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  • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones is elected into the Hall of Fame on his first Ballot
    • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones is elected into the Hall of Fame on his first Ballot
    Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1973 - Warren Spahn becomes just the sixth player to be elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Spahn received 316 of 380 votes to gain admission. 2008 - The Braves avoided arbitration with reliever Rafael Soriano by signing him to a two-year, $9 million deal. 2013 - The Braves acquire outfielder Justin Upton ...2024
  • This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel named NL Rookie of the Year
    • This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel named NL Rookie of the Year
    Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1957 - Hank Aaron is named MVP of the National League. Stan Musial finishes second in the voting. 2011 - Craig Kimbrel wins the Rookie of the Year Award in the National League after setting a rookie record with 46 saves. MLB History 1900 - The National League rejects the American League as an equal and declares it an outlaw leagu...2023
  • • Baseball history unpacked, November 14
    Happy birthday, Kent Bottenfield! | Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Sosa and Palmeiro free as birds, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives ...2022
  • Steve Cohen’s Mets already have a Wilpon-like feel to them
    • Steve Cohen’s Mets already have a Wilpon-like feel to them
    When Fred Wilpon infamously stated in spring training 2004 that his team goal was for the Mets to play “meaningful games in September,” it stuck to him and his ownership as a losing mantra. So part of new owner Steve Cohen’s allure was not just the promise of the future, but the fumigation of the......2021
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  • This Mets collapse doesn’t have to end like the others
    • This Mets collapse doesn’t have to end like the others
    On the subject of Mets collapses, it was easier to assign blame in the bad old days. When people were tired of ripping into Fred Wilpon, his son Jeff was always available to absorb some well-earned shots to the ribs. Now, things aren’t as black-and-white. The new man in charge, Steve Cohen, projects a can-do......2021
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  • Fred Wilpon makes an appearance at Mets spring training
    • Fred Wilpon makes an appearance at Mets spring training
    Observations from Monday’s Mets practice: In the House Hitting coach Chili Davis was a familiar site behind the cage during batting practice. Davis worked remotely from Arizona last season because of COVID-19 concerns. Back Again Former Mets owner Fred Wilpon visited camp over the weekend with his successor, Steve Cohen. Wilpon, still a minority stakeholder......2021
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Fred Wilpon injury and suspension

  • • Back in Mets’ Fold, David Wright Yearns to Help Build a Winner
    The owner Fred Wilpon recruited Wright, who was forced to retire last fall because of chronic injuries, to join other former players as part of a front-office brain trust....2019
  • • Could Sandy Alderson, Terry Collins both retire from Mets after 2017?
    The New York Mets could be in for some serious upheaval after the 2017 season.Mets general manager Sandy Alderson’s contract is up at the end of the season, and in light of the team’s struggles, Mike Puma of the New York Post speculates that he might choose to retire at season’s end — perhaps with a nudge from owner Fred Wilpon.The same goes for manager Terry Collins, who is 68 years old and also ...2017
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  • • Report: Mets not considering firing Terry Collins
    The New York Mets have been arguably the biggest disappointment in baseball through the early part of the season, and many are wondering if Terry Collins could end up taking the fall for it.That doesn’t sound likely — at least for now.Multiple sources told Newsday’s Marc Carig that Mets ownership has given “no indication” Collins is on the hot seat, despite the team’s 20-26 record. In fact, Mets o...2017
  • • Yoenis Cespedes Re-Signs with Mets: Key Takeaways from Star's Press Conference
    2016
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  • • Updating the Hottest Remaining Questions as MLB Offseason Winds Down
    2016

Timeline

  • 2024
    "1980 - Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon head a group of investors who purchase the New York Mets for a reported $21."

  • 2023
    "1986 - The Doubleday Publishing Company agrees to sell the New York Mets to Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon for $80."

  • 2022
    "(2) 1986 - The Doubleday Publishing Company agrees to sell the World Champion New York Mets to Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon for $80."

  • 2021
    "When Fred Wilpon infamously stated in spring training 2004 that his team goal was for the Mets to play “meaningful games in September,” it stuck to him and his ownership as a losing mantra."

  • 2020
    "Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says talks have ended over the proposed sale of a controlling share of the New York Mets from the families of Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz to hedge fund manager Steven Cohen."

