We have personnel news today from the New York Mets and the Stockton Ports (Single-A; California League), as Jake Eisenberg joins the Mets radiocasts during West Coast runs. (more…)
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Attracting younger fans to Citi Field: the challenge for the Mets, Cohen
Now that Steve Cohen’s had some time owning the New York Mets, he’s ready to tackle some big issues that include rebranding the team and updating Citi Field for the younger set. (more…)
Nationals home opener postponed due to COVID-19
Not an auspicious way to begin the 2021 MLB season: Tonight’s Nationals-Mets opener at Nationals Park has been delayed due to COVID-19 contact tracing. (more…)
More MLB teams approved for additional capacity to begin season
Three more MLB teams have been approved for additional fans to begin the 2021 season, as states loosen COVID-19 restrictions. (more…)
Mets confirm 2021 affiliate lineup
This has already been announced, but it’s now confirmed: the New York Mets’ 2021 affiliate lineup will be the Syracuse Mets, Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Brooklyn Cyclones and the St. Lucie Mets. (more…)
New York Mets keep core of MiLB affiliates in place
The New York Mets will keep the core of their MiLB affiliates in place for 2021 and beyond, with the only change adding the Brooklyn Cyclones as a new full-season affiliate, replacing the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
MLB owners approve Cohen purchase of Mets
Major League Baseball owners officially approved the $2.42-billion purchase of the New York Mets by Steve Cohen, clearing the way for a final closing of the deal in the next 10 days. (more…)
Cohen purchase of Mets expected to be approved Friday
Major League Baseball owners are expected to approve the $2.42-billion sale of the New York Mets to hedge-fund manager Steve Cohen on Friday, as he sails through the approval process. UPDATED! (more…)
Cohen receives initial permission to buy Mets, but hurdles remain
Steve Cohen received initial approval from MLB’s ownership committee to purchase the New York Mets, but a clause in the Citi Field lease could end up complicating the deal. (more…)
Cohen lands New York Mets — finally
After a false start and a second round of bidding that included Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, Steve Cohen finally landed the New York Mets in a deal valued at approximately $2.45 billion–the most ever paid for a North American sports franchise. (more…)
Another MLB COVID-19 shutdown, this one from the Mets
UPDATE: Another COVID-19 shutdown hits Major League Baseball, as last night’s New York Mets/Miami Marlins game at Marlins Park was postponed after two positive tests from a player and a staffer, with the weekend Mets/Yankees Subway Series postponed as well. (more…)
Mets sale bids expected at months’ end
Three groups are still in the running to buy the New York Mets, with a timeline that calls for Citi Field tours this week and initial bids requested by the end of the month. (more…)
In the end, Mets sale may be a real-estate, gambling or media play
With three bids submitted for the purchase of the New York Mets and possibly the SNY network, we’ll see if the sale of the Mets ends up being a media play, a gambling play or a real-estate play. (more…)