Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Rangers Force Game 7 in ALCS

Good morning, Mets fans! Nathan Eovaldi held the Astros to just two runs and five hits over 6 1/3 innings as the Rangers forced a deciding seventh game with a 9-2 victory. Mitch Garver hit a solo homer, Jonah Heim put the Rangers ahead with a two-run homer, and Adolis García blew the doors off the game with a grand slam in the ninth inning. The Rangers will send Max Scherzer to the mound, while...

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Morning Briefing: Max Scherzer to Start Game 3 of ALCS

Good morning, Mets fans! Max Scherzer will start for the Rangers in Game 3 of the series, Bruce Bochy said Monday. Scherzer last pitched on September 12. The Astros will counter with Cristian Javier. The Rangers will enter the game up 2-0 in the series Latest Mets News Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets plan to intensify their search for a manager over the next two weeks....

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Morning Briefing: Giants Interview Alyssa Nakken for Managerial Role

Good morning, Mets fans! The Giants formally interviewed assistant coach Alyssa Nakken for their managerial opening. Nakken became the first full-time coach in MLB history when San Francisco hired her in 2020. She is now the first woman to interview for a managerial position. Latest MLB News Jordan Montgomery tossed 6 1/3 shutout innings, allowing five hits and striking out five, and the...

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Morning Briefing: Braves Rally to Even NLDS

Good morning, Mets fans! The Phillies jumped out to a 4-0 lead in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Braves, but Atlanta stormed back to take a 5-4 lead thanks to a couple of two-run homers by Travis d’Arnaud and Austin Riley. The game ended with Michael Harris II robbing Nick Castellanos of a game-tying extra-base hit and Bryce Harper getting doubled off at first base. The series resumes...

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Morning Briefing: Joe Maddon Reportedly Interested in Managing Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Sunday that Joe Maddon wants to manage again and is interested in the Mets’ managerial opening. Maddon last managed the Angels from 2020-22, getting fired last June. The three-time Manager of the Year led the Rays to their first AL Pennant in 2008, and brought the Cubs to their first title in 108 years in 2016. Latest Mets News...

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