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The legend of the Matt Franco Game as the Subway Series classic turns 25
June 25, 2024 | 6:05amThere may never have been a more dramatic regular-season game — pound for pound, swing for swing — between the Yankees and Mets.
Today's Iconic Moment in New York Sports History: Mets acquire Mike Piazza
May 22, 2024 | 12:10pmMay 22, 1998: The New York Mets acquire future Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza from the Florida Marlins in a four-player deal.
Today's Iconic Moment in NY Sports History: The Mets play their first game at Citi Field after 45 seasons at Shea Stadium
April 13, 2024 | 12:03pmApril 13th, 2009: The New York Mets played their first game at Citi Field after 45 seasons at Shea Stadium. The Mets moved into their new home right next to...
Mike Piazza, Mets honor 9/11 fallen, first responders: 'Part of who we are'
September 11, 2023 | 10:46pmMike Piazza was back in Queens on Monday, remembering not just the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, but his dramatic home run 10 days later.
Mets' powerhouse avoids worst after being drilled in right hand
September 10, 2023 | 9:11pmFrancisco Alvarez’s right hand had a contusion, but the initial diagnosis was he avoided the worst Sunday.
Call Cindy Crawford and Mike Piazza your neighbors in Miami Beach for $8.5M
September 1, 2023 | 11:00amA 4,255-square-foot, four-bedroom condo inside the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach — where the pro catcher and supermodel live — is asking $8.5 million.
Fantasy baseball: What to look for at catcher for down the stretch
August 27, 2023 | 2:23amWith the calendar almost ready to flip to September, most fantasy baseball managers fighting for a championship are paying close attention to which minor leaguers are expected to be called...
Mets legend opens up about Pete Alonso's future
August 25, 2023 | 7:07pmMike Piazza has one request for the New York Mets this offseason: Hang onto Pete Alonso.
Another two-HR night latest sign Mets' slugger has snapped out of hibernation
July 29, 2023 | 1:19amPete Alonso duplicated the monster game he had earlier this week against the Yankees, and he joined some heady company in Mets history. For the second time in four days,...
Mets legend loving what he sees from Francisco Alvarez
May 30, 2023 | 7:43pmIf there is anyone who can relate with what Francisco Alvarez is doing, it is the last Mets catcher to generate as much excitement.
Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Mets acquire Mike Piazza
May 22, 2023 | 2:30pmMay 22, 1998: the New York Mets traded for catcher Mike Piazza from the Florida Marlins. Piazza made an immediate impact when he came to Queens, recording a .348 batting average...
Today's Iconic Moment in NY Sports: Mets play first game at Citi Field
April 13, 2023 | 1:45pmOn April 13th, 2009, the New York Mets played their first game at Citi Field, a contest against the San Diego Padres in front of a crowd of more than...
Mets Old Timers' day at Citi Field
August 27, 2022 | 11:55pmThe New York Mets welcomed back some of the legends of the franchise for Old Timers Day at Citi Field!
Mets' unexpected third baseman steps in nicely: 'Oh, thank God'
August 13, 2022 | 5:25amMark Canha had limited experience playing third base, but that was enough to make him the Mets’ best candidate Friday.
Roger Clemens cried after infamous Subway Series moment: Joe Torre
July 26, 2022 | 2:41pmThe incident, during Game 2 of the series, was one of the most charged moments in Subway Series history.
Francisco Lindor joins Mets legend by extending this streak
June 1, 2022 | 10:35pmFrancisco Lindor is now in select Mets company — along with some guy who used to catch and wore No. 31.
The Mets are comfortably in first place. So, of course, the Yankees are even better
May 20, 2022 | 8:40amThe Mets were supposed to own New York this year, but the Yankees aren't making it easy.
Inside look at the Mets' historic comebacks
May 7, 2022 | 2:24amHere are some other dramatic Mets victories that rival their stunning 8-7 comeback win over the Phillies on Thursday night.
This Day in New York Sports: Mike Piazza’s historic home run
May 5, 2022 | 3:42pmOn May 5th, 2004, Mike Piazza's first inning home run gave the Mets a 1-0 lead over the San Francisco Giants. That home run was Piazza's 352nd, which set the...
Mike Piazza already finding ways to prepare for Mets Old-Timers' Day
March 22, 2022 | 9:45pmPORT ST. LUCIE — For Mike Piazza, it’s never too early to prepare for Old-Timers’ Day. The Hall of Fame catcher, in camp with the Mets this week, admitted to...