The Mets were on a quest to return to the World Series for the first time since 2000 when they headed to Wrigley Field on October 21, 2015. Lucas Duda hit a three-run homer and Travis d’Arnaud hit a solo home run in the first inning to give the Mets all the offense they would need to finish off the sweep of the Cubs. Duda doubled in two more runs in second inning, to give the Mets an...
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Thirteen years ago today, Endy Chavez made an unbelievable catch that will always be remembered as one of the best in not only New York Mets history, but in Major League Baseball postseason history as well. Endy jumped as high as he could over the fence in left field to rob Scott Rolen of a go-ahead home run, and then had the presence of mind to throw into the infield to double off Jim...
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Tim Britton (Mets beat writer) and Matt Gelb (Phillies beat writer) of the Athletic had an informative discussion published on Friday about whether the Phillies or Mets were a more desirable destination for an inquiry manager. The Phillies fired manager Gabe Kapler and the Mets fired manager Mickey Callaway, both after two years on the job. They are now both looking for their next managers as...
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Houston Astros (3-1) at New York Yankees (1-3) American League Championship Series Game 5 • Yankee Stadium RHP Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58) vs LHP James Paxton (15-6, 3.82) The Astros won Game 4 behind three-run homers from Carlos Correa and George Springer. Astros starter Zack Greinke allowed just one run over 4 1/3 innings. C.C. Sabathia has been removed from the Yankees roster after being...
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According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, Padres first base coach Skip Schumaker has interviewed for the Mets managerial opening. Schumaker, Joe Girardi, Luis Rojas, Mike Bell, Eduardo Perez, and Carlos Beltran are the known interviewees. Derek Shelton and Tim Bogar are also expected to interview in-person for the vacancy created by the firing of Mickey Callaway. Schumaker, 39, played in parts of...
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