Tag Archive | Sandy Alderson

New York Mets Announce Alderson Transition

The New York Mets announced recently that Sandy Alderson will step down as President at the conclusion of a search for his successor. At that time, Alderson will shift to a new role as special advisor to owners Steve and Alex Cohen and the senior leadership team. “When I asked Sandy to come back to […]

New York Mets fire general manager Jared Porter

Having to make decisions in real time are extremely difficult. What does a team like the New York Mets do when they found out information about their general manager that is damaging. Well, most feel that they were able to do the right things as less than eight hours after an ESPN report revealed that […]

New York Mets Name Jared Porter General Manager

 The New York Mets announced recently that the club has named Jared Porter the team’s 14th General Manager in franchise history. Porter agreed to a four-year contract and will report to team President Sandy Alderson. Porter, 41, has been an integral part of four World Series championship teams with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. […]

Mets Sign RHP Trevor May

The New York Mets announced recently that they have signed RHP Trevor May to a two-year contract. May, 31, has the 13th-lowest batting average against (.196) over the last two years in the majors (minimum 85.0 innings). May also has the 17th-highest strikeout per nine innings (12.01) in the majors since 2019. The 6-5, 240-pounder […]

PHOTO GALLERY and VIDEOS from the Mets Military Monday visit to Fort Hamilton

1495 Sports is proud to bring the following photo gallery from the Mets Military Monday visit to the Fort Hamilton Base located in Brooklyn, New York. Featuring General Manager Sandy Alderson, Great Mookie Wilson,  Broadcaster Josh Lewin and Mascot Mr. Met. The trio interacted with the troops on the base, having lunch and bowling a few frames. […]

2015 New York Mets Home Opener: Mass Transit is Key and Pre-Game Information

For anyone going Citi Field for the New York Mets Home Opener Against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, April 13. It is going to be a a standing room only crowd, combine that with the enhanced security procedures so the team has been encouraging all fans to take mass transit and arrive early for the pre-game ceremonies. The […]

Mets Sign Outfielder Michael Cuddyer

The New York Mets announced on Monday the club signed outfielder Michael Cuddyer to a two-year contract. Cuddyer, 35, is a two-time All-Star and the 2013 NL batting champion after he hit a career-best .331 (162-489) in 130 games with Colorado. A veteran of 14 major league seasons with the Rockies and Minnesota, Cuddyer, who […]