Make way for Mrs. Met, that's what Major League Baseball said as the announcement came of her selection for induction into the Mascot Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.
The Mets, in collaboration with the Amazin' Mets Foundation and America's VetDogs, have announced an 11 week old yellow lab named Howie will be training/socializing with the organization.
As the New York Yankees and the New York Mets fight to get into the world series this year, there is the potential to beat an insane MLB record, set in 1906.
Grimace's pitch wasn't exactly textbook—given his short arms and rotund physique, it was more spectacle than precision. Nevertheless, amidst the amusement of fans and players alike, something clicked. The Mets triumphed over the Miami Marlins that day, sparking a streak that now stands at an impressive seven consecutive victories.
In the colorful landscape of New York sports mascots, where Mr. Met and Billy Buffalo steal the limelight, There are those relegated to the sidelines whose tales are more tragic than triumphant.