Grimace started pinch hitting for Mr. Met in fan’s hearts after the purple giant threw the first pitch at a June game that ...

And the fans have spoken: the Phanatic was No. 1 when it comes to the best mascot. He earned a 4.5 out of 5, putting him above his rival Mr. Met of the New York Mets, who earned 4.4 out of five.

The Yanks might have torpedo bats, but Mr. Met has a set of guns. The beefed-up Mets mascot is set to flaunt his new physique at the former underdog team’s home opener Friday — after he spent ...