| 2024 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 | 89–73 (.549) | |
| Divisional place | 3rd | |
| Owner | Steve Cohen | |
| President | David Stearns | |
| Manager | Carlos Mendoza | |
| Television | SportsNet New York PIX 11 (CW affiliate) | |
| Radio | WCBS 880 AM (English) New York Mets Radio Network | |
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The 2024 New York Mets season was the franchise's 63rd season in Major League Baseball, their 16th at Citi Field, and their fourth under majority owner Steve Cohen.
After a dismal 22–33 start to the season following a 10–3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 29, the team held a critical meeting, led by shortstop Francisco Lindor.[1] The Mets went 67–40 the rest of the way to finish with a 89–73 record.[2] Following a win over the Boston Red Sox on September 4, they improved on their 75–87 record from their previous season.
On September 30, the Mets clinched a postseason berth for the second time in the past three seasons with an 8–7 win against the Atlanta Braves during the first game of a doubleheader.[3]
One of the more memorable moments of the season occurred on June 12, when the McDonald's mascot Grimace threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game against the Miami Marlins.[4] The team then embarked on a seven-game win streak, a run that fans humorously credited to Grimace's good luck.[5] The Mets also unveiled a new purple "Grimace Seat" in Citi Field on September 16.[6]
Another thing humorously credited for the Mets success was the release of the song "OMG" by infielder Jose Iglesias, which the team played following home runs by Mets players at Citi Field and became the unofficial anthem of the team.[7]
The Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Wild Card Series two games to one to advance to the National League Division Series for the first time since 2015.[8] They beat their division rival Philadelphia Phillies three games to one, to advance to the National League Championship Series, becoming the 8th team in MLB history to make the LCS after being 11 or more games below .500.[9]
The Mets were defeated in six games by the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, ending their historical and magical playoff run.[10] Despite the loss, one highlight came in Game 5 when the Mets became the first team since the 2002 Angels to avoid striking out in a postseason game.[11]
- ^ Flanigan, John (May 29, 2024). "Mets hold 'productive' team meeting after frustration boils over in series finale loss to Dodgers". SNY.tv. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ Full MLB playoff bracket set as Mets, Braves get in: Which teams could be on upset watch?, The Athletic, September 30, 2024
- ^ DiComo, Anthony (September 30, 2024). "Mets beat Braves in all-time classic Game 1 to clinch WC berth". MLB.com. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "Grimace threw out the first pitch at a Mets game. What came next has people going crazy for him". Yahoo Sports. June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Murray, Conor. "Why Mets Fans Attribute 7-Game Winning Streak To Grimace, The McDonald's Mascot". Forbes. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ "Grimace is back! And Mets are bestowing a special purple seat". MLB.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Britton, Tim; Ghiroli, Brittany (September 20, 2024). "Inside the Mets' revival: Grimace, OMG and a turnaround no one saw coming". The Athletic. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Mets advance in playoffs with 4-2 win over Brewers after 9th-inning rally, NBC News, October 3, 2024
- ^ New York Mets Complete Historic Comeback in 2024 Season By Reaching NLCS, Sports Illustrated, October 10, 2024
- ^ "'An amazing roller coaster': Mets' magical, inspiring ride ends in NLCS". MLB.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ "Mets hitters pull off playoff feat unseen since 2002". MLB.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.