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New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

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Shea's New 3d Loop Is 'The Continental'
New York Daily News, July 28, 1959
An earlier tactic of Bill Shea in his effort to bring a new team to New York was to form a third Major League, known as the Continental League. This was a significant step in the eventual birth of the Mets.
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Ryne Stanek
Born: July 26, 1991
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Years with Mets: 2024, 2025

37 games. 2 - 4, 4.86
41 strikeouts, 1 saves


Mets vs. San Diego Padres
2012 Game Results
05/24 Padres 11, Mets 5 Hefner (L, 0-2)
05/25 Mets 6, Padres 1 Gee (W, 4-3)
05/26 Mets 9, Padres 0 Santana (W, 2-2)
05/27 Mets 2, Padres 0 Dickey (W, 7-1)
08/03 Padres 3, Mets 1 Dickey (L, 14-3)
08/04 Mets 6, Padres 2 Hefner (W, 2-4)
08/05 Padres 7, Mets 3 Harvey (L, 1-2)
2012 totals: 4 wins, 3 losses



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