Major League Baseball commemorated its 21st annual Roberto Clemente Day on Thursday, with festivities centered in New York, where the Mets hosted the Hall of Fame outfielder's former team, the Pirates.
Mets president Sandy Alderson will step down at the conclusion of a search for his successor and become a special advisor to Steve Cohen.
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2022 23:11
Despite being frequently injured, he was named to the All-Star team four times. He could hit, field and -- unlike most catchers -- steal bases.
Former Mets catcher John Stearns, who had been battling prostate cancer, has died at the age of 71. He played 10 seasons with the Mets, making four National League All-Star teams.
NY Daily News - 16 Sep 2022 17:36
John Stearns, the catcher who spent ten years with the Mets from 1975 to 1984 and made four All-Star teams, died from cancer late on Thursday night.
NY Daily News - 16 Sep 2022 04:38
On the day where the entire sport honored Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente, the Mets' Puerto Rican shortstop was one of the stars of the game.
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2022 03:19
Alderson, the team president, will move into a special adviser role for owners Steve and Alex Cohen when a successor has been found.
NY Daily News - 16 Sep 2022 00:54
Thursday was Roberto Clemente Day across Major League Baseball.
NY Daily News - 16 Sep 2022 00:47
A major change is coming to the Mets' organization soon.
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