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John Olerud has debunked one of the greatest Rickey Henderson stories of all time

by Tim Reilly January 30, 2018 0 Comments

The legendary John Olerud/Rickey Henderson story isn't true, but kudos to that assistant trainer that made this one up. It's so good, I'm choosing to believe it anyway.

Okay, Sandy. Time to go get a third baseman

by Brian Erni January 30, 2018 0 Comments

Asdrubal Cabrera wants to play second base. Sandy Alderson should just let him and pull the trigger on upgrading the hot corner by signing Todd Frazier as soon as possible.

The Mets DFA'd Josh Smoker. Here's his message for Mets fans.

by Darren Meenan January 29, 2018 0 Comments

To make room for Reyes on the roster, the Mets DFA'd Josh Smoker. He has a message for the fans incase this is the last of his time in Queens.

Hey, @Mets, how many RT's for... ?!?!?!

by Darren Meenan January 28, 2018 0 Comments

The floodgates are open. There's a wish around every corner, but honoring everyones request is just not possible. Here are some of the others coming in for the @Mets.

The Miami Marlins have gone up in smoke

by Alyssa Rose January 26, 2018 0 Comments

Once the announcement was made that Christian Yelich is headed to Milwaukee, it signaled that it was time to officially declare the Miami Marlins a joke.

Todd Hundley believes a pitch clock will improve defense

by Tim Fitzpatrick January 26, 2018 0 Comments

While the MLBPA is griping over the potential pace of play changes for 2018, there is at least one ex-player who thinks it will make a positive impact on the game: former Mets catcher Todd Hundley.

The Mets are bringing Jose Reyes back

by Brian Erni January 25, 2018 0 Comments

Jose Reyes got his wish. The Mets are bringing him back to Queens, and he'll fill a utility role.

Shadows of Shea: Fernando Martinez

by Nick Giacone January 25, 2018 0 Comments

At this point, everyone’s moved on from Fernando Martinez, but when revisiting his career, it's hard not to wonder why he didn't pan out.

Mets fans' nemesis Chipper Jones is headed to Cooperstown

by Tim Reilly January 25, 2018 0 Comments

As much as Chipper Jones was an all-time great player, he was also an all-time great villain, and he embraced that. It made the Mets' battles with the Braves in the late '90s and early 2000s a very special rivalry, and looking back on his career, I have no choice but to respect him.

Brandon Nimmo wants to stay with the Mets

by Tim Fitzpatrick January 24, 2018 0 Comments

Despite his name swirling around the rumor mill, Brandon Nimmo told the guys at Orange and Blue Thing that he wants to stay in Queens. Catch the full interview this Thursday at 6:00 PM Eastern.

#CalliesMetsProm is close to becoming a reality

by Alyssa Rose January 23, 2018 0 Comments

Let me be clear: If you have Twitter and don't retweet #CalliesMetsProm, you suck.

QBC shines, and gives Mets fans unparalleled access to players

by Tim Fitzpatrick January 22, 2018 0 Comments

For baseball fans, the gap from November to the end of February can feel like an eternity. But this past Saturday, the Queens Baseball Convention (QBC) at Katch in Astoria took the edge off for Mets die-hards.