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

This Date in Mets History

Today is April 26

Born on this date:

Died on this date:

Transactions:
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.

Newspaper Covers


04/26/2002

04/26/2007

04/26/2008

04/26/2010

04/26/2014

04/26/2015

04/26/2015

04/26/2016

04/26/2016

04/26/2021

04/26/2021

04/26/2021
Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Opportunity Knocks for Franco
Newsday, October 4, 1999
At the age of 39, Mets reliever John Franco is finally about to make it to the postseason for the first time.
Tags: John Franco.


Randomly selected Met Player

Chris Mazza
Born: October 17, 1989
at Walnut Creek, Cal.
Mazza
Years with Mets: 2019

9 games. 1 - 1, 5.51
11 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
2000 Game Results
04/14 Mets 8, Pirates 5 Franco (W, 1-0)
04/15 Pirates 2, Mets 0 Rusch (L, 0-1)
04/16 Mets 12, Pirates 9 Mahomes (W, 1-0)
05/09 Mets 2, Pirates 0 Hampton (W, 3-4)
05/10 Pirates 13, Mets 9 Cook (L, 3-1)
05/11 Mets 3, Pirates 2 Leiter (W, 4-0)
06/23 Mets 12, Pirates 2 Jones (W, 2-3)
06/24 Mets 10, Pirates 8 Franco (W, 3-3)
06/25 Mets 9, Pirates 0 Hampton (W, 7-5)
2000 totals: 7 wins, 2 losses



About Us
  • Contact us
  • FAQ



  • Copyright 1999-2025, The Ultimate Mets Database