A major league catcher for 14 seasons, he was the first player picked by the newly formed Mets in the expansion draft in 1961.
Category: Baseball
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Both Citi Field — and the Mets — Look Slick in Victory Over Marlins
Starling Marte, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso hit home runs as Tylor Megill led the Mets to a 9-3 victory in their home opener.
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan
Lars Nootbaar, a high-energy outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, was the first player born outside Japan to play for its national team. He put on a show.
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The New York Mets: Fair or Foul Weather Ahead?
The Mets have had a poor start to their season, but on the day their home opener is scheduled, fans are still believing.
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The New York Mets: Fair or Foul Weather Ahead?
The Mets have had a poor start to their season, but on the day their home opener is scheduled, fans are still believing.
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Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres Adjust Expectations
The New York Times – Sports:A roster that boasts 37 All-Star selections has one of Major League Baseball’s highest payrolls. It comes with loads of enthusiasm, and expectations to match.
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Kodai Senga Thrives In His Mets Debut, Beating Marlins
The New York Times – Sports:In his first regular-season start since coming over from Japan, Kodai Senga baffled the Marlins with his signature pitch: the ghost fork.
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MLB Players React to the Pitch Clock and Baseballs’ New Rules
The New York Times – Sports:A sport that wanted more action got its wish, but a series of major rule changes has some major leaguers struggling to keep up.
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Why the Publisher of The New York Times Got a Red Sox World Series Ring
The New York Times – Sports:The publisher of The New York Times received a Red Sox World Series ring after Boston’s historic triumph in 2004.
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See How Baseball’s New Rules Changed the Game
The New York Times – Sports:Opening day suggested how much difference a pitch clock can make.
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Opening Day Gives Yankees Plenty of Reason to Dream
The New York Times – Sports:Everything went well in the Bronx. Gerrit Cole cruised, Aaron Judge homered and Anthony Volpe made his major league debut in an easy win over San Francisco.