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Beyond the Catch: Swoboda Key To Mets ’69 Squad

June 24, 2019 Jerry MilaniNew York Mets

While the rest of baseball was continuing its collective laugh at the expansion Mets in the mid-60s, team management was quietly stockpiling talent, and while it didn’t show in the win-loss record when Ron Swoboda[…]

Saviors Like Urshela, Davis Can Sink Teams Too

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 John SheridanTop Story

In an interesting twist of fate both the Mets and Yankees had to go to Plan C at third base. For the Mets, with Jed Lowrie and Todd Frazier injured to start the year, that[…]

When Dr. K and Donnie Baseball Ruled N.Y.C.

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

The mid-80s were a time of change in New York baseball. For the Yankees, gone were the Graig Nettles-Thurman Munson-Reggie Jackson-et al bunch that won five division titles, four pennants and two world series in[…]

Cano, Alonso Mets Debuts Gain Topps NOW Cards

March 29, 2019 Jerry MilaniNew York Mets

Robinson Cano made a huge splash in his Mets’ debut yesterday, blasting his first N.L. home run and Pete Alonso collected his first MLB hit in the team’s season-opening win. To commemorate both occasions, Topps[…]

Didi, Boone, Andujar, Kranepool to Receive Thurman Munson Awards Feb. 5

January 11, 2019 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

A star-studded lineup will be honored at the 39th Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner on Tuesday night, February 5, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City to benefit AHRC New York City Foundation which assists children and adults with intellectual and developmental[…]

Foley’s Offers ‘The Jay Horwitz’ Burger For Longtime NY Mets PR Man

November 1, 2018 Jerry MilaniNew York Mets

In honor of Jay Horwitz, the Vice President of Alumni Relations and Team Historian for the New York Mets, Foley’s NY Pub & Restaurant (18 W. 33rd St.), has announced the “Jay Horwitz Burger” as[…]

What Do Harper’s Topps Picks Say About His 2019 Destination?

September 6, 2018September 6, 2018 Jerry MilaniMajor Leagues

The Nats’ Bryce Harper hits free agency this winter at the ripe old age of 26 by season’s end, and though he has in many ways had a below-grade year by his own incredibly high standards[…]

Mets Handling of Cabrera And Bruce at Forefront of Mets Poor Play

June 14, 2018 John SheridanNew York Mets

In case you haven’t noticed, the Mets offense has been historically bad scoring just 14 runs over nine June games. That’s 1.6 runs per game. No one can win games like that, which is something[…]

The Mets Gospel: When Hunting For Sharks, Look No Further Than The Top

February 17, 2018February 19, 2018 Mark HealeyNew York Mets

So, while many of us were enjoying a Friday night with our families and friends or simply watching the Olympics, it seems Twitter exploded when it became known that during Mets manager Mickey Callaway’s shark[…]

The Mets Gospel: A “State Of The Mets” Preview

January 19, 2018January 25, 2018 Mark HealeyNew York Mets

Before I begin, let me just say that I’m honored to have folks like Gary Armida, Shai Kushner and Mets Daddy on board as fellow writers here on GothamBaseball.com. It’s an exciting time for GB, and[…]