This Date In New York Mets History
This Date in Mets History: July 6
Rod Kanehl hit the first grand slam in Mets history, Tommie Agee connected for the team's second cycle, and Jesse Orosco was just about the only NL All-Star not to get batted around on various July 6ths past.
This Date in Mets History: July 5
For two-thirds of the Miracle Mets outfield, July 5 is a more memorable date than Independence Day.
This Date In Mets History: July 4
At 3:55 a.m., Ron Darling secured the final out in a six-hour,19-inning, 16-13 win in Atlanta.
This Date In Mets History: July 3
Alex Ochoa hits for the cycle as Mets roll over Phillies.
This Date in Mets History: July 2
Tug McGraw, Wayne Garrett and Ken Boswell shine in 14-inning win in 1969.
This Date in Mets History: July 1
Doc Gooden hit a lot better than he pitched on this date in 1993.
This Date in Mets History: June 30
Two lefties with no-hitters to their names turned in great performances on this date. One was against the Mets, the other was perhaps the last great start of Johan Santana's career.
This Date in Mets History: June 29
Tom Seaver becomes the Mets all-time wins leader: YAY! John Rocker returns to Shea for the first since running his mouth like a chump: BOO! [chucks battery]
This Date in Mets History: June 28
Casey Stengel made his last Shea Stadium appearance on this date in 1975. Nineteen years later, it was Doc Gooden's turn to move on.
This Date In Mets History: June 27
Ed Kranepool was only 17 when the Mets signed him on this date in 1962.
This Date In Mets History: June 26
It's good to be a lefty batter. At least it has been for a number of Mets on this date over the years.
This Date In Mets History: June 25
Carlos Delgado, one of the best sluggers in Mets history, was born on this date in 1972.
This Date in Mets History: June 24
Jerry Koosman cruised to his 100th career victory on this date in 1975. As did the Mets in a memorable Subway Series matchup 30 years later.
This Date in Mets History: June 23
Mets second baseman Ron Hunt learned he'd be the team's first All-Star starter on this date in 1964.
This Date in Mets History: June 22
After amassing two pennants, three Cy Young Awards, and perhaps the greatest pitching resume of the 20th century, Tom Seaver officially retired on this date in 1987.
This Date in Mets History: June 21
Future Kentucky senator Jim Bunning pitched a perfect game against the Mets on this date in 1964.
This Date In Mets History: June 20
Xavier Nady homers twice, Carlos Delgado and Steve Trachsel hit one each, in 9-2 win over Reds in 2006.
This Date In Mets History: June 19
A number of notable Mets pitching performances took place on this date over the years.
This Date In Mets History: June 18
R.A. Dickey pitches his second-straight one-hitter, blanking the Orioles 5-0.
This Date in Mets History: June 17
The Mets and Willie Randolph parted ways on this date in 2008.
This Date in Mets History: June 16
LOLpen hijinks abound on this date in Mets history. Read all about the blown leads and balks...if you dare.
This Date in Mets History: June 15
The Midnight Massacre took place on this date in 1977. Six years later, Seaver was a Met for the second time and Keith Hernandez was for the first.
This Date in Mets History: June 14
We're talking New York Mets baseball with Ike, Jeff Reardon and the Duke
This Date In Mets History: June 13
Mets appeal scorer's decision as R.A. Dickey almost pitches Mets' second no-hitter.
This Date In Mets History: June 12
Luis Castillo dropped a routine pop-up that allowed the Yankees to score the tying and winning runs.
This Date in Mets History: June 11
Marlon Anderson hits game-tying inside-the-park home run in the ninth, Cliff Floyd homer wins it in the 10th.
This Date in Mets History: June 10
Super long extra-inning games aren't always as painful to watch as this weekend's.
This Date in Mets History: June 9
GIl Hodges became the second Mets manager to have his number retired on this date in 1973.
This Date in Mets History: June 8
The Mets participated in the first-ever MLB draft on this date in 1965 and wound up taking a Hall of Famer.
This Date in Mets History: June 7
Three years ago today, the Mets picked some guy named Harvery or something.
This Date In Mets History: June 6
After a shakeup of the coaching staff, the Amazins began a 40-15 tear on this date in 1999.
This Date in Mets History: June 5
Three of Bobby Valentine's coaches lose their job following team's eighth straight loss.