  • 2019
    "The Mets announced this afternoon that minority owner Steve Cohen and the Sterling Partners (owner Fred Wilpon’s company) are negotiating a deal in which Cohen “would increase his investment in the New York Mets."

  • 2018
    "”Indeed, some in MLB circles — including New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon — have complained about the Yankees adding Stanton."

  • 2017
    "Mets owner Fred Wilpon is reportedly furious the Yankees added Giancarlo Stanton"

  • 2016
    "The 12-time MLB All-Star spoke about the impending number retirement, thanking majority owner Fred Wilpon and COO Jeff Wilpon in particular, per the team's official news release: "It is such a tremendous honor to have my number retired alongside the great Tom Seaver."

  • 2015
    "In a move that was described as rare by captain David Wright, principal owner Fred Wilpon addressed the New York Mets on Monday morning."

  • 2014
    "Commissioner Bud Selig expressed support for Mets chairman Fred Wilpon and COO Jeff Wilpon on multiple matters Tuesday, including the team's payroll."

Fred Wilpon trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones is elected into the Hall of Fame on his first Ballot
    2024
  • • This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel named NL Rookie of the Year
    2023
  • • Examining the Mets' offseason options
    The Mets suffered through their second straight disastrous season in 2018, leading to major changes atop their baseball department. General manager Sandy Alderson stepped away in June to battle a recurrence of cancer, which proved to be the end of a tenure that was occasionally fruitful but recently disappointing. Seeking a replacement for Alderson, the Mets mostly interviewed candidates who were ...2018
  • • Report: Mets unlikely to trade deGrom or Syndergaard
    The Mets will listen to offers for co-aces Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard in advance of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, but it appears the two will stay put. The club’s seeking overwhelming returns for both right-handers and is “highly unlikely” to move either one, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. With general manager Sandy Alderson on leave as he battles cancer, assistants Omar Minaya...2018
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  • • Baseball Blogs Weigh In: NY, Twins, Rockies, Mariners, Angels, Bucs
    This week in baseball blogs.. Good Fundies chronicles the meddling of Mets owners Fred Wilpon and Jeff Wilpon. Bronx To Bushville believes the Yankees have what it takes to win the trade deadline. Twins Daily debates which players Minnesota should consider extending. Rox Pile runs down players on each non-contender whom the Rockies should consider…...2018
  • • Report: Mets owner Fred Wilpon unhappy with Yankees landing Giancarlo Stanton
    The biggest move of the MLB offseason was made when the New York Yankees landed slugger Giancarlo Stanton. Fred Wilpon, owner of the New York Mets, was reportedly quite displeased when that happened.Mike Puma of the New York Post cited a person close to Wilpon, saying “Fred is pissed every time the Yankees make a move.”“At issue is the Yankees’ willingness to take on huge contracts, in the process...2017
  • • Mets owner Fred Wilpon is reportedly furious the Yankees added Giancarlo Stanton
    Wilpon reportedly believes handing out big money contracts is 'unsustainable'...2017
  • • Could Sandy Alderson, Terry Collins both retire from Mets after 2017?
    2017
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  • • Yoenis Cespedes Re-Signs with Mets: Key Takeaways from Star's Press Conference
    2016
  • • Updating the Hottest Remaining Questions as MLB Offseason Winds Down
    2016
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Fred Wilpon stats and results

  • • Latest On Mets Video Incident, Apologies From Brodie Van Wagenen & Mets Ownership
    While Mets and Marlins players took part in a moving on-field statement before deciding to postpone tonight’s game, a bizarre incident was taking place behind the scenes that resulted in public statements being issued by, separately, Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen, Mets CEO and owner Fred Wilpon, his son and Mets COO Jeff Wilpon, and…...2020
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  • • Yoenis Cespedes Re-Signs with Mets: Key Takeaways from Star's Press Conference
    2016
  • • Updating the Hottest Remaining Questions as MLB Offseason Winds Down
    2016
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  • • Steve Cohen reportedly ending negotiations to buy Mets
    New York billionaire Steve Cohen “has decided to walk away” from his bid to buy an 80 percent share of the Mets from the Wilpon family, Thornton McEnery of the New York Post reports. Rumors of the deal falling through surfaced earlier today on Barstool Radio (Twitter link), and McEnery now reports that Cohen is “deeply unhappy” with the Wilpons’ attempt to make late changes to their agreement. The...2020
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  • • Updating the Hottest Remaining Questions as MLB Offseason Winds Down
    2016
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  • • Mets' Miserly Offseason Leaves Sobering Reality After Magical World Series Run
    2015
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Top Fred Wilpon news

