Author: Michael Mayer

Mets Madness Series Preview: 1973 Mets vs. 2007 Mets

The “Ya Gotta Believe” 1973 Mets take on the talented 2007 Mets, known for their September collapse, in the first round of Mets Madness with Out of the Park Baseball. The matchup is a study in contrast: the 1973 team’s biggest strength was their pitching and the 2007 Mets were led by a dynamic lineup; the 1973 NL Champs went 24-9 in their final 33 games while the 2007 team lost 12 of their last...

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Mets Hire Former Bloomberg Media CEO M. Scott Havens as President of Business Operations

The New York Mets announced today that M. Scott Havens has been appointed President of Business Operations. In this role, Havens will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the New York Mets, overseeing the Senior Leadership Team for all Front Office functions except Baseball Operations. Reporting to Mets Owner, Chairman and CEO Steve Cohen, Havens will be...

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Former Mets Catcher Ron Hodges Passes Away

Former New York Mets catcher Ron Hodges passed away on Friday at the age of 74. Hodges died at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a short illness, Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said. Hodges spent all 12 seasons of his major league career with the Mets. The Virginia native was drafted in the second round of the 1972 draft by the Mets. Hodges made his big league debut on the 1973 Mets team that...

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New MMO Merch Available at 30 Percent Off

Black Friday deals have hit Metsmerized! All of our merchandise will be 30% off Friday, and we’ve added a ton of new shirts, hoodies, stickers, and even hats for the first time. After Friday, the entire shop will be 15% off and have free shipping until December 1. We will continue to overhaul our merchandise going forward and will announce an exciting partnership soon to bring even more...

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18 Years Ago Today: Mets Acquire Carlos Delgado

After the 2004 season, the Mets made an effort to sign Carlos Delgado as a free agent. They were unable to land the first baseman, who signed with the Marlins for four years. On November 24th, 2005, the Mets obtained Delgado in a trade. Following the 2005 season, the Marlins went through one of their trading phases, this time shedding veterans Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell, and Delgado. The Mets...

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