Latest Jose Iglesias News

MLB Remaining Free Agents List

Dec. 20, 2024 17:22 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The 139 remaining free agents (q-refused $21.05 million qualifying offer): AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (7) — q-Corbin Burnes, rhp; Daniel Coulombe, lhp; Eloy Jiménez, of; Brooks Kriske, rhp; James McCann, c; John Means, lhp; q-Anthony Santander, of....

Betts voted postseason MVP by New York baseball writers, Judge wins fourth NY player of the year

Dec. 03, 2024 12:25 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts was voted the Babe Ruth Award winner as postseason MVP by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, and Yankees slugger Aaron Judge won his fourth Sid Mercer/Dick Young New York Player of the Year Award. ...

'Childless Cat Lady' Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations

Dec. 03, 2024 11:43 AM EST

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — From “Childless Cat Lady” to “They’re eating the cats,” Yale University’s list of 2024’s most notable quotations delves into the worlds of presidential politics, entertainment and conspiracy theories while saving room for sports, business and protests against...

OMG hits Cooperstown as Mets' home run sign will get Hall of Fame display

Nov. 05, 2024 22:52 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The spirit of “OMG” is coming to Cooperstown. Fresh off their exuberant run to the National League Championship Series last month, the New York Mets donated to the Baseball Hall of Fame one of those blue-and-orange OMG signs players often hoisted to accompany...

How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets

Oct. 16, 2024 10:44 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — It's a pop hit like many others: An ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythm. But “OMG,” performed by New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias, has become the perfect anthem for the team's unlikely playoff run. Since its release on streaming platforms in...

Jose Iglesias is the latest in a long line of MLB players (and umpires) making their own music

Oct. 16, 2024 08:16 AM EDT

There is Bronson Arroyo, Barry Zito and Bernie Williams. Former stars like Ken Griffey Jr., Deion Sanders and Mike Piazza. Current ballplayers like Yoán Moncada, and prospects, too. Longtime executive Theo Epstein, along with retired umpire Joe West. When it comes to baseball and...

OMG, Grimace and a playoff pumpkin: Close-knit Mets ride camaraderie and good-luck charms into NLCS

Oct. 10, 2024 17:08 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — OMG! Look who’s headed to the National League Championship Series. From their playoff pumpkin to the purple Grimace seat and that catchy pop song by infielder Jose Iglesias, the merry New York Mets are riding a wave of good-luck charms and infectious camaraderie...

Mets' Iglesias after key slide: `I don’t think the game has treated me fair'

Oct. 01, 2024 23:35 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jose Iglesias changed the tune of the Mets' season, after nearly 1 1/2 years spent languishing in the minor leagues. His personality and Latin pop song helped shake the Mets out of their early funk, and he slid headfirst into a starring role in New York's return to...