AMAZIN’ METS FOUNDATION AND CITI TO HOST VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE JULY 1-31

  AMAZIN’ METS FOUNDATION AND CITI TO HOST VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE JULY 1-31

 

WHAT:              The Amazin’ Mets Foundation and Citi are partnering to support hunger relief efforts throughout New York by hosting a virtual food drive throughout the entire month of July. Proceeds will benefit City Harvest, New York City’s largest food rescue organization, helping to feed more than 1.5 million New Yorkers who are struggling to put meals on their tables.

 

Fans can support the cause by donating to the Amazin’ Mets Foundation “Hits for Hunger” initiatives at mets.com/hitsforhunger. All participating donors will receive an entry(ies) into the “Hits for Hunger” Sweepstakes. One lucky Mets fan will win an exclusive Mets prize basket filled with four Clover Platinum seats (including a VIP batting practice experience), a customized jersey, a 1-year Citi Bike membership, Mets memorabilia and promotional items. 

 

Donation amounts to enter the sweepstakes are as follows:

• $10 – one entry (donation helps City Harvest feed 27 New Yorkers in need)
• $30 – 3 entries (donation helps City Harvest feed 83 New Yorkers in need)
• $50 – 6 entries (donation helps City Harvest feed 138 New Yorkers in need)
• $125 – 15 entries (donation helps City Harvest feed 347 New Yorkers in need)
• $250 – 32 entries (donation helps City Harvest feed 694 New Yorkers in need)

 

WHEN:              July 1^st – July 31^st

 

WHERE:           Online at mets.com/hitsforhunger

NOTE:               Visit mets.com/hitsforhunger to donate and for more details

The 7Line: Shorts, Button Down Shirts, Towels and more

 

It's good to see The 7Line and my buddy @GrafixJoker teaming up for these products. I personally don't think I can pull these looks off but maybe you can.

Click here to buy them at 10am

Are the Mets taking care of their MiLB players?

I know that many MLB organizations are not paying a real living wage to the MiLB players. It kind of reminds of professional wrestlers who are considered "Independent Contractors." They have to pay for their hotel rooms, rental cars, wrestling gears, etc. MLB owners should be paying for the hotels, meals, and travel for the MiLB players that play for their teams.  So if this tweet below is true(I don't know how true it is) from Advocates for Minor Leaguers, the MLB owners need to do better.

 

The Mets and the Phillies are about to wrap up their weekend series. Between the two teams, who would you rather play for? pic.twitter.com/Gd4lcPcVTx

— Advocates for Minor Leaguers (@MiLBAdvocates) June 27, 2021

 

Gotta fix that, @StevenACohen2. Something every owner should do, not just the multi-billionaires.

— ⚾️CPA⚾️ (@MrMet_CPA) June 27, 2021

With the revenue from the black Jersey’s, that should kickstart something. Plus this was the Coupons(Wilpon’s) doing. Mets Fans might have contributed to this when we started boycotting the Mets because of the shit ownership. Now We are undoing Wilpon’s errors

— W Guzano (@WGuzano) June 27, 2021

except the sales from merch go back to the MLB central fund to be split between all MLB teams.

— Keith B (@Mediagoon) June 28, 2021

Black Jerseys Yay or Nay from Virtual @QBConvention 2021

 

Mediagoon and Jon Salazar of @MarvelMMarathon discuss if the black jerseys should return. This basically sums up what I think about the return of the black jerseys from the Virtual QBC.

Mets have Disney and Star Wars Pennants

 

Join together a love for the New York Mets and Star Wars with this Premium pennant from WinCraft. It shows that your dedication to the New York Mets is a strong force. Nobody will question your loyalty after you hang this accessory in your home or office.

Combine your New York Mets fandom and some Disney magic with this Premium pennant from WinCraft. It features Mickey Mouse suited up to play for the New York Mets. Place this fun piece of decor anywhere you need a little more team spirit.

I have absolutely nothing abut these.

New York Mets True Classic Gradient Snapback Hat

 This New York Mets True Classic Gradient hat from Fanatics Branded features a two-tone design and graphics that will set it apart from your typical ballpark cap. The snapback closure ensures a fully customizable fit, giving you a new go-to headwear option that any New York Mets supporter would be proud to show off.

