He had been part of the Mets organization since 1991, began with the major league club in 1993, was an Opening Day starter in the mid-90s, and an All-Star in 1997. By the time they reached the postseason in 1999, Jones was one of the longest-tenured players. But when it came time to make up the playoff roster, Jones — who had a 5.61 ERA in just 12 appearances — was left off. Getting the chance...
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The New York Mets are back at Citi Field for a big game Tuesday, you may have heard. A pre-game and post-game block party is planned. Rally towels. Grimace is not throwing out the first pitch (fans will have to settle for Keith Hernandez tossing to John Franco), but there will be an 11-car, “Grimace-wrapped” 7 train departing Manhattan’s Hudson Yards at 1 p.m. bound for Citi...
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Editor’s note: The Arizona Fall League started on Monday, and the Mets’ affiliate starts play today. Even with the Mets in a playoff run, we’ll have eyes on the farm. Below is a preview of the Mets prospects playing in the AFL. Eight players in the Mets organization, including top prospects Jett Williams and Drew Gilbert, will play in the Arizona Fall League, which begins Oct....
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Games 1 and 2 of the National League Division Series have been anything but boring. The Mets emerged victorious with a five-run eighth inning in Game 1, but the Phillies returned in a back-and-forth Game 2 and walked it off. With the series now tied 1-1, playoff baseball returns to Citi Field for the first time since 2022. Better yet, a NLDS returns to Citi Field for the first time since 2015!...
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Good morning, Mets fans! For the first time in 16 days, the Mets will play a game at Citi Field, hosting the Phillies for Game 3 of the NLDS. Sean Manaea (12-6, 3.47 ERA) will take the hill for the Mets against Aaron Nola (14-8, 3.57 ERA). Manaea was solid in his first outing of the postseason, holding the Brewers to two runs over five innings. Nola faced the Mets twice this season, throwing a...
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Keith Hernandez, the 1986 World Champ, one-third of the beloved GKR announcing team, and proud owner of Hadji the cat, will throw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Citi Field on Tuesday. The 70-year-old, 11-time Gold Glove winner will make the toss to fellow Mets Hall of Famer, John Franco. Daniel Murphy, the 2015 NLCS MVP, will throw out the first pitch for...
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