PORT ST. LUCIE — Shortly after arriving in camp as a guest instructor, Mets Hall of Famer John Franco, one of only four people to serve as team captain, ran into Francisco Lindor. “I want to see you ...

There's something to be said for loyalty and longevity - and Diaz certainly won't be accused of having either with the Mets.

NEW YORK — When Steve Cohen took over the Mets shortly after the 2020 season, the expectation was that the club would annually go after the top free agents on the market and would look to acquire some ...

Former Mets closer and captain John Franco wants to see Francisco Lindor become just the fifth team captain in franchise history. Being named team captain of the New York Mets is a very rare ...

John Franco is a famous baseball name, of course, as the former Mets closer. But there’s someone else around here with that name who’s good at the game. “Everyone always says it,” the other John ...

Earlier this week, Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen became the seventh member of the 400 save club when the Red Sox beat the Braves. It's a remarkable accomplishment for Jansen, who began his ...

Ex-Mets closer John Franco, in an October 2000 playoff game, famously slipped a third strike change-up past Barry Bonds after shaking off a fastball sign from catcher Mike Piazza. The former Shea ...

Jim Franco, who taught thousands of youngsters throughout the city the game of baseball -- including here on Staten Island -- and whose younger brother was former New York Mets hurler John Franco, ...

84, just one week shy of his 85th birthday, passed away peacefully at home surround by his loving family on September 10, 2023. He was the devoted and beloved husband for 60 wonderful years to Lucy ...

Being named team captain of the New York Mets is a very rare occurrence, as only four players have ever been given that title in franchise history. Now that Francisco Lindor is entering his fifth ...