Play Ball!

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom, center, throws the first pitch of the baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field, Monday, April 13, 2015 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
by Corny O'Connell | 03/26/2026 | 5:00am

Citi Field, April 13, 2015 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The New York Mets have their home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field in Flushing Meadows this afternoon. To get us in the mood for our nation's pastime, share a song that mentions anything to do with baseball. We'll spin a set.

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Today's set:

  • Dan Bern & Common Rotation "Opening Day"
  • Billy Bragg & Wilco "Joe DiMaggio Done It Again"
  • Mabel Scott "Baseball Boogie"
  • Nils Lofgren "Yankee Stadium"
  • Joe Jackson "Go For It"

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