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

This Date in Mets History

Today is June 18

Born on this date:

Died on this date:

Transactions:
New York Mets released Joe Torre on June 18, 1977.

New York Mets traded Lenny Dykstra, Roger McDowell and Tom Edens to the Philadelphia Phillies for Juan Samuel on June 18, 1989.

New York Mets traded Allen Watson to the Seattle Mariners for Justin Dunning and Mac Suzuki on June 18, 1999.

New York Mets traded Collin McHugh to the Colorado Rockies for Eric Young on June 18, 2013.

Newspaper Covers


06/18/2007

06/18/2007

06/18/2008

06/18/2008

06/18/2008

06/18/2010

06/18/2011

06/18/2011

06/18/2013

06/18/2013

06/18/2016

06/18/2016

06/18/2018

06/18/2021

06/18/2022

06/18/2022

06/18/2023

06/18/2023

06/18/2023
Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Torre: Fine performance, lousy script
New York Daily News, June 15, 1979
The final years of the Mets under the Payson ownership were bleak, and here Mike Lupica lets them have it. Plus, Bud Harrelson settles in as a Phillie and the Mets are not likely to pull off a deadline deal for a pitcher.
Tags: Bud Harrelson, Joe Torre.


Randomly selected Met Player

Jacob deGrom
Born: June 19, 1988
at De Leon Springs, Fla.
deGrom
Years with Mets: 2014-2022

209 games. 82 - 57, 2.52
1607 strikeouts, 0 saves


All-Time Mets Leaders
Total Bases
1. David Wright 2945 Wright
2. Jose Reyes 2356
3. Ed Kranepool 2047
4. Darryl Strawberry 2028
5. Mike Piazza 1885
6. Howard Johnson 1823 Reyes
7. Pete Alonso 1769
8. Edgardo Alfonzo 1736
9. Cleon Jones 1715
10. Mookie Wilson 1586



About Us
  • Contact us
  • FAQ



  • Copyright 1999-2025, The Ultimate Mets Database