The 2024 National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets is an entertaining one, with no shortage of runs. Even with four blowouts heading into Game 5, the series already had provided plenty of excitement. Friday’s Game 5 at New York’s Citi Field got off to a hot start, […]
Yankees vs. Guardians: Biggest takeaways from New York's dramatic Game 3 loss
The New York Yankees put up a fight but ultimately fell short of extending their series lead over the Cleveland Guardians in a dramatic 7-5 walk-off loss Thursday night. After taking the first two games of the series, the Yankees will now look to avoid letting Cleveland even the series on Friday night at Progressive […]
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 […]