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SOURCE SPORTS: Mets Turn Back the Clock and Celebrate The 40th Anniversary of the ’86 World Series at Citi Field This We...

For one unforgettable weekend, Citi Field belonged to the legends. The New York Mets rolled out the orange and blue carpet to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the franchise’s icon...

What Ray Knight believes made 1986 Mets so special — and why he can’t watch this version

These last-place Mets are a contrast to Knight’s tenure in Queens, which culminated with the team winning the World Series in 1986.

Why Rose, Bench, Morgan and the Big Red Machine are better than ever (SN Archive — 1976)

The Reds won back-to-back World Series titles in 1975 and 1976.

1986 Renata Galasso Mattingly Puzzle #2

 Good action photo here, except for Mattingly's face in shadow. The pinstripe design of the card works really well here. The dugout and ground are tilted - Mattingly was probably c...

1976 SSPC Bobby Murcer

 The card, in brief: An interesting change of pace, with Murcer's photo in what is presumably the Shea Stadium dugout.Playing career, in brief: Bobby Murcer was the best player on...

Cake or gum? 1977 Catfish Hunter

Last time it was another big win for gum, 7-1. Will cake do better here?I believe the Hostess photo is a Shea Stadium shot from 1975. Topps meanwhile has an extreme closeup of a sw...

1976 SSPC Gary Matthews

 The card, in brief: Not much to comment on, but a cool photo of the Sarge at night.Playing career, in brief: Matthews was the Rookie of the Year in 1973, hitting .300 with 12 HR,...

1981 Topps Gary Lucas

 The front: Lucas shows a funky delivery as he delivers a pitch at Shea Stadium.The back: The game referenced on the back may well be the game pictured on the front. Lucas did pitc...

Little League World Series: Westbury team reflects on historic championship win that aired on ABC13 in 1966

On August 27, 1966, a Texas team won it all at the Little League Baseball World Series. That team was Westbury American Little League from Houston.

Spooky times: 2026 World Series Game 7 falls on Halloween

Unless there is a weather postponement, the 2026 World Series is scheduled to end before November.,Major League Baseball announced its postseason date

Yankees thwart Cubs' threats late to take series

Jose Caballero's two-run homer and 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball from starting pitcher Gerrit Cole led the visiting New York Yankees to a 2-1 win over

1981 Topps John Montefusco

The front: Looks like someone said something funny in the dugout.The back: "The Count Montefusco" is a play on "The Count of Monte Cristo". It is believed to have originated with G...

1986 Renata Galasso Mattingly Puzzle #6

Looks like Mattingly's thumb is taped up. Hopefully he's not throwing too hard with an injured hand. 

Andruw Jones served as the Curaçao inspiration he knew he could be on path to Hall of Fame

Maybe the Yankees, who still can tell you what he did in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series, and the Mets can blame one of their own for Andruw Jones.

World Series champions in a rare funk

86-year-old fan has been to almost every NBC World Series since 1950

Through multiple stadiums, hundreds of teams, and different eras of baseball, the NBC World Series evolved over the years. But one consistency is Max Smyth.

1981 Topps Jim Spencer

 The front: Spencer is shaking hands with one Yankee while talking to another, what looks like after a home run. The Yankee on the right looks like Graig Nettles. This lines up wit...

Cake or gum? 1977 Cesar Geronimo

Last time it was a 6-0 win for gum. Will cake get on the board here?It looks like there is a steamboat in the background of the Hostess card, but I guess it's just the grandstand....

Wood vs. Wood #350

Last time it was a 6-0 win for 1987. Will 1962 fare better here?Frank Robinson looks like he's admiring a home run he just hit, something he did more than almost anyone else. Outfi...

1988 Domino's Dick Tracewski

 Pretty simple photo for Tracewski. This cards reminds me of the "shadow shots" series Johnny used to do.Tracewski was a good fielding, light hitting backup shortstop for the Dodge...

Former Dodgers steal the show at 2026 All-Star Game

The 2026 All-Star Game festivities have come and gone. The dust has settled, and for the first time since 2024, the American League came away victorious by shutting out the Nationa...

1988 Domino's Earl Wilson

The final card in the set features a nice action shot. I'm not sure what ballpark this is, especially with what looks like a temporary outfield fence.Earl Wilson came up with the R...

Cake or gum? 1977 Dennis Leonard

Last time it was a 6-1 win for Topps. Who will win here?The photos are not the same, but they are very similar. The Hostess photo is also set at an angle.An alumnus of Oceanside Hi...

1986 Renata Galasso Mattingly Puzzle #7

 Not much going on here - except his hand is taped up here, too! I looked it up, and apparently he missed several weeks of spring training 1986 with a thumb injury.