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New York Post
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
The Mets are retiring David Wright's number on Saturday. How much are tickets?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Captain America is finally getting his due. On Saturday, July 19, the New York Mets are retiring David Wright's No. 5 jersey before their 4:10 game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. In addition to that honor, the seven-time All Star will also be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame, joining Tom Seaver as the only players to receive both distinctions on the same day. Advertisement The likely emotional ceremony looking back at the Virginia native's storied career from 2004-16 (and 2018 for just a minute) where he blasted 242 home runs, knocked in 970 runs, helped lead the team to the 2015 World Series and netted a pair of Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards. 'I can't quite put into words the appreciation I have for the city of New York and Mets fans,' the 42-year-old said in a statement. 'For 15 years I felt like I had 40,000 friends and family members in the stands each night. It was an honor of a lifetime taking the field as your Captain and I truly feel like this honor is just as much yours as it is mine. Thank you for the continued support and I can't wait to see you on July 19!' As of now, The Post doesn't know who will join Wright at the pre-game event although we'd guess his former teammate José Reyes and Manager Terry Collins will be in attendance. If you want to be there as well, last-minute tickets are still available. Advertisement At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $75 including fees on Vivid Seats. 100-level seats start at $103 including fees. Too rich for your blood? In that case, we recommend going to the Sunday game where the Mets are giving away David Wright bobbleheads. Some tickets for that lower profile contest are only $17 including fees. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the New York Mets' David Wright number retirement game below. Advertisement All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. David Wright number retirement game ticket prices A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at Citi Field for the July 19 David Wright number retirement can be found below: Citi Field sections Ticket prices start at 500 level $75 (including fees) 400 level $88 (including fees) 300 level $111 (including fees) 100 level $103 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Advertisement Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Mets 2025 home game tickets Outside of the Wright game, there will be plenty of reasons to take the 7 to Flushing these next few months. Mid-All Star Break, the 55-42 Mets sit a half game back of the Phillies in the NL East. In the latter half of the season, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and co. have huge series against the Braves (Aug. 12-14), Phillies (Aug. 25-27) and Padres (Sept. 16-18). Plus, they'll also be giving out Pete Alonso replica jerseys (Aug. 14), Shea Stadium replicas (Aug. 15), Juan Soto bobbleheads (Aug. 16), Francisco Lindor bobbleheads (Aug. 30) and pop-up home run apples (Sept. 19). To find the game that makes the most sense for you, click here to find the Mets complete 2025 schedule. We'll see you at the ballpark. David Wright stories Advertisement In the week leading up to the retirement ceremony, The Post has published a handful of tales about Wright's time with the Mets. On July 14, Mike Vaccaro delivered The behind-the-scenes stories from David Wright's iconic Mets career that make him a forever fan favorite, which includes a number of anecdotes that typically don't make the front pages. More recently, José Reyes got his own Post byline sharing memories from their time together in the Bigs. If you'd like to read even more about Wright, you can find all stories about No. 5 here. Mets retired numbers Advertisement Wright will be the tenth Met to have his number retired (including Jackie Robinson). The other nine are: Gil Hodges (No. 14, retired in 1973) Dwight Gooden (No. 16, retired in 2024) Keith Hernandez (No. 17, retired in 2022) Advertisement Darryl Strawberry (No. 18, retired in 2024) Willie Mays (No. 24, retired in 2022) Mike Piazza (No. 31, retired in 2016) Jerry Koosman (No. 36, retired in 2021) Advertisement Casey Stengel (No. 37, retired in 1965) Tom Seaver (No. 41, retired in 1988) Jackie Robinson (No. 42, retired by MLB in 1997) Huge 2025 concerts Love live music too? Here are just five huge artists swinging into the Big Apple these next few months that you won't want to miss live. • Chris Stapleton (July 25-26) • Lord Huron (July 30) • Billy Idol (Aug. 20) • The Who (Aug. 30) • Eric Clapton (Sept. 19) Plus, Adam Sandler will be at MSG on Sept. 15. Looks like a can't-miss show for our money. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Mets' Juan Soto Breaks Silence on All-Star Snub
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Mets earned a win in their Subway Series rematch against the crosstown rival New York Yankees as the three-headed monster at the top of their batting order puts it together. After a relatively slow start to the season, blockbuster addition Juan Soto has begun to look more like himself alongside star teammates Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. But apparently Soto's resurgence hasn't been enough to earn him a fifth consecutive trip to the All-Star game. Alonso and Lindor will be headed to the Midsummer Classic, as will Edwin Diaz, but Soto lost out to the Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll, Miami Marlins' Kyle Stowers, San Diego Padres' Fernado Tatis Jr. and Washington Nationals' James Wood. "Sometimes you're gonna make it and sometimes you don't," Soto said in response to missing the game, per Dan Martin of the New York Post. "It's just part of baseball." PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 29: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout in the seventh inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on June 29,... PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 29: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout in the seventh inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on June 29, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) More Berl/Getty Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million record contract to join the Mets this year after earning four All-Star nods and four Silver Slugger Awards in a row with three different teams. The fact that he has missed the honor in his debut season with the Mets isn't a great sign for that contract, but he has been enjoying a strong campaign after a turnaround in the past month. He is slashing .263/.396/.508 with 21 homers and a 3.7 WAR so far. Stowers, by comparison, has just a 1.7 WAR mark this year, although he is Miami's lone representative. But in his response about the snub, Soto downplayed the importance of making the All-Star game and vowed to improve. "For me, I try to play as hard as I can and help the team and enjoy the moment," he added, according to Martin. "Everyone wants to be an All-Star and live the experience of being there, but this year it didn't happen. I was glad I was able to be there four years in a row. If I didn't make it this year, it's no big deal. I'll come back stronger next year." For Soto and the Mets, the season will be judged on the playoff results, not those in the first half. More MLB: Blue Jays Set to Be 'Ultra Aggressive' at Trade Dealine, Per Report
Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Son of Legendary Yankees All-Star Calls for Aaron Boone to be Fired
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Despite Aaron Judge having another MVP-caliber season, the Yankees' season has derailed. The team looked poised to run away with the American League East, but it has lost 15 of its last 21 games. The Yankees were in second place in the AL East entering play on Friday. They were below .500 in the month of June, and there are serious concerns about their ability to make a deep run. Aaron Boone told his team that he still views them as the best team in baseball, according to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner. However, Gary Sheffield Jr., son of a former Yankees All-Star, Gary Sheffield, thinks Aaron Boone is who's holding the Yankees back. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 16: Manager Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees makes a pitching change during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 16, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 16: Manager Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees makes a pitching change during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 16, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia."Personally, and as always I will speak for myself, I believe the New York Yankees need a new voice and direction in the clubhouse at manager," Sheffield Jr. wrote on X. "There is just too much going on in a bad way to possibly overlook what's going on from a leadership/X's and O's standpoint to ignore." Sheffield played three seasons with the Yankees. He was the MVP runner-up with the team in 2004. He was an All-Star for the Yankees in 2004 and 2005, and won Silver Slugger Awards both years as well. Sheffield was a nine-time All-Star, five-time Silver Slugger, batting champion and World Series champion. His son outlined why he thinks Boone needs to go. "You can be a great person and still not be the correct person for the job," Sheffield Jr. wrote on X. "This is more so about what type of voice the Yankees would be able to now focus on and that voice very clearly should be one of accountability and sound adjustment. The Yankees from a day to day standpoint don't make sense. How they build lineup. How they rest players. How they choose which positions players will play and when. How much players are failing improving. How players are displaying uncharacteristically low IQ's on defense. Base running, the list goes on." Sheffield Jr. is currently the host of the "Yankees Unloaded" podcast on YouTube. If the Yankees do not start playing better baseball, more people could start to question Boone's job. More MLB: Mets Land Red Sox Superstar Alex Bregman in Blockbuster Trade Scenario
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Braves React to Ozzie Albies' History Amid Season
Braves React to Ozzie Albies' History Amid Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves made history in Milwaukee, not just because they snapped a seven-game losing streak or because Chris Sale struck out seven batters. Advertisement Yes, both of those things happened during Atlanta's 7-1 win, but the most memorable moment came from second baseman Ozzie Albies. Albies picked up two hits, scored a run, and in doing so, notched the 1,000th hit of his Major League Baseball career, a rare milestone few players ever reach. Following the game, the Braves celebrated their veteran infielder's achievement on social media with a simple but powerful message: "History made: 1,000 hits and counting." Albies' first hit of the night, and the 999th of his career, came in the sixth inning with a one-out single to left field. He was left stranded that inning. Then, in the eighth, he singled to left again to reach 1,000 hits. Teammate Eli White followed with a home run that scored Albies and extended the Braves' lead to 7-1. Advertisement The 28-year-old from Curacao has had a slow start to the 2025 season. Through 65 games and 250 at-bats, he's batting just .236, currently a career low. He's hit six home runs and driven in 24 runs so far this season. Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta BravesBrett Davis-Imagn Images In 2024, Albies dealt with injuries and was limited to just 99 games, though he still managed to collect 100 hits. Since signing with Atlanta in July 2013, Albies has spent his entire career with the Braves. Albies has built an impressive resume, including three All-Star selections, two Silver Slugger Awards, two All-MLB Second Team honors, and a World Series title from 2021. Ozzie Albies now ranks 50th on the all-time hit list among active MLB players. He trails Tommy Pham by 15 hits for the 49th spot. Just ahead in the chase are Cody Bellinger, who sits at 999 hits, and Juan Soto with 991. Advertisement Despite the win, the Braves have struggled overall. Heading into Tuesday, they sat at 28-37, placing them fourth in the National League East and 13.5 games behind the division-leading New York Mets. While Albies' personal milestone was a bright spot, the Braves will need more than individual achievements to turn their season around. Related: MLB Sends Strong Message After Roman Anthony News Related: Juan Soto's Behavior Toward Starling Marte Catches Attention on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Reuters
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Rangers hire former All-Star Bret Boone as hitting coach
May 5 - Bret Boone is returning to the American League West, this time as the new hitting coach for the Texas Rangers, the team announced on Monday. Boone, who played nearly half his 14 years with the Seattle Mariners, will join the Rangers' bench in time for Tuesday's series opener at the Boston Red Sox. In his first stint as a Major League coaching staff member, the 56-year-old former second baseman will look to infuse some much-needed offense to a Texas team that holds the league's sixth-worst batting average (.228), third-lowest on-base percentage (.285) and second-fewest runs (113). Just a season removed from the franchise's only World Series title, the Rangers have dropped four of their last five, losing by a combined score of 25-3 in those four losses. Boone batted .266 in his career while belting 252 home runs, ranking 10th among second basemen in MLB history. He will reunite with Texas manager Bruce Bochy, whom Boone played for during his lone season with the San Diego Padres in 2000. A three-time All-Star, Boone also won four Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards and drove in 1,021 runs before retiring in 2006. His brother, Aaron, has managed the New York Yankees for the past eight seasons while his father, Bob, managed the Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds for a combined six years.
