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...
They’ve shared more than just a city. While the Mets and Yankees rarely engage in trade talks, it’s not unusual for players to spend parts of their careers in Queens and in the Bronx. According to Baseball-Reference, the count has now surpassed 150, but here are some of the most notable plus verdicts on which team they fared better with. David Cone – Mets (1987-92; 03), Yankees...
It would’ve been hard for anything to exceed the hype of the first All-New York World Series in 44 years, but the personal confrontation between the Mets’ power-hitting catcher and the Yankees’ most renowned starting pitcher did just that. Few hitters gave Roger Clemens as much trouble as Mike Piazza. The pair faced off 25 times. Against a pitcher who would strike out more than...
Good morning, Mets fans! Timmy Trumpet, who does the trumpets in Edwin Diaz’s entrance song “Narco,” will be at Citi Field on Tuesday, the Mets announced. He’ll throw out the first pitch before the game. And if Diaz pitches, Timmy Trumpets will play the song live. The Mets will look to recover from losing on Monday and Tuesday at Yankee Stadium against the Rockies. Jacob deGrom will face off...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets’ offense struggled and the Yankees were able to get to Max Scherzer in a 4-2 defeat at Yankee Stadium last night. Dan Vogelbach hit a two-run homer to draw the Mets a little closer, but the Mets couldn’t mount anything further against Ron Marinaccio and Jonathan Loáisiga. Today’s game initially was going to be Jacob deGrom’s game, but...
When interleague play was conceived, it was for match-ups like this. The concept itself has been greatly diluted over time and the annual Mets-Yankees series had lost some of its initial steam. But when both teams are thriving and the drama is high, it can feel like it did in the early days. Last year’s three-game set at Citi Field certainly had that intensity and this upcoming meeting...
Carlos Delgado didn’t have an answer for his critics on a Friday afternoon in the Bronx. He had three. The veteran first baseman, who just celebrated his 36th birthday, came out of a deep slump in historic fashion—setting the Mets’ single-game record for RBIs in a 15-9 rout of the Yankees. It was the first of a cross-town, two-stadium doubleheader, but Delgado helped make Yankee...
The New York Yankees were no-hit by the Houston Astros Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. It was the third no-hitter in the majors this year. Right-hander Cristian Javier led the way, throwing the first seven innings. The only baserunners were a walk in the first inning and an error by Alex Bregman. Familiar Mets foe Hector Neris threw the eighth inning, walking a pair but keeping the...
Dave Mlicki’s major league career lasted ten seasons. By comparison, it was a rather modest decade: 66-80, a 4.72 ERA, and a 1.47 WHIP. He spent four years with the Mets registering a 24-30 record and an ERA+ of 98. Of the 66 victories in the majors and 24 as a Met, his night at Yankee Stadium clearly stands out. It wasn’t any ordinary game, contrary to what some players may have...
It would’ve been difficult for anything to exceed the hype of the first World Series pitting two New York teams in 44 years, but the personal clash between the Mets power-hitting catcher and the Yankees’ most renowned starting pitcher did just that. Few hitters gave Roger Clemens as much trouble as Mike Piazza. The two faced off 25 times. Against a pitcher who would strike out more...
Wednesday evening brought memories and tears with the passing of Tom Seaver. Like so many others, he was a part of New York Mets history. He was like family. Tom “Terrific” came into our living rooms at a time when baseball was different from today. He was the franchise. Growing up in the Bronx, where a Mets fan was not accepted, the Yankees fan would not be partial about the opposing cross-town...
A Mets-Yankees game carries with it certain importance, especially within the New York City area. But Saturday, July 8 brought added historical significance. June 11’s rainout created a unique day-night doubleheader: an afternoon game at Shea Stadium followed by an event game in the Bronx – the first time in 97 years the same teams played on the same day in two different ballparks....
