History of New York Mets in Timeline

The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in Queens, New York City. Founded in 1962 as an expansion team, they compete in MLB's National League East Division. The Mets were established to fill the void left by the departure of the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants, adopting team colors that reflect both franchises.

1900: Reference to MLB Team Losses

In 1900, there was the MLB team recorded losses.

1926: Longest opening day game in MLB since 1926

On March 31, 1998, The Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies were involved in the longest scoreless opening day game in the National League and the longest one in the MLB since 1926 when the Washington Senators beat the Philadelphia Athletics 1–0 in 15 innings.

1930: Johnson's Triples

In 1996, Lance Johnson's 21 triples led the National League, marking the highest amount by an NL player since 1930.

1957: Dodgers and Giants Relocate

After the 1957 season, the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants relocated to California, leading to the formation of the New York Mets to fill the void in the National League.

1961: "Meet the Mets" Written

In 1961, the Mets' signature song, "Meet the Mets", was written by Bill Katz and Ruth Roberts.

1962: Mets Played at the Polo Grounds

In 1962, the New York Mets played their home games at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan.

1962: Mets Post 40-120 Record

In 1962, the New York Mets posted a 40–120 record, which was the second most losses by a post-1900 MLB team.

1962: Mets Founded

In 1962, the New York Mets were founded as one of baseball's first expansion teams, created to replace the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants after their departures, adopting the Dodgers' blue and the Giants' orange as team colors.

1963: Carlton Willey's Season

During the 1963 season, Carlton Willey, a pitcher for the New York Mets, had a promising year with four shut-outs before an injury impacted his performance.

1963: New York Mets Foundation Founded

Founded in 1963, the New York Mets Foundation funds and promotes charitable causes in the Mets community.

1963: Introduction of Mr. Met

In 1963, Mr. Met was introduced on the cover of game programs, while the Mets were still playing at the Polo Grounds.

1963: Mets Played at the Polo Grounds

In 1963, the New York Mets played their home games at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan.

1964: Yogi Berra Hired as Coach

In 1964, Yogi Berra was hired as a coach for the New York Mets under Casey Stengel's coaching staff.

1964: Mets Moved to Shea Stadium

In 1964, the New York Mets moved to Shea Stadium in Queens, named after William Shea.

1964: Live Costumed Mr. Met Introduced

In 1964, when the Mets moved to Shea Stadium, fans were introduced to a live costumed version of Mr. Met.

1965: Worst Record Since 1965

The 1993 season was the worst record for the Mets since 1965.

1966: Mets Draft Steve Chilcott

In 1966, the New York Mets bypassed Reggie Jackson in the amateur draft, selecting Steve Chilcott instead, who never played in the majors.

1969: Seaver and Mets Win World Series

In 1969, Tom Seaver helped the "Miracle Mets" win the National League East division title, the National League pennant, and the World Series.

1969: Mets sweep Braves in NLCS

In 1969, the Mets swept the Braves in the NLCS, en route to their first World Series championship, which was also the first playoff series win and appearance by an expansion team.

1970: NL East Title Trend

From 1970 to 1980, the NL East title was primarily won by the Philadelphia Phillies or the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the exception of 1973 when the Mets won.

1973: Mets Rally to Win Division

In 1973, the New York Mets rallied from 5th place to win the division, later shocking the Cincinnati Reds in the NLCS and pushing the Oakland Athletics to a seventh game in the World Series before losing.

1976: Reference to Previous Mets Winning Season

In 1976, the New York Mets had their previous winning season.

1977: Midnight Massacre

In 1977, Star pitcher Tom Seaver was traded by the New York Mets, on a day remembered as "the Midnight Massacre", and the Mets fell into last place for several years.

1979: Introduction of Mettle the Mule

In 1979, Mettle the mule represented the Mets for only one season.

January 1980: Doubleday Buys Mets Franchise

In January 1980, the Payson heirs sold the New York Mets franchise to the Doubleday publishing company for $21.1 million. Nelson Doubleday, Jr. was named chairman and Fred Wilpon became club president. Frank Cashen was hired as general manager.

