While many fans remember Turk Wendell as a relief pitcher with some amusing quirks and routines that he’d perform on and off the mound, he was also one of the more durable and reliable relievers for many seasons. Over a six-year stretch from 1996 through the 2001 season, Wendell appeared in 428 regular season games, which were the seventh-most appearances among relievers for an average of...
By John Jackson Good morning Mets fans! Ahead of the New York Yankees’ postseason opener, it was the New York Mets who were the talk of the town on Thursday as they fired manager Mickey Callaway. The Mets have now begun their search for a new manager in a loaded field where many names are being thrown around. Latest Mets News After Callaway’s firing, general manager Brodie Van...
According to William Ladson, Mets bench coach Jim Riggleman will not return for the 2020 season. Riggleman, 66, was hired by the Mets less than a year ago on November 26, 2018 to replace Gary Disarcina as the bench coach. His contract was a one-year deal. Riggleman has a 726-904 record in 13 years as an MLB manager, and all but one have been with National League teams (2008 Mariners). Earlier on...
