NEW YORK -- Maybe the New York Mets were just punchy from all the rain. Three hours before their series finale with Atlanta, a back door to the clubhouse swung open and pitcher Noah Syndergaard busted through while pedaling a mini-car used during an in-game Citi Field promotion. He spent several minutes navigating chairs and locker stalls with teammate Jacob deGrom positioned on his rear bumper in a second vehicle.
Syndergaard ramped up the frivolity shortly thereafter at a news conference to announce a new baseball card endorsement. He jokingly told reporters that his recent blister issues won’t necessitate the amputation of his right middle finger -- then promptly flipped off team mascot Mr.