1980: NL East Title Trend

From 1970 to 1980, the NL East title was primarily won by the Philadelphia Phillies or the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the exception of 1973 when the Mets won.

1980: Mets Draft Darryl Strawberry

In 1980, the New York Mets drafted Darryl Strawberry as the #1 pick.

1982: Mets Draft Dwight Gooden

In 1982, the New York Mets drafted Dwight Gooden as the #5 pick.

1983: Keith Hernandez Traded to Mets

In 1983, Keith Hernandez was traded from the Cardinals to the Mets, turning the latter into contenders.

1983: Mets Acquire Keith Hernandez

In 1983, the New York Mets obtained Keith Hernandez from the St. Louis Cardinals.

1984: Davey Johnson Manages the Mets

In 1984, Davey Johnson was promoted to manager of the New York Mets, leading them to a 90–72 record, their first winning season since 1976.

1985: Division Dominated by Cardinals or Mets

Between 1985 and 1988, the division was dominated by either the Cardinals or the Mets.

1985: Mets Acquire Gary Carter

In 1985, the New York Mets acquired Gary Carter from the Montreal Expos and won 98 games but missed the playoffs.

1985: Mets-Cardinals Rivalry

In 1985, the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals began a rivalry that lasted throughout the 1980s, marked by competition for the NL East title and open trolling between the teams.

1986: Reference to Mets Championship

After the 1986 championship, the New York Mets attempted to rebuild by acquiring experienced superstars, leading to changes in the team's roster and strategy.

1986: Departures of key players from the 1986 team

After the 1993 season, two of the remaining links to the 1986 team, Howard Johnson and Sid Fernandez, left the Mets via free agency.

1986: Mets Win World Series

In 1986, the New York Mets won the division with a 108–54 record, won a dramatic NLCS against the Houston Astros, and ultimately won the World Series against the Boston Red Sox.

1987: Mets Decisions and Gooden's Struggles

In 1987, the New York Mets declined to re-sign Ray Knight, traded Kevin Mitchell, and saw Dwight Gooden admitted to a drug clinic, while also trading for David Cone.

1987: Mets-Cardinals Rivalry Culminates

In 1987, the rivalry between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals culminated, with the Cardinals ultimately winning the NL East title. Darryl Strawberry and Howard Johnson became the first teammates to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in the same season.

1987: Mets Broadcast Rights to WFAN

The Mets were previously carried by WFAN, which inherited the team's broadcast rights from WHN when it took over its frequency in 1987.

1988: Division Dominated by Cardinals or Mets

Between 1985 and 1988, the division was dominated by either the Cardinals or the Mets.

1988: Mets-Cardinals Rivalry

In 1988, the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals swapped NL East titles.

1988: Mets Win Division, Lose NLCS

In 1988, the New York Mets posted a 100–60 record and won their division but lost in the NLCS to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1991: Mets' Season Plunges, Controversies Arise

At the beginning of the 1991 season, several New York Mets players, including Coleman, Gooden, and Boston, were implicated in an alleged sexual abuse incident, and Bonilla made threats to a reporter. David Cone was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays during the 1992 season.

1991: Mets' Season Struggles and Harrelson's Firing

During the 1991 season, the New York Mets struggled, leading to the firing of manager Harrelson. Gregg Jefferies released a controversial statement on WFAN radio.

1991: Losing Record Streak Begins

The Mets began a streak of finishing with a losing record for six consecutive seasons, starting in 1991.

1992: Cone Trade

During the 1992 season, the New York Mets traded David Cone to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays later won the 1992 World Series.

1992: The Worst Team Money Could Buy

The book "The Worst Team Money Could Buy: The Collapse Of The New York Mets" chronicled the Mets' descent.

1993: Meltdown Season and Team Issues

In 1993, the Mets had a disastrous season, losing 103 games. Several incidents plagued the team, including Coleman hitting Gooden with a golf club, Saberhagen throwing a firecracker near reporters, and Anthony Young setting a record with 27 straight losses. Coleman later threw a firecracker from the team bus, injuring three people, leading to his departure. Saberhagen also sprayed bleach at reporters. Additionally, Howard Johnson and Sid Fernandez left after the season.

