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Rickey Henderson: A Quarter-Century of Stealing Bases and Breaking Records – RIP

15 minutes ago18 min read

Rickey Henderson: A Quarter-Century of Stealing Bases and Breaking Records – RIP

Rickey Henderson, the "Man of Steal," was larger than life both on and off the diamond, which makes his untimely passing at the age of 65...

Anthony Gose's Long and Winding Road to Queens: A Most Unconventional Journey

Mark Rosenman

20 hours ago6 min read

Anthony Gose's Long and Winding Road to Queens: A Most Unconventional Journey

It’s not every day the Mets sign a player who has pitched at 99 mph and stolen 70 bases in a season,and won a Silver Medal in the...

A Dozen Arms Later: The Mets' Plan for Stability in 2025 — Why Signing Griffin Canning Matters

Mark Rosenman

2 days ago5 min read

A Dozen Arms Later: The Mets' Plan for Stability in 2025 — Why Signing Griffin Canning Matters

In baseball, there's an old saying: 'You can't have enough starting pitchers.' If every baseball fan had a penny for the number of times...

Meet the Met: Clay Holmes Sinks In as a Starter

Mark Rosenman

3 days ago5 min read

Meet the Met: Clay Holmes Sinks In as a Starter

If Clay Holmes brought one thing to his Mets introductory Zoom press conference today, it was the same thing that has defined his career:...

Strat-O-Matic and the Amazin’s: Crafting the Mets’ Greatest Team Ever

Mark Rosenman

4 days ago5 min read

Strat-O-Matic and the Amazin’s: Crafting the Mets’ Greatest Team Ever

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

If you're like me a lifelong Mets fan who remembers when Shea Stadium was state-of-the-art, and a hot dog cost less than a mortgage...

Hall of Fame Dreams: Can Any of These Mets Alumni Make the Cut?

Mark Rosenman

5 days ago15 min read

Hall of Fame Dreams: Can Any of These Mets Alumni Make the Cut?

The 2025 Hall of Fame ballot is out, and Mets fans are about to find out if Cooperstown is ready to embrace Amazin’ history—or keep...

The (W)right Move: Mets Set to Retire David’s #5

Mark Rosenman

Dec 138 min read

The (W)right Move: Mets Set to Retire David’s #5

Cue the tears and the goosebumps, Mets fans—this July, one of the most beloved figures in team history will receive the ultimate honor....

Welcome to Queens, Juan Soto: A New Era for the Amazins Begins

Mark Rosenman

Dec 138 min read

Welcome to Queens, Juan Soto: A New Era for the Amazins Begins

In a moment that felt destined to reshape the trajectory of the New York Mets, outfielder Juan Soto was officially introduced at a press...

Rock Solid: The Legacy of Rocky Colavito

Mark Rosenman

Dec 116 min read

Rock Solid: The Legacy of Rocky Colavito

When you hear the name Rocky Colavito, it carries a weight beyond the box score. In Cleveland, his name resonates like the crack of a bat...

Winter Meetings Day 1: Mets’ Moves, Mendoza’s Insights

Mark Rosenman

Dec 105 min read

Winter Meetings Day 1: Mets’ Moves, Mendoza’s Insights

Day one of the Winter Meetings was anything but boring for Mets fans, as New York's favorite team continues to dominate the offseason...

Soto Good, Soto Far? The KinersKorner.com Staff Weighs In

A.J. Carter

Dec 98 min read

Soto Good, Soto Far? The KinersKorner.com Staff Weighs In

Barring something untoward, Juan Soto….superstar Juan Soto…in his prime Juan Soto..generational player Juan Soto..is a New York Met. Keep...

Dick Allen and Dave Parker: Hall of Fame Honors Reignite Memories of Baseball Greatness

Mark Rosenman

Dec 96 min read

Dick Allen and Dave Parker: Hall of Fame Honors Reignite Memories of Baseball Greatness

The Baseball Hall of Fame welcomed two legendary sluggers into its ranks this week, as Dick Allen and Dave Parker were elected by the...

Mark Rosenman

Dec 91 min read

WHAT A JUAN-DERFUL WORLD.

When I woke up this morning, my mind was set on writing an article about what the signing of Juan Soto means to the Mets and the...

Franchise-Altering Moves: The Mets and the Winter Meetings

Mark Rosenman

Dec 85 min read

Franchise-Altering Moves: The Mets and the Winter Meetings

Each December, baseball’s offseason heats up as representatives from all 30 Major League Baseball teams and their minor league affiliates...

Jon Heyman vs. Keith McPherson: When Journalism Clashes with Clickbait Culture

Mark Rosenman

Dec 83 min read

Jon Heyman vs. Keith McPherson: When Journalism Clashes with Clickbait Culture

As someone who has been a Jon Heyman fan for years, I feel compelled to weigh in on the recent on-air fallout between Jon Heyman and WFAN...

Holmes Finds His Place: Mets To Sculpt a Starter from Clay, Inspired by Past Success Stories

Mark Rosenman

Dec 73 min read

Holmes Finds His Place: Mets To Sculpt a Starter from Clay, Inspired by Past Success Stories

The Mets snatched a free agent away from the Yankees on Friday, just not that one. With the baseball universe still waiting for Juan...

Why Frankie Montas Chose the Mets: A Vision of Winning

Mark Rosenman

Dec 63 min read

Why Frankie Montas Chose the Mets: A Vision of Winning

Frankie Montas spoke to the media today during his introductory press conference with the New York Mets, sharing insights into his...

Home Runs for the Holidays: Kiner’s Korner Ultimate Mets Holiday Gift Guide

Mark Rosenman

Dec 67 min read

Home Runs for the Holidays: Kiner’s Korner Ultimate Mets Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by delighting the Mets fan in your life with the perfect gift?...

Frankie Montas: The Mets’ Next High-Upside Pitching Project

Mark Rosenman

Dec 26 min read

Frankie Montas: The Mets’ Next High-Upside Pitching Project

The New York Mets began the process of reshaping their starting rotation by signing free-agent pitcher Frankie Montas to a two-year, $34...

Rico Carty: The Man Who Batted .380 and Stole Mets Fans’ Hearts (and Dreams)

Mark Rosenman

Nov 253 min read

Rico Carty: The Man Who Batted .380 and Stole Mets Fans’ Hearts (and Dreams)

There’s a special kind of awe reserved for players who leave an indelible mark on baseball, even if it sometimes comes at your team’s...