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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Yoenis Cespedes strikes out to end game in Royals 4-3 victory over Mets, USA Today If there was one play that set the tone for Sunday’s 4-3 Opening Night loss to the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, some would say it came in the first inning when left fielder Yoenis Cespedes dropped a very routine flyball that led to an early unearned run that would prove to be the difference in the...
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