult loss. Shane Victorino got the winning rally started with a one-out single off Bobby Parnell (2-2).

June 12th, 2009 Ibanez lifts Phillies past Mets in 10NEW YORK — Raul Ibanez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-3 Thursday night, handing their NL East rivals another difficult loss. Shane Victorino got the winning rally started with a one-out single off Bobby Parnell (2-2).

June 11th, 2009 Utley's 2nd homer of game leads Phillies over MetsNEW YORK — Chase Utley got another chance to hit only because Jayson Werth made a dazzling play on defense. The right fielder took a big gamble and saved his team with a diving catch, moments before Utley's second homer of the game sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets in 11 innings Wednesday night.

June 11th, 2009 Jimmy Rollins back in leadoff spot for PhilliesNEW YORK — Jimmy Rollins is back in the leadoff spot for the Philadelphia Phillies. The 2007 NL MVP was returned to his regular role Wednesday night by manager Charlie Manuel for the second game of a three-game series against the New York Mets.

June 11th, 2009 Phillies 5, Mets 4, 11 inningsE_D.Wright (8). DP_Philadelphia 1, New York 2.

June 10th, 2009 Mets 6, Phillies 5E_Ruiz (2). DP_New York 2.