There seems to be a love of late 70s early 80's fonts/designs coming back. This makes me think of CBS's SPECIAL  floating graphic from back int he day when tv shows were pre empted

$100 for Mets shorts? Geez.

 

Go all out in showing off your New York Mets loyalty in patriotic fashion with these Red, White and Blue shorts from Pro Standard. They feature multiple types of New York Mets graphics highlighted by the eye-catching pattern. An adjustable waistband also allows you to customize the fit, while several pockets keep items easily accessible.

Go all out overspending for shorts. $100 bucks? Come on. I think they are kinda cool but more like $35 cool.

Steve Cohen tweets about Mets Black Jerseys

Steve Cohen is stirring the pot about bringing back the Black Mets Jerseys. Some fans thinking this tweet means they are coming back tonight while The NY POST is saying that they Mets have to wait on league approval to wear them. The reason the Mets have to wait on league approval is because the jerseys aren't in the style guide for this year so they cannot be in the rotation. However, jerseys can be used as throwback/one off game jerseys that need league permission to be used. Folks are speculating for the 9/11 game that the Mets night wear the black jerseys but I think they might wear the snow whites that they wore when the Mets came back for the first game at Shea after 9/11.

I think this might this tweet is Steve saying that the ASG Jerseys are horrible. What ASG jerseys you ask? Click here.

 All I know is we are one day closer to the black jerseys

— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) June 24, 2021

 

From the NY POST

Cohen’s plan is to bring back, on some basis, the alternate black jerseys the Mets first unveiled in the 1990s and stopped wearing in recent years. Last weekend he said MLB still had to approve the black jerseys.

Read more here. 

MLB All-Star Game Authentic Jerseys have been released for sale

 

The Replica is $139.99

The Authentic is friction' $400 bucks. $400 dollars for a freakin' one time use jersey. How much is one with a name on it going to cost? This is ridiculous and the jerseys are not good looking at all. The only thing I like is that it is a pullover. The lettering the logos all look like crap;./

Here are the other teams.

Major League Baseball unveils its 2021 All-Star Game uniform. Navy blue #NewEra caps with purple mountains, white and navy blue #Nike jerseys... and yes, they will be worn DURING THE GAME. #MLB #Rockies

Story and a bunch of pics right here: https://t.co/cWy8jazrQN pic.twitter.com/xYrEO7uR9k

— Chris Creamer (@sportslogosnet) June 24, 2021

They are using these in game and not just as BP jerseys? Yikes! 

Mets keep pushing Pete "One Home Run at Citi Field" Alonso' HR Derby Appearance

 

He’s ready to defend his 👑. (🎥 via Pete Alonso’s IG) #Mets #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/QM62XabSVn

— New York Mets (@Mets) June 23, 2021

The Mets keep pushing Pete Alonso for the All-Star Game and now that he is in the HR Derby they are pushing his as a HR threat. Hopefully Colorado doesn't make him feel like he is at Citi Field where he has hit a total of one HR so far this season. 

From the Stretch Super Patty Melt

 

I tried out The Super Patty Melt from the From the Stretch kiosk last night. From the Stretch makes grilled cheese with tomato soup and also this concoction that shouldn't work but does.

Its a Pat LaFrieda patty with gruyere cheese between two "pinwheel" style slices of bread that are filled with pimento, provolone, and american cheese. The one thing I wish that was on this was some caramelized sweet onions which would have made this burger go over the top in taste.  From the Stretch is located over by where the World's Fare is (World's Fare which usually has sushi, gluten free, and Mama's of Corona but was still closed last night). You should give it a shot next time you are at Citi Field.

METS TO CELEBRATE FIFTH PRIDE NIGHT AT CITI FIELD ON JUNE 25

 

METS TO CELEBRATE FIFTH PRIDE NIGHT AT CITI FIELD ON JUNE 25

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., June 23, 2021 – The New York Mets will host their fifth Pride Night at Citi Field on June 25when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a doubleheader starting at 4:10pm. Gates will open to all fans at 3:10pm.

 

Pride Night will be a celebration of the many New Yorkers and others who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. The Coca-Cola sign above right field will be illuminated in the Pride Rainbow and in-game programming will be focused on celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, the first 12,000 fans in attendance will receive an exclusive Mets Pride T-Shirt, provided by Citi.

