Buck Showalter turned to the oldest trick in a manager’s playbook in an attempt to extract results from his under-performing team. After the Mets lost for a seventh straight game on Friday, Showalter held a closed-door meeting, during which he stated the obvious: the team needed to play better. According to a person who was in … Continue reading Buck Showalter’s Closed-Door Meeting Pays Off as Mets Snap Seven-Game Skid →

As Atlanta improves to 38-24, the Mets drop their sixth straight game and continue their free-fall in the NL East standings. An Ozzie Albies three-run home run sealed the deal after an Orlando Arcia homer in the bottom of the ninth was enough to force extra innings. The rivalry continues to get more and more … Continue reading Mets Swept by Braves After Blowing Late Lead in Slugfest Loss →

Former NBA All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from basketball.  “Now the time has come for me to say goodbye to the court where I made my name, to the game that gave me purpose and pride,” Anthony said. “With this bittersweet goodbye to the NBA, I am excited about what the future holds for me.”  Anthony, 39, … Continue reading Former Knicks Star Carmelo Anthony Announces NBA Retirement →

Ever since interleague play was introduced way back in 1997, there’s been one matchup that fans have looked forward to more than any other. Obviously, it’s the Subway Series — there was never any question about it. And this year, the Mets and Yankees are meeting for the first time at Citi Field for a quick … Continue reading Rick’s Cabaret Girls Host Mets vs Yankees After-Parties!  →