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How Jose Iglesias went from unemployed to an oh-my-god fit with the Mets
Iglesias tried to find out why he had been denied another major league season. He never got a clear answer.
Mets great holding out Hall of Fame hope before final year on ballot
Billy Wagner, at Citi Field for a Mets alumni visit organized by Jay Horwitz, did his best to keep it light when it comes to his Hall of Fame shot.
Former Yankees closer passes ex-Met for most strikeouts by lefty reliever
A former Yankees closer just surpassed an ex-Mets closer in the record books on Saturday.
How to rescue Edwin Diaz, according to a legend who's been in his Mets spot
Diaz’s average fastball velocity has dipped from 99 mph in 2022 to 97 mph, but Wagner said that dropoff shouldn’t be a significant factor.
Glad my vote didn't keep ex-Mets star out of Hall of Fame
I didn't vote for Billy Wagner as a Hall of Famer, but must admit I’m slightly relieved he didn’t fall short of the Hall by a single vote — mine.
Three players elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Cooperstown is getting more crowded this summer.
Ex-Mets star isn't getting Hall of Fame hopes up just yet
As of Monday afternoon Billy Wagner was tracking at 78.4 percent, according to the known ballots tabulated by Ryan Thibodaux.
Major Hall of Fame voting flaws only intensify debate of who is deserving
Without further ado, here’s how The Post's Jon Heyman sees this year’s ballot.
Billy Wagner on the agony of '27 votes' and the 'credibility' behind his Hall of Fame push
Until Bill Wagner receives that phone call, telling him he's been voted into Cooperstown, he remains jittery.
What are the chances David Wright or Jose Reyes join the ex-Mets on paths to the Hall of Fame?
David Wright and Jose Reyes will become eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time, joining Billy Wagner and Carlos Beltran. It's like a 2006-09 Mets reunion.
Billy Wagner is feeling the pressure again now that there's a 'real chance' to reach Cooperstown
It's Year 8 for Billy Wagner and his effort to reach the Hall of Fame, and finally, the former Mets star closer has reason to be optimistic of his chances.
What Keith Hernandez thinks about the Mets' 'astounding' offseason
Keith Hernandez already can see how all the pieces fit together for the Mets after a 'staggering' offseason.
Ex-Mets star can't figure out why he isn't in Hall of Fame: 'Not the numbers'
Billy Wagner thinks subjective opinion is keeping him out of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The New York icons across sports who could become Hall of Famers in 2023
Discussing the 2023 Hall of Fame classes, Britney Griner’s sentencing and the unlikely protagonist of Act I of Mets-Braves.
Yankees plan to alter Aroldis Chapman's usage as he makes Hall of Fame case
TAMPA — Aaron Boone recently broached pitching the eighth inning on some occasions to Aroldis Chapman. The scenarios won’t occur often, but the Yankee manager wanted to see if his...
Mets Old-Timers reminisce about New York memories
Three players from different eras of Mets history have joined the list of participants for Old-Timers’ Day, scheduled for Aug. 27 at Citi Field.
Billy Wagner unloads on ‘a��hole’ Curt Schilling over Hall of Fame diss
Billy Wagner was always one to speak with candor during his playing career, and in retirement he remains the same straight shooter.
Mets great: PED takers shouldn't be Hall of Fame eligible
One Cooperstown hopeful wonders why PED-tainted ex-slugger Alex Rodriguez is even under consideration.
Why the voice of the Mets Gary Cohen can't quit college basketball
Gary Cohen and the Mets are like family, but the longtime broadcaster's true passion can be found at Seton Hall.
A condensed oral history of an iconic Mets playoff run that came so damn close
I conversed with prominent members of that Mets team who shared memories, salutes and regrets from the build-up to the NLCS, its seven games of drama and the aftermath.