 

A special pregame ceremony will take place during the National Anthem as members of the LGBT Network participate in an on-field flag presentation. The Anthem will be performed by Donna Vivino, an American musical theatre actress who was most recently seen as Grizabella in Cats on the 2020 national tour.

 

In between games, Callen-Lorde Community Health Center will be honored as the Mets community hero of the day. Callen-Lorde provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York LGBTQ communities, in all their diversity, regardless of ability to pay.

 

Tickets in the Big Apple Reserved section are being sold exclusively for Pride Night. These tickets are $40 with $5 from each ticket sold going to the LGBT Network, a non-profit that funds community centers and programming with resources for the LGBT Community throughout Long Island and Queens. The Mets and LGBT Network have partnered to bring New Yorkers Pride Night since 2016. Tickets can be purchased at mets.com/pride.

Go to a Mets Game. Help out a cause.

 

Hey Mediagoon.

I am doing a fundraiser to raise much needed funds to cover the operating costs of Amity Lodge#323 of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of NY. Tickets for the single admission doubleheader on Monday July 26th starting at 5:10 PM are being sold for $30 each. The Mets will be playing two 7 inning games against the Atlanta Braves.

Text Davis ar 917-322-9136 for info.

David sent June 18 at 8:22 PMThe seats are in section 506

Syracuse Mets postpone game yesterday due to Contact Trafe

 

I wonder how this affects any needed call ups.

Umpires Check deGrom before the game.

 

🤨 pic.twitter.com/a03yG89pMr

— New York Mets (@Mets) June 21, 2021

I love how deGrom just laughs at this. 

Mets to change anti-harassment policies.

The Mets have had their share of workplace harassment scandals over the years. Steve Cohen promised an outside look at what was going on with the organization he purchased and wants to clean it up. They also are looking for replacements for general counsel David Cohen and SVP Holly Lindvall.

 From the Athletic.com

 The New York Mets plan to revamp their procedures for employees reporting legal and human resources complaints, as well as expand their anti-harassment policies, following an investigation by an outside law firm into workplace practices.

On Monday, Mets owner Steve Cohen announced the changes to team employees in an email obtained by The Athletic. Cohen's announcement comes after law firm WilmerHale conducted an investigation and spoke with 82 current and former team employees.

Among the changes, the club plans to "expand the scope of our anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy to emphasize the overarching value of a safe and respectful workplace" and change how employees report concerns and receive support during any investigations. The Mets will ensure their legal and human resources departments "respond to complaints in a timely fashion, provide complainants with status updates and have close-out conversations with complainants and subjects at the conclusion of investigations."

Read more here. 

Funny Captions for Mets/Alonso All-Star Game Propaganda Video

 

The Mets put out a propaganda video to vote for Pete Alonso with the "Donnie Diesel". The whole Donnie Diesel thing still doesn't sit well with me because of how it coincided with Chili Davis being fired as hitting coach and also the flipping off graphic for that tee that Alonso is pushing. To be fair, I didn't like the Mr Met flipping off tee shirt that Barstool made either. The funny thing about this video to me though is the captions that are running over the video. Also, Mets fans debating if Alonso is an All-Star this year or not. The correct answer is not.

 

Ground was broke for Willets Point Development Project. I had no clue. Did you?

NYC EDC

This seems to have been done pretty quietly again. I didn't hear anything about this on the news or in any of the bigger newspapers. Unless I totally missed it. Metspolice.com and myself have been trying to keep up with this and my news alerts didn't go off. I had to search for this. I also know a lot of you keep tweeting at Steve Cohen to develop across 126th street. Hate to break it to you but the development rights didn't transfer over to him from the Wilpons with the sale of the team. Sterling Equities are still part of the development partners.

 From AMNY

The city on Wednesday, June 16, officially broke ground on the environmental cleanup needed for the Willets Point redevelopment in Queens, where developers will eventually build 1,100 below-market-rate housing units and a school atop old industrial land next to Citi Field.

“For 1,100 families there’s going to be a home — 1,100 families are going to have a home here in Queens that they can depend on,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said at the ground-breaking ceremony. “It means a family that for decades know a place to lay their head, a place to bring up their children, they’ll have peace, they’ll have security.”

