The New York Mets have gone from a scrappy underdog to a legitimate World Series contender, just three wins away from the 2024 National League pennant. They’ve seen star production from the likes of Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso as well as breakout performances from Mark Vientos and Jose Iglesias. But one of their highest-paid […]
Dodgers dugout snake, explained: Reptile makes surprise appearance during NLCS Game 2 vs. Mets
David Suggs is a content producer at The Sporting News. A long-suffering Everton, Wizards and Commanders fan, he has learned to get used to losing over the years. In his free time, he enjoys skateboarding (poorly), listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and D’Angelo, and penning short journal entries.
Mets OMG sign meaning, explained: How Jose Iglesias started New York's rallying cry for 2024 playoffs
It’s become a tradition in baseball for dugouts to find a creative way to celebrate home runs. Some teams have dances, others have special hats, and a few have specific tokens. In the Mets case, it’s a three-letter sign. New York sealed a spot in the 2024 postseason by grabbing the No. 5 seed in […]
Who do the Mets play next? Explaining New York's NLCS opponent in 2024 MLB playoff bracket
For the first time since 2015, the Mets are going to the NLCS. New York secured its spot in the National League Championship Series with a Game 4 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The Mets defeated the Phillies, 4-1, thanks to a grand slam by star shortstop Francisco Lindor, knocking off their NL East […]
Grimace and the Mets, explained: Why McDonald's character became New York's unofficial mascot during 2024 turnaround
From the Swinging Friar in San Diego to the Phanatic in Philly, the MLB has its fair share of iconic mascots. The most recent entrant to this exclusive club also happens to be a character from the McDonald’s universe. What some might describe as a plush purple personified pear, Grimace is the fast food-baseball crossover […]