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An illustration of a gravestone with several flowers placed in front of it in orange and blue. The text on the gravestone is “R.I.P. Mets.”

A eulogy to this season’s New York Mets

The Mets’ season is over after only a short cameo in the postseason.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

They have done it again. Another New York Mets season has come to an end, and they have nothing to show for it except heartbreak and disappointment. This year's Mets were supposed...

A green baseball field and players wearing white uniforms standing in bases.

How the surging Braves caught the dominant Mets

Late season mediocrity has come back to haunt the once infallible Mets, as the once mediocre Braves have dominated the latter half of the season.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer September 22, 2022

The New York Mets have arguably been the top team in the National League East all year. Since game six of the season, they have spent all but one night atop the NL East standings....

Sports Editor Bela Kirpalani was blessed by the Bobcat in the spring. (via @belakirps12 on Instagram)

The Best Sports Mascots, Ranked

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Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor September 30, 2019

To some, mascots may seem utterly useless or distracting from the actual game. To others like me, however, that is exactly what makes them so important to the American sporting...

Staff Rants April 5-18

Staff Rants April 5-18

WSN Staff April 17, 2017
In our latest edition of Staff Rants, our comically beautiful and talented staff has a few choice words about a variety of topics!
As Major League Baseball comes into season, there remain mixed expectations for both the Yankees and the Mets.

New York Baseball: A Tale of Two Teams

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 27, 2017
As the MLB season approaches, here's a look at what New York baseball fans are in for.
The Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is an iconic space for sports in NYC.

The Hottest Sports Tickets in NYC Aren’t Always a Pipe Dream

Ashley Arnold and Rachel Ruecker September 8, 2016
A handy guide to New York City professional sports teams for NYU students.
The Sports Kid Column: Shouldn’t I Hate My Team’s Rivals?

The Sports Kid Column: Shouldn’t I Hate My Team’s Rivals?

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor April 28, 2016
In a world of polarizing fandom, is it ok to have a soft spot for opposing players and teams?
The distance between campus and NYU Baseball's home field, MCU Park in Coney Island has proven to be a difficult factor to overcome for the team to manage.

Going the Distance: Baseball’s Commute to Coney Island Places Strain on Student-Athletes

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor April 25, 2016
The life of a student athlete is even more difficult at NYU, where nothing seems close.
The Mets and the Yankees will have solid seasons this year if they can maintain their current strategy.

How Crazy Do You Have to Be to Predict a Subway World Series?

Brandon Herrera, Staff Writer April 8, 2016
The return of baseball means the return of two teams in New York who are prepared for an exciting season.
Hopeful for the New York baseball teams, the WSN Sports Desk sets their predictions for the World Series.

Staff Recs: Not-Too-Early World Series Predictions

Staff, WSN Sports March 28, 2016
With baseball season right around the corner, the WSN Sports Desk predicts who will take home the Commissioner's Trophy.
Gloom settles over New York after the Mets lose in this year's World Series.

Why believing in the Mets was worth it

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor November 2, 2015
The city continues to mourn the Mets' loss, while others put their amazin' season in perspective.

Where to watch the Mets

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor October 28, 2015
With the Fall Classic moving back to Queens, ticket prices are astronomical. But that's no excuse to miss the big series.