ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 21: Pitcher Pedro Martinez #45 of the New York Mets paces around in the dugout during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on September 21, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves beat the Mets 7-6.

Mets bring back alternate black jerseys for 2021

Tom Ruminski
5 years ago
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The New York Mets will be back in black this summer.

Team owner Steven Cohen announced the club will be wearing black uniforms for a few games this season that were previously used from 1998 to 2012, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

The Mets made the 2000 World Series with the jerseys part of their official attire. Legends such as Mike Piazza, Pedro Martinez, and David Wright wore the uniforms while playing for New York.

Current Mets right-hander Marcus Stroman is thrilled about the news:

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