On October 16th, 1969 at Shea Stadium, in front of 57,367 delirious fans the New York Mets wrote the final chapter of what is still today one of the most compelling “rags-to-riches” stories in Major League Baseball history. The Lovable Losers, however improbable, however shocking, and however inexplicable, were now the champions of the world. I’m dedicating this week’s...
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Not even a day after WFAN’s Mike Francesa blasted everyone on the New York Mets from the players to Mickey Callaway to Brodie Van Wagenen in an epic take-down, the Mets skipper braved an appearance with Francesa this afternoon. Francesa pulled no punches after closer Edwin Diaz allowed a three-run walkoff homerun to the Phillies’ Jean Segura. “Segura hits a shot. Home run....
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The New York Mets today announced the full schedule of events surrounding the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1969 World Series Championship team. Below is a complete guide of events scheduled to take place at Citi Field. Thursday, June 27 – 11:00 a.m. Tom Seaver Address Change Ceremony – The New York Mets will honor legendary pitcher and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver by renaming 126th...
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The New York Mets have acquired right-hander Brooks Pounders from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations. Pounders will be available tonight and wear uniform No. 46. Pounders, 28, has appeared in 24 games with Triple-A Columbus this year, going 2-1 with one save and a 2.31 ERA in 35.0 innings with 11 walks and 46 strikeouts. Opponents were hitting .161 against him. He has appeared in 38...
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Thirty days after undergoing a successful life-saving kidney transplant, former Met Ed Kranepool was on hand at Citi Field this morning along with his entire kidney transplant team. Eddie says he’s feeling good and was in great spirits, even quipping that if the Mets needed a pinch-hitter this afternoon, he’s “ready to go.” Kranepool, 74, was on a waiting list for two...
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