Fandom is serious business — change allegiances at your own peril

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The Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years. The Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

And here’s the flip side: 

Last week we allowed Mets fans a six-month head start on Festivus, the annual airing of grievances made popular by Frank Costanza. And there were grievances aplenty. And, sad to say, things haven’t gotten a lot better in the Land of Mets since those laments were listed. 

The Mets seem to be doing their best to drive fans away. A few of the correspondents suggested the only way to right the wrongs of the current administration is to stay away, and that seemed like a terrific idea except that the day that column aired, 38,770 people watched the Mets-Phillies game, on a Sunday night no less. That’s 93 percent capacity (and the Mets responded nobly, blowing the game late). 

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber in the seventh inning at Citi Field on June 28, 2026. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST

And here’s the thing: 

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