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Neil Best of Newsday continues his coverage of the WFAN Mike and the Mad Dog saga. Chris Russo and Mike Francesa are doing their usual solo shows during the summer. Today Francesa said the stories of a deteriorating relationship are true, and that he and Russo haven’t even spoken this week about the issue. He said that’s telling about where their relationship is.
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ESPN Radio host Michael Kay talks to Mets closer Billy Wagner and SNY analyst Ron Darling about the Mets-Yankees series this weekend.
New York Mets (38-39 Road: 17-23) at New York Yankees (42-36 Home:22-17) 2:05pm
Mike Pelfrey (4-6 4.30) vs. Dan Giese (1-2 0.64)
What to watch: This is the first game of the dual stadium double header today. This will be a battle of two very inexperienced starting pitchers. The Mets really need to make a statement this weekend against the Yankees after losing a home series to the Mariners.
Brian Runge has been suspended for one game by Major League Baseball for his actions on Tuesday night at Shea Stadium. I’m thrilled to see MLB take action like this with an umpire that was clearly looking for a fight. His aggressive actions (chest bumping Jerry Manuel) turned a docile situation into a combustible scenario that’s embarrassing to MLB.
Jerry Manuel and Carlos Beltran, who were both ejected by Runge, have received undisclosed fines.
Post game video from SNY as the Mets “celebrate” their lone win of the series against the Seattle Mariners.
Umpire Brian Runge apologized to Jerry Manuel last night for his behavior during Tuesday night’s game. Apparently, Runge had spoken to his father, former umpire Paul Runge, who is a friend of Manuel’s.
Brian had ejected both Carlos Beltran and Manuel the night before and was completely responsible for escalating the situation. Manuel said Runge apologized to him when he brought the lineup card out prior to Wednesday’s game and he hoped that Runge wouldn’t get suspended for his actions.
WFAN audio clip with Jerry Manuel talking to Chris Russo about the Mets struggles this season, and specifically against the Mariners this week.
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