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Lots of interesting, funny, idiotic, and insightful things were said by the Mets—and about them—recently. Here are some of our favorites. Your 2025 New York Mets: It’s really cool.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / June 9

Pete Alonso Moves Past Darryl Strawberry in Prestigious List in New York Mets History

The New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 13-5 on Sunday afternoon to move to 42-24 on the season. Pete Alonso featured prominently in the victory, going 3-for-6 with two homers and four RBIs.

New York Mets News / Legends On Deck / June 8

Wright Falls, Strawberry Next: Alonso’s Mets HR Quest Rolls On

The New York Mets Pete Alonso began the 2025 season on a tear, batting .358 (34 for 95) in the month of April, while adding six home runs and 24 RBIs. Then after he slowed down a bit in the month of May, batting just .231 (25 for 107), the Polar Bear is once again tearing a part the baseball.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 18

Mets legend offers Juan Soto advice amid early-season struggles

Darryl Strawberry offered some advice for Juan Soto as he continues to struggle offensively through the first month of his Mets tenure.

Fans call for the Mets to make move after Francisco Lindor's announcement

Lindor addresses what Mets thought of Soto's controversial comments

Watch: Rowdy Tellez gets revenge with homer off pitcher he was traded for

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes has best start of season vs. Cubs

NL East fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 20

Mets legend addresses possibly losing record to Pete Alonso in 2025

Alonso could become the franchise leader in home runs this season, surpassing a franchise legend.

NL best-case scenarios: Why Braves, Cubs have high ceilings

NL East Power Rankings and Preview for 2025

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'Most 40-home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 15

Mets legend Darryl Strawberry praises team's durability

As Opening Day approaches, the excitement surrounding the New York Mets' season continues to grow. While the team has dealt with a handful of injuries this spring (particularly to their pitching), the addition of Juan Soto is expected to transform New York's already explosive lineup into one of the best in the sport.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 7

Darryl Strawberry Sends Clear Message About What Pete Alonso Must Do With Mets

Now that first baseman Pete Alonso has rejoined the roster on a short-term deal, focus can shift to the upcoming season and how the New York Mets can win the NL East for the first time since 2015.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 11

Yanks WS champion 'was hoping' Juan Soto would sign with Mets

Why Yankees World Series champion 'was hoping' Juan Soto would sign with Mets

Count former Mets/Yankees outfielder Darryl Strawberry in the Juan Soto hype.

Is Juan Soto's decision an indictment of the Yankees' future?

Juan Soto lands with Mets on largest contract in sports history

Inside source names two reasons Juan Soto picked Mets over Yankees in free agency

25 lessons taken from the 2024 MLB season

The 'New York Yankees team captains' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / November 21

This Day In Dodgers History: Joe Black Wins Rookie Of The Year; Darryl Strawberry Stops Franchise Streak

On November 21, 1952, Joe Black, a 28-year-old right-hander for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was overwhelmingly voted as the National League Rookie of the Year, receiving 19 of 24 first-place votes.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / November 8

This Day In Dodgers History: Darryl Strawberry Signed To Contract

On November 8, 1990, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Darryl Strawberry to a five-year, $20.25 million contract that made him the second-highest player in MLB at the time.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 23

1999 Yankees Diary: Strawberry sets tone in Peach State

Darryl Strawberry’s pinch-hit appearance didn’t seem like much in the moment, but it made all the difference in the overall outcome with a little help from El Duque.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 21

2024 NLCS: Darryl Strawberry Reflects On Career With Dodgers

Darryl Strawberry enjoyed a solid MLB career that began with the New York Mets in 1983, when he won National League Rookie of the Year honors and established himself as a key part of the organization’s future.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 20

Dwight Gooden & Darryl Strawberry Still Haunted By Dodgers From 1988 NLCS

The National League Championship Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets represents their fourth postseason meeting in MLB history.

New York Mets News / FOX Sports / October 16

Watch: Mets legends Darryl Strawberry & Dwight Gooden join the show to talk 1986 World Series | MLB on FOX

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The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / October 16

Darryl Strawberry, Robin Ventura and Matt Harvey Throwing Out First Pitches

Ahead of their home games in the NLCS, the Mets have announced their ceremonial first pitches. On Wednesday, legends of the World Series-wining 1986 team will grace the field, as Darryl Strawberry will throw the pitch out to Doc Gooden.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden highlight New York’s NLCS first pitch plans

The New York Mets are back in the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2015, and some of the biggest stars in franchise history will be on-hand at Citi Field to take part in the festivities.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / September 5

1999 Yankees Diary: Strawberry announces his return

Darryl Strawberry announced his return, helping the unheralded Ed Yarnall to his first career victory. One of the themes of this 1999 Yankees lookback has been the uncertainty in that team’s rotation, with assumed stalwarts like Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte struggling for much of the year.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 7, 2024

This Week in Mets Quotes: Dar-ryl!, Dar-ryl!

Lots of interesting, funny, idiotic, and insightful things were said by the Mets—and about them—recently. Here are some of our favorites. #18 “I’m so sorry for ever leaving you guys.” -Darryl Strawberry [New York Times] “I wish I never left.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 2, 2024

Mets retire Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 jersey in an emotional ceremony

The New York Mets hung Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 jersey in the rafters on Saturday, June 1 in an emotional ceremony commemorating the franchise legend.

New York Mets News / Mets360.com / June 1, 2024

Gut Reaction: D’Backs 10, Mets 5 (6/1/24)

On the day that Darryl Strawberry had his uniform number retired, he turned into a jinx in the broadcast booth, as the Diamondbacks scored four times while Strawberry chatted with Gary Cohen and his two former teammates and wound up with a 10-5 win Saturday afternoon at Citi Field.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 1, 2024