While Yoenis Cespedes suddenly opted out of the 2020 Major League Baseball season, the outfielder still has a sizable net worth.
Yoenis Céspedes’ Stunning Opt Out Possibly Concludes an Uneven Mets Tenure
New York Mets star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes opted out of the 2020 season. The controversial buildup may have concluded his uneven Mets stint.
Jason Bay Made Over $80 Million in the Majors, but Enjoys His ‘Mundane’ Post-Baseball Life
Jason Bay had some great MLB years and pocketed plenty of money in a fairly short career. Where is the All-Star outfielder now?
The New York Mets Just Took a Massive Stance Against Donald Trump
While the New York Mets just got back on the field, they just did something significant off it. They took a huge stance against Donald Trump.
Why Is Jessica Mendoza Still Calling MLB Games?
Former softball star and ESPN commentator Jessica Mendoza is a controversial figure among baseball fans. Why does Mendoza still call games?
Alex Rodriguez’s Interest in the Mets Is Already Complicating His ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Gig
While Alex Rodriguez hasn’t bought the New York Mets yet, his potential interest is causing conflicts with his ESPN broadcasting gig.
New York Mets Yoenis Cespedes Returns from Wild Boar Incident and Makes Opening-Day History
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has been absent from MLB for two years following surgery and a confrontation with a wild boar. In his first game back in the lineup, he made history.
A Look Back on When Two-Time MLB All-Star Vince Coleman Threw a Lit Firecracker Near a Group of Fans at Dodger Stadium
A look back on when two-time MLB All-Star threw a lit firecracker into a group of fans outside Dodger Stadium in July 1993.
What Pitcher Had the Lowest Win Totals in His Cy Young Season?
The Cy Young Award usually goes to baseball’s best pitchers. What pitcher had the lowest win total in his Cy Young season?
Jacob deGrom’s Cy Young Crown Could Be Taken by 1 Pitcher That Has Barely Made $1 Million
Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom has won two straight NL Cy Young Awards. However, he could lose his crown to a pitcher that has barely been paid.
Alex Rodriguez’s Word Games Don’t Fool His Critics
Alex Rodriguez’s take on upcoming labor negotiations doesn’t sit well with the MLB players’ union.
Revisiting Daniel Murphy’s Paternity-Related Feud With Boomer Esiason and Mike Francesa
Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy missed time in 2014 when he went on paternity leave. Mike Francesa and the New York media weren’t pleased.
Gil Hodges’ Sudden Death Changed New York Baseball Forever
New York Mets manager Gil Hodges tragically died days before the 1972 season began. His death had a major impact on baseball’s future.
Bobby Bonilla Will Earn More on July 1 Than Patrick Mahomes Will in Base Salary All Season
July 1 is Bobby Bonilla Day. The former Met will bank over $1 million today, which is more than Patrick Mahomes is due in 2020 base salary.
What is Bobby Bonilla’s Net Worth?
A look at the career and net worth of former MLB All-Star Bobby Bonilla, who still receives a $1.19 million check from the Mets every July 1.
How Did Nolan Ryan Never Win a Cy Young Award?
A look back on the career of Nolan Ryan, who somehow never won a Cy Young Award despite holding numerous MLB pitching records.
Lenny Dykstra Is Now Claiming Ron Darling Faked His Cancer
Former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra now claims Ron Darling has faked his cancer.
Dwight Gooden Held a Loaded Gun to His Head a Day After Being Suspended From Baseball
Former New York Mets and Yankees pitcher Dwight Gooden held a loaded gun to his head one day after being suspended from baseball.
Dwight Gooden Threw His No-Hitter When His Dad Was Hospitalized Awaiting Open-Heart Surgery
Former New York Yankees and Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden threw his no-hitter when his father was in a hospital awaiting open-heart surgery.
Lenny Dykstra Blasts Dale Murphy After Murphy’s Son Was Shot in the Eye During Protest
Lenny Dykstra blasts former teammate Dale Murphy after Murphy’s son was shot in the eye during a recent protest.
Tom Seaver Gets Dementia Diagnosis But Will Always Be ‘Heart and Soul of the Mets’
Despite his dementia diagnosis, Tom Seaver is beloved by the Mets faithful and represents more than pitching for the storied franchise.
Lenny Dykstra has really hit rock bottom now
Lenny Dykstra’s bid to sue ex-New York Mets teammate Ron Darling has failed because the judge thinks what Darling wrote was probably true.
Pitcher Reveals the Real Reason Tim Tebow Plays Pro Baseball
The New York Mets have been criticized repeatedly for signing former college and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.
Before Colin Kaepernick, It Was Carlos Delgado Who Protested an American Anthem
Over a decade before Colin Kaepernick knelt for the anthem, Blue Jays star Carlos Delgado did something similar. This is Delgado’s story.
Tim McGraw’s Dad, Tug, Was One Heck of an MLB Pitcher and Quite the Character
Country singer Tim McGraw’s father, Tug, was one heck of a Major League Baseball pitcher and he was also quite the character.
Lenny Dykstra Went From a Baseball Star to a Bankrupt Drug User
Lenny Dykstra’s life after baseball has been anything but stable. So what exactly happened to this former World Series winner?
