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Doc Gooden

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Mets spark debate with decision to retire 2 players’ jerseys

The New York Mets have made a decision that many fans hold differing opinions on. The Mets announced on Thursday that they are officially retiring the jersey numbers of Dwight “Doc” Gooden (No. 16) and Darryl Strawberry (No. 18). The plan …

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Mets legend makes interesting recruiting pitch to Shohei Ohtani

Nearly three decades after he last played for the team, one New York Mets great is trying to do another solid for the team. In an appearance this week on SportsNet New York, Mets Hall of Famer Dwight “Doc” Gooden made an interesting …

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Dwight Gooden returning to rehab after latest DUI arrest

For the second time in as many months, New York Mets icon Dwight Gooden was arrested and charged with DUI, and will now be seeking professional help for his substance abuse issues. Gooden was arrested Monday for allegedly driving under the influence …

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Doc Gooden arrested for cocaine possession, DUI

Former MLB pitcher Dwight “Doc” Gooden has been struggling with drug use for the past several years, and it does not appear that he has the problem under control. Lia Eustachewich of the New York Post reports that Gooden was arrested last …

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Yankees have offered to pay for rehab stint for Doc Gooden

The New York Yankees are reportedly willing to pay up to ensure Dwight Gooden gets the help he needs. The team, Gooden’s former drug counselor Ron Dock, and Gooden’s former teammate Darryl Strawberry all confirmed the offer, according to …

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Friends fear Doc Gooden is on way to death with cocaine problem

Darryl Strawberry is trying to get through to Doc Gooden because he’s fearful that his former New York Mets teammate is on a destructive path that could end with death. Strawberry expressed concern last week after the former Cy Young pitcher …

Darryl Strawberry worried for Dwight Gooden after event no-show

Former New York Met Darryl Strawberry fears for his former teammate Dwight Gooden’s life after the ex-pitcher failed to show up for a scheduled event. Strawberry and Gooden were slated to do a joint interview on WFAN on Thursday night, but …

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Doc Gooden has harsh words for Matt Harvey

One of the best pitchers in New York Mets’ franchise history had some harsh words for one of the team’s current cornerstone pitchers. Doc Gooden, who won Rookie of the Year in 1984 as a 19-year-old with the Mets and captured the Cy Young …

Doc Gooden reportedly being sued by his own divorce lawyers

Former MLB pitcher Doc Gooden has found himself in more trouble. Back in 2005, Doc’s wife Monique filed for divorce after three years of an ugly marriage. At one point, Gooden was accused of hitting Monique after she allegedly threw a cell …

Doc Gooden Wants You to Know He’s Not Dating Bai Ling

Former Mets pitcher Doc Gooden and actress Bai Ling became close when they appeared on the show Celebrity Rehab. Some rumors said the two have been dating since wrapping the show. They didn’t help matters when they were photographed holding …

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