MLB has ordered all spring facilities closed down after several players in both Florida and Arizona complexes tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, with teams shifting player training to home ballparks. (more…)
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New Mets suitor emerges: Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment
After word got out that Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez were discussing with potential investors a purchase of the New York Mets, another suitor for the team and its assets emerges: Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. (more…)
A-Rod, J-Lo prepping bid for Mets, SNY share
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are working with potential investors on a bid for the New York Mets that would also include a share of the SNY cable network, with the ultimate goal a development plan for the area surrounding and adjacent to Citi Field. (more…)
Meet the Mets at the 2020 Clover Park Renovations
With a new exterior, a cheerier color scheme, upgraded player facilities and expanded fan spaces, Clover Park was unveiled Saturday by the New York Mets to a boisterous, happy crowd in Port St. Lucie. (more…)
Goodbye Steve Cohen, Hello… Alex Rodriguez?
The drama over future ownership of the New York Mets continues, with billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen withdrawing his ownership bid–and Alex Rodriguez reportedly considering a purchase of the team from the Wilpon family. (more…)
Prepping for Spring Training: Facility Upgrades
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to camps around Florida and Arizona, signifying the beginning of a new spring-training season. This year’s spring training features renovated complexes in both states, with those facilities on the verge of hosting their first games since the upgrades. (more…)
Clover Park Renovation Reportedly Behind Schedule
Clover Park renovations will not be finished when the New York Mets report for spring training Monday, according to a newly released report, with work now expected to be complete later this month. (more…)
New for 2020: Clover Park
First Data Field is getting a new name, as the New York Mets spring training and St. Lucie Mets (High A; Florida State League) regular-season home will be called Clover Park beginning in February. This change follows the 2019 acquisition of First Data by Fiserv. (more…)
Push to Complete First Data Field Renovation Continues
The New York Mets and St. Lucie County officials continue their push to complete First Data Field renovations, in hopes of having the work substantially complete by spring training. (more…)
Mets in Process of Being Sold to Steve Cohen: Report
The Wilpon family, via Sterling Partners, is in negotiations to sell an 80 percent share of the New York Mets to hedge-fund investor Steve Cohen, who already owns a minority share in the National League franchise, reports Bloomberg News. (more…)
Mets Add Self-Checkout Kiosk to Citi Field
The New York Mets have added a self-checkout kiosk to Citi Field, partnering with Aramark, CLEAR and Mashgin on a grab-and-go stand that uses biometric tools to facilitate a quick sale. (more…)
NBT Bank Stadium Set for 2020 Upgrades
Plans are taking shape for upgrades at NBT Bank Stadium that could be completed for the 2020 season, part of a multi-year renovation of the Syracuse Mets (Class AAA; International League) home. (more…)
Syracuse Mets Post Attendance Gains in 2019
A new era in Syracuse started with a bang in 2019, as the Syracuse Mets (Class AAA; International League) posted strong attendance gains in their first season as a New York Mets affiliate. (more…)