1994: Division Realignment

In 1994, a division realignment put the Atlanta Braves and the Mets in the National League East, fueling their rivalry.

1994: Mets and Braves in NL East Together

In 1994, a division realignment put the Mets and the Braves in the NL East together (from 1969 to 1993, the Braves were in the NL West).

1994: Cardinals Moved to National League Central

In 1994, the Cardinals were moved to the National League Central, and the rivalry with the Mets faded soon after.

1994: Promising Season Interrupted by Strike

In the strike-shortened 1994 season, the Mets showed promise with Rico Brogna and Jeff Kent becoming fan favorites. Bonilla improved, and a healthy Saberhagen, along with Bobby Jones and John Franco, strengthened the pitching staff. The Mets were in 3rd place when the season ended on August 12.

1995: Improved Performance

In 1995, the Mets showed promise and finished in 2nd place, behind the Atlanta Braves, who eventually won the World Series.

1995: Emergence of Generation K

The 1995 season marked the emergence of pitchers Bill Pulsipher, Jason Isringhausen, and Paul Wilson, dubbed Generation K. However, injuries prevented them from reaching their full potential, with only Isringhausen achieving significant success as a reliever.

1996: Improvement from 1996

In 1997, the Mets bounced back with an 88–74 record, and the team improved by 17 wins from 1996.

1996: Todd Hundley Breaks Home Run Record and Lance Johnson Sets Franchise Records

In the Mets' dismal 1996 season, Todd Hundley broke the Major League Baseball single-season record for home runs by a catcher with 41. Lance Johnson also set single-season franchise records in hits (227), triples (21), at-bats (682), and runs scored (117).

1996: Losing Record Streak Ends

The Mets finished with a losing record for six consecutive seasons between 1991 and 1996.

April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson's number 42 retired

On April 15, 1997, Major League Baseball retired Jackie Robinson's number 42. The Mets played the Dodgers at Shea Stadium that day. Butch Huskey and Mo Vaughn wore the number 42 with the Mets because of a grandfather clause implemented by MLB.

1997: Mets Improve and Play First Game Against Yankees

In 1997, the Mets bounced back with an 88-74 record, improving by 17 wins from 1996 but missing the playoffs by four games. On June 16, the Mets beat the New York Yankees in the first regular-season game between the rivals. Dave Mlicki pitched a complete game shutout. Todd Hundley suffered a season-ending elbow injury.

1997: Start of Interleague Play

Since interleague play started in 1997, the Mets and Yankees have met every regular season.

1998: Missed Postseason and Offseason Moves

After the Piazza trade, the Mets missed the 1998 postseason by one game. Following the season, the Mets re-signed Mike Piazza and traded Todd Hundley. They also acquired Roger Cedeño and Armando Benítez, and signed Robin Ventura, Rickey Henderson, and Bobby Bonilla.

1998: Alternate Black Jerseys Display Primary Logo

In 1998, alternate black jerseys displayed the primary blue and orange logo on the left sleeves.

1998: Black Added to Color Scheme

In 1998, black was added to the Mets' color scheme.

1998: Independent Budget Office Study on Mets Fans

In 1998, the Independent Budget Office of the city of New York published a study on the economic effect of the city's two Major League Baseball teams.

1998: Mets Play Longest Scoreless Opening Day Game

On March 31, 1998, the Mets played the Philadelphia Phillies in the longest scoreless opening day game in the National League. The Mets won 1-0 in 14 innings when Alberto Castillo hit a pinch-hit single.

1998: Original Introduction of Black Alternate Home Jersey

The original black alternate home jersey was introduced in 1998.

1999: Playoff Run and Championship Series Loss

After the 1999 regular season, the Mets defeated the Cincinnati Reds in a one-game playoff with Al Leiter pitching a complete-game shutout. They then defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS. However, the Mets lost to the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS, despite Robin Ventura's "Grand Slam Single" in Game 5.

1999: Braves Win NLCS Against Mets

In 1999, the Mets and Braves faced each other again in the NLCS, with the Braves winning the series four games to two.

1999: Mets and Yankees Make Postseason

In 1999, the Mets and Yankees both made the postseason.

