A daughter of Joan Whitney Payson, the team’s exuberant first owner, she took over as chairwoman in 1978 during a lackluster time for the franchise. Source: New York Times
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M.L.B. Limits Bets on Individual Pitches After Gambling Charges
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2025
Two Cleveland pitchers were accused of colluding with bettors. The league and its gambling company partners have put a $200 limit on wagers on individual pitches. Source: New York Times
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, Two MLB Pitchers, Charged in Gambling Investigation
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2025
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians, were charged with sharing inside information about their pitches with bettors. Mr. Ortiz was arrested Sunday. Source: New York Times
In Tompkins Square, Resistance Builds to Homeless Sweeps
By Gotham Rex on May 5, 2022
Eight people were arrested when New York City cleanup crews again visited “Anarchy Row,” the tent city across from the park. Source: New York Times
Dan Reilly, the Original Mr. Met, Is Dead at 83
By Gotham Rex on January 7, 2022
For four seasons at Shea Stadium, when the Mets were dreadful but beloved, he donned a giant head and roamed the stands greeting fans as the team’s mascot. Source: New York Times
Derek Jeter Puts His Tampa Home on the Market for $29 Million
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2020
“It’s definitely not a casual house,” according to the broker, “but it’s very livable.” Source: New York Times