The ‘Gay Grimace’ Mets are the hottest team in baseball
June 12, New York Mets‘The whole season has changed. The Mets, despite having the biggest payroll in the world, were struggling and coming into the day eight games below .500, digging themselves into a hole they couldn’t get out of. Then, a hero appeared. A hero that looked like a purple lump. Since Grimas threw […]
McDonald’s all in on ‘Grimace Effect’ as Mets’ win streak rolls on
The Mets win and McDonald is ecstatic. Since Grimus, the fast-food chain’s affable, 53-year-old purple character, threw out the first pitch at Citi Field last Wednesday, the Mets have won seven straight games, the most recent of which was a come-from-behind victory Tuesday night in Texas. Following the Mets’ success, McDonald’s also joined in the […]
Brandon Nimmo ‘all for’ The Grimace Effect as Mets keep winning
Brandon Nimmo doesn’t care who gets the credit. The Mets recorded their sixth straight win with a 14-2 victory over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Monday, but some noticed that the streak coincided with the first pitch of a beloved McDonald’s character. Following the team’s recent win, SNY reporter Steve Gelbs asked […]
Grimace dials up first pitch before Mets’ win at Citi Field
Grimmas’ first pitch was a “McGreat,” and the fans had a blast with it. McDonald’s character, 53, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Mets’ 10-4 victory over the Marlins on Wednesday at Citi Field. Grimace also did it in style, wearing his team’s City Connect hat. Grimas threw the ceremonial first pitch at […]