Become a fan of the The Ultimate Mets Database Facebook page.

This Date in Mets History

Today is November 8

Born on this date:

Transactions:
New York Mets traded Bob Johnson to the Cincinnati Reds for Art Shamsky on November 8, 1967.

John Stearns granted free agency on November 8, 1984.

Los Angeles Dodgers signed Darryl Strawberry of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 8, 1990.

Anaheim Angels signed David Lamb of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 8, 2000.

New York Mets released Jose Parra on November 8, 2004.

St. Louis Cardinals signed Prentice Redman of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 8, 2005.

Newspaper Covers


11/08/2007

11/08/2012

11/08/2016

11/08/2016
Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

METS SOLD: Record $21.1 million paid by Doubleday-Pickett group
New York Daily News, January 25, 1980
The Mets are sold for the first time in their history. Plus, "Mets present a big task for Doubleday".
Tags: Lorinda de Roulet, Nelson Doubleday.


Randomly selected Met Player

Ed Bauta
Born: January 6, 1935
at Florida, Cuba
Died: July 6, 2022 at Manahawkin, N.J.
Bauta
Years with Mets: 1963, 1964

17 games. 0 - 2, 5.28
16 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. Chicago Cubs
1978 Game Results
04/10 Mets 6, Cubs 0 Swan (W, 1-0)
04/11 Cubs 4, Mets 2 Koosman (L, 1-1)
04/12 Cubs 4, Mets 2 Espinosa (L, 0-1)
04/21 Cubs 5, Mets 0 Swan (L, 1-1)
04/22 Mets 3, Cubs 2 Cornejo (W, 3-0)
04/23 Cubs 3, Mets 2 Metzger (L, 0-1)
06/26 Cubs 10, Mets 9 Metzger (L, 1-2)
06/27 Mets 7, Cubs 2 Zachry (W, 9-3)
06/28 Cubs 9, Mets 8 Metzger (L, 1-3)
07/06 Mets 9, Cubs 6 Espinosa (W, 7-7)
07/07 Cubs 9, Mets 7 Siebert (L, 0-2)
07/08 Mets 7, Cubs 0 Kobel (W, 1-1)
07/09 Cubs 4, Mets 1 Zachry (L, 10-4)
09/11 Cubs 9, Mets 4 Bruhert (L, 3-9)
09/29 Mets 3, Cubs 2 Espinosa (W, 11-15)
09/29 Cubs 5, Mets 4 Bruhert (L, 4-11)
09/30 Cubs 7, Mets 5 Bernard (L, 1-4)
10/01 Mets 5, Cubs 3 Kobel (W, 5-6)
1978 totals: 7 wins, 11 losses



About Us
  • Contact us
  • FAQ



  • Copyright 1999-2024, The Ultimate Mets Database