First off. If you own a business or know someone who owns a business and wants to be a sponsor for QBC 2023 please hit us up here at QBCsponsorships@gmail.com.
If you want to be a vendor(there might be a wait list) email us at QBC2016@gmail.com
I just wanted to make sure that everyone knows that QBC 2023 will be on Saturday December 2nd 2023 at Four Points Flushing by Sheraton, which is the official hotel of the Queens Baseball Convention LLC and TheMediagoon.com. It was a great venue last year and we are very happy to be able to return this year to them again! It's an easy to get to venue by public transportation and by car.
Four Points by Sheraton Flushing
33-68 Farrington St, Flushing, New York, USA, 11354
The other great thing just like last year Katch Astoria is returning as the official concessions operator for the QBC. If you are in Astoria and looking for a great restaurant or just someplace to have a drink let Bill, Roseann, Catherine, or Tommy know that the QBC sent you in there.
Our 50 taps are all brimming hard to find craft selections ranging from small local breweries to some that are well known such as Grimm, Finback, Gun Hill, Big Alice, Transmitter, Other Half, Rockaway and Barrier just to mention a few.
Our expert mixologists have intricately crafted some really unique specialty cocktails and our bar also features some great wines and top shelf liquor that you can enjoy alone or paired with any one of our delectable dishes.
Our chef has created a menu that is a fusion of the classic American fare favorites with an ethnic flair, containing exotic herbs and spices but also utilizing locally sourced ingredients as well resulting in an amazing combination of delicious dishes accompanied by excellent service in an energetic, interactive atmosphere.
Offering weekly food and drink specials, trivia nights, weekend bottomless brunch, themed event parties, happy hour specials and live performances of local artists and entertainers there's always something going on at Katch.
Mon - Thurs 5pm - 2am.
Fri - 3pm - 2am.
Sat - 11:30 am - 2am.
Sun - 11:30 am - 2am.
We founded the Queens Baseball Convention aka QBC 10 years ago in 2013. The years since have flown by. We keep getting bigger and better with our panels and guests. Dan and myself just got off the phone with the agent we use to get our Mets Panel Guests and we got a good one. It’s definitely someone you guys are going to want to hear some of his stories about his time with the team. I’m going to make the announcement around Labor Day Weekend. So until now and then, let the speculation run wild!!!
NEW YORK METS FDNY VS. NYPD BATTLE OF THE BADGES INCREASES ATTENDANCE AND DONATIONS IN SECOND YEAR
The Mets raised a record gross contribution of $140,000 to benefit NYPD and FDNY designated charities, marking a 40 percent increase from last year.
Additionally, the event drew over 7,000 fans at Citi Field, doubling last year’s crowd.
FLUSHING, N.Y., August 28, 2023 – The New York Mets hosted its second annual FDNY vs. NYPD Battle of the Badges charity baseball game, presented by Your Local Ford Stores, at Citi Field on Thursday, August 17.
The Mets raised a record gross contribution of $140,000, marking a 40 percent increase from last year, going to UFA NYC Widows and Children’s Fund, NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, PBA Widows and Children's Fund, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and South Fork United Inc. Additionally, Ford donated $10,000 to both FDNY and NYPD for their local charities.
Former Mets Captain and seven-time All-Star David Wright returned to New York to host the game. In front of a record crowd of 7,314, FDNY defeated NYPD, 7-4 to give New York’s Bravest a 13-12 advantage over New York’s Finest in the historic battle.
Hey @mets it’s pretty dangerous here on the stairs at the rotunda at @CitiField with the giveaway. Going to be very lucky if someone doesn’t get hurt.
— Goon (@Mediagoon) August 26, 2023
We went from the smart move to hand out vouchers to the crowd coming into the stadium as mandated by MLB to the Mets not expecting a logjam of folks trying to get down the stairs in the Rotunda and then trying to get to the one exit that was giving out the baseball giveaway. I didn't grab a pic of it but the Mets got lucky that no one got hurt.
