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Amazin’ Look Back – May 2nd, 1973: Tom Seaver Surrenders Pair of Homers to Johnny Bench and Pete Rose As Cincinnati Reds Defeat New York Mets

After two days off, the Mets hosted the Cincinnati Reds at Shea Stadium, opening up a two-game series. Tom Seaver started the game for the Mets, but fell victim late in the game to the home run ball, as…Read More

Remembering Shea, Four Years After it Came Down

The last piece of Shea Stadium to come down (as the video below shows) was the final section of its ramps.  To those who aren’t Mets fans, the ramps were just concrete.  For those of us who fell…Read More

A Tribute to Gary Carter

Today marks one year since former Mets catcher Gary Carter lost his battle to brain cancer at the incredibly young age of 57. The Amazins honored their former leader last season by wearing a patch on their…Read More

This Date in Mets History: Mets Agree to Terms with George Foster and Keith Hernandez

After putting together an 86-76 record to finish out the 1976 season in third place, fans were in for some dark days ahead at Shea Stadium. Over the next seven seasons, the Amazins were exactly the opposite,…Read More

This Day in Mets History: Mets Acquire Johan Santana, Pending an Extension

I can’t believe it’s been five years since this happened, because it still feels like yesterday. I remember hearing Omar Minaya and the Mets pursuing Twins ace Johan Santana hard, but baseball…Read More

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A Salute to Tommie Agee

It was a very sad day for the Mets organization on this date in 2001. Tommie Agee, who manned center…Read More

This Date in Mets History: Mets Acquire Carlos Delgado

Although it technically happened on November 24th, 2005, it’s worth noting this significant trade…Read More

Mets Playoffs History: The 1884 New York Metropolitans?

Minus the year 1904, and the embarrassment which was the 1994 strike shortened season and subsequent…Read More

The Year The Mets Dismantled The Big Red Machine

The Mets clinched their second ever National League East division flag on the second to last day of the…Read More

“This” Date in Mets History, “Belated” Edition: 09/30/1972 – Clemente Notches 3,000th Hit as Matlack and Mets lose to Bucs, 0-5, at Three Rivers

The 1972 New York Mets start off strong after they are shaken by the death of their leader, Gil Hodges,…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1984 – Wally, Keith and Hubie Set Pace as the Orange and Blue Beat Expos at Shea

The 1984 New York Mets have rejuvenated a franchise and their fanbase. After 6 straight losing seasons,…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1990 – After Franco Scare in 9th, Straw Prevents Extras Against Cards as Mets Stay Within Striking Distance of 1st

The 1990 New York Mets have been fighting an uphill battle for the majority of the season. After starting…Read More

“This” Date in Mets History, “Belated” Edition: 8/27/2000 – Mike Hampton and the Orange and Blue Slay Some Snakes At Shea

  The 2000 New York Mets are following up their ’99 Renaissance with a solid wild card lead.…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1974 – Duffy and Rusty Seal the Deal for the Mets, Beat Reds in 12 on the Road

The 1974 New York Mets have been rather lackluster from the get-go. A 7-game losing streak after beginning…Read More

This Day in Mets History: 1977 – Felix Millan’s MLB Career Slammed To The Ground By Pittsburgh’s Ed Ott

On This Date:  August 12, 1977 The Pittsburgh Pirates were perennial contenders in 1977 with sluggers…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1971 – Boswell and Mets Erupt for 20 Runs, beat Braves in ATL

The 1971 New York Mets are a team looking for 2nd half consistency. They started off strong, hitting…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1963 – Mets Split Twin Bill with Braves at the County

The 1963 New York Mets are an…uh…improved team? New York has certainly taken this new National…Read More

“This” Date in Mets History, “Belated” Edition: 7/28/1993 – Young’s Losing Streak Ends as Murray Wins It For New York at Shea

“As the Mets celebrate their 50th-anniversary season, it is worth remembering moments like (Anthony…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 2011 – The Orange and Blue Survive a rough 5th by Niese, win Beltran’s Last Game 8-6, At The Great American

“The Mets improved to 52-51 and got their second straight victory in a week that has at times been…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 2004 – Wright Makes ML Debut as Mets Take Advantage of Expos’ Miscues to win, 5-4

“The attention, and perhaps the torch, shifted from Piazza to Wright yesterday…Standing in…Read More