There was a time when the Atlanta Braves didn’t always have the New York Mets’ number when it mattered most. Go back to 1969 and the inaugural NLCS. Atlanta actually came out of the West and were quickly gone in a best-of-five sweep. The first two players on our list of Mets-Braves overlap were part of that, but the ties between New York and Atlanta are few and far between aside from...
It is safe to assume that the vast majority of New York Mets fans will be rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. And not just because it is a cardinal sin for any born-and-bred New Yorker to cheer for any Philadelphia sports team. No, Mets fans will be all in on Kansas City during the big game because one of their own will be playing in it. We’re talking about...
This week, third baseman Scott Rolen was voted in by the BBWAA as the latest member of the Hall of Fame. Rolen is a player Mets fans are very familiar with as he began his career with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1996-2002. Over the course of his career, Rolen was one of the more underrated Mets killers. In 106 career games against New York, the eight-time Gold Glove winner had a slash line of...
Good morning, Mets fans. The Philadelphia Phillies advanced to the NLCS, eliminating the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves. The Houston Astros swept the Seattle Mariners to advance to the American League Championship Series. Lastly, the San Diego Padres came from behind to eliminate the 111-win Dodgers. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians relied on a three-run ninth inning to defeat...
Dramatic confrontations between the Mets and Cardinals are nothing new. The incredible ninth-inning comeback and the bench-clearing incident in April was just the latest in a lineage of notable games. Here are a few of the best—ranging from historic, thrilling, devastating, and unending. April 11, 1962 It all goes back to day one. The Cards were host to the inaugural regular season game in Mets...
The New York Mets have only reached the playoffs nine different times since 1962, but when they make it, they’ve typically made it worth the wait. Out of those nine playoff appearances, New York has reached the World Series five times, came within one win of the Fall Classic two times (1988 and 2006), and came within two wins of it on one other occasion (1999). The only time they were...
It would’ve been difficult for anything to exceed the hype of the first World Series pitting two New York teams in 44 years, but the personal clash between the Mets power-hitting catcher and the Yankees’ most renowned starting pitcher did just that. Few hitters gave Roger Clemens as much trouble as Mike Piazza. The two faced off 25 times. Against a pitcher who would strike out more...
In winning their first National League pennant in 14 years, the 2000 Mets gave their fans a wealth of memories. But on an evening at Shea Stadium, outfielder Benny Agbayani gave one fan more than he should. With Mike Hampton working on a shutout and protecting a one-run advantage, the San Francisco Giants had runners on second and third with one out in the top of the fourth. Reminder — one out....
The greatest comeback in Mets history? Game 6, 1986 World Series — obviously. The largest deficit ever overcome by a Mets team? That would be September 2, 1972 in Houston — making up eight runs on the Astros. What took place on a Friday night in June at Shea Stadium 21 years ago doesn’t hold the same significance as the ‘86 Fall Classic and not quite the depth of recovery in ‘72 at...
It’s not often that a player like David Wright rolls around. Not just in regards to on field talent, but being a consummate professional off the field as well. But when they do, it comes with this overwhelming sense of comfort, security and excitement. Mets fans knew Wright was going to be special after his steady rise through the Mets’ system that plateaued with his Major League...
Cue the Baha Men. The Mets embraced this one-hit wonder musical group’s top track during the postseason, as most of the country did in the summer. They even allowed them to alter “Who Let the Dogs Out?” with a Mets theme. And speaking of things that were confined to the year 2000, Mike Hampton in New York had already been considered a success by the time October arrived. He was...
For the first part of September, the Mets were given an opportunity to cruise into the playoffs with a seemingly easy schedule. But New York played down to its competition and thus played below .500 over a two-week stretch. The schedule was less forgiving come September 18. They went to Atlanta with a tremendous challenge, but also a tremendous opportunity — a chance to catch the Braves...
