Jacob deGrom is still slated to start tomorrow’s Mets home opener at Citi Field. He still plans to drop everything and leave to be with his wife Stacey to witness the birth of their first child, but until that call comes, he plans to pitch against the Phillies. “After a good season last year, we’re looking forward to getting back in front of our own fans, and I’m expecting a baby boy,”...
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During an early afternoon workout at Citi Field on Thursday, the New York Mets gave all the players and coaches their National League Championship rings in a private ceremony that included Fred and Jeff Wilpon and former Met Michael Cuddyer. “When you get them, they will serve as a reminder of two things,” Sandy Alderson said while addressing the team. “First, they’ll...
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During an interview with Pete McCarthy of WOR 710 radio on Wednesday, Mets minority owner Bill Maher called Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals a “douche bag.” “There’s a couple of words that I really can’t say…” Maher told McCarthy. “But next to those words in the dictionary I can see a picture of Bryce Harper.” “He’s a douche! He’s a douche bag. He looks like...
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In anticipation of big crowds and enhanced security procedures, the Mets encourage fans to take mass transit and arrive early for their opening weekend Friday, April 8 through Sunday, April 10 at Citi Field. Pre-Game ceremonies will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Friday and will include raising a National League Championship banner. Below are the festivities included with each day. Friday, April 8...
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Second baseman Daniel Murphy hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning and helped the Washington Nationals rally to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in their season opener on Monday. Murphy also homered in the game, a mammoth shot to give the Nats an early 2-1 lead in the 4th inning. In what manager Dusty Baker called a “sweet debut,” he went 2-for-3 with a double, homer, two RBIs and even...
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