Become a fan of the The Ultimate Mets Database Facebook page.

This Date in Mets History

Today is May 23

Born on this date:

Died on this date:

Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

Newspaper Covers


05/23/2008

05/23/2009

05/23/2009

05/23/2010

05/23/2010

05/23/2011

05/23/2011

05/23/2011

05/23/2011

05/23/2013

05/23/2015

05/23/2016

05/23/2016

05/23/2016

05/23/2017

05/23/2018

05/23/2018

05/23/2019

05/23/2019

05/23/2020

05/23/2023
Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Larkin keeps Phillips' recruiting plan from taking flight
New York Daily News, July 23, 2000
Also, "Stopping short of Barry bandwagon" by Vic Ziegel. About the Mets' attempt to add Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin for the 2000 pennant drive.


Randomly selected Met Player

Luis Castillo
Born: September 12, 1975
at San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Castillo
Years with Mets: 2007 - 2010

365 games. 5 hr, 105 rbi, 0.274
188 runs, 55 stolen bases


Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers
2000 Game Results
04/18 Mets 10, Brewers 7 Hampton (W, 1-3)
04/19 Mets 3, Brewers 1 Reed (W, 2-0)
04/20 Mets 5, Brewers 4 Wendell (W, 1-0)
06/16 Mets 7, Brewers 1 Leiter (W, 8-1)
06/17 Brewers 3, Mets 2 Rusch (L, 4-5)
06/18 Mets 7, Brewers 3 Reed (W, 4-1)
09/11 Brewers 8, Mets 2 Reed (L, 9-5)
09/12 Mets 10, Brewers 2 Jones (W, 9-5)
09/13 Mets 4, Brewers 1 Benitez (W, 4-4)
2000 totals: 7 wins, 2 losses



About Us
  • Contact us
  • FAQ



  • Copyright 1999-2025, The Ultimate Mets Database