1999: Logo Alteration

In 1999, the Mets logo received a slight alteration; a small "NY" originally placed to the left of the team script was removed.

1999: Alternate Team Logo Created

In 1999, with the introduction of black as an official color, an alternate team logo was created for the Mets.

1999: Mets Broadcasts on WPIX Begin

Since 1999, Mets games have been broadcast on WPIX, which is syndicated across New York and Connecticut.

1999: Coaching Staff Fired and Key Player Performances

The Mets started the 1999 season well but fired their coaching staff after an eight-game losing streak. They beat the Yankees on Sunday Night Baseball. Mike Piazza and Robin Ventura had MVP-type seasons, Benny Agbayani emerged as a role player, and Edgardo Alfonzo and Roger Cedeño had breakout years.

2000: Mets and Yankees Make Postseason and face off in World Series

In 2000, the Mets and Yankees both made the postseason and faced off in the World Series.

2000: Wild Card, Pennant and Subway Series Loss

In 2000, the Mets finished with a 94-68 record, securing a wild card spot and defeating the Giants and Cardinals to win the National League pennant. They then faced the Yankees in the "Subway Series" for the World Series, losing in five games. A notable moment was when Roger Clemens threw a broken piece of Mike Piazza's bat toward him.

2000: Mets Win National League Pennant

In 2000, the New York Mets won the National League pennant.

2000: Mets and Cardinals Meet in NLCS

The Mets and Cardinals met in the 2000 National League Championship Series, briefly rekindling their rivalry.

September 11, 2001: Tuesday's Children Support

The New York Mets Foundation supports Tuesday's Children, a non-profit family service organization that "has made a long term commitment to meet the needs of every family who lost a loved one in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001".

2001: Relief Center and Piazza's Home Run After 9/11

During the 2001 season, the Mets finished 82-80. After the September 11 terrorist attacks, Shea Stadium served as a relief center. In the first sporting event in New York City since the attacks, Mike Piazza hit a dramatic home run against the Atlanta Braves on September 21, giving the Mets a 3-2 win.

2002: Disappointing Season and Ownership Battle

Despite signing Tom Glavine, Mo Vaughn, and Roberto Alomar, the Mets finished the 2002 season with a 75-86 record and last in the NL East. Co-owners Wilpon and Doubleday were also involved in a legal battle, which was settled with Wilpon becoming the sole owner on August 23.

2004: Omar Minaya Hired as GM

Following the 2004 season, the Mets hired Omar Minaya as their new general manager.

2004: Rose Replaces Murphy

In 2004, Rose replaced Bob Murphy as Gary Cohen's broadcast partner following Murphy's retirement.

2005: Longest Playoff Game

In 2005, the sixth game of the 1986 NLCS between the New York Mets and the Houston Astros was considered the longest playoff game in history until 2005.

2005: Improved Performance in 2005

In 2005, under new GM Omar Minaya and manager Willie Randolph, the Mets finished four games over .500.

2006: NL East Title and Championship Series Loss

By 2006, the Mets had a resurgence, winning 97 games and the NL East title with new players like Carlos Beltrán and Carlos Delgado, as well as young stars José Reyes and David Wright. However, they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series.

2006: Cohen leaves for TV

In 2006, Cohen left the radio booth for the SNY television booth and was replaced by Tom McCarthy.

2006: Mets and Yankees Make Postseason

In 2006, the Mets and Yankees both made the postseason.

2006: Gary Cohen moves to SNY

Longtime Mets radio announcer Gary Cohen does the play-by-play, having moved to television with the launch of SNY in 2006.

2006: Postseason Berth Since 2006

On September 26, 2015, the Mets clinched the NL East division title, and thus their first postseason berth since 2006.

2006: Mets Win Division

Since 2006, the teams have battled for playoff position. The Mets won the division in 2006.

2006: Mets and Cardinals Meet in NLCS

The Mets and Cardinals met in the 2006 National League Championship Series, briefly rekindling their rivalry.

2006: Mets-Phillies Rivalry Among Hottest

The rivalry between the Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies from 2006 to 2008 was said to be among the "hottest" rivalries in the National League.

