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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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Scott Rice
Born: September 21, 1981
at Simi Valley, Cal.
Rice
Years with Mets: 2013, 2014

105 games. 5 - 7, 4.18
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1964
Opponent W L T Pct.
Houston Colt .45's 9 9 0 .500
Chicago Cubs 7 11 0 .389
Cincinnati Reds 7 11 0 .389
San Francisco Giants 7 11 0 .389
St. Louis Cardinals 7 11 0 .389
Pittsburgh Pirates 6 12 0 .333
Milwaukee Braves 4 14 0 .222
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 15 1 .167
Philadelphia Phillies 3 15 0 .167



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