Keep the rally going! Catch tennis and the Mets on the same day with a limited time Buy One, Get One Free ticket offer for all remaining Mets home games beginning August 25.
Redeemable seating locations: Baseline Box, Big Apple Reserved, Excelsior Reserved, The Porch presented by Hijole, Promenade Reserved and Promenade Outfield.
Tickets subject to availability. Offer valid until September 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Ticket barcodes will appear 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the game. Enter the stadium using the MLB Ballpark app. Log in with your MLB.com account to view your tickets and forward them to friends. Download the apptoday.
*Tickets for this offer must be purchased online on mets.com; offer not available by phone or at the stadium ticket windows. Tickets are subject to availability with a limit of eight (8) tickets per account per game. Pricing and available seating categories may vary by game, while supplies last. Each ticket will have a printed value of 50% of box office price, rounded up to the nearest dollar. Ticket fees will apply.
Add an electric piece of New York Mets gear to your game day rotation by picking up this Lightning pullover sweatshirt. An exclusive collaboration from PLEASURES x MLB, it features a team logo on the chest and a striking design of lightning bolts across the front and back. The elastic cuffs, collar and hem are sure to provide a snug fit that you'll quickly desire for cheering the New York Mets on to victory.
If you want to buy this go to lids.com
This as if this was made for Hollywood Hulk Hogan. I can't see paying $115 for this.
Quick rundown of getting to to and into Citi Field. No problems at all. No traffic. Could walk right in. Staff friendly and courteous. It was all great. Grabbed a pastrami sandwich. started watching the game. Then we got to the game. This is the second game I feel like the Mets have sucked the life out of me for the second straight games. I mean get its going to worse before it gets better. The fans you can tell feel defeated but yet there was a bigger crowd there then i thought there would be. Diaz bobblehead giveaway of course. I am looking at my remaining games and saying thank goodness I only have three left. Id on't think I could up with more than that.
Let’s go Mets in 2024. Play out the string and stop playing embarrassing games.
BATTLE OF THE BADGES GAME POSTPONED TODAY
Rescheduled for Thursday, August 17 at 7:10 p.m.
FLUSHING, N.Y., August 10, 2023 – The New York Mets announced that today’s Battle of the Badges charity baseball game, presented by Your Local Ford Stores, has been postponed due to rain in the forecast. The game has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 17 at 7:10 p.m. Citi Field parking lots will open at 5:00 p.m. and gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
All tickets for the originally scheduled August 10 game will be good for the August 17 game.
For more information, visit Mets.com/BattleOfTheBadges.
Offer a nod to your MLB favorites by topping things off with this bonafide New York Mets 25th Anniversary Homefield fitted hat from Mitchell & Ness. It features bold team graphics embroidered on the front panels and a commemorative patch on the right side crown that pays homage to the franchise's history. Enjoy a classic street-ready look from this flat billed cap and an authentic showing of enthusiasm each time you grab it to finish your ensemble off.
You can get this at lids.com
What’s going on with the Pirates yellow bill?
First of all Wrestlemania is like 8 months away from this game and ti doesn't say anything about what LA Knight is going to be doing there. There doesn't seem like any kind of promotion is going on. It's a few days after Summer Slam. This is baffling to me.
FLUSHING, N.Y., August 3, 2023 – The New York Mets will host its second annual NYPD vs. FDNY charity baseball game, Battle of the Badges presented by Ford, on Thursday, August 10 at 7:10 p.m. Former Mets Captain and seven-time All-Star David Wright will be the host of the game and will honor an NYPD and FDNY hero for doing “The Wri5ht Thing” prior to the game.
Each team will consist of former high school, college and minor league baseball players that are now members of FDNY or NYPD.
This historic battle between New York’s Finest and New York’s Bravest is tied at 12 wins a piece with the NYPD winning 9-6 in last year’s game at Citi Field.
Tickets are $20 with a portion of the ticket and concession sales going to UFA NYC Widows and Children’s Fund, NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, PBA Widows and Children's Fund, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and South Fork United Inc.