2007: Late-Season Collapse

In 2007, the Mets entered the final 17 games of the season with a seven-game lead in the NL East but lost 11 of the next 15 games, allowing the Philadelphia Phillies to win the division by one game.

2007: Phillies' Eastern Division Title

The Phillies' 2007 Eastern Division Title was won on the last day of the season as the Mets lost a seven-game lead with 17 games remaining while losing 12 of 18 games that season to the Phillies.

April 8, 2008: Shea Stadium Sign Unveiled

On April 8, 2008, during the final opening day at Shea Stadium, the Mets unveiled a sign bearing the name "Shea" next to the team's retired numbers, honoring William Shea for his contributions to the franchise.

2008: Managerial Changes and Another Division Loss

In 2008, the Mets' final season at Shea Stadium, Omar Minaya fired Willie Randolph, Rick Peterson, and Tom Nieto on June 16. Jerry Manuel was named interim manager. Despite a slightly better finish than the previous season, the Mets again lost the division to the Phillies.

2008: Mets contend

Since 2006, the teams have battled for playoff position. The Mets contended in 2007 and 2008.

2008: Last Season at Shea Stadium

The 2008 season was the last year the New York Mets played their home games at Shea Stadium.

2008: Mets-Phillies Rivalry Among Hottest

The rivalry between the Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies from 2006 to 2008 was said to be among the "hottest" rivalries in the National League.

2009: Move to Citi Field and Sheffield's 500th Home Run

In 2009, the Mets moved into Citi Field. On April 17, Gary Sheffield hit his 500th home run against the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming the first pinch hitter to reach this milestone and the first to do it in a Mets uniform. Numerous injuries plagued the team throughout the season.

2009: Mets Inaugurate Citi Field

In 2009, the New York Mets began playing their home games at Citi Field, located next to the site of the former Shea Stadium.

2009: Limited Success

The Mets experienced limited success in the first half of the 2010s, failing to finish with a winning record between 2009 and 2014.

2009: Injuries and Fourth-Place Finish

The Mets finished in fourth place in 2009 with a 70-92 record, missing the playoffs for the third straight season. Mets players spent over 1,480 days on the disabled list, more than any other team in the majors. Second-half improvements from Jeff Francoeur and Daniel Murphy helped the Mets tie for the best batting average in the National League.

2011: Ownership Restructuring Begins

In 2011-2012, Mets ownership sold twelve minority shares of the franchise to provide a cash infusion for the team.

2011: Josh Lewin Joins Broadcast

Josh Lewin joined the broadcast after the team parted ways with Hagin following the 2011 season.

2011: Phillies Win Fifth Consecutive Division Title

The Phillies won their fifth consecutive division title in 2011.

2012: Black Elements Phased Out

Beginning with 2012, the black elements in the Mets' uniform began to be phased out.

2012: Founding of The 7 Line Army

In 2012, Darren Meenan founded "The 7 Line Army", a group of passionate Mets fans who occupy the Big Apple Section of Citi Field during home games.

2012: Santana's No-Hitter and Dickey's Cy Young Award

In 2012, Johan Santana pitched the first no-hitter in Mets franchise history. Additionally, R.A. Dickey won the NL Cy Young Award pitching for the Mets.

2012: Settlement of Madoff Lawsuit

In 2012, Mets owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz settled a lawsuit related to Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme for $162 million. Irving Picard, dropped charges that Wilpon and Katz blindly went along with the scheme.

2012: Logo Fell Into Disuse

In 2012, the alternate logo fell into disuse after the Mets dropped the alternate black jerseys and caps.

2012: Welcome Home Dinner Raises Money for Mets Foundation

The Mets host the annual Welcome Home Dinner, which raised over $550,000 for the Mets Foundation in 2012, and all proceeds were distributed to Katz Institute for Women's Health and Katz Women's Hospitals of North Shore-LIJ Health System and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

2012: End of Original Black Alternate Home Jersey

The original black alternate home jersey stopped being worn in 2012.

2013: Reduced Games in Subway Series

From the 2013 season, the number of games between the Mets and Yankees was reduced to four, two at each ballpark.

