The New York Mets (82-46) may not be getting prolific offense lately, but they continue to find ways to get it done, coming out on top by a score of 3-0 against the Colorado Rockies (54-74) on Saturday night. The game was preceded by the first Old Timers’ Day in Queens in nearly 30 years, and the current Mets made those franchise legends proud. Led by a strong outing from David Peterson...
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Mets owner Steve Cohen is prepared to do what it takes to keep Jacob deGrom in a Mets uniform, he said in an interview with Zach Braziller of the New York Post on Saturday. DeGrom plans to opt out of his contract this offseason, which would make him a free agent. “Listen, he certainly has the right to do that,” Cohen said. “We love Jacob, and I think he’s the best pitcher...
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The Mets held their first Old Timers’ Day since 1994, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Complete with a surprise number retirement, a fake mustache and a bunch of old guys having fun on a baseball field, the festivities honored Mets history at Citi Field Saturday afternoon. “Big day at the ballpark as we welcome back Mets legends spanning 60 years,” Mets owner Steve...
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Saturday, August 27, 2022 • 7:10 P.M. Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Kyle Freeland (7-8, 4.93) vs. LHP David Peterson (6-3, 3.44) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • WEPN Last night was a ride! Late in the game the Mets allowed a three-run double, which turned the game from a 4-3 Mets lead to a 6-4 Rockies lead. Mark Canha came up clutch in the next inning with a game tying double. Pete Alonso got the walk-off...
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The Mets introduced their first Old Timers’ Day since 1994 with a special ceremony for all those in attendance Saturday. It certainly lived up to Mets’ fans expectations, but it took a welcome twist when the team announced they’d be retiring Willie Mays’ number 24. Mays played for the Mets in the final two years of his career, from 1972-1973. He helped the Mets win the...
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For the first time since 1994, the Mets are hosting an Old Timers’ Day. What once had been a staple of the organization ever since the team originated has now been revived under the Steve Cohen regime, helped by crowdsourcing on Twitter shortly after taking ownership. The early years of the festivities celebrated New York’s brilliant baseball past, especially in 1977 when they...
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