Collins will make the short ride down to Palm Beach Gardens with a group of current players, including David Wright, Jon Niese, Josh Thole and Bobby Parnell. Carter's former teammates Wally Backman, Sid Fernandez, Keith Hernandez, Howard Johnson, Roger...

A spokeman for the Mets revealed a tentative list Tuesday of the those expected to attend the service, which will take place in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. , on Friday at 7 p.m.. Former Mets players expected to be there include Kieth Hernandez, Rusty...

In the days since that horrible news, people from around the world have told how much they appreciated Gary Carter. The Hall of Fame catcher is probably best known for leading the 1986 New York Mets to a World Series championship. Said Tim Teufel:...

Carter was an 11-time All-Star during 19 seasons, primarily with the Montreal Expos and Mets. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003. "Initially it was sad, and then you realize that he lived a great life," said Mets third-base coach Tim Teufel,...

ST. LUCIE — When Tim Teufel thinks of Gary Carter, he thinks of that Game 6 at-bat against Boston’s Calvin Schiraldi. Keith Hernandez had flied out, and the Mets trailed 5-3 in the 10th inning. The Red Sox needed one more out to win the 1986 World Series.

Carter was an 11-time All-Star during 19 major league seasons, primarily with the Montreal Expos and Mets. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003. "Initially it was sad and then you realize that he lived a great life," said Mets third...