News

New York Mets, David Wright and Francisco Lindor

Mets' Francisco Lindor talks about potentially being named captain, David Wright getting his No 5 retired
New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor talked to Fox News Digital about team great David Wright getting his number retired, and potential captaincy.
Mets leak Francisco Lindor captain announcement ahead of David Wright number retirement
On Saturday, David Wright will have his day in the sun. The New York Mets will turn two, retiring his No. 5 and inducting Wright into the team's Hall of Fame before they take on the Cincinnati Reds.
New York Mets name Francisco Lindor captain, his career in images
The New York Mets went all out for their former captain in David Wright and retired his No. 5 at Citi Field during a ceremony on July 19. That's not all the team pulled off. Shortstop Francisco Lindor was named only the fifth captain in Mets history as well and he is the first captain of the team since Wright last held that honor in 2018.
Mets’ David Wright names two potential captains to succeed him
Ahead of his number retirement and induction into the Mets’ Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, Wright was asked who he feels embodies the qualities of a captain. He settled on two players: left-fielder Brandon Nimmo and shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Report reveals if Mets plan to name Francisco Lindor captain after leaked video
A since-deleted MLB.com video that surfaced during All-Star Week teased that the New York Mets were preparing to name shortstop Francisco Lindor their first team captain since David Wright retired after the 2018 season.
Francisco Lindor on Mets' captaincy, Juan Soto's addition and not getting stale
During his early days in Cleveland, Francisco Lindor was surrounded by leaders. Michael Brantley, Andrew Miller, Rajai Davis, and Michael Bourn are just a few of the names the New York Mets shortstop looked up to as he got his feet wet in the majors.
After No. 5 Retired, Mets Great David Wright Names Who Could Be Next Captains
Wright, the Mets’ most recent captain and the only player in team history to have his number retired after spending his entire career with the club, expressed his gratitude throughout a speech that capped a half-hour ceremony on Saturday emceed by broadcaster Howie Rose.
Francisco Lindor Has High Praise for Mets’ Newly Acquired Bullpen Arm
Among those teams are the New York Mets, who overhauled their bullpen with two deals on Wednesday night, shipping away prospects to bring in submariner Tyler Rogers and 2024 NL Reliever of the Year Ryan Helsley.
Carlos Mendoza on David Wright ceremony, slumping Francisco Lindor, Luis Torrens' crucial error
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he had tears in his eyes watching the David Wright ceremony prior to the game. His Mets team ...
Pete Alonso hits 250th homer in the Mets' 12-6 victory over the Giants
Pete Alonso hit his 250th career homer, Francisco Lindor drove in four runs and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco ...
Ex-Mets believe injuries robbed David Wright of another special spot — Cooperstown
Wright missed more than four months of the 2015 season, diagnosed with spinal stenosis, before he returned to the lineup in ...
Mets’ top of order breaks through in 12-6 win over Giants
The top of the Mets’ order is back on top. Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor all came through in the Mets’ 12-6 win over the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field on Saturday, helping to ...