 

“I’ve been looking out at this acreage for many many years, only hoping that there’d be a day like this that we could all celebrate the true start of this project,” said Sterling Equities partner Richard Browne.

Construction on the residential buildings and the schools won’t start until 2024, as the developers will have to first clean up the toxic soil from decades of pollution from the auto body shops that dominate the corner of land at the mouth of the Flushing Creek, starting this summer. 

Construction workers will then build new streets, sidewalks and utilities, such as a sewage system, which is slated to happen in 2022. EDC spokeswoman Shavone Williams declined to provide the cost of the project.

Under the agreement with EDC, out of the 1,100 homes, 220 of the units will be earmarked for seniors and another 99 will be for families who were formerly homeless transitioning out of the shelter system.

The remaining 781 units will be set aside for six different income groups ranging from 30-130% of the federally-designated Area Median Income (AMI), the Astoria Post reported. About 55% of units, including those for seniors, will be for those making less than 60 percent of the AMI, which in 2021 reflects a family of three making $64,440 a year.

Read more here. 

So there will be affordable housing units available but it will only 319 out of the 1100 units. I hope it works out for people who need fairer priced housing. 

Also phase one isn't even directly across from Citi Field. It is more off of Roosevelt Ave than it is 126th street. What's going on with the other lots?

 I noticed Sterling Equities didn't have a Wilpon quoted in this but a partner Richard Browne who said he kept looking out at the acreage for years. Does that mean he had an office in Citi Field?

New York Mets Refried Apparel Women's Scoop Neck Tri-Blend Maxi Dress

 

Description

Sport an unapologetic New York Mets-inspired look with this maxi dress from Refried Apparel. Featuring multiple team colors and a bold New York Mets logo on the left chest, this versatile piece is a great grab for a game day spent at a lively watch party. Its scoop neck, tri-blend design and free-flowing form will keep you comfortable all game long.

Would any of you buy/wear this for $75?

Going to Mets Games this week at Citi Field? What you need to know.

 

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!

We are thrilled to welcome fans back to Citi Field! In accordance with New York State Department of Health mandates, Citi Field has returned to full capacity. With anticipated increases in attendance, guests are encouraged to take mass transit and arrive early to enter the ballpark.

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination

Guests no longer need to show proof of a negative COVID test and/or vaccination to enter the ballpark with a valid ticket.

Know Before You Go: Your Tickets

Digital Ticketing FAQ

Gameday Information

Parking - Parking lots will open three hours prior to game time. Methods of payment will be limited to credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay). Tailgating is not permitted at Citi Field. Gate Times - All gates will open two hours prior to game time. All tickets will have a specific gate listed, which will direct guests to the entrance closest to their seats. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enter the ballpark.  Mask Policy - All guests 3 years of age and older who are not fully vaccinated will be required to wear a face covering while in Citi Field except while actively eating or drinking. Gaiters, bandanas and face coverings with an exhalation valve are not permitted. Face covering requirements are no longer in effect for fully vaccinated guests. Bag Policy - All backpacks, with the exception of totally clear backpacks with no obscured interior pockets, are prohibited. Purses, diaper bags that are not backpack-style, tote, drawstring and messenger-style bags along with small soft-sided coolers that do not exceed 16"x16"x8" are permitted. Citi Field is a cashless ballpark. Methods of payment are limited to credit/debit cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay and Google Pay) and Mets Gift Cards. Cash is not accepted at parking lots, ticket windows, concession stands and retail stores. Mets Mobile Express Mobile ordering via the MLB Ballpark app will allow guests to order from their phones and pick up at designated concessions locations.

BALLPARK ACCESS, CONCESSIONS & EXPERIENCE

BALLPARK ACCESS

• All tickets will have a specific gate listed, which will direct guests to the entrance closest to their seats.
• All gates will open two hours prior to game time. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enter the ballpark.

