FLUSHING, N.Y., January 18, 2023 — The New York Mets today announced the club has signed catcher Tomás Nido to a two-year contract. Nido, 28, was a finalist for the Gold Glove Award after catching a career-high 96 games in 2022, including 86 starts. He recorded five Catcher Framing Runs…

FLUSHING, N.Y., January 16, 2023 — The New York Mets today announced that the club has agreed to terms with 27 international players. “We are honored and excited to welcome these young men into the organization,” said Vice President of Amateur and International Scouting, Tommy Tanous. “This is always one…

FLUSHING, N.Y., January 11, 2023 — The New York Mets today announced their complete 2023 coaching staff under Manager Buck Showalter. Mets 2023 Coaching Staff Danny Barnes — Assistant Major League Coach Jeremy Barnes — Hitting Coach Eric Chavez — Bench Coach Dom Chiti — Bullpen Coach Joey Cora — Infield and Third Base…

By Jay Horwitz I can’t even fathom that this January marks my 43rd year with the Mets. After my disastrous interview with then general manager Frank Cashen in March of 1980, I never thought I would last 43 days, let alone 43 years. The interview lasted five minutes and I…

By Jay Horwitz I have been fortunate to have interviewed some great people for my Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast, from Bill Parcells to Joe Torre, and from Willie Reed to Darryl Strawberry. This week I had my best sit down ever when I cornered Santa Claus for 15 minutes at…

By Jay Horwitz It’s hard for me to imagine that the Captain is 40 years old today. I remember David Wright as a 22-year-old from Norfolk, VA, trying to find his way in New York. I always use the same line to describe David: As good a player as he…

By Jay Horwitz R.A. Dickey has so much to be thankful for this holiday season. A great deal of his “thanks” is directed toward Mets manager Buck Showalter. For my complete conversation with R.A., listen to the latest edition of the “Amazin’ Mets Alumni Podcast”, which drops tomorrow. This is…

By Jay Horwitz I thought I knew Gil Hodges but I really didn’t. I read all about his standout career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. All the home runs, RBI, Gold Gloves and pennants. Like all Mets fans, I know all about the Miracle Mets and the 1969 World Series. But…