Latest Jose Iglesias News
OMG hits Cooperstown as Mets' home run sign will get Hall of Fame display
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
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
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
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'
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...
Alonso and Acuña power Mets past Nationals 10-1 to increase wild card lead
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered and drove in five runs, Luisangel Acuña added his first major league longball to cap a huge night at the plate, and the New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals 10-1 on Tuesday to boost their chances in a close National League playoff race. ...
Mets beat Nationals 2-1 on Marte's single in 10th inning
NEW YORK (AP) — Starling Marte lined a game-ending single in the 10th inning that lifted the New York Mets to a critical 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. New York moved a game ahead of rival Atlanta for the final National League wild card when the Braves were...
Iglesias' RBI single in the 9th inning leads the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Jose Iglesias drove in Tyrone Taylor with a base hit in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets rallied for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Jesse Winker hit a one-out double in the ninth off Justin Martinez (5-5) before Taylor entered as a pinch...
Mets starter Paul Blackburn knocked out of game vs Padres when he's hit on right hand by line drive
SAN DIEGO (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the third inning after being hit on the right hand by a line drive by David Peralta. The Mets said he had a bruised hand and would undergo additional tests on Saturday. ...
