New York Mets

The New York Mets call Queens home and wear the blue and orange of the city's former giants, the Dodgers and Giants. After those teams left for California in 1957 and 1958, fans needed a new team to root for. The franchise started play in 1962 at the Polo Grounds before moving to Shea Stadium two years later. That first season ended with a modern record 40 wins and 120 losses, but the club turned things around quickly. By 1969, the Miracle Mets won the World Series after finishing second in their division during the regular season.

Steve Cohen bought the team in 2020 for $2.4 billion, bringing significant financial power to the organization. Forbes now values the franchise at $3.2 billion, placing it sixth among all MLB clubs. The team moved into Citi Field in 2009 on the same site where Shea Stadium once stood. Recent roster moves include Juan Soto returning from injury in September 2026 and Luis Robert Jr. being claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles in late August. [edit]

Before the 1962 season, the city lost both its major league teams when the Dodgers and Giants moved west. Owners created the Mets to fill that gap immediately. They played their inaugural games at the Polo Grounds while Shea Stadium was under construction. The 1962 squad set a record for futility with 40 wins against 120 losses. Fans endured years of heartbreak until the 1969 season arrived. The Miracle Mets finished second in the standings but swept the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.

A second championship came in 1986 when they defeated the Boston Red Sox in seven games. The franchise spent over 40 years at Shea Stadium before relocating to Citi Field in 2009. Ownership changed hands in 2020 when hedge fund manager Steve Cohen purchased the club for $2.4 billion. Recent seasons have seen roster volatility with players like Nick Morabito and Dylan Ross called up in September 2026. Carlos Beltrán received his number retirement and Hall of Fame induction in September 2026. [edit]