Since 1914, Wrigley Field (not yet named this, obviously) has been a center of Chicago. Only second to Fenway Park in terms of age, it is an iconic park that you need to get to. My one piece of advice would be to go in the heart of the summer if you can — I went in late June of 2019 for the Mets-Cubs game and literally wore a sweater (see evidence below). View this post on...
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In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tim is joined by former Mets utility man, an avid advocate of minor leaguers’ rights, and sweet potato aficionado, Ty Kelly. Tim and Ty discuss the ongoing plight of minor leaguers, Ty’s experiences over eight seasons in MiLB, and the dark storm that could be on the horizon for minor league affiliates across America. Kelly is also part...
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On Wednesday, April 11, 1962, manager Casey Stengel penciled in Gil Hodges to play first base for a fledgling team from Queens known as the New York Mets for their first game ever against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hodges went one-for-four with an RBI and a run scored. Of course, Mr. Hodges would make his mark on the team as the decade progressed but he was the first to play first on a New...
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Once the New York Mets are allowed to play baseball again — and let’s hope that eventually happens — the bullpen is going to be a crucial piece to whether they ultimately succeed or fail. That was already the case with everyone healthy and reporting to Port St. Lucie for Spring Training in February, but it’s even more true now with Noah Syndergaard on the sidelines due to...
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Good morning Mets fans! Unfortunately, we are no sign closer to baseball returning (sigh). Let’s take a look at what went on with the Mets and the rest of the league on Wednesday! Latest Mets News Mets broadcaster and former pitcher Ron Darling appeared on WFAN to discuss his decreasing optimism about the baseball season being played in 2020. The Mets partnered with Mama’s of Corona...
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Why are you a Mets fan? I know for me, personally, I’m a Mets fan because my parents probably would have kicked me out of the house if I wasn’t. Growing up in Queens, just ten minutes away from the ballpark, being a Mets fan came easy to them. That was instilled in my brother and I too, also being raised just ten minutes away from the ballpark. Our father would’ve raised us in...
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