"Grimace is our God," jokes Amanda. This giant aubergine-coloured mascot, whose species is unknown, has seemingly transformed the fortunes of the New York Mets and their fans are lapping it up.

The Mets and the Yankees may be crosstown rivals — but I was able to transcend the bad blood by dressing up as none other than Grimace in enemy territory. Well, for the most part, that is.

Tarlor said she considered naming her first child after the McDonald's mascot Grimace, after it was associated with a Mets winning streak earlier this year. "They were doing so well, we would joke ...

And then Grimace entered the picture. The Mets' dramatic turnaround in the 2024 campaign began right around when McDonald's famous mascot threw out the first pitch at Citi Field in mid-June.

The Grimace Effect has taken New York by storm—and it may even take the New York Mets to the World Series. So break out your baseball glove, and read on to find out what the Grimace Effect is ...

While McDonald’s has enjoyed free advertising thanks to the Mets' improbable run, the fast-food giant has also seen tangible benefits. Since the "Grimace first pitch" on June 12, McDonald's ...

The Playoff Pumpkin is the latest of the Mets' memes from this roller-coaster season ... turned around on June 12 -- when McDonald's mascot Grimace threw out the first pitch at Citi Field.

A season filled with OMGs and Grimace memes came to an end this weekend when the Dodgers toppled the Mets in a 10-5 win that propelled L.A. to a World Series showdown and left the Mets looking ...

As much as this year was outwardly about Grimace and OMG and a lucky ... against the backdrop of the Mets carrying themselves as the ultimate meme team, provided for a delightful contrast.

As the MLB playoffs march on, websites such as TeePublic, Etsy and Amazon have an array of merchandise featuring a particular Mets' lucky charm — McDonald’s purple mascot, Grimace. Here’s a ...

Indeed, many Mets fans will argue the season turned around on June 12 -- when McDonald's mascot Grimace threw out the first pitch at Citi Field. Entering that game the Mets were 28-37 and well out ...