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Nationals veteran is this World Series’ David Wright
HOUSTON -- The long-toiling iconic player from Virginia, sticking with his team through dramatic ups and downs, finally made the World Series. Yeah, Ryan Zimmerman appreciated the parallels between his...
'Next David Wright': Captaincy could be in Pete Alonso's future
It seems just a matter of time until Pete Alonso catches Aaron Judge for the MLB rookie home-run record. The Mets first baseman has 50 home runs, two shy of...
Unheralded Frenchman crashes PGA Championship leaderboard
Wonder how it feels to be a no-name player near the lead of a major championship? Just ask unheralded Frenchman Mike Lorenzo-Vera, who shot 2-under 68 in the opening round...
Pete Alonso's mentality: 'I want to feel dangerous'
Amazin’ rookie first baseman Pete Alonso takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: What is your mentality in the batter’s box? A: I’m a big,...
Jacob deGrom is worth every penny — and the Mets know it
ARLINGTON, Va. — You can’t put a price tag on talent combined with competitiveness. You either have it or you don’t. Jacob deGrom has it, times 10. For the Mets,...
Mets haven't had a lot of luck with their $100 million men
Jacob deGrom becomes the fifth player in Mets history to receive a contract worth more than $100 million. The Amazin’s didn’t necessarily get what they paid for in the first...
The all-time best players who were 'lifers' with their NY teams
Now that Mike Trout is signing for what will surely be the balance of his career to play for the Angels, he has a distinct opportunity to join what has...
Wright relishing Mets' role as go-between for players, front office
PORT ST. LUCIE — To understand where the Mets are heading as a franchise, listen to the words of David Wright. The now-retired captain has that new role with the...
A look inside David Wright's new Mets reality
PORT ST. LUCIE — David Wright’s first Mets spring training as a non-player began Monday in a polo shirt and dress slacks, hurrying to a morning meeting. Later this week...
Mike Piazza would welcome Mets retiring David Wright's number
PORT ST. LUCIE -- Mike Piazza is the only position player in Mets history with his number retired, but he expects to have company before long. Asked Tuesday about the...
Michael Conforto has high hopes after 'expensive experience'
PORT ST. LUCIE — Michael Conforto didn’t take his first swings in a spring training game last year until March 16, after having had shoulder surgery six months earlier. Conforto...
How David Wright quietly came through for rival who caught last out
When Miami's Peter O’Brien caught the last out of David Wright’s career on Sept. 29, Mets fans were not amused. It turns out neither was Wright, who had some fun...
How David Wright's restructured deal opens up millions for Mets
In his first move in his new job, David Wright … saved the Mets money? He did. An industry source confirmed (while also amending) information displayed in the popular website...
David Wright getting chance in Mets' front office role
David Wright owns 14 years of MLB experience and 1,558 games on his All-Star résumé and now will bring all that expertise to new general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s rebuilt...
David Wright getting his feet wet in new role with Mets
LAS VEGAS — David Wright is still trying to figure out his future removed from the playing field, but the former Mets captain has taken a fast liking to player evaluation....
What could be holding up Mets' pursuit of J.T. Realmuto
J.T. Realmuto has been a target of the Mets for the past year, and they are now rekindling talks with the Marlins on a potential deal for the All-Star catcher....
David Wright, other celebs name-dropped at ex-NYPD cop's bribery trial
The names of some heat-packing celebrities were brought up in Manhattan federal court Wednesday during the trial of an ex-NYPD higher-up accused of being on the take. The lawyer for...
Why Mets may be in hurry to reach David Wright settlement
The Hot Stove schedule features more deadlines than a small-town library, and the Mets have one all to themselves. With the help of Major League Baseball, the Mets are working...
David Wright gets proper send-off after final game
The Mets legend was thrown an intimate dinner by his agents, Sam and Seth Levinson of ACES, at Tao Downtown.
Jacob deGrom thinks he can be next face of the Mets
Jacob deGrom isn’t afraid to admit the thought entered his mind as he watched David Wright receive a hero’s farewell from the Mets. “It’s rare that happens anymore that guys...