One of the top pitchers to come through the New York Mets organization will be recognized Sunday as Dwight Gooden has his No. 16 retired by the team before the 1:40 p.m. matchup with the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field. Gooden captivated his teammates, coaches and fans alike as he broke onto the scene in 1984…
The plan for the New York Mets has been quite clear ever since they sold a plethora of their veterans at the 2023 trade deadline. The plan has been for 2024 to be more of a transition year for the Mets and go all-in for 2025 and beyond. They wanted to see what they had internally and…
Jorge Lopez, the New York Mets reliever who imploded on Wednesday by getting ejected and then tossing his glove into the stands, has blamed the media after he was DFA’ed by the organization. Lopez was interviewed in the locker room by SNY’s Steve Gelbs after the game, and though many reports quoted him as saying, “I’ve been on…
A Queens state senator whose support is critical to Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to build an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex next to Citi Field said she won’t introduce legislation needed to move the project forward. The decision by Senator Jessica Ramos, a progressive Democrat, deals a potentially fatal blow to Cohen’s chances of winning…
The New York Mets can’t seem to get a win and neither can Steve Cohen. The billionaire owner’s bid to build a casino in the parking lot of the Mets’ Citi Field hit a roadblock on Tuesday. New York State Senator Jessica Ramos announced she will not introduce legislation required to advance the project, which is in…
New York Mets pitcher Yohan Ramírez and manager Carlos Mendoza have each been suspended after Major League Baseball ruled that Ramírez intentionally pitched at Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins on Saturday, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Ramírez has been suspended three games, though he is appealing, while Mendoza was suspended one game and will serve his…
Joey Meneses, the Mexican baseball player known for his strong performances, has recently been involved in a controversy that has caught significant media attention. The controversy stems from an incident during a game where Meneses was accused of using offensive language towards an opposing player. This altercation led to a heated exchange on the field…
Just days after being designated for assignment and officially released by the Mets, the veteran infielder has joined the Atlanta Braves on a major league deal. Wendle originally signed with New York this offseason with hopes of him bringing some speed, defensive versatility, and a veteran bat off the bench. The 34-year-old struggled mightily on both…
New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at Citi Field / Gregory Fisher – USA TODAY Sports Edwin Diaz may be pitching the ninth inning for the Mets sooner than imagined. The 30-year-old right-hander was reduced to the seventh inning on Friday following some struggles, but pitched…
The Washington Nationals and outfielder Joey Gallo have agreed to a one-year deal worth $5 million, per Andrew Golden of the Washington Post. The contract, which is pending a physical, also contains an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. The 30-year-old Gallo posted 21 home runs and 40 RBI in 111 games for the Minnesota Twins last season….