JOHAN BLANKS FISH, KEEPS METS IN RACE
nypost.com 9/28/2008 — Just like last season, it will come down to the final day. Johan Santana made sure of that yesterday afternoon with a season-saving display of phenomenal pitching in the Mets' 2-0 win over the Marlins at raucous Shea Stadium. Taking the mound just...

Shea what? Mates put faith in Perez for finale
nydailynews.com 9/28/2008 — One day after Johan Santana earned every penny of his mega-contract by shutting out the Marlins, the Mets' hopes for continuing their season beyond Sunday now ride on the quirky left arm of Oliver Perez.

Live Blog: The last (?) day at Shea
theropolitans.com 9/28/2008 — From the pre-game ceremonies, all the way to the last pitch, I'll be live blogging this possible last game at Shea Stadium, and crucial game in the 2008 Mets season...

News: Rain delay
metsblog.com 9/28/2008 — The start of today’s game will be delayed by rain. The Mets have not set a target start time. It’s only drizzling in Shea Stadium right now and the sun is out, but there are puddles on the warning track. …updated at 1:16 ...

Pittsburgh Pirates Decide AL Central, NL Wild Card?
sportsbybrooks.com 9/28/2008 — The Pirates will play the Padres in San Diego this afternoon in what would appear to be a game important only to the accountants of the players and owners. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates will affect the outcome of not one but both remaining playoff ...

Live Blog: Shea farewell to regular season — Surfing the Mets - NY Daily News Blogs 9/28/2008
10:24 a.m.: Dwight Gooden is here at Shea today. Gary Sheffield had requested his presence as he bids for his 500th homer, but Doc is at Shea for the first time since representing the Yankees at the 2000 Subway Series. *** Word is a ...

Sunday's lineup: Evans subs for Murphy — Surfing the Mets - NY Daily News Blogs 9/28/2008
Here’s the Sunday lineup with the postseason on the line. It’s the same as Saturday, with Nick Evans subbing for Daniel Murphy against Marlins lefthander Scott Olsen. Reyes, ss Beltran, cf Delgado, 1b Wright, 3b Evans, lf ...

Relief corps rested after Johan's effort — Major League Baseball News 9/28/2008
Every one of the Mets' core bullpen people will be available in relief of Oliver Perez, set to start Sunday's game on three days' rest -- and the availability is due to Johan Santana, whose shutout on Saturday put the Mets in position to save their  ...

Marlins' Ramirez not in lineup vs. Mets (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 9/28/2008
Hanley Ramirez was out of Florida's starting lineup Sunday because of a stiff shoulder, a potential break for the New York Mets as they tried to win a playoff spot in the season finale. One of the top players in the National League, Ramirez tweaked ...

Bats: Live Updates: Marlins 2, Mets 2 — NYT > Baseball 9/28/2008
The Mets are playing in what could be the final game at Shea Stadium and are tied with the Brewers in the wild card race. The Bats blog is covering the game live. >