8/12/2025 Pete Alonso hits his 253rd career homer to become the Mets’ all-time home run leader. He passes Darryl Strawberry, who held the club record since 1988.

Place it in the (dusty, but historic) publication! #LGM

-30- to my Tuesday and good night from the boys. Please be kind and be safe.

Today’s mood.

I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers.

I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers: Historic back page edition. #LGM

Robert Shields

Meanwhile on that slender riotous island ... newsday.com/long-island/po…

Meanwhile on that slender riotous island ... newsday.com/news/region-st…

Robert Shields

If you've been to Citi Field, you've seen the panhandling dog outside its walls. Frustration from Mets fans has reached a boiling point. Many believe it's animal abuse not being addressed. “The fact that that dog hasn’t died is kind of amazing.” Story: nytimes.com/athletic/65491…

Robert Shields

Meanwhile on that slender riotous island … newsday.com/long-island/po…

-30- to my Wednesday and good night from the boys. Please be kind and be safe.

Today’s mood.

I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers.

I’m gonna go get the papers, get the papers: back page edition.

Robert Shields

-30- to my Thursday and good night from the boys. Please be kind and be safe.