The average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million on opening day, boosted by a frenzy of free agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout.
The colors and the name across the chest were new. The long blonde hair on the 6' 6" frame was all too familiar. Former New York Mets right-handed pitcher, Noah Syndergaard threw his first regular season pitches for his new team on Saturday. He wore number 34, like he did with the Mets. However, an Angels player had not worn that number in 13 years, exactly.
There have been plenty of great April Fools jokes played on sports fans throughout the years. Prior to web access and social media, it was harder to debunk some of these pranks. The greatest April 1st hoax in New York sports history came courtesy of Sports Illustrated almost four decades ago.
The New York Mets has declined its option on Luis Rojas’ contract for 2022, making the announcement one day after finishing third in the NL East at 77-85.
A manager ejection. The dumbest bases-clearing error of the season. A comeback win. The New York Mets managed to accomplish all three in one afternoon.
Pete Alonso danced to his second straight Home Run Derby title, besting Shohei Ohtani, Trey Mancini and Juan Soto on a night of record long balls in the thin Rocky Mountain air of Coors Field.
New York Mets' Kevin Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures when he was hit in the face by a fastball. The Mets say Pillar will meet with a facial specialist in Atlanta.
It's opening day and 30 fanbases are filled with hope at the prospects of what could be for their team this season. But, how does the betting world feel about your favorite team?
New York Mets general manager Jared Porter has been fired after sending graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016, when he was with the Chicago Cubs.