MetsRewind

May 14, 2009: The New York @Mets set franchise-record seven stolen bases in 7-4 win over @Giants, including four by David Wright. #LGM #Mets

Today is May 14! The number 14 holds significant meaning in @Mets franchise history. Only three players/coaches/managers have worn the number: Ron Swoboda (1965), Ken Boyer (1966-1967) and Gil Hodges (1962-1963, 1968-1971). It was retired in 1973. #LGM

May 14, 1969: Cleon Jones hits a grand slam as the @Mets score eight runs in the 8th inning to rout the @Braves, 9-3. #MetsRewind #LGM

May 14, 1972: In his first game with the New York @Mets, Willie Mays hits a HR off @SFGiants reliever Don Carrithers at Shea Stadium. The Mets win the Mother’s Day special, 5-4. “It’s a strange feeling to be batting against the club I played with for 20 years. You look up and see ‘Giants’ written on their shirts, and feel you should be out there.” -- Willie Mays/New York Times

May 13, 1970: Gary Gentry fires a complete game one-hit shutout vs. @Cubs at Wrigley Field. Ernie Banks got the only hit on a soft fly that @Mets LF Dave Marshall gets a glove on, but can’t make the catch. #LGM #Mets

May 13, 2000: A day after failing to hustle, turning a double into a single, 41-year old Rickey Henderson is released by the @Mets. ''At some point, when you continue to do the wrong thing and say the wrong thing, you continue to wear out your welcome.” - Steve Phillips #LGM

May 13, 2018: @Mets infielder Luis Guillorme recorded his first @MLB hit, a single off @Phillies Aaron Nola. #LGM #Mets

It's Wednesday, May 13. Happy Birthday to Bobby Valentine (76). The former @Mets manager (1996-2002) won 536 games and led the franchise to the 1999 postseason and 2000 World Series. @MetsRewind talked to Valentine on the release of his book, Valentine's Way. Subscribe and listen on Substack: #LGM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">metsrewind.substack.com/p/podcast-bobb…

Today's Game Rewind: @SFGiants vs. @Mets at Shea Stadium on May 12, 1972. Listen to the full broadcast. Subscribe on Substack: metsrewind.substack.com/p/game-rewind-… #LGM #Mets

Sixty years ago today in Mets history:

May 12, 1974: Ed Kranepool collects his 1,000th career hit at Wrigley Field vs. @Cubs. Kranepool, who played his entire 18-year career with the @Mets, retired as the franchise leader in hits (1,418). Today he ranks 3rd behind David Wright and Jose Reyes. Listen to his first hit. #LGM #Mets

May 12, 1962: Craig Anderson records wins in both games of a doubleheader when the @Mets beat the @Braves, 3-2 and 8-7, marking the first DH sweep in franchise history and the last win(s) in Anderson's career (losing his next 19 decisions): baseball-reference.com/players/a/ande… #Mets #LGM

May 12, 1990: Frank Viola pitches a complete game shutout to record his seventh consecutive win to start the season. Viola sets a franchise record of nine straight victories, dating back to his last two decisions from 1989. #LGM #Mets

May 12, 1968: The @Mets play their 1,000th game in franchise history, losing to the @Cubs, 4-3, in the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field. The Mets recorded a 332-664 record (including four ties) in their first 1,000 games. #LGM #Mets

Happy Birthday, Yogi Berra! He was born on May 12, 1925. He would have been 101 years old! #LGM #Mets

A.J. Ewing is on his way to Queens, per multiple reports

May 11, 2008: At Shea Stadium, a 13-minute delay occurs in the 9th inning when @Reds David Ross bats out of order, making an out in Corey Patterson’s place in the lineup. The @Mets win the game, 8-3. #Mets #LGM

May 11, 1999: For the first time and only time in the 20th century, two MLB starting pitchers share the same name as Bobby M. Jones (@Rockies) beats Bobby J. Jones (@Mets), 8-5, at Coors Field. #LGM

Glad to get this year’s Hall of Fame yearbook in the mail this weekend!

May 11, 1986 - Eddie Milner crashes into Gary Carter and scores as the #Reds take on the #Mets at Shea Stadium. (📸 Chuck Solomon/Sports Illustrated) #MLB #OTD #1980s #ATOBTTR #LGM