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New York Mets purchased Harry Chiti from the Cleveland Indians on April 26, 1962.

New York Mets traded Bobby Smith to the Chicago Cubs for Sammy Taylor on April 26, 1962.

New York Mets purchased Jack Lamabe from the Chicago White Sox on April 26, 1967.

New York Mets traded Rick Auerbach to the Texas Rangers for Lenny Randle on April 26, 1977.

New York Mets released Mike Matthews on April 26, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Michael Tucker on April 26, 2006.

Philadelphia Phillies signed Ryan Cordell of the New York Mets as a free agent on April 26, 2021.

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Mets Trade Staub for Lolich
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Jon Matlack
Born: January 19, 1950
at West Chester, Pa.
Matlack
Years with Mets: 1971 - 1977

203 games. 82 - 81, 3.03
1023 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. Chicago Cubs
2009 Game Results
08/28 Cubs 5, Mets 2 Stokes (L, 1-3)
08/29 Cubs 11, Mets 4 Parnell (L, 3-7)
08/30 Mets 4, Cubs 1 Figueroa (W, 2-3)
09/04 Mets 6, Cubs 2 Stokes (W, 2-4)
09/05 Cubs 5, Mets 3 Figueroa (L, 2-4)
09/06 Mets 4, Cubs 2 Pelfrey (W, 10-10)
2009 totals: 3 wins, 3 losses



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