Today is December 7th! The Winter Meetings will be held December 8th to December 11th in Orlando with the MLB Draft Lottery on December 9th and the Rule Five Draft on December 10th.
Pete Alonso turns 31 today!
Mike Baxter turns 41 today! The Queens kid played for the Mets from 2011 to 2013, memorably saving Johan Santana's no-hitter on June 1, 2012. On August 4, 2012, Baxter drew five walks in a nine-inning game. After MLB, Baxter served as a hitting coach and recruiting coordinator for the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt University from 2018 to 2024.
Don Cardwell was born on this date in 1935. He debuted at age 21 in 1957 with the Philles and pitched fo the Cubs and Pirates. As a member of the Mets from 1967 to 1970, he was a member of the 1969 Mets rotation before being purchased by the Atlanta Braves. He died on January 14, 2008.
The Mets are teaming up with New York Cares for their 19th Annual Coat Drive presented by your local Toyota dealers on Wednesday, December 10, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Mets Team Store at Citi Field. Free parking will be available in Lot G. Fans bringing a new or gently used winter coat will receive a voucher redeemable for two (2) tickets to a select Monday – Thursday Mets home game in 2026. Fans will be limited to one (1) ticket voucher. Fans who donate will also receive an exclusive 20% discount at the team store. Some exclusions may apply. Please note that non-winter coats like windbreakers, jean jackets, raincoats or other light jackets will not be accepted. Fans will be limited to one (1) ticket voucher. Free parking for the Coat Drive will be available in Lot G. Lot G can be accessed through Gate 1 on Seaver Way.
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Big day incoming. Mark somebody down for it.
Excited for the Winter Meetings tomorrow.
Today would be a perfect day to re-sign Pete Alonso.