As Syracuse Mets manager for the 2023 Triple-A baseball season, Dick Scott looks back at his six-month journey in Central New York as a 'unique experience.'
Syracuse Mets' Danny Mendick isn't a quitter. Over the past four MLB seasons Rochester, New York native Danny Mendick has experienced life as a major leaguer. From 2019 - 2022, Mendick was inserted into 151 games as a Chicago White Sox. He knows of the perks, financial and otherwise, that come with being a player in America's Pastime.
It is no secret that the New York Mets are struggling. After a little more than into the season, owner Steve Cohen is watching his $358 million team sit 6 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East.
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.
A New York Mets prospect angered a Syracuse judge last week by not showing up for a scheduled court appearance. The player's lawyer tried to explain the circumstances behind the player's absence but the judge didn't agree.
An ex-girlfriend of New York Mets outfielder Khalil Lee is alleging an assault took place during a period when Lee played for the Syracuse AAA affiliate.
Almost famously, as portrayed in the movies, working conditions for minor league baseball players has been an issue for decades. Travel, living accommodations, food and pay have all been subjects of protest at one time or another. Recently, Major League Baseball, backed by its billionaire owners, acquiesced to some salary and living condition demands by minor league players. Now it seems those players are may get some help from their big brothers.
Kate Flannery, who is known for playing Meredith on "The Office," will be at the NBT Stadium on Friday as part of “The Place You Used to go to Work” Night.