The annual New York baseball showdown has seen its ebbs and flows since interleague play was created over 25 years ago. Recently, with both teams profiling as contenders, it’s felt a lot more like the late 90s and early 2000s. When it began in 1997, it was more than just a novelty. City bragging rights were on the line, and the stakes were heightened further when the teams met in the World...
Now that Mets owner Steve Cohen has delivered Juan Soto on the most lucrative contract in sports history, the billionaire owner is continuing in his efforts to transform the area around Citi Field into an entertainment center highlighted by a casino. It would be called “Metropolitan Park.” Cohen’s plan includes turning 50 acres of land, currently used as the Citi Field parking...
It had all started so well for the New York Mets. After winning the first two games of their series against the Marlins, the Mets were well on their way to what would have been an important sweep. Instead, a lack of offense doomed this team again in a 3-2 loss on Sunday. Given the Braves also won on Sunday, New York’s failure to finish the sweep could prove costly. And, on that note,...
The New York Mets are in good shape at the All-Star break. After taking two of three from the Rockies, the Mets are over .500 at 49-46. They are also in sole possession of the third Wild Card berth in the National League. Granted, New York missed the opportunity to sit pretty at the halfway point with 50 wins after dropping the series finale to Colorado on Sunday. However, it was still an...
It proved to be another tough weekend for the New York Mets. Sure, they snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Giants in walk-off fashion on Sunday – their fifth walk-off win this year. It was nice to see some fight from a team in a freefall. However, one win can’t be a magic cure-all. The Mets have lost five straight series and 22 of their last 32 games. And, with the...
It proved to be the Shohei Ohtani Show in Queens this weekend as the New York Mets dropped a series to the Angels. Despite having suffered a torn UCL just days before, Ohtani was almost unstoppable at the plate as the Angels took the first two games of the series at Citi Field. However, the two-way superstar was no match for a locked in David Peterson as the Mets were able to avoid the sweep on...
When Jacob deGrom departed for Texas, it was hard to envision the Mets would be able to fill a void that large at the top of their rotation. However, just two days later, they signed Justin Verlander, and the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner has looked the part of the co-ace who can help this team win their first World Series in 37 years. Verlander took the mound for his third...
It is no secret that Steve Cohen has made such a large impact over the two-plus years as the owner of the New York Mets. Notably, he had spent billions of dollars in ensuring the product on the field is as strong as possible. Well, now he is turning his focus off of the field. Namely, on the surrounding area of Citi Field. It is well known the area surrounding Citi Field is wasteful and...
Brandon Nimmo has made it clear that his goal was always to return to the New York Mets, and now he wants to focus on winning a World Series with the team that drafted him. After a career-year in many offensive categories, Nimmo entered free agency as the best outfielder available on the open market behind New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. A host of teams, including the Seattle Mariners and...
The next big addition to Queens might not be a baseball superstar. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is trying to bring a casino next to Citi Field says the New York Post. Last week it was announced by city officials that a $780 million mixed-used development project, including a new stadium for the New York City Football Club, a hotel, and 2,500 units of affordable housing is coming to the area....
A new soccer stadium will join Citi Field and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, according to The New York Times. The 25,000-seat stadium, which will be the home of the MLS team NYCFC, is set to be built across the street from the right field foul pole at Citi Field. The $780 million stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2027, is the focal point of a new 23-acre...
While formal discussions have yet to take place between the two parties, reliever Edwin Diaz has made it clear that he would love to sign a contract extension with the Mets, he told the NY Post. Diaz is set to be a free agent after this season and he’s likely to be in demand after what has been a stellar 2022 season in Queens so far. The veteran, who has a base salary of $10,200,000 this...
