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The team announced the return of Old Timers’ Day and many former players are excited to participate.
Robin Ventura on Shea Stadium, "There's just a certain noise Shea had that other places didn't."
— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) February 8, 2022
While speaking to the media about Old Timers’ Day, Robin Ventura reminisced about his time played at Shea Stadium.
Former Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy said he was humbled when he received the invitation to Old Timers’ Day and that he is grateful that owner Steve Cohen is bringing the event to Citi Field.
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As the MLB lockout continues, Tampa native Pete Alonso spent some of his extra time thanking hospital employees for their work during the pandemic.
The Plant High grad surprised them with a “High Fives for Our Healthcare Heroes” donation from @MLBPlayersTrust ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/CXjHS0sO5Y
— Sports by Tampa Bay Times (@TBTimes_Sports) February 8, 2022
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso thanked Tampa nurses for their work during the pandemic. Alonso is a Tampa native.
The Syracuse Mets released its 2022 schedule, which has expanded to 150 total games.
While speaking about Mets Old Timers’ Day, Murphy told the media he brought his son to a Mets game in Atlanta to watch Jacob deGrom pitch.
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Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will not be facing any criminal charges for allegedly punching and choking a woman unconscious during sex, TMZ Sports reported.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Rob Manfred, Dan Halem and MLB owners are meeting at a hotel near Disney World. Tony Clark and Bruce Meyer are meeting with players in Arizona today and then later in the week, Florida. Manfred is to speak to media Thursday. No meeting between MLB, MLBPA scheduled
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) February 8, 2022
Evan Drellich of The Athletic reported the latest surrounding MLB and MLBPA’s labor discussions.
TJ Quinn of ESPN reported Matt Harvey will be named as a possible drug source for Tyler Skaggs. It is alleged that Harvey supplied Skaggs with percocets. Harvey will be called as witness this week.
Longtime New York Post reporter Ken Davidoff announced his last day with the paper will be Feb. 28.
Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield joined The Athletic‘s Jasyon Stark’s podcast to discuss the labor talks and other baseball topics.
“Gerald Williams passed away this morning after a battle with cancer. To my teammate and one of my best friends in the world, rest in peace, my brother. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Liliana, and their whole family.” —Derek Jeter pic.twitter.com/mVoaZ8BPrP
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) February 8, 2022
Former Yankee Gerald Williams died from cancer on Tuesday morning.
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John Sheridan looks back at the Mets Top 10 prospects from 2011.
Michael Mayer releases his top 50 Mets prospects list and breaks down no. 50-46.
Who will win the first matchup of MMO’s Great 8 Mets Teams? (see teams above)
— Metsmerized Online (@Metsmerized) February 8, 2022
Here are the results from the first matchup of MMO’s Great 8 Mets teams.
Stephen Devine released his number 28 and 27 top Mets prospects.
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Mookie Wilson (66), Todd Pratt (55), Doug Linton (57)
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