At every home game, the New York Mets honor a “Veteran of the Game.” A player presents the veteran with an American flag that flew over Citi Field and a brief video plays on the big screen detailing the veteran’s achievements. READ
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Along one wall of the Orient Service Center, owner Bill Hands has a series of autographed black-and-white pictures. They’re portraits of four baseball legends.
Some members of Mattituck High School’s state championship baseball team enjoyed a rare opportunity to see the Mets up close and visit the broadcast booth at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon. READ
It was a late night Monday for 11-year-old David Okula, a budding sports broadcaster and New York Mets fan. The news of a blockbuster trade sending former Met Jose Reyes to Colorado in exchange for shortstop Troy Tulowitzki took preeminence over any bedtime. READ
KATHARINE SCHROEDER FILE PHOTO | Shelby Dufton playing Grace during Cutchogue East Elementary School’s performance of Annie.
Cutchogue East sixth grader Shelby Dufton is one of 15 finalists in the running to sing the National Anthem during Opening Day at Citi Field next month. (more…)