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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: Random Thoughts On Granderson
When the news broke late Friday morning that the Mets had finally came to an agreement with outfielder, Curtis Granderson I admit I did the proverbial “happy dance” while driving in my car. Yes...
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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: Random Thoughts On Bartolo Colon
Last night as I was getting comfortable on my couch, I was scanning the twitterverse and lo and behold what breaking news did I see but the unofficial announcement that the Mets had signed veteran...
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Around the Diamond: The Straw That Stirred Right Field
No other position has seen more turnover at the starting spot for the Mets than Right Field. In 52 seasons, they have seen 33 different players who would be classified as the “primary” player at the...
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Rusty Staub To Throw Tonight’s Ceremonial First Pitch
A team source confirmed with the Daily News that beloved Mets icon Rusty Staub will be on hand tonight at Citi Field for Game 3 of the NLDS and that he will throw the ceremonial first pitch. Staub...
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A Father’s Day Tale: Heroes Don’t Always Hit Home Runs
It was my first baseball game. And it was almost my last. In the summer of 1972 I was pushing Tonka trucks around the floor in a one bedroom apartment in The Bronx. I noted the wide range of emotions...
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Beloved Mets Icon Rusty Staub Passes Away at 73
New York Mets icon Rusty Staub passed away at the age of 73 on Thursday morning according to Bill Madden of the New York Post. Staub, known as Le Grand Orange to Mets fans, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday...
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Syndergaard Gets Help From Mets Offense in Opening Day Victory
On a somber Opening Day at Citi Field, the New York Mets win one for their beloved former star, Rusty Staub, who passed away hours before the team took the field. Mickey Callaway reveled in his...
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Unburied Treasure: Rusty Staub, The Mets’ Hittin’ Magician
Editor’s Note: MMO contributor Stephen Hanks was nice enough to allow me to share this truly amazing article from June of 1984, when he was the owner and editor in chief of New York Sports magazine....
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Shoebox Memories: 1973 Topps Tommie Agee
Not often we show non-Mets cards here at MMO, but in a recent article, commenter JJ Johnson requested this particular card be considered for an article. There are many interesting features in this...
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MMO Exclusive: David Cone and Jack Curry, Authors of “Full Count”
For seventeen major league seasons, David Cone continually sought information and tutelage for anything that would help give him an advantage on the mound. From seeking instruction as a 19-year-old...
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Morning Briefing: Mets’ Playoff Chances Rocked By Colorado
Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (77-73) left Citi Field on Sunday with their postseason hopes hanging by a thread, as they stood four games back of a Wild Card. The one silver lining was that...
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Morning Briefing: Two Big-Time Starting Pitchers Find New Homes
Good morning, Mets fans! The pickings on the free-agent starter market is now considerably slimmer after San Francisco’s longtime southpaw, Madison Bumgarner, signed a five-year pact with the Arizona...
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A Story About Rusty Staub I Bet You Never Heard
I wanted to take a few minutes today to remember one of the most beloved Mets players of all time, Rusty Staub. “Le Grande Orange” as he was often called hailing back to his days with the Montreal...
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Amazin’ Memories: Mays Hits Homer to Beat Giants In First Mets Game
Ever have one of those days at either the office or the playground where you wanted to say, “I’ll show them”? Maybe as the boss walks you to the door as you lug a box of your personal items because,...
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Foley’s NY Pub & Restaurant Says Farewell
Photo: Foley’s NYC Renowned Manhattan sports bar Foley’s NY Pub & Restaurant will not be reopening its doors again according to an announcement by owner Shaun Clancy. Clancy posted a video...
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OTD in 1975: Mets Trade Rusty Staub To Tigers
Ask a Mets fan about the darkest days in franchise history. Many will have June 15, 1977 listed somewhere, the day the Mets traded Tom Seaver to the Reds. Some might point to November 1, 2015 (WS loss...
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Lindor Deal May Be Among Biggest In Franchise History
Last week’s deal that brought Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets may be one of the biggest trades in Mets’ franchise history. Lindor is a four-time All-Star, who is in his prime at 27...
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Steve Cohen Following Through on Embracing Mets’ History
As written by John Flanagan of MMO and noted by Mike Puma of The New York Post on Twitter, former Mets catcher Mike Piazza will be increasing his involvement with the organization. Hearing that Mike...
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OTD 1972: Mets Manager Gil Hodges Passes Away In Florida
On April 2, 1972 Mets skipper Gil Hodges passed away from a heart attack during spring training after playing a round of golf. He was two days shy of his 48th birthday. Rob Silverman of MMO accurately...
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OTD 1972: Mets Acquire Willie Mays From San Francisco Giants
On May 11, 1972, the Mets made a trade with the San Francisco Giants to bring a legend back to where he began his career, when they acquired Willie Mays for pitcher Charlie Williams and cash...
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