http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorSun, 07 Sep 2008 8:49:54 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33284/new-stadium-strikes-fear-in-mets-foes.html?refid=rss_all_defaultNational League teams visiting Shea Stadium this summer can’t help looking past the outfield with fear at the New York Mets’ new home, Citi Field, which opens next year. “It is the ballpark that could make the Mets financially untouchable,” Rich Hofmann writes in the Philadelphia Daily News , urging his hometown Phillies and others to get their swings in now.http://www.newser.com/story/33284/new-stadium-strikes-fear-in-mets-foes.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 24 Jul 2008 13:43:07 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32176/all-star-idols-wacky-voting-fills-final-slots.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWith one spot left in each league after the All-Star rosters were populated last week, it was time for America to do what it does best: inspire local fans to vote dozens, even hundreds of times. Milwaukee plastered hearts everywhere, Yankees fans slapped on fake mustaches, and Philadelphia staged a voting marathon. The New York Times reveals what worked.http://www.newser.com/story/32176/all-star-idols-wacky-voting-fills-final-slots.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 11 Jul 2008 4:33:21 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31879/joel-movin-out-of-shea.html?refid=rss_all_defaultHis idols set a pop-cultural milestone by playing a concert there in 1965, and now Billy Joel will be the last musician to rock Shea Stadium, reports the New York Sun . Since the Beatles turned to sports venues to fit their legions of screaming fans, the home of the Mets has hosted everyone from The Police to The Boss to the Pope.http://www.newser.com/story/31879/joel-movin-out-of-shea.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 08 Jul 2008 6:54:20 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31458/mlbs-midterm-report-cards.html?refid=rss_all_defaultReport card time! Here’s how the rambunctious kids of MLB are doing so far, in Yahoo Sports’ Steven Henson’s estimation. A students —Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, White Sox Particular kudos go to the Rays, the poor kid who went to the head of the class. B students —Cardinals, Brewers, Twins, Phillies, Yankees, Athletics, Marlins, Orioles The Cardinals have a slight edge in the wildcard race. The Yankees, meanwhile, barely scrape together a B.http://www.newser.com/story/31458/mlbs-midterm-report-cards.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 02 Jul 2008 12:08:53 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30207/mets-cut-randolph-loose.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe New York Mets have fired manager Willie Randolph, as well as two of his coaches, reports Newsday . The announcement came this morning after weeks of speculation about Randolph's fate, as the Mets continue to struggle just under .500 after last season's historic collapse. Bench coach Jerry Manuel will take over as interim manager.http://www.newser.com/story/30207/mets-cut-randolph-loose.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 17 Jun 2008 6:29:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29309/seaver-trades-curve-balls-for-cabernets.html?refid=rss_all_defaultYou might think baseball Hall of Famers might be content to rest on their laurels, but not so Tom Seaver, Bloomberg reports. The three-time Cy Young winner spent some time as an announcer after his retirement in 1987, but his interest in wine led to the founding GTS Vineyards in California's Napa Valley in 2001. Now, his labor is starting to bear fruit.http://www.newser.com/story/29309/seaver-trades-curve-balls-for-cabernets.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 05 Jun 2008 16:05:40 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/28189/braves-fan-dies-in-upper-deck-fall.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAn Atlanta Braves fan died after plummeting from the upper deck at Atlanta’s Turner Field, WSBTV.com reports. The 25-year-old man fell to the field-level concourse behind home plate during the bottom of the 8th inning in last night’s game against the New York Mets, a police rep said; he was pronounced dead at a hospital soon afterward.http://www.newser.com/story/28189/braves-fan-dies-in-upper-deck-fall.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 22 May 2008 7:08:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/28140/mets-manager-apologizes-for-calling-critics-racist.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTwo days after Mets manager Willie Randolph lashed his critics for being "racial," he apologized for what he said, reports AP. The first black manager of a New York baseball team had suggested in an interview with a columnist from The Record that he was portrayed differently than white managers. "Is it racial? Huh? It smells a little bit,” Randolph said.http://www.newser.com/story/28140/mets-manager-apologizes-for-calling-critics-racist.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 21 May 2008 20:28:18 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/28036/piazza-retires-after-16-seasons.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe most prolific hitting catcher of all-time is hanging up his spikes. After 16 years, Mike Piazza is calling it a career, one that saw him amass a .308 lifetime batting average and 427 homeruns; 396 of those dingers came as a catcher, which is the most all time, reports AP. "It has been an amazing journey,” said the 12-time All-Star.http://www.newser.com/story/28036/piazza-retires-after-16-seasons.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 20 May 2008 20:47:19 CDT