Good morning, Mets fans!
The Braves and Astros are set for Game 1 of this year’s World Series tonight at Minute Maid Park. Atlanta will be sending righty Charlie Morton (14-6, 3.34 ERA) out to the mound to face off against Houston southpaw Framber Valdez (11-6, 3.14 ERA).
First pitch is set for 8:09 p.m. EST and can be seen on FOX.
Let’s get into this morning’s briefing.
Latest Mets News
Dodgers executive Brandon Gomes will not join the Mets front office, according to Michael Mayer of MMO. Gomes is expected to receive a promotion with Los Angeles.
The Amazin’ Mets Foundation collaborated with George to the Rescue to help renovate a Danny’s bedroom into a Mets-themed room. The 17-year-old was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at age three. The foundation brought him to Citi Field earlier this season for an experience of a lifetime.
Latest MLB News
Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has purchased shares in the Seattle Mariners organization and joined the Mariners Partnership Group, per release. Griffey Jr. is the first former Mariner to join as a partner.
According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres have interviewed former New York manager Luis Rojas for their open pitching coach position. San Diego interviewed former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt along with Rojas.
Red Sox first base coach and former Mets coach Tom Goodwin has parted ways with Boston, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. The Red Sox intend to bring back the rest of their staff.
Astros Senior Director of Strategic Decision Making Ehsan Bokhari has been named Assistant General Manager for the Cubs, per release. Bokhari, 38, has spent the last three seasons in Houston after spending four seasons with the Dodgers.
Mark Zuckerman of MASN reviews Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin after a tough 2021 season.
Latest on MMO
Matt Musico writes on how the Mets’ front office job is finally viewed as a great opportunity.
Dan Quinones fills out his season report card for righty Seth Lugo.
On This Date in Mets History
1998: New York legend Mike Piazza signs one of the most expensive contracts in major league history in a deal with the Mets. The $91 million deal spanned over seven years and included a suite on road games and luxury box in Shea Stadium.
Birthdays: Jaime Cerda (43)
Let’s go Mets!
