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Darryl Strawberry always saw some 1986 in these Mets
October 16, 2024 | 8:33pmOn the day the Mets retired Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 jersey, with the team flailing, the retired star knew they were destined for more.
Today’s Iconic Moment in New York Sports: Mets draft Darryl Strawberry
June 3, 2024 | 3:15pmJune 3, 1980: The New York Mets select outfielder Darryl Strawberry with the first overall pick in the 1980 MLB draft.
Mets ripped by Diamondbacks, spoiling Darryl Strawberry celebration
June 1, 2024 | 7:56pmOn a day that Darryl Strawberry told the Mets, “The best is yet to come for you guys,” the team showed again Saturday it has a long way to go.
Darryl Strawberry grateful to reach Mets icon status with number retirement after near-fatal heart attack
June 1, 2024 | 6:32pmDarryl Strawberry wasn’t sure if this day would come.
Mets' Darryl Strawberry number retirement includes unreal Home Run Apple transformation
June 1, 2024 | 4:34pmOn the day the organization retired Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18, the folks at Citi Field found a special way to celebrate on Saturday.
Darryl Strawberry looks back at career, life ahead of retirement ceremony
May 31, 2024 | 8:00amMets legend Darryl Strawberry reflects on his life and career ahead of Saturday’s retirement ceremony for his No. 18 at Citi Field.
Darryl Strawberry's illustrious MLB career forever linked with old pal from Los Angeles
May 30, 2024 | 8:00amEric Davis already knows there’ll be a jumble of emotions that will fill his heart Saturday afternoon.
Darryl Strawberry's number retirement a long time coming
May 28, 2024 | 7:41pmOn Saturday at Citi Field, Darryl Strawberry will finally have his No. 18 go into the rafters.
Darryl Strawberry's Mets greatness shepherded along by this Major Leaguer
May 13, 2024 | 10:29pmThe legend of Strawberry will be raised to the Citi Field rafters early next month, when he will say thank you to Mets fans he loves — and thank you...
Who looks like the Mets' biggest threats for a wild-card spot
May 10, 2024 | 8:40amIt’s still early enough for the Mets to think big, but the wild card race is probably more worthy of fans’ attention.
Darryl Strawberry deserves praise for attending Dwight Gooden's special Mets day
April 18, 2024 | 10:02pmA gold star and purple heart go to Mets legend Darryl Strawberry, who ignored doctor’s orders and flew to be at Dwight Gooden’s No. 16 retirement.
Darryl Strawberry, a month after heart attack, surprises Dwight Gooden at Mets number retirement ceremony
April 14, 2024 | 2:09pmDwight Gooden got a happy surprise on Sunday, as Darryl Strawberry made it to Gooden’s number retirement ceremony at Citi Field after suffering a heart attack in March.
Comparing the Yankees and Mets of decades past to the teams taking the field today
March 31, 2024 | 9:59pmThe creator of Retro MLB Brian Wright joins Dexter Henry to discuss the past and present of baseball in New York.
How faith, family and his upcoming Mets number retirement guided Darryl Strawberry through a near-death emergency
March 29, 2024 | 8:40amWondering if he was going to survive, Strawberry's mind raced to what he might not live to see.
George Steinbrenner wouldn't be 'too thrilled about how poorly the Yankees have become': Darryl Strawberry
March 23, 2024 | 12:41pmDarryl Strawberry, a four-time world champion who won three titles in Pinstripes [1996,1998,1999], said The Boss he knew would be none too pleased by the Yankees current 15-year drought.
Mets legend reveals he's recovering from heart attack
March 12, 2024 | 1:13amDarryl Strawberry, 62, was drafted by the Mets in the first round of the 1980 MLB June Amateur Draft out of Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, California.
Ex-Mets catcher reveals how Darry Strawberry saved his life
March 9, 2024 | 9:36amBaseball great Darryl Strawberry went from swatting homers to saving souls.
Darryl Strawberry: Mets doing 'exactly' what we did before last World Series
February 28, 2024 | 7:30amDarryl Strawberry sees a “bright future” for the Mets given their influx of young talent and new regime’s vision for the organization.
Lenny Dykstra out of ICU after suffering stroke, ex-Mets teammates say
February 15, 2024 | 3:21pmLenny Dykstra is out of the intensive care unit and resting at a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a stroke earlier this week, according to former Mets teammates.
Mets legends talk navigating lowest points: 'Helped save my life'
January 20, 2024 | 11:50amMets greats Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry take a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby ahead of being honored this upcoming season.