Tag: Roger Craig

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...

Morning Briefing: Original Met Roger Craig Passes Away

Good morning, Mets fans! Original Met Roger Craig passed away Sunday at the age of 93. Craig was originally signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers before the 1950 season and was selected by the Mets with the sixth pick in the 1961 expansion draft. Craig started the first game in Mets history on April 11, 1962, and threw 27 complete games over his two seasons in Flushing. Latest Mets News In his first...

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