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According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Mets have reached out to the Brewers to speak with David Stearns, their president of baseball operations, about taking on that same role with the Mets. However, the Brewers denied the request.
Morosi of MLB Network also reported that the Mets have requested to interview Cleveland Indians’ GM Mike Chernoff for their president of baseball operations position.
Latest MLB News
The Chicago Cubs announced that club President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein will be stepping down from his position effective November 20, after nine seasons with the organization.
Morosi of MLB Network reported that Theo Epstein said that he does not plan to enter politics, but he is interested in influencing policy matters in a way that impacts communities.
Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the right shoulder he dislocated celebrating a home run in Game 7 of the NLCS.
Per a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was named the Executive of the Year. Chicago White Sox’s Rick Hahn ended up in second place, and Tampa Bay Rays’ Erik Neander placed third.
According to Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston, the Houston Astros have reached an agreement with the ownership of the Sugar Land Skeeters to name them as their Triple-A affiliate. Berman also reported that The Astros will also have an ownership stake in the Skeeters franchise.
Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reported that the Red Sox will hire Chicago Cubs third base coach Will Venable as their bench coach.
Despite a tough 2020, Edwin Encarnacion is looking to return next year for his 17th Major League season, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman.
Latest NL East News
Francys Romero reported that the Washington Nationals signed Yasmany Tomas to a minor league contract that includes a spring training invite.
Latest on MMO
Rich Sparago reflected upon November 17, 1964, when the Mets signed Yogi Berra to a two-year contract as a player/coach.
Pat Ragazzo profiled free-agent right-hander Masahiro Tanaka.
On This Day in Mets History
Birthdays: Gary Sheffield turns 52 and Steve Henderson turns 68.
1966: The Mets name Wes Westrum as the team’s second manager in the franchise’s brief history, replacing the legendary Casey Stengel.
1985: 20-year-old Dwight Gooden won the National League Cy Young Award.
2014: The Mets announce the team was going to move in sections of the Citi Field outfield wall, adjusting the distances from home plate to center and right field from three to 11 feet.
Let’s go Mets!
