The Mets held their first Old Timers’ Day since 1994, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Complete with a surprise number retirement, a fake mustache and a bunch of old guys having fun on a baseball field, the festivities honored Mets history at Citi Field Saturday afternoon. “Big day at the ballpark as we welcome back Mets legends spanning 60 years,” Mets owner Steve...
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The Mets introduced their first Old Timers’ Day since 1994 with a special ceremony for all those in attendance Saturday. It certainly lived up to Mets’ fans expectations, but it took a welcome twist when the team announced they’d be retiring Willie Mays’ number 24. Mays played for the Mets in the final two years of his career, from 1972-1973. He helped the Mets win the...
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The Mets (78-44) wriggled their way out of some jams Saturday night, but they struggled to overcome a lack of offense and an uneven performance in the field. They fell 4-1, dropping the nightcap of their doubleheader with the Phillies (66-54) after taking the first two games of the series at Citizens Bank Park. David Peterson and the bullpen dealt with traffic all night, and they did a solid job...
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Right-handed pitcher José Butto will make his major league debut for the Mets on Sunday, the team announced before the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader. Tim Healey of Newsday was the first to report the news. Butto, 24, has been with the Mets organization since 2017. He posted a 4.00 ERA and 10.5 K/9 in 20 games (18 starts) with Double-A Binghamton this year. In two Triple-A starts,...
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Mets pitchers Tylor Megill and Drew Smith are scheduled to throw on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reported Saturday. Megill (strained shoulder) is reportedly going to throw a 15-pitch bullpen session, his first since landing on the injured list for the second time this season. He last pitched for the Mets on June 16, which was just his second outing since returning from his previous IL stint...
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