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Mets Press Releases

Statement from Steve and Alex Cohen

July 22, 2024

“We were tremendously saddened to learn of Rachel Minaya’s passing. Omar had a substantial impact on our organization and his wife, Rachel, was always by his side every step of the way. The Minayas have been dear friends of ours for years and we extend our deepest condolences to Omar’s

New York Mets to host two-day food drive 

Fans Can Donate Non-Perishable Items Pregame on July 26 & 27
July 22, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 22, 2024 – The New York Mets will host their annual Summer Food Drive, presented by 1PointFive, a carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) company, to benefit New York Common Pantry pregame during the Mets vs. Braves Series on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at

Mets sign eight Draft picks

July 20, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 20, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced that the club has signed second round selection LHP Jonathan Santucci (Duke), eighth round selection RHP Ryan Lambert (Oklahoma), 10th round selection RHP Brendan Girton (Oklahoma), 11th round selection INF Nick Roselli (Binghamton), 12th round selection RHP Ethan

Mets announce 2025 schedule

July 18, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 18, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced that the team will open the 2025 regular season on Thursday, March 27 at Houston. The opening road trip will continue on Saturday and Sunday at Houston before a three-game road series, March 31-April 2 in Miami. The

Mets Complete 2024 First-year Player Draft

July 16, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 16, 2024 – The New York Mets selected 10 players on the third and final day of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. Below is a complete list of players selected by the Mets.

Mets Select Eight Players On Day Two Of 2024 Draft

July 15, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 15, 2024 – The New York Mets selected eight players on the second day of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft.

Mets select OF Carson Benge and LHP Jonathan Santucci on day one of the 2024 DRAFT

July 14, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 14, 2024 – The New York Mets selected outfielder Carson Benge (#19) and LHP Jonathan Santucci (#46) on day one of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. “We were able to select two potential impact players on the first day of the draft that were high on our

Mets acquire RHP Phil Maton

July 9, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 9, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced that the team has acquired RHP Phil Maton from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Maton, 31, has appeared in 40 games with the Rays this season, going

Pete Alonso named to NL All-Star team

July 7, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 7, 2024 - Major League Baseball tonight announced that first baseman Pete Alonso was named to the 2024 National League All-Star team. The 94th All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 16 in Texas. Alonso, 29, was named to the All-Star team for the fourth time

Pete Alonso named to NL All-star team

July 7, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 7, 2024 - Major League Baseball tonight announced that first baseman Pete Alonso was named to the 2024 National League All-Star team. The 94th All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 16 in Texas. Alonso, 29, was named to the All-Star team for the fourth time

Statement from Steve & Alex Cohen on Marc Levine

July 4, 2024

“We are incredibly heartbroken to learn of Marc Levine's passing. He was longest tenured photographer in team history. Marc documented every Mets moment for the last three and half decades. He had a kind heart and a wonderful photographic eye. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”

New York Mets introduce $5 Tuesdays at Citi Field

Fans will be able to get select $5 food & beverage menu items at all remaining Tuesday home games during the regular season
July 2, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 2, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced an all-new $5 Tuesday promotion, presented by Coors and Coca-Cola. For all remaining Tuesday home games during the regular season, the Mets will offer fans select $5 menu items, beginning on July 9 when they take on the

Mets add tribute uniform patches for Jerry Grote & Willie Mays

June 29, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., June 29, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced the club has added memorial uniform patches honoring the lives of Jerry Grote and Willie Mays. The patches will be debut prior to today’s 4:10 p.m. game vs. Houston. Grote’s family will be on hand today at Citi

Statement from Steve & Alex Cohen on the passing of baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays

June 18, 2024

“Willie Mays was one of the greatest to ever play the game. Willie ended his Hall of Fame career in Queens and was a key piece to the 1973 NL championship team. Mays played with a style and grace like no one else. Alex and I were thrilled to honor

Omari Hardwick, CC Sabathia, Alycia Baumgardner, Lil Rel Howery and more sign-on to compete in 'BARNSTORM BIRMINGHAM' on June 19

