
Raccoon Heist at Citi Field: Paw Snags Peanuts and a Hot Dog
A raccoon poked its paw up from a hole in Citi Field’s stands to grab peanut shells, then nabbed a hot dog, delighting Mets fans with an unexpected, wild snack heist.
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A raccoon poked its paw up from a hole in Citi Field’s stands to grab peanut shells, then nabbed a hot dog, delighting Mets fans with an unexpected, wild snack heist.

Noah Kahan’s Saturday concert at Citi Field in Queens was canceled at the last minute due to dangerous weather, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds making it unsafe; promoters and the artist expressed regret and safety concerns, while a second sold‑out Citi Field show on Sunday remains possible if conditions improve. Nearby Zeds Dead also postponed a Forest Hills Stadium date due to the weather.

Noah Kahan’s Citi Field show in New York was canceled at the last minute due to severe weather, triggering anger online from fans who braved the rain; Citi Field had delayed opening and canceled the performance, with refunds automatically issued via Ticketmaster. Some attendees had traveled long distances (including from Mexico), and fans criticized the handling while others urged a reschedule as Kahan was still slated to perform at the venue the following night.

Noah Kahan’s Citi Field show was canceled due to inclement weather, with safety prioritized as rain, thunderstorms and wind were forecast; refunds are available from the point of purchase (and automatic for Ticketmaster purchases), no makeup date announced for July 18, while he remains on the schedule for July 19; Zeds Dead’s Forest Hills Stadium show was also postponed to Aug. 14 with refunds available.

After sweeping the White Sox in Chicago, the Red Sox endured multiple plane issues and finally took off around 3 p.m. ET, heading to New York to kick off a series with the Mets at Citi Field Friday night.

Citi Field has become a season graveyard for the Mets, who dropped six of nine at home (6-12) after a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals, damping hopes that the homestand would reboot their year as they head to a nine-game road trip in Anaheim.

Three games in, Citi Field boos for Bo Bichette's early at-bats are seen as premature; his former Blue Jays teammate Marcus Semien expects him to have a strong week and season, and Bichette admits his at-bats haven’t been sharp, but remains confident he will hit.

The proposal for a $6.4 billion Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Queens near Citi Field has advanced in New York's competitive casino licensing process, joining three other bids to potentially secure one of three available licenses later this year.

The $8 billion Citi Field casino proposal in Queens, backed by Mets owner Steve Cohen, has passed a key local vote and moved closer to approval, despite mixed community reactions and ongoing protests. The project aims to create a large entertainment complex and thousands of jobs, but faces opposition over concerns about displacement and community impact. It is one of eight proposals competing for three licenses in the region, with final decisions expected in December.

The Mets are facing a critical week to avoid a disastrous end to their season after losing to the Nationals and losing control of their playoff chances, with their record now tied with the Reds at 80-76.

Jacob deGrom returned to Citi Field with the Texas Rangers, overcoming emotional challenges and a strong first inning to pitch seven effective innings, helping his team to an 8-3 victory over the Mets and inching closer to a playoff spot.

Jonah Tong made his Major League debut for the Mets in a game where the crowd showed strong support, but he faced challenges in the fifth inning, including errors that led to runs and a high pitch count, highlighting both the hopes and difficulties of a young player's first appearance.

The Mets will celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' historic 1965 concert at Shea Stadium with a special event on August 15, including a tribute performance, fireworks, and memorabilia for early fans.

The Mets narrowly avoided a no-hitter by Gavin Williams of the Guardians, who pitched 8⅓ innings before Juan Soto broke it up with a home run. The Mets lost 4-1, continuing a poor stretch with their eighth loss in nine games and a franchise record eighth no-hitter against them.

The Mets promoted catcher Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse to the major league roster, replacing Hayden Senger, after Alvarez's impressive performance in Syracuse, where he hit seven home runs in six games. The team also made additional roster moves including bringing back pitcher Rico Garcia and transferring Dedniel Nunez to the injured list.