The Mets didn’t go all the way – but WOW, what a season it was! We may have wanted a different ending, but what a ride it was. I’m sure I can speak on behalf of most Mets fans when I say it’s one of the best seasons I’ve ever experienced. I wouldn’t give this season an A+ solely because the Mets didn’t win it all, but I would give it an A-. What does...
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The Scottsdale Scorpions pulled out an 8-6 win against the Salt River Rafters with a big hand from Jacob Reimer hitting his first Arizona Fall League home run. The triumvirate of Mets position prospects all performed well on Tuesday with Jett Williams and Drew Gilbert contributing for the Scorpions. Jett Williams has gotten into a groove as of late, going 2-for-3 with three runs scored, his...
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Good morning, Mets fans. Fernando Valenzuela, the legendary Mexican pitcher who dominated the 1980s, has passed away, the Dodgers announced Tuesday night. He was 63. Valenzuela’s career took off in 1981 when he won both the National League Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award. Armed with a devastating screwball and unique personality, he inspired “Fernandomania.” Throughout...
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Pete Alonso might have played his last game as a Met. The Mets will trot out a lineup on Opening Day in Houston next year, and there could be a Polar Bear-sized absence at first. He may hit 450 home runs in his career, and half of those could come with a team—or other teams—that aren’t the Mets. Joy will radiate at some point in 2025, and Alonso’s goofball grin may not be part of that...
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David Stearns and Co. will have a lot of tough decisions to make this winter, with a bunch of key members of the memorable 2024 squad up for free agency. How can you put a price on Candelita? Or the pitcher/hype man who was in charge of holding the OMG sign? The franchise first baseman who picked a playoff pumpkin? Here is a look at which Mets are free agents and what I think the club should try...
Read MoreEditors note: We have a couple season reviews from the minors that we waited to post on MMO until after the Mets’ playoff run ended. The first one is from St. Lucie. The 2024 season for the St. Lucie Mets was one to forget, as they finished 38 games under .500 and last place in the Florida State League East. This season the team really couldn’t put it together. During the first half they...
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