  • • Mets owner Fred Wilpon is reportedly furious the Yankees added Giancarlo Stanton
    2017
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  • • Manfred: Mets sale from Wilpons to Cohen off
    2020
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  • • Steve Cohen Agrees To Purchase Mets
    4:54pm: SNY is not in the deal, Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets. 4:17pm: Billionaire Steve Cohen has agreed to purchase the Mets from Fred Wilpon and Jeff Wilpon, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. Cohen will need approval from 23 MLB owners to acquire the team, and if they sign off on…...2020
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  • • With Cohen deal off, Mets to seek another buyer
    The Mets said Thursday night in a statement they intend to find another buyer after talks ended over the proposed sale of a controlling share of the team from the families of Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz to hedge fund manager Steve Cohen....2020
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  • • Steve Cohen’s Mets already have a Wilpon-like feel to them
    2021
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  • • Alex Rodriguez Reportedly Unhappy With Mets’ Sale Process
    It appears the Mets’ next owner will be Steve Cohen, who entered exclusive negotiations to purchase the franchise from Fred Wilpon and Jeff Wilpon last Friday. Cohen became the favorite after beating out multiple big-money groups, including one headlined by former major leaguer/current television analyst Alex Rodriguez and famous fiancee Jennifer Lopez. The Rodriguez-Lopez team…...2020
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  • • This Mets collapse doesn’t have to end like the others
    2021
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  • • Owner Wilpon surprises Mets with rare speech
    2015
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  • • Steve Cohen’s Mets already have a Wilpon-like feel to them
    2021
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  • • Fred Wilpon makes an appearance at Mets spring training
    2021
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  • • Mets ownership still intends to sell team, searching for new buyer
    Now that the proposed deal that would have seen Steve Cohen become the Mets’ new majority owner has fallen through, the club is still going to be put on the market.  In a statement released to media, the Sterling Partners ownership group said “The transaction between Sterling and Steve Cohen was a highly complicated one. Despite the efforts of the parties over the past several months, it became ap...2020
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  • • Mets reportedly name John Ricco senior vice president & strategy officer
    The Mets announced Tuesday evening that senior vice president of baseball operations/assistant general manager John Ricco will be changing roles and now holds the newly created title of senior vice president and senior strategy officer. The North Jersey Bergen Record’s Matt Ehalt first reported that Ricco was taking on a new role within the organization (Twitter links). “John has been invaluable t...2019
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  • • CC Sabathia embraces Yankees 'being that hated team'
    The New York Yankees vastly exceeded expectations in 2017, advancing to Game 7 of the ALCS in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year. That put the Bronx Bombers in the unfamiliar position of popular underdog. But with Giancarlo Stanton now in pinstripes, that’s changed.CC Sabathia likes it that way.“Last year, we were the team that everybody loved,” Sabathia said on MLB Network’s “Hot Stove.” “...2018
  • • Yoenis Cespedes Re-Signs with Mets: Key Takeaways from Star's Press Conference
    2016
  • • Updating the Hottest Remaining Questions as MLB Offseason Winds Down
    2016
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  • • Mets' Miserly Offseason Leaves Sobering Reality After Magical World Series Run
    2015
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  • • Fred Wilpon Meets With Terry Collins to Discuss Mets
    The owner Wilpon stopped by Manager Collins’s office and talked about the team’s left-handed relievers and the pitching staff’s high walk total in spring training, Collins said....2015
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Fred Wilpon rumors, scandals

  • • With Wilpons Set to Cede Control, the Mets End an Era of What-Ifs
    After his entanglement in the Madoff Ponzi scheme, the longtime Mets owner Fred Wilpon vowed to fight to keep his team. He did, but the scandal altered the course of his reign....2020
  • • Yoenis Cespedes Re-Signs with Mets: Key Takeaways from Star's Press Conference
    2016
  • • Updating the Hottest Remaining Questions as MLB Offseason Winds Down
    2016
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