On June 1st, 2012, after 50 years and 8,019 games, Johan Santana threw the New York Mets first no-hitter in franchise history. Santana’s performance included 134 pitches, tied for the fifth-most recorded pitches in a solo no-hitter. He struck out eight batters and walked five. Coming off of shoulder surgery from the previous season, the 33-year-old may not have had his best stuff against the St. Louis Cardinals, but they kept biting early at Santana’s pitches. To this day, it remains the Mets’ only solo no-hitter.
Christian Scott recorded his first win today against the Marlins. Dating back to 2024, when he debuted for the Metropolitans, he’s started 16 games, compiling an 0-3 record, but that all changed tonight! Equally shocking, Scott is the only Mets pitcher to allow 4 ER or less in each of his first 16 starts. May tonight is the first of many wins for Christian Scott. LFGM!
On May 7th, 2016, 42-year-old pitcher Bartolo Colon hit his first and only career home run against the San Diego Padres. Looking for his first hit of the year, Colon stepped up against pitcher James Shields with a runner on second base. Sitting at a 1-1 count, Colon turned on a 90 mph fastball and drove it deep over the left field wall, extending the Mets lead to 4-0. In Colon's final All-Star season, he set a career high in total bases on the year, tallying 10 throughout 2016. The Mets celebrated the 10-year anniversary earlier today on social media. Colon's response? "I might have more in the tank."
to start his mets tenure, Bo Bichitte has had 19 plate appearances, with a whopping two hits. that's an average of .105. yet he still has 3 rbi. stinky
The Mets went 40–120 in their inaugural 1962 season; the most losses in modern MLB history at the time. They were only recently displaced by the 2024 Chicago White Sox who lost 1 additional game and set the record at 121.
The New York Mets represent the National League in the nation's largest market, playing at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, where the franchise has built a devoted fanbase that spans the five boroughs and beyond. The Mets have always operated in the shadow of the Yankees but have cultivated an identity as the people's team—loved for their underdog spirit, dramatic moments, and the loyalty of fans who embrace the 'Ya Gotta Believe' mantra. Citi Field's design pays homage to Ebbets Field and Brooklyn Dodgers heritage while providing a modern ballpark experience with excellent sightlines and amenities. The franchise's orange and blue colors connect to New York's baseball history, with the Mets having won two World Series that produced some of the most joyous celebrations in sports history. The Mets continue to invest in star talent, aiming to bring another championship to their passionate and long-suffering fanbase.
Founded in 1962 to fill the void left when the Dodgers and Giants left New York, the expansion Mets lost 120 games but won the city's heart with their lovable losing ways. The 1969 'Miracle Mets' shocked the baseball world by defeating the powerhouse Orioles in the World Series, creating one of the greatest underdog stories in sports history. The 1986 championship featured Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, and the Bill Buckner error in Game 6—one of the most dramatic moments in World Series history. Tom Seaver's dominance, Mike Piazza's post-9/11 homer, and David Wright's leadership have created lasting memories for generations of Mets fans. The Mets-Yankees Subway Series rivalry has produced memorable moments, though the Mets have often played second fiddle to their crosstown rivals in the battle for New York.
Source: Claude