2013: Black Elements Eliminated

In 2013, black elements were eliminated from the Mets' uniform.

2014: Ralph Kiner Memorial Logo Displayed

In 2014, a special memorial logo honoring broadcaster Ralph Kiner, depicting a microphone along with his name and the years 1922–2014, was displayed on the left-field wall adjacent to the Mets' retired numbers.

2014: Limited Success

The Mets experienced limited success in the first half of the 2010s, failing to finish with a winning record between 2009 and 2014.

2014: Logo Alteration on Social Media

Toward the end of the 2014 season, the Mets made a slight alteration to their logo on their Facebook and Twitter accounts, changing the roof of the building to the far right from the United Nations building to the Citigroup Center, but reverted it after fan reaction.

September 26, 2015: NL East Division Title and Postseason Berth

On September 26, 2015, the Mets clinched the NL East division title, securing their first postseason berth since 2006, by defeating the Cincinnati Reds 10–2. They went on to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS and swept the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS.

2015: Mets and Yankees Make Postseason

In 2015, the Mets and Yankees both made the postseason.

2015: Mets Win National League Pennant

In 2015, the New York Mets won the National League pennant.

2016: Mets Last Postseason Berth

In 2016, was the last time the Mets had a postseason berth.

2016: Mets' Retired Numbers Moved with Kiner Logo

In the 2016 Mets yearbook, it was implied that Ralph Kiner was "retired" next to William Shea. This was confirmed when the Mets' retired numbers were moved to the roof facade during the 2016 season to accommodate Mike Piazza's number 31; the Kiner logo was placed next to the Shea and Jackie Robinson numbers.

2016: Consecutive Postseason Appearance and Wild-Card Loss

The Mets returned to the postseason in 2016, marking only the second time in franchise history that the team qualified for the postseason in consecutive years. The Mets lost the wild-card game 3–0 to the San Francisco Giants.

2018: Jacob deGrom Wins Cy Young Award

In 2018, Jacob deGrom was awarded the Cy Young Award after finishing the season with a 1.70 ERA.

2018: Mets on WOR

The Mets' previous radio flagship was WOR from 2014 to 2018.

October 3, 2019: Mets Fire Manager Mickey Callaway

On October 3, 2019, the New York Mets fired their manager, Mickey Callaway.

November 1, 2019: Carlos Beltrán Named Mets Manager

On November 1, 2019, Carlos Beltrán was named the new manager of the New York Mets, replacing Mickey Callaway.

2019: Winning Record but No Postseason

The Mets failed to make the playoffs for the rest of the decade, finishing no higher than third place. In 2019, they finished with a winning record of 86-76, the highest of any team not to qualify for the postseason.

2019: Mets Games on WHSQ-AM

The Mets have aired games at WHSQ's 880 AM frequency since 2019, when the station was still known as all-news WCBS-AM.

January 16, 2020: Beltrán Steps Down as Mets Manager

On January 16, 2020, Carlos Beltrán stepped down as manager before the start of the 2020 MLB season due to his involvement in the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal.

October 30, 2020: Steve Cohen Becomes Majority Owner of the Mets

On October 30, 2020, Steve Cohen became the majority owner of the Mets, owning 95% of the team after buying it from the Wilpon family for $2.4 billion.

2020: Steve Cohen Buys the Mets

In 2020, Steve Cohen, a billionaire hedge fund manager, purchased the New York Mets for $2.4 billion.

2020: Spanish-language Broadcasts on WQBU-FM

Spanish-language broadcasts were formerly broadcast on WQBU-FM 92.7, Que Buena from 2020 to 2021.

January 7, 2021: Mets Acquire Carlos Carrasco and Francisco Lindor

On January 7, 2021, the Mets acquired pitcher Carlos Carrasco and All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor in a trade with the Cleveland Indians.

August 28, 2021: Jerry Koosman's Number Retired

On August 28, 2021, Jerry Koosman's number 36 was retired by the Mets.

2021: "Let's Go Mets" Internet Meme

In 2021, an internet meme involving the fan chant "let's go, Mets" began spreading through social media, particularly Twitter and TikTok.

2021: Black Reintroduced in Alternate Uniforms

In 2021, the Mets reintroduced black in their alternate uniforms.

