Happy Bobby Bonilla Day 2026: Why the New York Mets Pay a Retired Outfielder $1.19 Million Every July 1st.
July 1st marks a highly unique annual tradition in Major League Baseball that stands as a fascinating case study in professional sports finance. Widely celebrated by fans and analysts as “Bobby Bonilla Day,” this exact date triggers a mandatory legal payout where the New York Mets must transfer a massive financial sum to a player … Read more