Fans can purchase tickets to this game by visiting Mets.com/BattleOfTheBadges.
Tonight at 8pmish , The Return of The Media Goon Show with special guest Captain Joe Shoes. The Captain has requested that the show was to be restarted and it has. What will he wan to vent about in NY Mets land, chat about action figs and more.
Who is Joe Shoes you ask? Tune in and find out.
METS ACQUIRE MINOR LEAGUE INFIELDER JEREMY RODRÍGUEZ FROM ARIZONA
FLUSHING, N.Y., August 1, 2023 – The New York Mets today announced that the club has acquired minor league infielder Jeremy Rodríguez from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for outfielder Tommy Pham and cash considerations.
Rodríguez, 17, ranked as the No. 47 prospect in this year’s international signing class according to MLB.com. The native of the Dominican Republic signed with Arizona as a non-drafted free agent on January 15. He has appeared in 37 games for the Rookie DSL Arizona Black, where he has tallied six doubles, two triples, two home runs, 18 RBI, 24 runs scored and 12 stolen bases.
Pham, 35, signed with the Mets as a free agent prior to the 2023 season. In 79 games with the Mets, he batted .268 (62-231) with 29 runs, 15 doubles, one triple, 10 home runs, 36 RBI, 11 steals with a .348 OBP, a .472 SLG, an .820 OPS with a 126 OPS+.
METS ACQUIRE RHP PHIL BICKFORD AND LHP ADAM KOLAREK
FROM LOS ANGELES DODGERS
FLUSHING, N.Y., August 1, 2023 – The New York Mets today announced that the club has acquired right-handed pitcher Phil Bickford and left-handed pitcher Adam Kolarek from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations.
Bickford, 28, was designed for assignment by the Dodgers on July 29. He appeared in 36 games with Los Angeles and went 2-3 with a 5.14 ERA (24 ER/42.0 IP) with 26 walks and 48 strikeouts. Over four seasons with the Brewers (2020-2021) and Dodgers (2021-2023), Bickford owns an 8-6 record with a save, a 4.40 ERA (76 ER/155.1 IP) with 59 walks and 176 strikeouts. He was originally selected by the San Francisco Giants with the 18th overall pick in the 2015 First Year Player Draft out of the College of Southern Nevada.
Kolarek, 34, spent the majority of the 2023 season with the Oklahoma City Dodgers, the team’s Triple-A affiliate. In 33 games in the Pacific Coast League, the lefty went 0-3 with a 2.40 ERA (8 ER/30.0 IP) with 17 walks and 26 strikeouts. He has appeared in 171 career major league games with Tampa Bay (2017-2019), Los Angeles-NL (2019-2020, 2023) and Oakland (2021-2022), posting an 11-4 record with four saves, a 3.73 ERA (60 ER/144.2 IP) with 42 walks and 96 strikeouts. He has limited left-handed hitters to a .190/.242/.359 slashline over his career.
A Baltimore native, Kolarek was originally drafted by the Mets in the 11th round of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft from the University of Maryland.
METS ACQUIRE MINOR LEAGUE INF JEREMIAH JACKSON FROM THE ANGELS
FLUSHING, N.Y., August 1, 2023 – The New York Mets today announced that the club has acquired minor league infielder Jeremiah Jackson from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for right-handed pitcher Dominic Leone and cash considerations.
Jackson, 23, ranked as the ninth-best prospect in the Angels system according to MLB Pipeline. Prior to this season, he was rated by Baseball America as the best power hitter in the Angels organization. This year at Double-A Rocket City, he slashed .248/.321/.447 with 15 doubles, one triple, 15 homers, 56 RBI, 46 runs scored and 21 stolen bases in 82 appearances. In 328 career minor league games, Jackson has posted an .816 OPS. He was selected by the Angels in the second round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft.
Leone, 31, made 31 appearances for the Mets after signing with the club on May 4, posting a 1-3 record and 4.40 ERA (15 ER/30.2 IP) with 11 walks and 33 strikeouts.
