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...
On March 20, 1961 — The New York Yankees of the American League announce the team will oppose any plan that would enable the new National League expansion franchise in New York,...
Tom Seaver starts the 1970 season with a quality start, continuing his excellence. From the collection: Tom Seaver fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
On March 19, 1999 — 1999 – The career of New York Mets pitcher Paul Wilson is derailed again when he suffers a partially torn ligament in his pitching elbow while warming...
[adrotate banner=”50″] On March 16, 1967 — In one of the highest-scoring spring training games ever, the Boston Red Sox tally 10 earned runs in the 9th inning to upend the New...
[adrotate banner=”50″] On March 16, 1967 — In one of the highest-scoring spring training games ever, the Boston Red Sox tally 10 earned runs in the 9th inning to upend the New...
The Mets name David Wright as their team captain for the upcoming season. From the collection: David Wright fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
On March 13, 1969 — 1969 – In addition to this year’s lower mound and tightened strike zone, Major League Baseball tries an experimental ball with 10% more resiliency for a spring...
March 12, 1973: New York Mets manager Yogi Berra fines Willie Mays for leaving the team for two days without notice. “I didn’t think I’d have to tell them everytime I cross...
On March 9, 1963 — Songwriters Ruth Roberts and Bill Katz introduced the official Met theme song, Meet the Mets, to the public. The tune will be modernized in 1984, adding Long...