The Mets have decided to win again and Mrs. Met is being inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame (I was today years old when I learned that was a thing). The gods are smiling upon us at last! #MetsSky

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At least our Rookie League Mets team is doing great! Oh, wait .... www.milb.com/gameday/fcl-... #MetsSky

Is the ghost of Davey Johnson an option? Asking for a friend.

This is a classic:

He can even wear the funny glasses-with-mustache disguise if he wants.

And as you can see, here in Central NY, our AA Binghamton Rumble Ponies are taking their cues from the Big League club:

If he’s not using a laptop privacy screen while on public transportation he’s basically asking for his grammatically expert seatmate’s editorial assistance IMO. ;-)

Yassss! Come through, 2026!

This just in: the Binghamton Rumble Ponies will be playing their upcoming season in Queens.

The cure for what ails anyone who hates the personal essay form: “Ex Libris” by Anne Fadiman. This is a hill on which I’m prepared to die

It’s only risky if there is a better (or even comparable) younger alternative.

We have new entrants into the chat …

So good. This one is my favorite TM album. Masterful.

In happier news, our Syracuse Mets notched a big win today against the 1st place Scranton/Wilkes Barre team (yes, S/WB is the Yankees’ AAA team)

In case you were wondering how all of this was going over with the Phillies fans:

I understand the point you are making (and your frustration, which I share), but Sandy and his lifetime 2.77 ERA says, “I think the F not!”

Our AA Binghamton Rumble Ponies still in first place. Gotta take our comfort where we can find it, #Mets fans!

Oh, my fellow #Mets fans, this isn’t even close to The Worst. I, for one, remember the Inglorious Days of the 1993 Season, when we went 59-103 and finished … 38 games out of first place. Good times.

I’m hoping our Syracuse Met has a good debut!

If it’s Hope you are seeking, allow me to present … the Syracuse Mets:

I actually cried tears of joy over this. I wish Bridget had been nominated, too, but I’m thrilled she got a nom for writing. That show is Everything.

#Mets

As a Central NY resident and Mets fan, I approve this message! Let’s go, Syracuse Mets! Alvy - summer is one of our nicest seasons. ;-)

Not the “Joan Didion tote bag”, though! #guilty