The Mets' Grimace obsession, explained: Why the team loves this McDonald's character

The McDonald’s character Grimace somehow became an unexpected but incredibly important part of the New York Mets season.

Grimace became more than just a face that a baseball player makes when he is hit by a fastball before he takes his base. It is now integral to the DNA of what makes this season special to the New York fanbase.

While you may know about the “OMG” sign and you recently learned about the playoff pumpkin, the McDonald’s mascot is another layer to the Mets lore in 2024.