What happened: The New York Mets posted a Father's Day message thanking the dads in their fan base. The team shared the note as part of its holiday outreach to supporters.
Why it matters: Community-facing messages like this help the Mets maintain their connection to the fan base during a stretch when the club sits below .500 and is looking to steady its season. Off-field engagement remains a steady part of the team's relationship with supporters even as the standings tighten.
By the numbers: The Mets enter the day 34-42 on the 2026 season, scoring 4.1 runs per game and allowing 4.4. They have dropped one in a row and went 2-3 over their last five.
What to watch: New York continues its homestand against Chicago at Citi Field, with the Cubs (40-37) coming to town.