Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, also a minority owner of the New York Mets, tells Playboy that putting his money on the Mets ranks among the smartest and best things he ever did. He also plans to be in his box seats at Citi Field when the Mets play in the Fall Classic later this season. You’ve done very well for yourself. Do you overspend on anything? “Not really. I don’t have...
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Tag… Yerrrr Out!!! Here’s the lowdown from the Associated Press: On third after a pinch-hit triple in the seventh, Ichiro Suzuki took off on an infield grounder, stopped and then kept going when catcher Travis d’Arnaud reached for a wide throw. Suzuki and d’Arnaud both made headfirst dives — Suzuki missed the plate by an inch and d’Arnaud missed him. Suzuki lunged...
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I don’t know about you, but so far I am having a blast watching and rooting for the Mets this season. Who would have thought the Mets would be 6-3 after nine games including taking two of three from the Washington Nationals? The Mets are halfway through April and after completing a sweep of the Phillies at home in Citi Field, they get ready to host the Miami Marlins with some positive...
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On Wednesday night, first baseman Lucas Duda continued his hot start to the season with a home run (his first of the year), a double and two RBIs, as the Mets defeated the Phillies 6-1 to complete a three game sweep. Duda wrapped up a big series that saw him go 5-for-14 with five RBI, two runs scored, and three extra-base hits to raise his average to .353 for the season with seven RBI....
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The team announced that third baseman David Wright suffered a right hamstring pull sliding into second base while attempting to steal in the eighth inning. Wright will have an MRI on Wednesday morning to determine the severity and grade of the hamstring injury. Utility infielder Eric Campbell is on his way to New York in case Wright goes on the disabled list. He likely would get the lion’s...
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