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Monday, July 09, 2012  Detroit's Prince Fielder became only the second player to win multiple titles in the All-Star Home Run Derby, thrilling the crowd at Kauffman Stadium with eight splash shots into the right-field fountain and beating Toronto's Jose Bautista 12-7 in the final Monday night.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  He was 0 for 4 with two strikeouts in San Francisco's 4-1 win over the major league-leading Phillies.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Carlos Beltran has accepted a trade to the San Francisco Giants, leaving the New York Mets to join his new team after saying goodbye.

Sunday, June 05, 2011  Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran left New York's game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday after fouling a ball off his right shin in the second inning, another potential blow for a ballclub beset by injuries to its regulars.

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Carlos Beltran's three-run homer started New York's rally from a seven-run deficit and the Mets pulled off their biggest comeback win in 11 years, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 on Thursday.

Friday, May 13, 2011  Carlos Beltran delivered three big blows and fueled a New York Mets offense that was missing some of its biggest bats.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  The New York Mets outlined a plan for Carlos Beltran on Thursday that will hopefully have the All-Star outfielder ready for opening day.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Carlos Beltran took another step in his return to the New York Mets from left knee tendinitis, serving as the designated hitter in two minor league games Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  Carlos Beltran played catch and took batting practice Wednesday, the first baseball activity for the New York Mets' outfielder in more than a week because of tendinitis in his left knee.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  Carlos Beltran's progress is being hindered by his knees again - this time it's the left knee that will keep him off the field four or five days.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Carlos Beltran is moving to right field for the New York Mets, with Angel Pagan taking over in center.

Friday, February 18, 2011  Angel Pagan is prepared to hand center field back to a healthy Carlos Beltran.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  Carlos Beltran would consider waiving his no-trade clause if the New York Mets approach him with a deal.

Saturday, July 31, 2010  Jesus Feliciano tripled and scored on Carlos Beltran's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, giving the New York Mets a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.

Friday, July 16, 2010  Manager Jerry Manuel had a spark in his step as he came to the ballpark Thursday, planning to write out the New York Mets' lineup card with both Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes in it for the first time in more than a year.