Days before opening day, the Mets trade for future Hall of Famer Keith Hernandez from the Cardinals. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
On March 29, 2000 — In Japan, the Chicago Cubs open the major league season at the Tokyo Dome by defeating the New York Mets , 5 – 3, in the first...
On March 28, 1985, Sports Illustrated releases its April 1st issue, which contains a fictitious article about a New York Mets pitcher named Sidd Finch. The George Plimpton article, which contends that...
On March 28, 1976, media sources report a potential blockbuster trade between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers . According to the rumor, the deal will send Tom Seaver to...
The Mets play an exhibition game as they prepare for opening day. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
On March 24, 1961 — The NY State Senate approves $55 million in funding to build a new stadium in Flushing Meadows Park for the new National League’s expansion team. Until the...
Enjoy this exhibition game played on March 24, 1962, vs the New York Mets and Kansas City A’s. The 1962 New York Mets season was the first regular-season for the Mets, as...
On March 23, 1978 — The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50 More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source:...
On March 23, 1978 — The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50 More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source:...
On March 20, 1973 — In an exhibition game played in Puerto Rico, Willie Mays substitutes for New York Mets manager Yogi Berra and leads his team to a 8 – 3...