MLB London Series 2024: Everything You Need to Know for the Mets-Phillies Showdown in London

  For the third time in Major League Baseball history a pair of division rivals will square off across the pond in jolly old London as part of the MLB World Tour program of international games. The MLB London Series 2024 takes place this weekend from London Stadium featuring an NL East matchup between the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Jun 2024
Mets Billboard: “True Hustle, Real Heart”. Do the Phillies Need These Silly Slogans Anymore?

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy of Met fan @hip_hip_jorge on Twitter The Mets' new marketing campaign is out in full force in New York: "True Hustle, Real Heart", featuring a picture of Mets outfielder Angel Pagan.  It made me thing to myself: When is the last time the Phillies had campaigns like this? The last […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  22 Apr 2011
Mets Encourage Drinking Before and After New York Mets Games…Really

Posted by Frank Klose Everyone likes stopping in McFaddens before or after a Phillies game for a drink or two, right?  Well, to help sell tickets, and presumptously to get through the awful play, the Mets have unleashed a package prepared to booze up Mets fans for live play at Citi Field. Starting at $50, […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  25 Apr 2011
#LOLMets ? Yeah, the Mets’ Defense is Pretty Laughable, Says ESPN

Posted by Frank Klose Coutesy amazinavenue.com Despite relieving themselves of Luis Castillo and Oliver Perez, which many Mets fans believed would solve all of their problems, the Mets appear to be be on pace for quite an  "embarass-Mets" (not my phrase; the article uses it). Using a new stat calculated by John Dewan of a […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  16 Apr 2011
Have Phillies Fans Given Up Heckling Mets Fans?

Posted by Frank Klose Tuesday night, as Cole Hamels was getting lit up by the New York Mets and the bat of Chris Young (the pitcher, not outfielder), I noticed something very strange up in the 400 level:  it was devoid of Mets fans.  Of course then, it was devoid of heckling. In this piece […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  07 Apr 2011
Mets Opening Day Broadcast Includes Family Guy Clip; Angers Bosses

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy readtheapple.com Opening Day is the one day on the baseball calendar when all teams are optimistic about their chances for the year. Even for the Mets, some of the old core players are gone and the younger players have an opportunity to step up and showcase their abililties.  Right? Well, […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  04 Apr 2011
Mets Fan Runs onto Citizens Bank Park Field

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy www.hotfootblog.com What do you do when your team is up 7-1, it's the late innings, and it's freezing cold? Run onto the field. No, this is not a picture of the guy who did it, but some other idiot Mets fan.  I'm sure someone will have a good shot.   My […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  05 Apr 2011
Phillies Lose to the Mets, 7-1

Posted by Christina Angelos Courtesy of phillies.com This is not the outcome that Phillies fans had expected, neither did Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels. Cole Hamels did not do well in Spring Training, which continued in regular season as he debuted for 2011 season tonight.  Hamels had worked out of a jam after giving up a hit, […]

Christina Angelos  •  05 Apr 2011
Phils add Luis Castillo in Smart Depth Move

(Posted by Mike Frohwirth) Courtesy mlb.com The Phillies added another name to the 2B competition today, signing veteran Luis Castillo to a minor league deal. Castillo will compete for a roster spot with Josh Barfield, Pete Orr, and Delwyn Young. Wilson Valdez is currently expected to open the season as the starting 2B. Is this […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  21 Mar 2011