Anthony Rieber

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Sports Writer at Newsday

Sports writer for @NewsdaySports. Brooklyn born and raised. NYU ‘89. Go Violets.

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Ron Taylor, reliever on the 1969 Miracle Mets, dies at 87

1 week ago | newsday.com | Anthony Rieber

Ron Taylor, a reliever who is often called an unsung hero of the 1969 Mets, died on Monday in Toronto at the age of 87 after a lengthy illness, the team announced. Fans of the '69 Mets, however, remember Taylor’s contributions to that team’s miracle World Series championship quite well. “Very sad to hear of the passing of 1969 World Champion Met, Dr. Ron Taylor,” longtime Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose posted on X.
Mets return to Atlanta for first time since last year's dramatic playoff clincher

1 week ago | newsday.com | Anthony Rieber

In the past, when the Mets headed to Atlanta for the first time in a season, it conjured up all kinds of terrible memories. House of horrors. Demons needing to be exorcised. That kind of vibe. On Tuesday, the Mets will play Atlanta for the first time this season as they open a three-game series at Truist Park. This time the memories from their last visit are nothing but sweet. No Mets fan will ever forget the emotional roller coaster that was Game 161 of the 2024 regular season.
Mets didn't give dad much to cheer about at Citi Field

1 week ago | newsday.com | Anthony Rieber

At about the same time that Jonathan Aranda’s fifth-inning, two-run double squirted past a diving Pete Alonso and down the rightfield line to put the Mets in a six-run hole, some of the dads in the sellout crowd of 42,804 at Citi Field on Sunday might have wished they had chosen a Father’s Day brunch instead of a trip to the ballpark. The Tampa Bay Rays sent the Mets to their first sweep of the season with a 9-0 victory at what might have been the quietest sold-out game in Citi Field history.
Mets' Tylor Megill roughed up as Rays secure series win

1 week ago | newsday.com | Anthony Rieber

Tylor Megill made so many poor pitches out of the 82 that he threw on Saturday that it was hard to pick out the worst one. It was easy to pick out his worst throw overall, though. It was the one he didn’t make. As Megill tried to throw Taylor Walls’ fourth-inning bunt to first base for an out, the ball slipped out of his hand.
Mets concerned about Frankie Montas pitching poorly during minor-league rehab

1 week ago | newsday.com | Anthony Rieber

The Mets are concerned about how poorly Frankie Montas is pitching during his minor-league rehab outings. Frankie says relax. “I feel pretty good,” Montas said on Saturday. “Nothing hurts. Nothing’s bothering me.”On Friday night, Montas allowed eight runs in 1 2/3 innings for Triple-A Syracuse against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In five rehab outings, Montas has a 13.17 ERA.
Yankees bringing back a game on Old-Timers' Day, but it'll be softball, source says

2 weeks ago | share.google | Anthony Rieber

For the first time since 2019, the Yankees are planning to bring back an Old-Timers’ Day game. But with a major twist. The Yankees are planning to have their former stars play softball instead of baseball on Old-Timers’ Day, according to a source. The Yankees have not confirmed the softball game plan or announced a lineup of attendees at their 77th annual Old-Timers’ Day, which will be held before a game against Houston on Aug. 9.
Yankees bringing back a game on Old-Timers' Day, but it'll be softball, per report

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Anthony Rieber

For the first time since 2019, the Yankees reportedly are planning to bring back an Old-Timers’ Day game. But with a major twist. The Yankees are planning to have their former stars play softball instead of baseball on Old-Timers’ Day, according to a report on Tuesday on NJ.com. The Yankees have not confirmed the softball game plan or announced a lineup of attendees at their 77th annual Old-Timers’ Day, which will be held before a game against Houston on Aug. 9.
McNeil's walk-off double in 10th give Mets win over Nats

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Anthony Rieber

After the high drama of their series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, and the high altitude of their three-game sweep of the pitiful Rockies in Denver, the Mets returned to Citi Field on Tuesday night to take on the improving Nationals. It was more high times for the Mets. The Mets, who spotted Washington the game’s first three runs, scored two in the eighth and one in the 10th to win their fourth in a row, 5-4, before 38,472 at Citi Field.
Mets re-sign Jankowski to minor-league deal

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Anthony Rieber

The Mets on Tuesday re-signed former Stony Brook University star Travis Jankowski to a minor-league contract and assigned the outfielder to Triple-A Syracuse. Jankowski, 33, was a fan and clubhouse favorite with the Mets when he appeared in 43 games in 2022. Even though Jankowski hit just .167, he endeared himself to fans and his teammates as a pinch runner and defensive replacement. Brandon Nimmo, who was unaware the Mets had re-signed Jankowski, said: “Oh, did we? Oh, nice. That's awesome.
Greg Weissert more than just OK against Yankees . . . he's 3-K

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Anthony Rieber

Bay Shore native Greg Weissert’s parents and brother went to Yankee Stadium on Friday night to watch the Yankees play the Red Sox. Or, in their case, to watch the Red Sox play the Yankees. Ray and Liz’s son Greg is a Boston reliever who used to pitch for the Yankees. But Greg did not get into Friday’s game. That happens sometimes — it’s the life of a reliever. You never know when you’re going to get the call.