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  • • Bernie Madoff, whose Ponzi scheme impacted the New York Mets, dies at 82
    Madoff defrauded thousands of investors, including former Mets owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon...2021
  • • NL Notes: Mets, Giants, Joc, Nationals
    A few items from the National League… With the Mets likely to change hands soon, current owners Fred Wilpon and Jeff Wilpon held a Zoom call Monday “to award employees who had reached milestones for service,” Ken Davidoff of the New York Post writes. Jeff Wilpon, who thanked longstanding employees during that call, plans on…...2020
  • • Latest On Steve Cohen, Mets
    Prospective owner Steve Cohen is getting closer to taking over the Mets from the beleaguered Fred Wilpon-Jeff Wilpon tandem. Major League Baseball’s eight-person Ownership Committee recently voted in favor of Cohen, 7-1, Scott Soshnick and Barry M. Bloom of Sportico report. Cohen still has to receive approval from 23 of the league’s 30 owners in…...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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  • • 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
  • • 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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  • • Mets not expecting Yoenis Cespedes back until second half of season
    The New York Mets are making aggressive moves this offseason, but one of their key players may not feature for quite some time in 2019. Mets COO Jeff Wilpon admitted Wednesday that the team’s expectation is that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes won’t return to action again until the second half of the season at the earliest, and it may take even longer than that. Cespedes featured in only 38 games for t...2018
  • • Mets' Jeff Wilpon on newly acquired Robinson Cano: 'I don't think he's a drug cheat'
    Cano missed roughly half the 2018 season because of a suspension...2018
  • • David Wright quiets rumors of discord with Mets
    Here’s the latest on a few National League clubs… There have been rumblings of discord between the Mets and injured third baseman David Wright, but the captain shot those rumors down Saturday, saying (via Tim Healey of Newsday): “The last thing that I want to portray is that there is some sort of rift between the Mets and me. That’s false. There’s been communication. I know where they stand and th...2018
  • • Trade Market Notes: Mets, Red Sox, Marlins, Astros, White Sox
    The Mets have dealt with injuries and on-field struggles of late, and COO Jeff Wilpon says that the organization may not wait until August 1st to make a move, as Newsday’s Laura Albanese reports. “I think we might need to do something before [the deadline],” Wilpon said. “The deadline is still four, six weeks away. We’ve got…...2016
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  • • Yoenis Cespedes Re-Signs with Mets: Key Takeaways from Star's Press Conference
    2016
  • • Sandy Alderson, Mets GM, Diagnosed with Cancer
    2015

Timeline

  • 2021
    "Madoff defrauded thousands of investors, including former Mets owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon"

  • 2020
    "COO Jeff Wilpon and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen issued the following statement: We met with Carlos last night and again this morning and agreed to mutually part ways."

  • 2019
    "That could be good news for Mets fans, many of whom have been fed up with current majority owners Fred Wilpon and Jeff Wilpon for years."

  • 2018
    "Jeff Wilpon On Mets’ Offseason Spending"

  • 2017
    "The game comes a year after Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, a former Marine, and chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon visited the West Point campus."

  • 2016
    "It was Syndergaard whom manager Terry Collins and pitching coach Dan Warthen watched intently, Syndergaard whom owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon wandered over to see."

  • 2015
    "Adam Rubin of ESPN passed on a statement from Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon regarding the news: The health concern comes after an outstanding season for Alderson and the Mets."

  • 2014
    " The team's official website included a press release (h/t ESPN New York's Adam Rubin), which states that Alderson's extension is through the 2017 season and includes a quote from COO Jeff Wilpon about the decision to extend the general manager:We are excited about the direction the team is headed and look forward to Sandy continuing his efforts to build the Mets into a postseason contender."

