New York Mets news
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The gist
The Mets open a three-game Subway Series at the Yankees on Sept 11, 2026.
The weekend marks 25 years since 9/11 and baseball's role in New York's healing.
Background
The Mets' connection to 9/11 dates to the 2001 attacks, when the team was in Pittsburgh and Shea Stadium served as a staging area for relief supplies. On Sept. 21, 2001, the Mets hosted the first New York sporting event after the attacks, capped by Mike Piazza's home run against the Braves. Twenty-five years later, the Yankees host the Mets in the Bronx for a series commemorating the anniversary, with both teams wearing first-responder hats.
How it unfolded
- Sep 11, 2001Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center; the Mets were in Pittsburgh preparing for a series against the Pirates and the club was forced to relocate.
- Sep 21, 2001The Mets hosted the first New York sporting event after the attacks, punctuated by Mike Piazza's cathartic home run to beat the Atlanta Braves.
- Sep 6, 2026The Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 at Citi Field; Bo Bichette finished with one home run and three RBIs.
- Sep 8, 2026The Mets finished their series with the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field.
- Sep 9, 2026During the Marlins series, the Mets quietly announced the release of two players in their minor-league system: Syracuse Mets released LHP Joe Jacques and RHP Zach Peek.
- Sep 10, 2026Jon Heyman explained why the Mets' managerial search could hinge on the Phillies' World Series chances, with Don Mattingly a person to watch.
- Sep 11, 2026The Mets begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees at 7:05 P.M. EST in the Bronx; Carlos Rodón and Nolan McLean are the starting pitchers.
- Sep 11, 2026The Mets are coming off a series sweep against the Miami Marlins; the finale was a 15-14 win on Wednesday, with both teams combining for 35 hits and Miami outhitting the Mets.
- Sep 11, 2026Ahead of first pitch, the Mets made a decision on first baseman Mark Vientos after he missed three straight games against the Miami Marlins; Christopher Morel is filling in at first base while Vientos stays on the offensive side.
- Sep 11, 2026The Yankees host the Mets in the Subway Series in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11; the Yankees and Mets will be wearing first-responder hats.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Mets manager Andy Green said of Bo Bichette: "Bo's a star. Stars should play like stars when they're on the baseball field. And that's how we see him."
- Party
- Former Met John Franco calls the 2001 team "a band of brothers" now, and he showed up on Tuesday with Al Leiter, Todd Zeile and David Wright.
Still unverified
Jon Heyman explained why the Mets' managerial search could hinge on the Phillies' World Series chances, as Don Mattingly could be a person to watch; the search is described as a search, with Don Mattingly an intriguing option if the Mets miss on Alex Cora.