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On this date in 2006, the Yankees learned that walking someone to face David Wright is a sub-optimal strategy.

Nelson Figueroa, a prime example of a journeyman pitcher, celebrates his birthday today.

Believe it or not, Steve Trachsel and Mike Pelfrey both were more good than bad as Mets. Not, however, on May 17, 2001 and 2009 respectively.

Bobby Valentine, second-best manager and first-best make up artist in Mets history, celebrates his birthday today.

Today's Yogi Berra's birthday and the two-year anniversary of Carlos Beltran's blasting of three homers versus the Rockies.

WIllie Mays, clad in the orange and blue of the New York Mets, came back to the city where he made his name on this date in 1972.

Rickey Henderson batted for the 10,000th time in his career on this date in 2000. That's what 20-plus years of batting leadoff will get you.

Say Hey! It's Willie Mays's birthday!

Mike Piazza set the record for most career home runs by a catcher on May 5, 2004.

The 1960s were a crazy time for the New York Mets and. historically, May 4th was one of the crazier days for the team.