April setbacks for Pedro Martinez and Mike Hampton contributed to disappointing starts for the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves, respectively. 

As soon as Mike Pelfrey emerged from the dugout for the ninth inning, the Shea Stadium crowd roared its approval. 

Mike Pelfrey pitched a three-hitter for his first career complete game and David Wright homered to lead the New York Mets past the sloppy Atlanta Braves, 6-3 on Wednesday night. 

Tom Glavine's teammates want him back next season. 

Tests show Braves pitcher Tom Glavine has no ligament damage in his left elbow, leaving open the possibility he could return next season. 

Anytime Chipper Jones appears at his locker when he doesn't have to -- as he did almost immediately following Monday's 5-0 loss to the Giants -- it's a sign that he has something to say. 

--LHP Jo-Jo Reyes was recalled from Class AAA Richmond to pitch Tuesday against the Mets in New York. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF Ruben Gotay (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

Two of the National League's better young starting pitchers square off for the third time this season Wednesday night when Mike Pelfrey leads the New York Mets into the middle contest of a three-game home series against Jair Jurrjens and the NL East rival 

The Mets got big hits with the bases loaded and their bullpen was outstanding, for a change. 

The Mets got big hits with the bases loaded and their bullpen was outstanding, for a change. 

--OF Gregor Blanco, it turns out, has been playing with bone spurs in his right ankle for two months but only lately have they begun to really bother him. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Yunel Escobar (sore left elbow) was held out Aug. 

--OF Gregor Blanco, it turns out, has been playing with bone spurs in his right ankle for two months but only lately have they begun to really bother him. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Yunel Escobar (sore left elbow) was held out Aug.