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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.

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'There Were Giants in the Earth in Those Days'
Newsday, April 13, 1962
Baseball is returning to the Polo Grounds after a four-year gap, and a former New York Giants fan reflects on his memories.


Randomly selected Met Player

Eric Gunderson
Born: March 29, 1966
at Portland, Ore.
Gunderson
Years with Mets: 1994, 1995

44 games. 1 - 1, 2.70
23 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
2016 Game Results
06/07 Pirates 3, Mets 1 Matz (L, 7-2)
06/07 Pirates 3, Mets 1 deGrom (L, 3-2)
06/08 Mets 6, Pirates 5 Reed (W, 1-0)
06/14 Pirates 4, Mets 0 deGrom (L, 3-3)
06/15 Mets 11, Pirates 2 Syndergaard (W, 7-2)
06/16 Mets 6, Pirates 4 Colon (W, 6-3)
2016 totals: 3 wins, 3 losses



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