Celebrity Participants Will Play for the “SAY HEYS” or “THE HAMMERS,” Named After Negro Leagues Alumni, Hall of Famers, and Alabama-born Willie Mays & Hank Aaron; Fam Jam Celebrity Softball Game Will Broadcast On MLB Network Prior to “MLB at Rickwood Field” on Thursday, June 20th; Tickets for Fam Jam Celebrity Softball Game, Including Postgame Performance by Global Music Superstar Metro Boomin, on Sale to Public for $24
June 11, 2024

Major League Baseball and UNINTERRUPTED, the award-winning athlete storytelling brand founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, today announced the latest rounds of celebrities from entertainment music and sports to confirmed to play in ‘BARNSTORM BIRMINGHAM,’ a Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19th at Rickwood Field that will be centered

Mets name Andrew Grossman as chief growth officer

May 28, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., May 28, 2024 - The New York Mets announced today that Andrew Grossman has been appointed as the organization’s first Chief Growth Officer and a member of the executive leadership team. In this position with the Mets, Grossman is responsible for leading new initiatives that drive incremental revenue

Mets-Dodgers postponed today

Makeup Game Scheduled as Part of a Single Admission Doubleheader Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28 at 4:10 p.m.
May 27, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., May 27, 2024 – The New York Mets have announced that today’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers has been postponed due to weather. The contest will be made up as part of a single admission doubleheader tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, beginning at 4:10 p.m. Parking lots

Citi Field selected as a winner of Front Office Sports 2024 Best Venues Award powered by Sports Innovation Labs

May 22, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., MAY 22, 2024 – Citi Field has been named a winner in the Front Office Sports 2024 Best Venues Award powered by Sports Innovation Labs. This year’s award recognizes 10 sports venues that have met and exceeded the evolving demands of fans and set new industry standards for

Coca-Cola hosting Cricket Watch Party at Citi Field  

Watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Cricket Match on June 9 live from Citi Field – Admission is free.
May 6, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., May 6, 2024 – Citi Field, Coca-Cola and local bottler Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages are hosting a livestream watch party of the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 from Citi Field on Sunday, June 9, gates open at 9 a.m. and the match begins at 10:30 a.m.

The New York Mets Unveil Nike MLB City Connect Jersey

The City Connect-edition jersey showcases how the Mets are woven into the fabric of New York City
April 19, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., April 19, 2024 – The New York Mets today introduced their highly-anticipated City Connect jersey. Representing on all fronts, the uniform honors everything about NYC that makes it the World’s City – the trains that connect our fans, the bridges that bring our boroughs together and the concrete

Mets Hall of Famer Jerry Grote passed away

April 7, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., April 7, 2024 – This afternoon, Mets Hall of Fame catcher Jerry Grote passed away at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute in Austin, TX. He was 81. STATEMENT FROM STEVE & ALEX COHEN ON JERRY GROTE “We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Jerry Grote.

The New York Mets introduce a celebration of Queens culture

New for this Season, the Mets will Honor Many Heritages Over a Multi-Day Celebration at Citi Field on August 13th and 14th
April 4, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., April 4, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced that for the first time this summer, the team will be hosting heritage celebrations in an all-new way with the introduction of “A Celebration of Queens Culture” – a multi-day celebration at Citi Field on August 13th and

Mets-Tigers April 3 game postponed

Makeup Game Scheduled as Part of a Single Admission Doubleheader Tomorrow, Thursday, April 4 at 12:10 p.m.
April 3, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., April 3, 2024 – The New York Mets have announced that tonight’s game against the Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to weather. The contest will be made up as part of a single admission doubleheader tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, 2024, beginning at 12:10 p.m. Gates will open

Mets-Tigers postponed tonight

Makeup game scheduled for Thursday, April 4 at 1:10 p.m.; Mets thank fans with ticket voucher
April 2, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., April 2, 2024 – The New York Mets have announced that tonight’s game against the Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to weather. It will be rescheduled for Thursday, April 4 at 1:10 p.m. Gates will open at 11:40 a.m. and parking lots will open at 10:40 a.m.

Mets Opening Day postponed

Mets-Brewers Rescheduled for Friday, March 29 at 1:40 p.m.
March 27, 2024

FLUSHING, N.Y., March 27, 2024 – The New York Mets have announced that tomorrow’s scheduled Opening Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers has been postponed due to forecasted rain. It will be rescheduled for Friday, March 29 at 1:40 p.m. Gates will open at 11:40 a.m. and parking lots will