2021: Spanish-language Broadcasts on WQBU-FM

Spanish-language broadcasts were formerly broadcast on WQBU-FM 92.7, Que Buena from 2020 to 2021.

2021: Reintroduction of Black Alternate Home Jersey

The black alternate home jersey was reintroduced in 2021 for Friday home games.

2021: Black Jerseys Feature Blue and Orange Logo

When the team brought back the black jerseys in 2021, they feature the blue and orange logo patch instead of the black and blue logo.

April 29, 2022: Mets Pitch Second No-Hitter in Franchise History

On April 29, 2022, Tylor Megill, Drew Smith, Joely Rodríguez, Seth Lugo and Edwin Díaz combined to pitch the second no-hitter in franchise history in a 3–0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies.

July 9, 2022: Keith Hernandez's Number Retired

On July 9, 2022, the Mets retired Keith Hernandez's number 17.

2022: Mets and Yankees Make Postseason

In 2022, the Mets and Yankees both made the postseason.

2022: Mets Clinch Postseason Berth and Alonso Breaks RBI Record

In 2022, the Mets clinched their first postseason berth since 2016, and their 10th in franchise history and Pete Alonso broke the Mets single-season RBI record.

April 5, 2023: Bob Murphy Honored with Microphone Logo

On April 5, 2023, the Mets honored broadcaster Bob Murphy with a microphone logo alongside Kiner.

September 12, 2023: David Stearns Hired as President of Baseball Operations

On September 12, 2023, the Mets hired David Stearns as their new president of baseball operations.

2023: Mets Valued at $2.9 Billion

As of 2023, Forbes ranked the New York Mets as the sixth most valuable MLB team, with a valuation of $2.9 billion.

2023: Mets Miss Playoffs

In 2023, the Mets missed the playoffs, finishing the season with a 75–87 record and fourth-place in the NL East.

2023: Howie Rose Partnered with Keith Raad

Since the 2023 Season, Howie Rose has been partnered with Keith Raad.

April 14, 2024: Dwight Gooden's Number Retired

On April 14, 2024, Dwight Gooden's number 16 was retired by the Mets.

August 2024: Mets Radio Broadcasts Produced by Audacy, Inc.

As of late August 2024, Mets radio broadcasts are produced by Audacy, Inc. Games air on WHSQ-AM, an affiliate of ESPN Radio, locally and over Audacy's streaming service nationwide under the branding Audacy Mets Radio.

December 8, 2024: Mets Sign Juan Soto to Record Contract

On December 8, 2024, the Mets signed Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract, the largest contract in professional sports history.

2024: Mets' Win-Loss Record

As of the end of the 2024 regular season, the New York Mets' overall win–loss record is 4,816–5,148 (.483).

2024: Mets Improve and Reach NLCS

In 2024, after a dismal start, the Mets improved significantly, aided by Grimace and the song "OMG" by Candelita, finishing with an 89–73 record and reaching the National League Championship Series.

2024: Mets and Yankees Make Postseason

In 2024, the Mets and Yankees both made the postseason.

2024: Reference to Chicago White Sox

In 2024, the reference was made about Chicago White Sox team losses.

2024: Introduction of Black Alternate Home Jersey

The black alternate home jersey, introduced in its current form in 2024, is a modified version of the one worn from 1998 to 2012 and reintroduced for Friday home games in 2021.

2024: Introduction of City Connect Jersey

The dark gray City Connect jersey with black and purple accents was introduced in 2024. The uniform contains the "NYC" wordmark in black patterned after the team's road uniform, along with black pinstripes and a black subway token patch containing the purple "NY" logo.

July 19, 2025: David Wright's Number Retirement Announced

On December 13, David Wright's number 5 retirement was announced for July 19, 2025.

2025: Introduction of Blue Alternate Road Jersey

In 2025, the blue alternate road jersey was introduced, featuring a pullover jersey with "New York" in script across the chest.

2025: Introduction of Current Road Uniforms

In 2025, the road uniforms were introduced in their current form, featuring gray with blue and orange stripes and "NEW YORK" in Tiffany-style letters.