NY Mets

Uncover the mystery of Grimace's influence on the New York Mets' winning streak at Citi Field.

Grimace's pitch wasn't exactly textbook—given his short arms and rotund physique, it was more spectacle than precision. Nevertheless, amidst the amusement of fans and players alike, something clicked. The Mets triumphed over the Miami Marlins that day, sparking a streak that now stands at an impressive seven consecutive victories.

Picking a winner in sports is never easy. Whether you're a baseball fan, football follower, or mad about ice hockey, New York State, and surrounding areas in the metropolitan area Downstate, you have plenty of teams to root for. If the NHL is at the top of your sports pleasure, there are four teams that would easily take your allegiance - Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils.

I knew that by the time Ed Kranepool retired as a New York Met at the end of the 1979 season there were no surprises left for him surrounding the organization. All of his successes and troubles throughout his career are brilliantly explained in the former first baseman's recently released autobiography - The Last Miracle: My 18-Year Journey with the Amazin' Mets.

Syracuse Mets baseball in Central New York is back in full swing. The Triple-A's International League 150-game schedule is barely underway, and already the future stars of the New York Mets have fans scratching their heads in amazement.

This fully restored Queen Anne Victorian home was once the summer home to the Whitney family and once owned by the co-founder of the NY Mets. There have been extensive renovations done to this home while keeping the historic charm. There is a stunning gourmet kitchen with top-end Thermador appliances, 2 dishwashers, a custom range hood, 2 beverage drawers, & a walk-in pantry-perfect for entertaining! The four-season room overlooks the in-ground pool and beautiful hot tub. Check out the master bedroom with a gas fireplace, enormous walk-in closet, and luxury bath. On the third floor, there are five rooms and a playroom. The basement has room for a wine cellar and recreation room. The home is situated in a posh section of Saratoga Springs near the Saratoga Race Course. On the market for $3.095 Million.

Baseball fans get excited about the arrival of spring training. MLB players, too, look forward to the fresh start of a new season. Enter Ron Swoboda.

Welcome, John Gibbons, to your future. The former baseball player and manager of the Toronto Blue Jays is taking a break from being in the dugout, and is entering the social media world with a brand new podcast.

Kahlil Lee is chill. There's less than one hour to go until Lee and his Syracuse teammates take to the field at NBT Bank Stadium for a Sunday night home game with the Rochester Red Wings. An enthusiastic crowd is expected of more than 7,000 fans for the New York Mets' Triple-A affiliate's game.

Spring Training has special meaning for Art Howe. In 15 days, Major League Baseball begins to roll out the 2021 season.