Month: October 2025

Morning Briefing: Mariners Outlast Tigers in Instant Classic

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mariners defeated the Tigers in the 15-inning winner-take-all Game 5 on Friday night to advance to the ALCS. Tarik Skubal and George Kirby both pitched well as the starters before the bullpens took over in a grueling yet thrilling game. Jorge Polanco won it with a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 15th. With their victory, the Mariners are headed to the ALCS...

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MMO Roundtable: What Will Pete Alonso’s Next Contract Look Like, and With Who?

Last year, I asked the team here at Metsmerized if the Mets should re-sign Pete Alonso. We obviously know that they did. But here we are again, having the same conversation, with a slight spin. Here is where we think the Polar Bear’s going to end up this offseason and how much he’ll sign for. Chris Bello  Pete Alonso should get a high AAV contract after bouncing back with the Mets in...

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2025 Report Card: Francisco Lindor, SS

Francisco Lindor Player Data: Age: 31 (11/14/1993)  B/T: S/R Primary Stats: 160 G, 732 PA, .267/.346/.466/.811, 172 H, 35 2B, 31 HR, 86 RBI, 117 R, 31 SB, 65 BB, 131 SO Advanced Stats: 129 OPS+, 129 wRC+, 17.9% K%, 8.9% BB%, .288 BABIP, .355 xwOBA, 6.3 fWAR, 5.8 bWAR 2025 Salary: $34.15 million GRADE: B+ 2025 REVIEW Through his first decade in the majors, Francisco Lindor has been the...

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Eric Chavez Discusses Juan Soto’s Approach, Praises Carlos Mendoza

After parting ways with the Mets alongside a majority of the club’s coaching staff following a disappointing 2025 season, former hitting coach Eric Chavez appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and discussed a number of topics relating to this stint in New York. Perhaps the most notable anecdote from Chavez came in the form of his thoughts on Juan Soto and a recommendation he...

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Morning Briefing: Phillies Eliminated From Postseason

Good morning, Mets fans! The Los Angeles Dodgers are advancing to the NLCS after an 11-inning pitchers’ duel, as they narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1. Roki Sasaki shined with three perfect innings to hold the lead after Tyler Glasnow went six scoreless. The game ended when Andy Pages hit a walk-off grounder to the pitcher, Orion Kerkering, who made a wild throw to home. The...

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