Latest Jose Iglesias News

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...

Alonso and Acuña power Mets past Nationals 10-1 to increase wild card lead

Sep. 17, 2024 23:55 PM EDT

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

Sep. 16, 2024 23:29 PM EDT

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

Aug. 29, 2024 18:57 PM EDT

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

Aug. 23, 2024 23:42 PM EDT

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. ...

Mets slugger J.D. Martinez exits with bruised elbow after getting hit by pitch

Aug. 14, 2024 00:13 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets slugger J.D. Martinez exited Tuesday night’s game against the Oakland Athletics with a bruised left elbow after getting hit by a 99.6 mph fastball from rookie Joe Boyle in the second inning. The 36-year-old designated hitter hopped in pain toward the Oakland...

Pete Alonso homers twice, knocks in 3 to lead Mets to 9-1 victory over Rockies

Aug. 08, 2024 23:22 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Pete Alonso hit two home runs, David Peterson gave up one earned run across five innings and the New York Mets rolled past the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Thursday to clinch a series victory. Mark Vientos hit his 17th homer of the season, Jose Iglesias had two RBIs, and...