In a report published by variety.com, it was announced that Philadelphia 76ers’ owner Josh Harris was exploring the possibility of purchasing the New York Mets. Already the part-owner of both the Sixers and the New Jersey Devils, Harris is looking to expand his network of east coast teams even further.
The Mets have been in a bit of a downward spiral ever since their World Series appearance in 2015. They haven’t won the NL East in four years, and haven’t made the playoffs in three. Despite boasting stars like Jacob DeGrom and Pete Alonso, the team lost at least $50 million last year alone (according to variety.