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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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Bud: Someone Missed Boat
Tampa Tribune, March 20, 1974
Bud Harrelson regrets that he and Pete Rose didn't do a television commercial together. Plus, a chat with Wayne Garrett, who appears to be establishing himself as the third baseman the Mets have been waiting for.
Tags: Wayne Garrett, Bud Harrelson.


Randomly selected Met Player

Brad Brach
Born: April 12, 1986
at Freehold, N.J.
Brach
Years with Mets: 2019, 2020

30 games. 2 - 1, 4.67
29 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. San Diego Padres
2006 Game Results
04/20 Mets 7, Padres 2 Sanchez (W, 1-0)
04/21 Padres 2, Mets 1 Bradford (L, 0-1)
04/22 Mets 8, Padres 1 Martinez (W, 4-0)
04/23 Padres 7, Mets 4 Zambrano (L, 1-2)
08/08 Mets 3, Padres 2 Trachsel (W, 11-5)
08/09 Mets 4, Padres 3 Martinez (W, 9-4)
08/10 Mets 7, Padres 3 Hernandez (W, 6-4)
2006 totals: 5 wins, 2 losses



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