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The Brewers won their first World Series game since 1982 on Friday, defeating the Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of this year’s edition. Nick Martinez struggled early but settled in for Tampa Bay, while the Brewers’ bullpen was dominant yet again. Trevor Megill, Tylor’s brother, escaped a sticky situation to close it out.
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Per Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Brewers manager Pat Murphy was almost the Mets’ choice to manage the team in 2020. He was then-general manager Brodie Van Waganen’s choice, but the Wilpons were concerned about how he would do in New York. The Mets wound up hiring Carlos Beltrán.
In the Venezuelan Winter League, Luis Torrens had his first live batting practice. He is expected to debut anytime between Saturday and Tuesday. Francisco Alvarez is expected to debut Tuesday.
Latest MLB News
The Yankees and pitching coach Matt Blake are negotiating a contract that will keep him with New York.
Hideki Matsui was named manager of the Tokyo Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.
Japanese 18-year-old Shoki Oda has yet to be registered as eligible for either the 2027 international signing period or the MLB Draft.
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David Melendi grades pitcher Robert Stock‘s 2026 season.
In the latest MMO Roundtable, we give our World Series predictions.
Jack Markowski recaps prospect Boston Baro‘s excellent night in the Arizona Fall League Thursday night.
On This Date in Mets History
2000: The Mets defeated the Yankees 4-3 in Game 3 of the 2000 World Series. Robin Ventura and Todd Zeile each had a pair of hits and an RBI, while Rick Reed pitched six innings of two-run ball. The Mets win made the series 2-1 in favor of the Yankees.
Born on This Date: Omar Quintanilla (1981), Mike Matthews (1973), Junior Ortiz (1959), Ron Gardenhire (1957).