BAG POLICY

• Purses, diaper bags that are not backpack-style, tote, drawstring and messenger-style bags along with small soft-sided coolers that do not exceed 16"x16"x8" are permitted.
• All backpacks, with the exception of totally clear backpacks with no obscured interior pockets, are prohibited.
• Read the full Citi Field Bag Policy here 

CASHLESS TRANSACTIONS

• To limit touchpoints, Citi Field will be a cashless ballpark. Methods of payment will be limited to credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay) and Mets Gift Cards.
• You can check the balance of your Mets Gift Cards at Mets.com/giftcards.
• Cash will not be accepted at parking lots, ticket windows, concession stands and retail stores.
• Reverse ATMs will be available both inside and outside of the ballpark for fans to convert cash to a prepaid debit card that can be used anywhere that major credit/debit cards are accepted.

Reverse ATMs Inside the Ballpark

• Plaza Level: Inside Mets Team Store - Jackie Robison Rotunda
• Field Level: Next To Mets Team Store - Behind Home Plate
• Promenade Level: Inside Mets Team Store - Behind Home Plate

Reverse ATMs Outside the Ballpark:

• Mets Plaza: Between Ticket Office & Seaver Gate

CONCESSIONS

• Most concession locations will be now open, including fan favorites like Blue Smoke, El Verano Taqueria, Sweet Chick and more. We are excited to announce some new additions to Citi Field’s all-star culinary line-up this season: Patsy’s Pizzeria, Tipsy Scoop and two new Citi Field exclusive concepts in partnership with Aramark – From the Stretch and Vegan City.
• Mobile ordering via the MLB Ballpark app will allow guests to order from their phones and pick up at designated concessions locations.
• Food and beverage purchases will be cashless via credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay) and Mets Gift Cards.

CLUB AND RESTAURANT ACCESS

• The Clover Home Plate Club, Delta SKY360° Club, Pat LaFrieda’s Chop House, Hyundai Club, Piazza 31 Club presented by True Vodka and Jim Beam Highball Club will be open.
• Bars at Citi Field such as Papi on 3rd, the Hornitos Bar and both bars in the Delta SKY360° Club will also be open.
• The Metropolitan Grille remains closed but we look forward to welcoming fans back to dine with us in this location later in the season.

MERCHANDISE

• A limited number of Mets Team Stores as well as Amazin’ Memorabilia will be open with reduced in-store capacity.
• Mobile ordering via the MLB Ballpark app will allow guests to order merchandise from their phones and pick up their gear at the Jersey Customization Station on Field Level.
• Merchandise purchases will be cashless via credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay), and Mets Gift Cards.

RESTROOMS

• Toilets, sinks and soap dispensers are touchless.
• Signage will promote proper hand washing and hygiene practices.
• Concourse restroom doors will be propped open (excluding Family restrooms).
• Attendants will clean and sanitize restrooms frequently.

BATTING PRACTICE

• Players will not be permitted to sign autographs or toss baseballs into the stands per MLB regulations.
• For fan and player safety, a 6-ft to 12-ft buffer zone will be activated in certain areas of the ballpark seating configuration, specifically around the dugouts and bullpens.
• For everyone’s safety, guests must remain in their ticketed seats at all times while in the seating bowl.

FANFEST

• FanFest will be open, weather permitting, from the time gates open until the end of the top of the 7th inning.
• You can meet Mr. and Mrs. Met at FanFest at these times:
  12:10 p.m. game: 10:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m., 1st inning
  1:10 p.m. game: 11:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m., 12:00 p.m.-12:20 p.m., 1st inning
  4:10 p.m. game: 2:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m., 3:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m., 1st inning
  7:10 p.m. game: 5:30 p.m.-5:50 p.m., 6:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m., 1st inning

SUNDAY FUNDAY & MR. AND MRS. MET DASH

• To limit gathering and promote social distancing, there will be no pre-game activities on Mets Plaza or post-game Mr. and Mrs. Met Dash on Sunday Fundays (formerly Family Sundays). We will revisit as conditions change and hope to safely resume Sunday Fundays later in the season.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

PARKING

• Parking lots will open three hours prior to game time.
• Methods of payment will be limited to credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay).
• Tailgating is not permitted at Citi Field.

RIDE SHARE

• Fans that opt to use a ride share service or taxi will be asked to take the following precautions:
  • Use personal hand sanitizer upon exiting vehicle.
  • Minimize contact with high touch surfaces including handles, windows and doors.
  • Request driver improve ventilation by opening windows and not re-circulating heat or air conditioning.