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Morning Briefing: Patrick Wisdom Signs in Korea

Good morning, Mets fans! Hope you all enjoyed the holiday! Former Cub Patrick Wisdom signed a one-year deal for $1 million with the Kia Tigers of the KBO, per Jeeho Yoo of YonHap News. Wisdom finished fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2021 and continued to be an above-average hitter in 2022 and 2023, but struggled to a .171/.237/.392 line in 174 plate appearances in 2024. Latest MLB News...

Morning Briefing: Mets Are Headed to the NLCS

Good morning, Mets fans! Your New York Mets are moving on to the NLCS! Last night, with the chance to get the series clinching win in Game 4, the Mets were finally able to christen the home team locker room of Citi Field with its first champagne bath. In a miracle season, which saw them start 11 games under .500, the Mets will now face the winner of the Padres and Dodgers series for a spot in...

The 1962 Mets No Longer Hold Season Loss Record

The 1962 New York Mets held the record for most losses in a single season (120) until the 2024 Chicago White Sox came along to relieve the Mets of 62 years ago of that ignominious title. The 2024 South Siders have now etched their name in the record books for the most futile season in history with 121 losses in a single season. The White Sox locked down the record with a 4-1 loss to the Detroit...

Ron Darling, Edgardo Alfonso & Jon Matlack Inducted To Mets Hall of Fame

In a ceremony Saturday night before the game, Ron Darling, Edgardo Alfonzo and Jon Matlack were all honored with bronze plaques, becoming the 28th, 29th and 30th members of the New York Mets Hall of Fame. It was the first time the team inducted members into its Hall of Fame in eight years. The trio, who represent Mets teams from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, appeared in a total 1,546 games for the...

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