Jeff Wilpon trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says Mets owner Jeff Wilpon is open to restarting season if players take salary cut
    Cuomo is also interested in seeing baseball come back, even if its with no fans...2020
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  • • Don't count on Mets landing Bryce Harper or Manny Machado
    The Mets haven’t been connected to outfielder Bryce Harper or infielder Manny Machado – the best free agents available this offseason – in part because, “I don’t know how many teams have two $30 million players,” COO Jeff Wilpon said this week (via Tim Healey of Newsday). Wilpon was alluding to the Mets’ highest-paid player, outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who will make just shy of $30 million per yea...2019
  • • NL Notes: Mets, Harper, Machado, Rockies, Dodgers, Kenley, Reds
    The Mets haven’t been connected to outfielder Bryce Harper or infielder Manny Machado – the best free agents available this offseason – in part because, “I don’t know how many teams have two $30-million players,” COO Jeff Wilpon said this week (via Tim Healey of Newsday). Wilpon was alluding to the Mets’ highest-paid player, outfielder…...2019
  • • Mets introduce Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz, talk future
    The Mets held a fascinating press conference Tuesday to introduce recent acquisitions Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz — players who the organization clearly sees as major pieces of the club’s next winning roster. MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo was among the reporters to cover the festivities; all links below are to his Twitter feed unless otherwise noted. New Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen offered soaring thou...2018
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  • • Mets, Jacob deGrom to begin contract extension talks next month
    The Mets aren’t yet prioritizing a contract extension for National League Cy Young Award-winning right-hander Jacob deGrom, COO Jeff Wilpon informed Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News and other reporters Friday. However, the two sides could begin discussions on a new deal next month.  “We’ll talk with the new agent here at some point in the near future, probably see him at the Winter Meetin...2018
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  • • Jeff Wilpon On deGrom, Syndergaard, Payroll, Front Office
    The Mets aren’t yet prioritizing a contract extension for National League Cy Young Award-winning right-hander Jacob deGrom, COO Jeff Wilpon informed Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News and other reporters Friday. However, the two sides could could begin discussions on a new deal next month. “We’ll talk with the new agent here at…...2018
  • • Mets mum on 2019 payroll, Thor trade rumors
    Speaking Friday at a "Metsgiving" charity event in Queens, Mets chief operating owner Jeff Wilpon said he didn't want to discuss whether his payroll would increase or decrease with new general manager Brodie Van Wagenen making decisions....2018
  • • 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
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  • • Van Wagenen ready to 'charge forward' as GM
    When Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon approached Van Wagenen late last month regarding the vacant GM job, he considered the risk and reward. No one, really, had done this before in baseball, at least not in this way. Some criticized it on an ideological level. Van Wagenen weighed the offer and signed the contract....2018
  • • Mets preparing as if Cespedes will not play in 2019
    With Yoenis Cespedes set to miss some portion of next season as he recovers from two heel surgeries, Mets COO Jeff Wilpon admitted on Sunday that the team will have to plan as if he won’t play in 2019 (via Tim Healey of Newsday). “You probably do have to plan that way, given the fact that it’s uncertain,” Wilpon said of Cespedes, who will enter the penultimate season of a four-year, $110MM contrac...2018
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Jeff Wilpon stats and results

  • • Latest On Mets Video Incident, Apologies From Brodie Van Wagenen & Mets Ownership
    2020
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  • • David Wright quiets rumors of discord with Mets
    2018
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  • • Yoenis Cespedes Re-Signs with Mets: Key Takeaways from Star's Press Conference
    2016
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  • • Mike Piazza Comments on Mets Auctioning Jersey Worn After 9/11
    2016
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  • • Sandy Alderson, Mets GM, Diagnosed with Cancer
    2015
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  • • Ex-Mets exec says she was fired for being 'pregnant and single'
    Just when you think things are looking up for the New York Mets, a story like this one breaks that makes you weep for humanity. Former New York Mets SVP of marketing and ticket sales Leigh Castergine was fired last month, and is alleging that her firing came about because Mets COO Jeff Wilpon was “morally opposed” to her becoming pregnant while single. Oh boy. Here’s what the New York Post has to ...2014
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Top Jeff Wilpon news

