There’s nothing like Opening Day to bring out the florid, sincere, hope-springs-eternal optimism for fans of all 30 major league teams—or at least any not actively tanking. Even the generally pessimistic Met fan can approach things with more optimism than usual given the franchise’s astounding 37-20 Opening Day record, made all the more amazing given that the team lost its first eight openers.
As a spiritual holiday for the baseball diehard—and perhaps the only day that the casual fan pays attention until summer—Opening Day results can truly stand out. While it has largely been a joyous holiday for the Mets, it wouldn’t be a Met list without some heartbreak.