Todd Hundley was at Citi Field on Friday night and you bet that he and Pete Alonso met after batting practice to talk home runs. This was the first time that the two had met. For those who may have forgotten, Alonso recently broke Hundley’s franchise single-season home run record (which he was tied at 41 with Carlos Beltran for). Obviously, this was a hot topic of conversation for the two....
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Before first pitch in Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jeff McNeil will be presented with the 2019 Mets Heart and Hustle Award from the MLB Players Alumni Association. This award is presented to the player who shows an overall passion for both the game of baseball and for the player that best embodies the values, spirit, and tradition of the game both on and off of the...
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It has been a point of argument over the years as to why baseball players are not allowed to wear first responders hats during the games played on September 11th. Fans do not understand it (myself included) and the players do not understand it either. It is a beautiful, easy tribute to the memory of all those lost on that horrific day and to honor all of the heroes who risked their own lives to...
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I have been to Citizens Bank Park multiple times and I have lived to tell the tale. That statement was just me being dramatic. All kidding aside, I really enjoyed the ballpark and I highly encourage you to take a trip down there if you have not already. Why? Well, it’s close. You can cheer on the Mets, in enemy territory, and you do not even have to rent a hotel room from the night. If you...
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Brandon Nimmo’s return is in the foreseeable future. There is no date set in stone just yet. Early this week, we were told that Nimmo would be expected to return to New York by the end of the week. On Tuesday, we found out a bit more about his rehab plan and what that means for his return. Per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, the Mets plan to play Nimmo for nine innings in the outfield in...
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