  • • Carlos Beltran Out As Mets’ Manager
    12:25pm: The Mets have formally announced Beltran’s ousting. COO Jeff Wilpon and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen issued the following statement: We met with Carlos last night and again this morning and agreed to mutually part ways. This was not an easy decision. Considering the circumstances, it became clear to all parties that it was…...2020
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  • • Mets to play Army in exhibition matchup
    The Mets will end their Spring Training schedule close to home, with a March 31 exhibition against the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. The game comes a year after Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, a former Marine, and chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon visited the West Point campus....2017
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  • • New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says Mets owner Jeff Wilpon is open to restarting season if players take salary cut
    2020
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  • • James Dolan, Jeff Wilpon will be on Governor Andrew Cuomo's New York Re-Opening Advisory Board
    The Knicks and Mets executives will be part of a group that consists of 100 business leaders...2020
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  • • Sandy Alderson, Mets GM, Diagnosed with Cancer
    2015
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  • • Steve Cohen Agrees To Purchase Mets
    2020
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  • • Party time: Mets celebrate NL pennant
    The oversized bottle of champagne was on ice in Terry Collins' office. Eventually, it made its way into the hands of chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon, who hoisted it above his head to raucous cheers. The Mets had beaten the Cubs, 8-3, in National League Championship Series Game 4. They were headed to the World Series. They were partying....2015
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  • • Party time: Mets celebrate NL pennant
    The oversized bottle of champagne was on ice in Terry Collins' office. Eventually, it made its way into the hands of chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon, who hoisted it above his head to raucous cheers. The Mets had beaten the Cubs, 8-3, in National League Championship Series Game 4. They were headed to the World Series. They were partying....2015
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  • • Syndergaard 'on a new level' against Mets hitters
    With respect to Steven Matz, Matt Harvey and anyone else working out Thursday at Mets camp, it was Noah Syndergaard who offered the morning's must-see event. It was Syndergaard whom manager Terry Collins and pitching coach Dan Warthen watched intently, Syndergaard whom owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon wandered over to see....2016
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  • • Syndergaard 'on a new level' against Mets hitters
    With respect to Steven Matz, Matt Harvey and anyone else working out Thursday at Mets camp, it was Noah Syndergaard who offered the morning's must-see event. It was Syndergaard whom manager Terry Collins and pitching coach Dan Warthen watched intently, Syndergaard whom owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon wandered over to see....2016
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  • • Alex Rodriguez Reportedly Unhappy With Mets’ Sale Process
    2020
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  • • Mets Extend Sandy Alderson
    The Mets announced that general manager Sandy Alderson has signed an extension of undisclosed length with the team. “I’m excited that Sandy will continue to lead the organization,” Mets COO Jeff Wilpon says in a press release announcing the extension. “I feel that we have some unfinished business,” says Alderson. “Spring Training is around the corner and our questR...2017
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  • • Jeff Wilpon On Mets’ Offseason Spending
    After a dismal 2017 season, the Mets entered the offseason in search of improvements and a return to the form that the roster had achieved in the prior two campaigns. At the same time, reporting indicated that the front office would be asked to get things done without a payroll boost — if not, in…...2018
  • • Mike Piazza to Have No. 31 Retired by Mets: Date, Comments and Reaction
    2016
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Jeff Wilpon schedule, game

  • • New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says Mets owner Jeff Wilpon is open to restarting season if players take salary cut
    2020
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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 preparing as if Cespedes will not play in 2019
    2018
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  • • Tackling Tech: Patriots Owner Buys Into Esports with Team in Startup Overwatch League
    After extensive research and participation in an esports tournament earlier this year, the Kraft Group has bought into the non-football startup Overwatch League. It will feature competing game players from at least seven cities around the world for viewing by fans online, on TV, and in person. Patriots CEO and New Esports Team Owner Robert Kraft. Source: Patriots.com Esports ...2017
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  • • Mets to play Army in exhibition matchup
    2017
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  • • Mets to play Army in exhibition matchup
    2017
  • • Mets to wear 1986 uniforms as regular season alternates
    To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the team’s 1986 World Series championship over the Boston Red Sox in one of most iconic Fall Classics in MLB history, the New York Mets will wear the uniform donned by that title-winning team on occasion throughout the 2016 MLB season. The team announced earlier this offseason it would pay tribute to the ’86 squad with a weekend commemorating the organization’s...2016
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  • • Yoenis Cespedes Re-Signs with Mets: Key Takeaways from Star's Press Conference
    2016
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  • • New York Mets Announce Sandy Alderson Extension, Return of Terry Collins in 2015
    2014
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Jeff Wilpon rumors, scandals

  • • Yoenis Cespedes Re-Signs with Mets: Key Takeaways from Star's Press Conference
    2016
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