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| New York Mets postseason | |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Mets |
| City | New York City |
| League | National League |
| League championships | 2 (1969, 1986) |
| World series titles | 2 (1969, 1986) |
| Division titles | 6 (1969, 1973, 1986, 1988, 2006, 2015) |
| Wild card appearances | 2 (1999, 2015) |
New York Mets postseason
The New York Mets postseason history chronicles playoff campaigns by a Major League Baseball team based in New York City representing the National League. The franchise's playoff legacy includes two World Series championships and multiple division titles, intersecting with figures such as Tom Seaver, Darryl Strawberry, Mike Piazza, Dwight Gooden, and executives like Sandy Alderson. Postseason runs have shaped relationships with rivals like the New York Yankees, the Atlanta Braves, and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Mets' playoff trajectory began after expansion in 1962 and accelerated with the 1969 "Miracle" under manager Gil Hodges, featuring stars like Tom Seaver and Donn Clendenon en route to a World Series victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The 1986 championship team, led by manager Davey Johnson and players Darryl Strawberry and Keith Hernandez, defeated the Boston Red Sox in a series highlighted by Game 6 heroics from Mookie Wilson and an error by Bill Buckner. Postseason eras include the 1973 pennant with Jon Matlack, the 1988 and 2006 playoff appearances with figures such as Dwight Gooden and Pedro Martínez involvement, and the 2015 run driven by Jacob deGrom and Matt Harvey's contemporaries. Front office leaders including Frank Cashen, Nelson Doubleday Jr., Omar Minaya, and Brodie Van Wagenen influenced roster construction and postseason outcomes.
1969 — NLCS victory over the Atlanta Braves; World Series win vs. Baltimore Orioles with pivotal performances by Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, and Cleon Jones.
1973 — NL pennant; World Series loss to the Oakland Athletics featuring Jon Matlack and Rusty Staub contributions.
1986 — NL pennant; World Series win vs. Boston Red Sox; key figures included Dwight Gooden, Gary Carter, and Ray Knight.
1988 — NLCS loss; rotation included veterans like Sid Fernandez and sluggers such as Darryl Strawberry.
1999 — Wild Card berth; elimination in the National League Division Series; roster featured Mike Piazza and Robin Ventura.
2000s — 2006 National League pennant; World Series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals with postseason stars Carlos Beltrán and Tom Glavine.
2015 — Wild Card series victory; National League Division Series loss to the Chicago Cubs; performances by Jacob deGrom, Yoenis Céspedes, and Travis d'Arnaud.
(Include seasons such as 1969, 1973, 1986, 1988, 1999, 2006, 2015 as primary playoff campaigns with associated personnel like Jerry Koosman, Keith Hernandez, Ruben Tejada, Curtis Granderson, Justin Turner, Jeurys Familia).
1969 World Series — "Miracle Mets" upset narrative against Frank Robinson's Baltimore Orioles featuring Seaver's pitching and clutch hitting from Donn Clendenon.
1973 World Series — close contest with Reggie Jackson's Oakland Athletics; pivotal games involving Rusty Staub.
1986 World Series — Game 6 defining moment: Mookie Wilson ground ball, error by Bill Buckner, and Ray Knight's go-ahead run; earlier Game 1-5 battles with dramatic pitching shifts involving Bob Ojeda and Roger McDowell.
2000s postseason — 2006 NLCS and World Series highlighted by Carlos Beltrán's postseason hitting streak and managerial decisions by Willie Randolph and Terry Collins impacting series outcomes.
2015 Wild Card Game — bullpen dramatics and late-inning heroics including Carlos Torres and Asdrúbal Cabrera-era moments; NLDS vs. Chicago Cubs with low-scoring pitcher duels featuring Jake Arrieta against Jacob deGrom.
Other notable episodes include controversial trades (e.g., Carlos Beltrán acquisition), injury-affected runs involving Matt Harvey and David Wright, and clutch postseason hitting from bench players such as Tim Teufel and Mookie Wilson.
Pitching records include Seaver's dominant starts in 1969, Jon Matlack's early playoff contributions, and Tom Glavine's veteran postseason innings in 2006. Hitting records encompass Mike Piazza's 1999-2000 postseason power, Carlos Beltrán's 2006 NLCS home run totals, and Darryl Strawberry's 1986 slugging. Awards tied to Mets postseason play include National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award winners and World Series MVPs like Ray Knight (1986) and Donn Clendenon (1969). Rookie postseason breakthroughs include Dwight Gooden's early dominance and Jacob deGrom's 2015 Cy Young-era performances carrying into October.
Front office architects such as Frank Cashen assembled the 1986 core via trades and free agency signings, while Sandy Alderson's sabermetric approach influenced 2015 roster construction. Managerial strategy from Gil Hodges, Davey Johnson, Willie Randolph, and Terry Collins shaped bullpen usage, lineup construction, and in-game tactics that determined postseason success. High-profile acquisitions—trades for Carlos Beltrán, signings of Pedro Martínez, and the 2016-2017 era moves under Brooks Kieschnick-era discussions—altered postseason trajectories and fan expectations. Controversial decisions, including injury management of Matt Harvey and late-season roster moves, drew scrutiny from analysts and commentators associated with outlets like SNY (TV network) and WFAN.
Television and radio partners like WPIX, SNY (TV network), WPIX-TV, and WFAN provided live postseason coverage, with announcers including Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, and Keith Hernandez calling pivotal innings. National networks FOX, TBS (American TV network), ESPN, and MLB Network carried select games, integrating commentators such as Joe Buck, Bob Costas, and analysts like Pedro Martínez in later roles. Media narratives around the 1986 and 2006 series generated books and documentary treatments featuring interviews with Mookie Wilson, Bill Buckner, and front office figures, contributing to baseball historiography in publications tied to The New York Times and Sports Illustrated.
Postseason milestones cemented the Mets' identity within New York City sports culture, fostering rivalries with the New York Yankees, regional competition with the Philadelphia Phillies, and national recognition across Major League Baseball. Championship seasons in 1969 and 1986 created enduring icons like Tom Seaver and Keith Hernandez in team lore, while later playoff runs influenced franchise valuation under owners including Nelson Doubleday Jr. and Fred Wilpon. Fan traditions at Citi Field and formerly at Shea Stadium evolved around postseason memories, with supporter groups and media retrospectives maintaining the Mets' place in baseball memory.