By John Jackson
Good morning Mets fans! The World Series returns to Houston for Game 6 on Tuesday. The Houston Astros will look to clinch their second World Series victory in three years, while the Washington Nationals will look to force a winner-take-all Game 7.
Latest Mets News
The Mets are moving onto their third round of managerial interviews. The known finalists who will get third interviews for the job are Derek Shelton, Tim Bogar, Eduardo Perez and Carlos Beltran. Also there are likely more candidates who will be interviewing a third time according to Andy Martino of SNY.
Former Met Dave Magadan endorsed Bogar for the Mets’ vacant managerial position, as reported by Mike Puma of the New York Post.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post wrote about how the Mets signing Gerrit Cole or Anthony Rendon can help their entire offseason operation and can help end the laughter surrounding the Mets ever truly being in play for top free agents.
Latest MLB News
The San Diego Padres officially announced their hiring of Jayce Tingler as their next manager. Tingler, who will receive a three-year contract, will be introduced at Petco Park with a news conference on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Travis Williams as their next team president. They also announced the firing of executive vice president and general manager Neal Huntington. Kevan Graves, the Pirates assistant general manager, will serve as interim GM during this transition period.
The Boston Red Sox officially announced their hiring of Chaim Bloom as their Chief Baseball Officer.
Baseball Info Solutions announced that a major update is on its way for their Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) system. The update aims to improve their evaluation of infield defense.
Latest NL East News
The Nationals will send Stephen Strasburg (18-6, 3.32 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday night, while the Astros will counter with Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 8:07 p.m. EDT and game coverage will be provided by FOX.
The Philadelphia Phillies officially introduced Joe Girardi as their manager with a news conference at Citizens Bank Park.
Latest on MMO
Matt Musico wrote about some of Pete Alonso‘s best single-game performances of 2019.
Michelle Ioannou wrote a Mets fan’s guide to PNC Park.
John Sheridan wrote a profile on Mets’ managerial candidate Pat Murphy.
This Day in Mets History
2010: The Mets had a news conference at Citi Field to officially introduce Sandy Alderson as the club’s new general manager.
Birthdays: Dana Eveland turns 36, Karim Garcia turns 44 and R.A. Dickey turns 45.
