Clik here to view.
Did you know? About David Wright
On July 21, 2004, the New York Mets called up a young thirdbasemen by the name of David Wright (Chesapeake) from Triple-A Norfolk, his hometown team. Wright had the thrill of playing for his hometown...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wright off to a hot start for Mets
Coming off a year in which their pitching staff boasted the NL Rookie of the Year, the New York Mets have some expectations to make some noise for a Wild Card in 2015. If they are to do so, they will...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shared Alert -via @SportsCenter (David Wright)
MLB: Mets 3B David Wright pulled his right hamstring in Tuesday’s win, MGR Terry Collins calls injury “a major problem” -via SportsCenter http://bit.ly/zzSpRY Mets 3B David Wright (Chesapeake) out with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
David Wright’s timetable for a return dealt a setback
http://hamptonroads.com/2015/05/back-pain-puts-david-wrights-rehab-hold Mets 3B David Wright (Chesapeake) suffers a setback in his bid to return from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cuddyer on a roll lately
When free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer (Chesapeake) signed with the Mets this past winter, he wanted to come home to the East Coast and relished at the chance to play along side fellow Hampton...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wright diagnosed with spinal stenosis
http://www.mlb.com/r/article?ymd=20150523&content_id=126166740&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Mets franchise star 3B David Wright (Chesapeake/Tides ’04) suffers severe setback in rehab.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mets 3B David Wright named to Franchise 4
When the New York Mets came into being in 1962, they set a new standard for expansion team ineptness, posting a record of 40-120, the 120 losses setting a new major league record for a 162 game...
View ArticleClik here to view.
David Wright on verge of return to the Mets
Since losing their captain and franchise player 3B David Wright (Chesapeake) to the DL in early April, the New York Mets have still churned on, and, thanks to their incredible pitching staff, have now...
View ArticleClik here to view.
David Wright back with the Mets, returns from DL today
The New York Mets have come out of nowhere to take control of the NL East, opening up a lead over the WS-favorite Washington Nationals with roughly 6 weeks left in the season, this despite the fact...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wright returns with a bang, Cuddyer also gets in on fun!!
When the New York Mets got their captain back last night, that in and of itself was a victory. David Wright (Chesapeake) had been on the DL since April, but his return came at a crucial time for the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cuddy, Captain America going to the postseason with the Amazins
What do the following statements have in common: George W. Bush was POTUS. Bryce Harper was in middle school. Pirates of the Caribbean was the top grossing movie at the box office. Twitter debuts to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Virginians in the MLB playoffs
Well, baseball fans, the 2015 Major League Baseball postseason tournament is underway now. The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros survived the Wild Card play-in games, and now there are 8 teams left...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS 2015-Wright’s comeback
(This is an ongoing series where we look back at some memorable moments of the 2015 season involving Virginia ballplayers.) The New York Mets expected to be competitive when the 2015 season dawned....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Article from Virginian-Pilot about David Wright playing in World Series for...
Interesting article about Mets franchise player David Wright (Chesapeake). http://hamptonroads.com/2015/10/chesapeakes-david-wright-treasures-world-series-debut
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sporting news examines David Wright’s HOF prospects.
SN article analyzes Cooperstown chances of Mets slugger David Wright (Chesapeake). Not great....
View ArticleClik here to view.
ALL TIME, ALL COMMONWEALTH TEAM-Third base
In this latest installment, where I name an all-time TEAM VA, we turn to the hot corner. There is no debate here on who should man third base on the all-Virginia team. The clear choice here is Mets all...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ALL TIME ALL COMMONWEALTH TEAM-Outfield
Back from a hiatus, and now we continue this look at picking an all-time Team Virginia, a roster of players, past and present, who have come from our state. This installment, we name one of the 3...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cuddyer announces his retirement
http://m.mets.mlb.com/news/article/159478620/mets-michael-cuddyer-retires-during-contract He rose from the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and put together a solid major league career, spanning 15...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Happy 33rd, Capt America!
http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2015/12/20/160082590/david-wright-turns-33-on-sunday On this day, Sunday December 20, the 33rd birthday of Mets star 3B David Wright (Chesapeake), this interesting article from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My own collection-#1
In a brand new series here on FROM VA TO THE SHOW, I’m going to introduce my collection of baseball memorabilia of ball players from our state. David Wright (Chesapeake) rose from Hampton Roads to put...
View Article
