This Date In New York Mets History
This Date in Mets History: June 4
Dave Kingman goes yard three times and drives in eight runs as Tom Seaver and the Mets blank the Dodgers 11-0.
This Date in Mets History: June 3
The Mets made Darryl Strawberry the first overall pick in the 1980 draft on this date 33 years ago.
This Date in Mets History: June 2
With the first overall selection in the 1994 draft, the New York Mets take RHP Paul Wilson of Florida State University.
This Date in Mets History: May 31
The Mets and Giants matched zeros for the longest doubleheader in MLB history on this date in 1964.
This Date In Mets History: May 30
Extra-innings win on error foreshadows comeback in Game 6 of '86 World Series.
This Date In Mets History: May 29
The Mets' former All-Star shortstop loses first game but has a promising first year at the helm.
This Date In Mets History: May 28
Orlando Hernandez strikes out seven in five innings; Valentin take over at second base.
This Date in Mets History: May 27
Pelf came up big versus the Phillies three years ago today. So did Todd Hundley's mom, who birthed him 44 years ago.
This Date in Mets History: May 26
The Mets almost brought on a new owner three years ago today.
This Date in Mets History: May 25
The Mets-Pirates game on this date in 1979 was called on account of inclement weather. Fog to be precise.
This Date in Mets History: May 24
The Mets and Dodgers faced off for their longest-ever game on this date in 1973.
This Date In Mets History: May 23
Mike Piazza caught an Al Leiter shutout and drove home an insurance run on this date.
This Date In Mets History: May 22
With Mike Piazza en route to Shea, Mets play inspired baseball in thrilling win at Shea.
This Date In Mets History: May 21
In Mister Koo's case, it was his batting and baserunning that brought fans to their feet.
This Date in Mets History: May 20
Robin Ventura hit a pair of record-setting grand slams on this date in 1999. Thankfully, Todd Pratt allowed him to touch home both times.
This Date in Mets History: May 19
On this date in 2006, the Yankees learned that walking someone to face David Wright is a sub-optimal strategy.
This Date in Mets History: May 18
Nelson Figueroa, a prime example of a journeyman pitcher, celebrates his birthday today.
This Date in Mets History: May 17
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.
This Date In Mets History: May 16
Strawberry adds two-run blast to Mets' 11-4 rout of the Pirates.
This Date In Mets History: May 15
Journeyman right-hander becomes a key addition to strong Mets bullpen.
This Date In Mets History: May 14
Mays's blast provides the deciding run in win over Giants.
This Date in Mets History: May 13
Bobby Valentine, second-best manager and first-best make up artist in Mets history, celebrates his birthday today.
This Date in Mets History: May 12
Today's Yogi Berra's birthday and the two-year anniversary of Carlos Beltran's blasting of three homers versus the Rockies.
This Date in Mets History: May 11
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.
This Date in Mets History: May 10
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.
This Date In Mets History: May 9
Off to the best start in their history, the red-hot Mets won their sixth game in a row on this date in 1986, defeating the Reds 2-1 and improving to 19-4 to stay five games ahead of the Expos.
This Date in Mets History: May 8
We also celebrate John Maine’s birthday and his greatest game.
This Date In Mets History: May 7
One year ago today, Jordany Valdespin collected his first major league hit: a pinch-hit three-run homer in the top of the ninth off elite closer Jonathan Papelbon that turned a 2-2 tie into a 5-2 win. It was an unlikely victory in many ways.
This Date in Mets History: May 6
Say Hey! It's Willie Mays's birthday!
This Date in Mets History: May 5
Mike Piazza set the record for most career home runs by a catcher on May 5, 2004.
This Date in Mets History: May 4
The 1960s were a crazy time for the New York Mets and. historically, May 4th was one of the crazier days for the team.