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

This Date in Mets History

Today is August 12

Born on this date:

Transactions:
New York Mets traded Willie Montanez to the Texas Rangers for Mike Jorgensen and Ed Lynch on August 12, 1979.

New York Mets signed free agent Shingo Takatsu on August 12, 2005.

New York Mets traded Neil Walker to the Milwaukee Brewers for Eric Hanhold on August 12, 2017.

Newspaper Covers


08/12/1987

08/12/1992

08/12/2010

08/12/2010

08/12/2010

08/12/2018

08/12/2019

08/12/2019

08/12/2019

08/12/2021

08/12/2022
Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Suddenly, Bud's Stock Is Blue Chip
Newsday, October 23, 1988
In October of 1988, Marty Noble of Newsday speculates that Bud Harrelson's chances of becoming a big league manager are looking good. He's being considered for a position with the White Sox, but he may eventually succeed Davey Johnson, if Mike Cubbage doesn't.
Tags: Mike Cubbage, Bud Harrelson, Davey Johnson.


Randomly selected Met Player

Brian Bannister
Born: February 28, 1981
at Scottsdale, Ariz.
Bannister
Years with Mets: 2006

8 games. 2 - 1, 4.26
19 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1979
Opponent W L T Pct.
Chicago Cubs 10 8 0 .556
Pittsburgh Pirates 8 10 1 .444
San Francisco Giants 8 4 0 .667
Atlanta Braves 8 4 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 7 11 0 .389
Philadelphia Phillies 5 13 0 .278
Cincinnati Reds 4 8 0 .333
San Diego Padres 4 8 0 .333
Houston Astros 3 9 0 .250
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 9 0 .250
Montreal Expos 3 15 0 .167



About Us
  • Contact us
  • FAQ



  • Copyright 1999-2024, The Ultimate Mets Database