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10 greatest New York Mets players of all time, ranked

The New York Mets boast two World Series titles and some of the greatest players of all time. From the Miracle Mets of 1969 to the dominant run in the 80s to a team of current superstars, narrowing this list down to ten was difficult.

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Can Brady Singer Follow Up First Reds Start Like Tom Seaver Did?

Brady Singer became just the second pitcher in Cincinnati Reds history to toss seven or more innings of shutout ball in his team debut. The first guy was Tom Seaver, but how did Seaver follow up his performance in his second start?

Athletics News / Talking Chop / April 3

This Day in Braves History: Andres Galarraga returns from cancer surgery and hits a homer

1966: The New York Mets sign University of Southern California star Tom Seaver to his first contract, including a $50,000 bonus. Seaver had been selected by the Atlanta Braves in the January draft, but Commissioner Spike Eckert voided the deal when he signed a contract after USC’s season had already begun.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / February 24

This Day in Braves History: Braves announce John Schuerholz and Andruw Jones will be inducted into team’s Hall of Fame

Braves Franchise History 1966 - The Braves sign Tom Seaver out of USC, but the deal will later be voided and Seaver will be selected by the Mets in a special draft.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

MLB News / Talking Chop / February 21

Today in MLB History: Tom Seaver becomes the highest-paid player in major league history

At this particular point in time, Tom Terrific tops the list of annual earners in MLB. 1968: Major League Baseball owners and the Players Association sign the first “Basic Agreement” in the game’s history.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / August 18

The Twins Almanac: Tom Seaver vs. Frank Viola, Joe Mauer at His Hottest, and More

Today's wide-ranging Almanac features quite a list of names, including Burleigh Grimes, Rip Repulski, Tom Seaver, Joe Mauer, Kenta Maeda, and the second-longest losing streak in Twins history.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / August 6

Sean Manaea Matches Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden in New York Mets History Books

After nearly three months of waiting, the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals finally got to make up their previously postponed showdown at Busch Stadium.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 19

Five Superstars Who Got Away From LA

As Hall of Fame ceremonies commence in Cooperstown this weekend, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on five superstar players (most of them Hall of Famers) who were lost by the Dodgers during their careers.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 12

2024 MLB Mock Draft Has Mets Selecting Intriguing ACC Infielder

Bleacher Report released a 2024 MLB Mock Draft for the first-round on Friday morning. With the No. 19 overall pick, the New York Mets are projected to

MLB News / CBSSports.com / April 6, 2024

Pat Zachry, former All-Star pitcher once traded for Tom Seaver, dies at age 71: 'An unbelievable teammate'

Zachry helped the Reds win a World Series, but struggled with injuries throughout his career

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 3, 2024

OTD in 1966: Mets Sign Tom Seaver

Some anniversaries are more meaningful than others. For the New York Mets, perhaps with the exception of Game 5 versus Baltimore on October 16, 1969, and Game 7 against the Red Sox on October 27, 1986, no anniversary has more meaning than that of April 3, 1966.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 28, 2024

Ranking Each Mets Opening Day Victory

The bad news about having to order the Mets’ season-opening wins is there are so many to list. The good news is there are a lot of wins. With a Tom Seaver‘s amount of “W”s in their history, and the MLB’s best winning percentage in this part of the schedule, here’s a rundown from 41 to 1.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 16, 2024

Jim McAndrew, member of Miracle Mets, dies at 80

Jim McAndrew, a member of the Miracle Mets of 1969, has died at age 80. A Mets spokesperson announced Friday that he passed away after a short illness earlier this week in Scottsdale, Ariz.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / March 16, 2024

Former Starting Pitcher For the '69 Mets Passes Away at Age of 80

Jim McAndrew, who pitched alongside Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver for the 1969 World Champion New York Mets, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80. The team made the announcement in a post about his career: Jim passed away at 80 after a short illness last Wednesday at Scottsdale Shea Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / February 24, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Commissioner voids contract between Atlanta and Tom Seaver

1966 - The Braves sign Tom Seaver out of USC, but the deal will later be voided and Seaver will be selected by the Mets in a special draft. 2016 - The Braves announce that John Schuerholz and Andruw Jones will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / December 29, 2023

Mets Madness Series Recap: 1969 Mets Beat 1997 Mets in 7 Games

In a matchup between the 2nd-seeded 1969 World Champion Miracle Mets vs. the 15th-seeded 1997 NY Mets, it seemed on paper to be a mismatch. Early on, the 1997 Manager, MMO writer Jorge Eckert expressed concern with his rotation…grimacing at the matchups Game 1- Tom Seaver vs.

New York Mets News / Mets360.com / December 29, 2023

Mets Card of the Week: 1967 Greg Goossen

1967 TOPPS GREG GOOSSEN Back in the 1970s, when I collected cards with my brother Gary and things weren’t as immediately available as they are now, we were looking for a Tom Seaver rookie card.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 3, 2020

Watch: Mets honor legend Tom Seaver before game vs. Yankees

The New York Mets honored legendary pitcher Tom Seaver before the club's Thursday afternoon game versus the New York Yankees at Citi Field. Seaver, a three-time

Seaver dies at 75

MLB world mourns the death of Seaver from COVID-19 complications

Seaver receives Twitter tributes after news of his death

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2020