On May 8, 1961, The new National League entry in New York is officially named the “Mets.” Not Metropolitans, just Mets. At a ceremony at the Savoy Hilton, owner Joan Payson swings...
Tom Seaver becomes the first Mets pitcher to win 30 games in a season, a career milestone. From the collection: Tom Seaver fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
On May 7, 2016 In the New York Mets’ 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres , 42 year old Pitcher Bartolo Colon of the Mets, already known for his wildly entertaining...
On May 7, 1970, 1970 – Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Wes Parker completes the cycle by hitting a triple in the 10th inning off Jim McAndrew to beat the New York...
May 6, 1983, The top pick in the 1980 draft makes his big league debut for the New York Mets . Darryl Strawberry goes 0-4 with three strikeouts and two walks against...
Darryl Strawberry makes his Major League debut for the Mets, beginning an exciting tenure. From the collection: Darryl Strawberry fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
On May 5, 2012 — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana wins his first game since undergoing shoulder surgery towards the end of the 2010 season, defeating the Diamondbacks, 4 –...
On May 5 1963, at the Polo Grounds Willie Mays hits his final home run in the old ballpark, a titanic 3 runs blast in the first inning. Helping the Giants to...
David Wright reaches the 100-home-run milestone in his Mets career, cementing his status as a franchise staple. From the collection: David Wright fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
On May 2, 1987 — After having missed spring training and the first month of the season because of collusion, signs a $5 Million Dollar contract on May 1st and in his...