Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Buck Showalter Among Finalists For Angels’ Managerial Job

Good morning, Mets fans! Buck Showalter has spoken to the Angels about their managerial job, and he’s among the finalists for the position. Showalter was reportedly the runner-up to Joe Maddon for the job ahead of the 2020 season. Latest Mets News Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Sunday that the A’s granted the Mets permission interview manager Mark Kotsay, but the Oakland...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Jorge Soler, OF/DH

JORGE SOLER Position: OF/DH, B/T: R/R Age: 31 (02/25/1992) 2023 Traditional Stats: 580 PA, .250/.341/.512/.853, 126 H, 36 HR, 75 RBI 2023 Advanced Stats: 126 wRC+, 24.3% K%, 11.4% BB%, .272 BABiP, .376 xwOBA, 1.9 fWAR, 1.8 bWAR Rundown After an injury-plagued 2022 season, Jorge Soler put together his best year since 2019. He made his first All-Star Game, blasting 36 homers and posting a strong...

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Morning Briefing: Scherzer Departs With Back Tightness, Rangers Take Series Lead

Good morning, Mets fans! And happy Halloween! Max Scherzer left his start in Game 3 of the World Series after just three innings due to back tightness. Scherzer attempted to warm up on the mound but motioned for the training staff after a few tosses. Jon Gray, Texas’ scheduled Game 4 starter, entered in Scherzer’s place. Scherzer wasn’t the only Ranger who left with an injury –...

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Morning Briefing: Guardians Seen as Long Shot for Counsell

Good morning, Mets fans! The Cleveland Guardians have been granted permission to interview Craig Counsell for their managerial opening, but Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com says an MLB source told him it’s a long shot the club lands Counsell. Pluto says given Counsell’s ties to the Milwaukee area, he thinks the 53-year-old will remain with the Brewers. Latest MLB News The World Series...

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Morning Briefing: Rangers Advance to World Series, D-Backs Force Game 7

Good morning, Mets fans! Adolis García went deep twice and drove in five runs, while Corey Seager finished a triple shy of the cycle as the Rangers clinched their first American League pennant since 2011 with an 11-4 victory over the Astros. García won the series MVP award, setting a new major league record by driving in 15 runs in the series. In the National League, Tommy Pham and Lourdes...

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