Category Archives: Off Topic

Help Ed Kranepool

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Joe Janish

If you haven’t heard already, “original Met” and longtime fan favorite Ed Kranepool needs a kidney transplant, and is planning to auction off his 1969 World Series ring to help pay for his medical expenses. (Today’s MLB players have fantastic … Continue reading →

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Daniel Murphy Hits For Ireland

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Joe Janish

How hot is Daniel Murphy right now? How many hits do you think he’ll get in the World Series? Five? Seven? Ten? More? Maybe you’d bet on six — would you put your money where your mouth is? Would you … Continue reading →

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Contribute To Mets Today

Posted on April 21, 2015 by News Staff

Would you like your name in lights, distributed throughout ESPN’s Sweet Spot Network? MetsToday is seeking a few more people to fill out the staff — apply today.

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Hope Shines For Shannon Meet and Greet

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Paul Festa

A friendly reminder that the fundraiser for Mets Media Relations Director, Shannon Forde, is coming up on November 1st.  There will be a dinner and a meet and greet with some beloved Mets players, past and present.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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Former Mets in the Postseason

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Joe Janish

The Mets can’t make it to the postseason, but at least some former Mets are able to get in.

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Thoughts and Hopes for Shannon

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Joe Janish

If you’ve been reading MetsToday for the past week, you know my dog went through a rough stretch — and is still recovering. I was beyond thrilled on Monday when she came home, but the happiness dampened the next day … Continue reading →

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A Dad Strikes Out

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Michael Levin

NOTE: This is a guest post by Michael Levin. It has nothing to do with the Mets, unless you are a father or grandfather with similarly nostalgic and bittersweet feelings. Enjoy. I took my twin ten-year-old sons to a couple … Continue reading →

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Uh-Oh, Jeff is Speaking Again

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Before getting to the main topic, congratulations to Johan Santana. Before the season started, I expected this Mets team to be a laughingstock and on the wrong end of at least 90, if not 95 games. Instead of bumbling through … Continue reading →

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