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San Francisco Giants claimed Trevor Hildenberger of the New York Mets on waivers on May 18, 2021.

New York Mets purchased Cameron Maybin from the Chicago Cubs on May 18, 2021.

New York Mets signed free agent Akeem Bostick on May 18, 2021.

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'You Gotta Believe... Gotta Believe!' A Whisper in July, War Cry in Stretch
New York Daily News, October 2, 1973
The Mets enjoy a raucous celebration after winning the National League East in Chicago. Plus a cartoon from Bruce Stark.
Tags: Yogi Berra, Jerry Grote, Willie Mays, Tug McGraw, Tom Seaver.


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Born: June 30, 1944
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737 games. 69 hr, 304 rbi, 0.242
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9. Doug Flynn 26
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