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New York Mets

The New York Mets are a Major League Baseball team based in New York City. On 2026-11-02, former Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman, who secured the final out in the 1969 World Series, died at age 83.

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What to know

  • Jerry Koosman, a pitcher for the New York Mets, has passed away at the age of 83. Nov 2
  • Koosman secured the final out in the Mets' 1969 World Series victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Nov 2
  • Dodgers payroll tops MLB at $415.2 million, far above the $233 million luxury tax threshold. Oct 14
  • The team’s spending surpasses the New York Mets ($415 million) and Yankees, giving it a roster of top talent. Oct 14
  • The Cubs received pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets. Aug 3

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