The Bad Guys Won

In his captivating audiobook, award-winning Sports Illustrated writer Jeff Pearlman revisits the unforgettable 1986 season of the New York Mets, a team that captured the hearts of fans with their impressive 108 wins and World Series victory. Featuring iconic figures like Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, and Darryl Strawberry, Pearlman highlights not only their on-field triumphs but also their notorious off-field antics that left chaos in their wake. This engaging narrative offers an affectionate yet critical perspective on a team that embodied the wild spirit of baseball during that era, blending legends and lore into a memorable exploration of what made that season truly remarkable.