| 2022 New York Mets | ||
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| National League Wild Card Winners | ||
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| League | National League | |
| Division | East | |
| Ballpark | Citi Field | |
| City | New York City, New York | |
| Record | 101–61 (.623) | |
| Divisional place | 2nd | |
| Owners | Steve Cohen | |
| President | Sandy Alderson | |
| General managers | Billy Eppler | |
| Managers | Buck Showalter | |
| Television | SportsNet New York PIX 11 (CW affiliate) (Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, Keith Hernandez) | |
| Radio | WCBS 880 AM (English) New York Mets Radio Network (Howie Rose, Wayne Randazzo) | |
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The 2022 New York Mets season was the 61st season in the franchise's history, their 14th at Citi Field, and second under majority owner Steve Cohen.
On December 2, 2021, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced a lockout of players, following expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). On March 10, 2022, MLB and the MLBPA agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement, thus ending the lockout. Opening Day was played on April 7.[1] Although MLB previously announced that several series would be cancelled due to the lockout, the agreement provides for a 162-game season, with originally canceled games to be made up via doubleheaders.[2]
On April 15, the Mets unveiled a long-awaited statue of legendary pitcher Tom Seaver by the main entrance to Citi Field. The statue which features Seaver's iconic drop-and-drive delivery, stands to the right of the Home Run Apple. It measures 10 feet high, 13½ feet long and is made of 2,000 pounds of bronze and 1,200 pounds of stainless steel, and stands on a granite mound. "The Franchise" statue came in nine separate pieces, weighs 33,600 pounds and was sculpted by William Behrends.[3]
On July 9, the Mets retired Keith Hernandez's No. 17, which is immortalized on the left field overhang at Citi Field. He became the 7th Mets player to be honored.[4]
On August 27, the Mets retired the No. 24 jersey once worn by Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays as part of their Old Timers' Day ceremonies. Mays finished his historic career with the Mets. He became the 8th Mets player to have his number retired.[5]
On September 19, the Mets clinched their first playoff appearance since 2016.[6] It was their 10th playoff berth in franchise history.
After leading the National League East for most of the season (they had a 10+1⁄2 game lead at one point in the division), the Mets endured an underwhelming September. A resurgent Atlanta Braves team, which also swept them in the final weekend of the regular season, won the NL East, leaving the Mets to settle with the first Wild Card spot.
On October 4, the Mets earned their 100th win of the season, the team's fourth 100-win season in franchise history and their first since 1988. They ended the season 101–61, the second most wins in a season in franchise history behind only the championship team of 1986.
The Mets were defeated by the San Diego Padres in three games in the Wild Card Series, becoming the first team in MLB history to produce only one hit in a winner-take-all playoff game. In addition to being the 18th occasion a 100-win team to not win a postseason series, they became the first 100+ win team to fail to reach the Division Series since it was put into effect in 1995.[7][8]
- ^ Feinsand, Mark (March 10, 2022). "MLB, MLBPA agree to new CBA; season to start April 7". Mlb.com. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ^ Lacques, Gabe (March 10, 2022). "Baseball is back: MLB, players agree on new CBA to salvage 162-game 2022 season". USA Today. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ Lee, Joon (April 15, 2022). "New York Mets unveil statue of legendary pitcher Tom Seaver at Citi Field". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ DiComo, Anthony (July 9, 2022). "Mets retire Hernandez's No. 17; Alonso pays homage with homer". MLB.com. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ Anderson, R.J. (August 27, 2022). "Mets to retire No. 24 jersey formerly worn by Hall of Famer Willie Mays". cbssports.com. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Mets clinch playoff berth for first time since 2016 with win vs. Brewers". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ "The Mets Set Sad MLB History With Series Loss". Yardbarker. October 10, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Baldiwala, Mohsin (October 10, 2022). "New York Mets Make Unwanted History After Being Humiliated by the San Diego Padres in Front of Their Own Fans". EssentiallySports. Retrieved May 14, 2023.