In the past I have savaged these, but this one is pretty good! Hey, if you don’t sign any players and you’re blatantly rebuilding, at least give the people a cool Mercury Mets shirt.
But lets start with this:
Also new for the 2024 season, all Saturday home games between March 28 and May 25 will feature a 1:40 p.m. start, and a start at 4:10 p.m. between June 1 and September 21. This game time change was driven by the results from a Mets fan survey that indicated nearly 90 percent of respondents favored earlier game times on Saturdays in order to bring kids, family and large groups to games.
Now THAT’S interesting because in the past (the Wilpons era) I was told their research showed that fans didn’t want Saturday day games. NINETY PERCENT???? So is the Cohen research flawed, the Wilpons research flawed, or did something change. You mean to tell me the Mets have been starting games at at time that NINETY PERCENT of their fans didn’t like?
OK on to the promotions:
I want to goof on the Hello Kitty, but whatever.
PRIDE HAT!!!! Hey, the Mets are finally coming around. Now if you want to impress me, wear the pride hats on the field, but one thing at a tim I guess.
A MERCURY METS PIAZZA JERSEY???!!!! Now that’s something we can all rally behind. Fans will be storming the gates of Citi Field to get their hands on one of these. Arguable the best Mets giveaway since actual full size Bats in the 80s.
A REVERSIBLE HOODIE? That’s gonna be paper thin, isn’t it? But even then that’s not awful for a summer night. Although going to a Wednesday game in September is a mighty tall ask.
HAWAIIAN SHIRT and BUCKET HAT – well, that’s my summer outfit right there.
I know a lot of you think that I only rip the Mets, but I actually am here to deal fairly. Unfortunately, the Mets deserve to be ripped almost every day, but NOT TODAY! Good job Mets. Nice list here. Keep up the good work, and thanks for coming around on Saturday Day Games!
GOOD JOB METS!
NEW YORK METS ANNOUNCE INITIAL 2024 PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE, NEW SATURDAY GAME TIMES
Several new items will accompany returning fan favorites as the current promotions’ lineup for the 2024 season
FLUSHING, N.Y., January 31, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced the club’s 2024 promotions schedule at Citi Field. Individual tickets for all home games at Citi Field are currently on sale and can be purchased online at Mets.com/Tickets or calling 718-507-TIXX. The first 15,000 fans will receive promotional items unless otherwise noted.
Over the course of the season the Mets will feature multiple bobbleheads along with an all-new artist series.
- Mr. Met London telephone booth bobblehead presented by Coca-Cola on Saturday, May 11
- Artist Series: Joel Mesler beach tote on Saturday, May 25
- Hello Kitty® light-up bow bobblehead on Sunday, May 26
- Brandon Nimmo bobblehead presented by Hyundai on Friday, July 12
- Artist Series: Rashid Johnson bucket hat on Saturday, July 13
- Francisco Lindor streetwear bobblehead presented by Delta Air Lines on Monday, July 29
The Mets all-new artist series collaborates with well-known artists, who have incorporated their unique artistic style into limited edition items for this season.
Additionally, returning this season are countless fan-favorites including the Mets sports jersey nights alongside multiple new apparel giveaway nights.
- Rugby shirt presented by SeatGeek on Monday, April 1
- HogwartsTM House scarves presented by Northwell on Saturday, April 27
- Hawaiian shirt presented by Nathan’s on Saturday, June 15
- Pride hat presented by Citi on Friday, June 28
- Basketball jersey presented by Premio on Sunday, June 30
- Soccer jersey presented by Samsung on Tuesday, July 9
- Mike Piazza Mercury Mets replica jersey on Saturday, July 27
- Football jersey on Sunday, August 18
- Reversible hoodie presented by Citi on Wednesday, September 18
- Fan appreciation beanie for all fans on Saturday, September 21
Rounding out our lineup of promotions for this season is a tumbler presented by Northwell on Sunday, May 12, a pickleball paddle presented by Citi on Thursday, July 25 and Topps baseball cards on Wednesday, July 31 to the first 10,000 fans.
Also new for the 2024 season, all Saturday home games between March 28 and May 25 will feature a 1:40 p.m. start, and a start at 4:10 p.m. between June 1 and September 21. This game time change was driven by the results from a Mets fan survey that indicated nearly 90 percent of respondents favored earlier game times on Saturdays in order to bring kids, family and large groups to games.
On Sunday, April 14, the Mets will retire RHP Dwight Gooden’s jersey number 16 in a pre-game ceremony. Additionally, the Mets will retire outfielder Darryl Strawberry’s jersey number 18 in a pre-game ceremony on Saturday, June 1.
Lastly, the Mets will host four fireworks nights starting on Friday, May 31, Friday, June 28, Friday, July 26 and Friday, August 16.
Promotion dates, items and distribution are subject to change and/or cancellation.
