John Buck’s bat kept the Mets afloat in April (Puma, NY Post).

The Mets are unsure what to make of Jordany Valdespin (Carig, Newsday).

The Yankees and Mets are heading in opposite directions (Madden, Daily News).

Scott Rice is giving the Mets his all (Kerwick, Bergen Record).

There is still a strong bond between Wally Backman and Howard Johnson (Dewey, Las Vegas Review-Journal).

John Buck discusses the pitching staff, and being the staff’s psychologist (Serby, NY Post).

Mets catching prospect Cam Maron is following the organization’s plan through the minor leagues (Sarra, Newsday).

Matt Harvey is giving SNY a ratings boost (Raissman, Daily News).

Harvey should pitch a full season before being declared a Mets icon (Kerwick, Bergen Record).

Marlon Byrd has been a good catch for the Mets (Evans, Star Ledger).