These Phillies analysts are worried their team might be the victim of an underdog story. The NBC Sports Philadelphia crew entertained the idea of the Phillies possibly blowing the NL East to the Mets after Tuesday’s 6-5 loss dropped the edge to just five games. The discussion even ventured into how Wednesday is essentially a … Read more
This Phillies analyst had no use for Alec Bohm’s antics Monday night. Ricky Botallico — known as Ricky Bo — called out the third baseman for delaying the game for a lengthy period by pointing out a parabolic microphone in the outfield during the Mets’ 13-3 win. “Let’s talk about Alec Bohm over at third … Read more
We’ve got a loudmouth standoff. ESPN NY radio host Don La Greca wants Chris “Mad Dog” Russo to pipe down when it comes to his criticism of the hoopla surrounding Pete Alonso breaking the Mets’ all-time home run record and Gary Cohen’s TV call of the record-breaking moment Tuesday. As Alonso hit a two-run home … Read more
The Mets were barking up the wrong tree. ESPN personality and former WFAN host Chris “Mad Dog” Russo went off about the celebration following Pete Alonso breaking Darryl Strawberry’s franchise home run record Tuesday with No. 253. “I cannot believe the big deal people are making about Pete Alonso being the franchise record-holder now for … Read more
Evan Roberts couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw Mets fans give Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams a standing ovation after his near no-hitter Wednesday at Citi Field. “It’s almost been 24 hours, and I’ve gotta get over it, but I’m still angry at my fellow Met fans. That’s right. I’m angry at my fellow Met … Read more
Juan Soto was the sole reason the Mets didn’t get no-hit in Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the Guardians, but Boomer Esiason has no sympathy for the superstar outfielder amid this ugly slide. “He’s got a nice smile on his face and he’s laughing. I’m sick of it,” Esiason said on WFAN’s “Boomer and Gio” show … Read more
It was a special All-Star break for Brett Baty. While the Mets third baseman wasn’t in Atlanta for any Midsummer Classic festivities, he used his days off from baseball to propose to his now-fiancée Anna Sprys. Baty and Sprys made a collaborative Instagram post Wednesday evening with photographer Jordan Simone, who helped capture the proposal. … Read more
Mitch Voit made a name for himself long before his first-round MLB draft selection by the Mets on Sunday night — but not for the best reason. Voit went viral in March while playing for Michigan when he ripped a bases-clearing triple against USC and celebrated by pretending to snort the third-base line chalk, mimicking … Read more
Francisco Lindor was greeted with a sweet surprise after learning Wednesday he had clinched an All-Star nod for the first time in six seasons. In a video shared by wife Katia on her Instagram Stories, the couple’s two eldest children presented the Mets shortstop with a sign to congratulate him on the MLB milestone. “We … Read more
The Mets look defeated right now, and SNY play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen isn’t afraid to admit it. “The Mets going out with a whimper,” Cohen said on the broadcast in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s 7-2 loss to the Brewers. “That’s really been the case often in these games where they’ve fallen behind. The at-bats … Read more
Juan Soto’s ups and downs in his first season as a Met are not uncharted territory — Francisco Lindor didn’t come to New York in 2021 firing on all cylinders either. Across Lindor’s 11-year career, he was never less effective than he was in his first season with the Mets after six seasons in Cleveland … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Francisco Lindor has a lot to smile about. The dynamo Mets shortstop joins Alexa on Zoom after breakfast on a sunny spring morning. He’s coming off one of countless memorable … Read more
Mets fans: Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay thinks you’re just a whole bunch of fleas. Kay went on an absurd rant Thursday on his ESPN New York radio show, with angry Mets fans — whom he labeled “ill-informed nitwits” — being his primary targets. “Mets fans cannot enjoy any kind of success,” Kay said. “They always … Read more
Dissatisfied at being remembered merely as oil barons, real estate tycoons, political bellwethers, and lavish philanthropists, at some point the Rockefellers began to specialize in dramatic exits. Politician Nelson, at least as Johnny Carson would tell it, died doing what he loved best: his aide and alleged mistress Megan Marshack. But it was Nelson’s son, … Read more
Olivia “Livvy” Dunne joined her fellow Sports Illustrated models at Citi Field on Monday night as the Pirates faced the Mets, with Dunne’s beau Paul Skenes on the hill for Pittsburgh. The former LSU gymnast didn’t throw out the first pitch – the honor was left to Xandra Pohl, Camille Kostek and Ellie Thumann – … Read more
There might be no crying in baseball, but that doesn’t mean you can’t show emotion. Because Tom Hanks was sure amazed by the Mets’ offense on Tuesday night. As Francisco Lindor capped off a four-run rally against the Diamondbacks in the second inning with a two-run homer, the Oscar-winning actor stood up in near-disbelief, clearly … Read more
Mets fans are bringing playoff intensity to blowouts in April. Although things weren’t close in the Amazin’s 19-5 road win Monday over the Nationals, one Mets fan was especially riled up at the game. As the Mets batted through the order in the seventh inning, Francisco Lindor was hit by a pitch in both of … Read more
Blame it on the vinaigrette dressing. SNY analyst and Mets legend Keith Hernandez suffered “a little upchuck” that interrupted him while live on air during the Mets’ 6-3 loss to the Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Hernandez and play-by-play man Gary Cohen then put on their detective caps to find the culprit. It all … Read more
A little polar bear is on the way. On Saturday morning, Pete Alonso and his wife, Haley Walsh, announced that they’re expecting their first child through a series of lovey-dovey photos of the couple with several ultrasound images on Instagram. “baby alonso 2025 🤍 we can’t wait for this next chapter of becoming mom and … Read more
Fans of the New York Mets will relish in the newest addition to the concession stand, with Oscar Mayer hitting a hotdog home run. For the 2025 baseball season, the Mets are serving up gourmet dishes at Citi Field, but the most buzzed-about creation wasn’t even real — until Oscar Mayer stepped in. “The Dog … Read more