Tag: Keith Hernandez

SNY Releases Spring Training Broadcast Schedule, Daniel Murphy Joins

SNY released their spring training broadcast schedule Monday morning, the same day pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. The first game on SNY will be the Mets’ Grapefruit season opener on Saturday, February 24 at 1:00 pm E.T. The terrific trio of Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling will man the booth this spring, along with field reporter Steve Gelbs. Former Mets...

Remembering Mets’ Shortstop Bud Harrelson

On January 11, former Mets player, coach, and manager Bud Harrelson passed away. Harrelson had quite a run in the Mets’ organization, including holding the distinction of being the only person to wear a Mets’ uniform for both their 1969 and 1986 world championships. Although he was a gifted defender, the native of Niles, California, won just one gold glove during his 16 major league...

Mets Madness Recap: 1986 Mets Beat 1976 Mets

The 1986 Mets knocked out the 1976 Mets in the first round of the Mets Madness tournament. While the ’86 Mets won the series in five games, the ’76 Mets put up a fight. Ed Kranepool powered the Mets to victory in Game 4, and if not for a blown save late in the series, the ’76 Mets could have pulled ahead of the World Champ ’86 squad. Game 1  Tom wasn’t so terrific...

Morning Briefing: Stearns Praises New Additions, Still Wants More

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns introduced the Mets two biggest offseason signings to the club via Zoom on Wednesday afternoon. Among some of the better quotes in the press conference were in regards to Harrison Bader, as Stearns noted that he expects him to play a majority of the games at center field which would kick Brandon Nimmo to left field for...

Mets Madness Recap: 1988 Mets Beat 2016 Mets

In the first round of our Mets Madness tournament, the 1988 New York Mets knocked off the 2016 New York Mets in a blowout series, 4-1. The 1988 team outscored the 2016 by a whopping 35-11 ratio, thanks to nine home runs in the series. Six different players homered for the 1988 squad, with Keith Hernandez, Mookie Wilson, and Kevin McReynolds all hitting two a piece. Lefty Bob Ojeda pitched 17 2/3...

Mets Madness Series Recap: 2006 Mets Dominate 1985 Mets

The 2006 Mets are the team since 1986 squad that fans really thought had a chance to win it all. But while their real-life season ended in misery, their run to the Mets Madness championship got started with a bang. The core of the 2006 team–managed impeccably by myself–overpowered the 1985 rotation, which in real life was a year away from bringing the championship to Queens. Some...

Mets Madness Series Preview: 1985 Mets vs. 2006 Mets

As we announced on Wednesday, MMO partnered with Out of the Park Baseball to bring you a 16-team Mets Madness competition that will be simulated over the next few months. The managers of the teams are comprised of MMO writers and editors, one MMO commenter (Mike Lloyd), and we conducted a giveaway for the final manager spot (the 2015 team). Each round will be best-of-seven. We will post only a...

Mets Retiring Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden’s Numbers

The New York Mets announced that they will be retiring the jersey numbers of 1986 World Series Champions Darryl Strawberry (18) and Dwight Gooden (16). Darryl and “Doc” both had meteoric rises through the Mets system, winning Rookie of the Year in 1983 and 1984, respectively. Together, they immediately turned the Mets into perennial contenders throughout the 1980’s. The two had...

Morning Briefing: Dwight Gooden Headlines 2023 Negro League Hall of Game Class

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets legend Dwight Gooden was announced to be a part of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum’s 2023 Hall of Game class. The class includes the late Vida Blue, Al Downing, Mike Norris and Dontrelle Willis, who will all be celebrated on Saturday, September 9.  The Hall of Game honors MLB greats who played the game in the spirit and signature style that made Negro League...

40th Anniversary of Mets Acquiring Keith Hernandez

Mets history has certainly given us many more bad trades than good, but let’s look on the bright side and reminisce about one of the best trades the Mets have ever made on the 40th anniversary of it happening. A trade hatched by Frank Cashen, certainly the best general manager the Mets have ever had, at least to this point. By now, you probably figured out I’m talking about the Keith...

No Infield Shifts in 2023, But How About A Two-Man Outfield?

Major League Baseball has several new rules going into effect for the 2023 season. The new rules have been tested in spring training (except for the shortened time to decide on replay reviews), discussed, debated, and in the case of when the clock starts between batters, slightly tweaked. There may be another new twist during the upcoming season, as teams try to find a way to shift within the...

Morning Briefing: Nestor Cortes Jr. Withdraws From World Baseball Classic

Good morning and happy Valentine’s Day, Mets fans! Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes Jr. has withdrawn from the World Baseball Classic after he recently tweaked his hamstring. The 2022 All-Star was expected to lead Team USA’s rotation alongside Clayton Kershaw, Brady Singer, and Miles Mikolas. With Cortes out of the picture, Adam Wainwright and Kyle Freeland will be expected to play...

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