Gary Carter, who was affectionately known throughout the majors as "The Kid," was one of baseball's most iconic catchers. He was not only one of the few that could combine power, leadership, and ...

How does a major league team change their fortune? In their history, the New York Mets have turned to trades for some uplifting. Free agency is a relatively new ...

One-time Mets catcher Ed Hearn knows it better than most: Three strikes and you’re out. The 61-year-old backup to Gary Carter on the 1986 World Champions, after a pair of kidney transplants i… ...

The Kansas City Royals shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday as Perez popped the 283rd home run of his career.

New York Mets catcher Gary Carter with his family on the field during Family Day at Shea Stadium August 20, 1989. / Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News / USA TODAY NETWORK.