The Mets unveiled Keith Hernandez’s “17” plaque above Citi Field, but the former first baseman’s number wasn’t the only thing that got retired Saturday.  Less celebrated by the sellout crowd of 43,336 was the retirement of the Mets’ bats for nine innings, before a dose of ugly-ball by the Marlins interjected in the 10th.  “There were a lot of weird things that happened during that … Continue reading Mets Over Marlins 5-4 in 10 Innings

Keith Hernandez entered the field to a standing ovation Saturday and departed to handshakes and backslaps from players on the current Mets roster. In between, the former first baseman managed to maintain his composure as he reflected on a storied Mets career that culminated Saturday with his No. 17 retired by the club. Hernandez joined Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza and Jerry … Continue reading Mets Officially Retire Keith Hernandez’s Number 17

Even on a night when Nestor Cortes came up with his roughest start of the season, the Yankees used their offense and bullpen to further cement their place as the best team in the division — as well as in the  majors — in a 12-5 win over the Red Sox. In front of a raucous sellout crowd of 36,841 at Fenway Park, the Yankees … Continue reading Yankees Easily Over Red Sox 12-5