On Sunday, November 1, we heard of the passing of Mets Hall of Famer Jerry Koosman. Koosman had been ill for about one year and died surrounded by his family in Wisconsin. He was 83. Jerome Martin Koosman was born in Appelton, Minnesota on December 23, 1942. He pitched 12 seasons for the Mets, posting a 140-137 record, with an ERA of 3.09 and an ERA+ of 113. He struck out 1,799 hitters over...
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Editor’s note: With the World Series in the thick of hit, we’re running back this history piece by Rich recapping the final two games of the 1986 World Series, the last of which occurred on October 27. (Yes, today is October 28.) Next year will mark 40 years since the Mets’ last championship. On October 27, 1986, the Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox to win their second world...
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Former Mets manager, Davey Johnson, passed away on September 6 at the age of 82. Johnson is best known for leading the 1986 Mets to the second World Series title in franchise history. He holds the distinction of being in uniform at Shea Stadium when the Mets won both of their championships, as he was a member of the Baltimore Orioles in 1969 when the Mets took them down in five games....
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Now that Mets owner Steve Cohen has delivered Juan Soto on the most lucrative contract in sports history, the billionaire owner is continuing in his efforts to transform the area around Citi Field into an entertainment center highlighted by a casino. It would be called “Metropolitan Park.” Cohen’s plan includes turning 50 acres of land, currently used as the Citi Field parking...
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The 1962 New York Mets held the record for most losses in a single season (120) until the 2024 Chicago White Sox came along to relieve the Mets of 62 years ago of that ignominious title. The 2024 South Siders have now etched their name in the record books for the most futile season in history with 121 losses in a single season. The White Sox locked down the record with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit...
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