Noah Syndergaard’s Landlord Throws a Brushback Pitch at the New York Mets Hurler
New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been taken to court by his landlord in a dispute over his pricey Tribeca apartment.
New York Mets Manager Luis Rojas Hounded Players When He Was 7 Years Old
Luis Rojas grew up around baseball, so being just 38 years old doesn’t mean
Trot Nixon Went From Yankees-Red Sox Brawls To High School Football Commentator
Trot Nixon was a Boston Red Sox fan favorite in his playing days. Nixon eventually left the diamond to cover high school football.
Bartolo ‘Big Sexy’ Colon Earned $117 Million in the Majors and Wants to Pitch Again
Bartolo Colon debuted in the 1990s and, if Big Sexy has the opportunity, he wants to pitch in the 2020s. Does Colon have a realistic chance?
Bartolo Colon’s Tough Childhood Set the Stage for His $117 Million Major League Baseball Career
While we now know him as ‘Big Sexy,’ Bartolo Colon grew up working with his father in the Dominican Republic. That labor, however, set the stage for his MLB career.
After Todd Zeile Earned $40 Million in the Majors, He Went Into Business With Charlie Sheen
Former Mets third baseman Todd Zeile had an underrated MLB career. Zeile later joined the TV industry and partnered with actor Charlie Sheen.
Mike Piazza’s $120 Million Baseball Career Started With a Favor from Tommy Lasorda
If not for a favor from Tommy Lasorda, Mike Piazza’s Hall of Fame baseball career might not have ever gotten off the ground.
Mike Piazza Used His $70 Million Net Worth to Buy an Italian Soccer Team but Drove It Into Bankruptcy
During his time in Major League Baseball, Mike Piazza earned millions. His stint as an Italian soccer owner, however, was much less successful.
What Happened to Former MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry?
Darryl Strawberry played 17 seasons in the MLB and a lot of success early on in his career. He would go on to win four titles.
Alex Rodriguez Buying the Mets Would Set an Embarrassing Precedent for Major League Baseball
Former Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez reportedly wants to buy the New York Mets. Major League Baseball cannot let that happen.
Mike Hampton’s $121 Million Pitching Contract Was All for His Kids
Mike Hampton didn’t just point to money about why he signed the biggest for a pitcher in 2001. Hampton did it for his kids’ schooling.
The Best Players Not Named Jackie Robinson to Wear No. 42 in MLB
A look back at notable MLB players not named Jackie Robinson that wore No. 42.
Lenny Dykstra Bizarrely Acts as a Sex Therapist from ‘Some Apartment Complex’
Former MLB All-Star outfielder Lenny Dykstra bizzarely acts as a sex therapist from ‘some apartment complex.’
Did Jimmy Piersall Really Run the Bases Backwards When He Hit His 100th Home Run?
Did former Major league Baseball player Jimmy Piersall really run the bases backwards after hitting his 100th home run?
Dwight Gooden’s Brilliant MLB Debut Occured on This Day in 1984
New York Mets phenom Dwight Gooden began an impressive career on this day in 1984. How did the fireballing rookie pitcher fare?
Orel Hershiser’s Scoreless-Inning Streak Ended on This Day in 1989
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser’s scoreless streak ended on April 5, 1989. Will the legendary record ever be broken?
Ken Griffey Jr. Made Successful MLB Debut on This Day in 1989
Before he was arguably baseball’s biggest star in the 1990s, Ken Griffey Jr. was simply a 19-year-old hoping to make an immediate impact with the Seattle Mariners. In a time before service time debates, the Mariners chose to open the 1989 season with a young minor league player who gave them the best chance at …
What Happened to the Bat Roger Clemens Allegedly Threw at Mike Piazza?
What eventually happened to the baseball bat Roger Clemens allegedly threw at Mike Piazza during the 2000 World Series?
This Day in Baseball: Orioles Play Historic Game Against Cuban National Team
Although Cuba and the United States have a complicated history, both countries also carry a deep history with baseball. The Baltimore Orioles and Major League Baseball used that connection to their advantage and played a historic two-game series against the Cuban National Team after travel to Cuba became easier. The first game took place on …
Mike Piazza Reflects on His On-The-Field Issues With Roger Clemens
Former MLB All-Star catcher Mike Piazza reflects on his on-the-field issues with pitcher Roger Clemens during the 2000 season.
This Day in Baseball: Sports Illustrated Exposes Reds Manager Pete Rose’s Gambling Habits
Sports Illustrated exposed baseball legend Pete Rose’s gambling habits on this day in 1989. Will Pete Rose become a Hall of Famer?
Where Is Former Mets Manager Bobby Valentine Now?
Nearly a decade after his last stint as a major league manager, what is former New York Mets manager Bobby V doing in 2020?
You Definitely Forgot These Guys Played For the Boston Red Sox
Some of baseball’s greatest players donned a Boston Red Sox uniform. Here are some MLB stars who recently did the same.
Like Tom Brady, These Recent MLB Stars Looked Weird in Other Uniforms
Tom Brady isn’t the only star athlete who played for a different team at the end of his career. Here are some baseball stars who did the same.
