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Good morning, Mets fans!
The Dodgers and the Giants will face off tonight at 9:07 p.m. EST. Julio Urias will be pitching for the Dodgers opposite Logan Webb for the Giants. The game can be found on TBS. This is the third elimination game between these franchises, with the Giants winning both previous encounters in 1951 and 1962.
Now, let’s get into the briefing.
Mets News
Early speculations suggest that the Mets may be interested in David Stearns of the Brewers as their new president of baseball operations. However, it is unlikely that the Brewers will grant the Mets permission to interview him.
Paul DePodesta announced that he will not leave his current position with the Cleveland Browns to become the next Mets president of baseball operations.
MLB News
Longtime broadcaster but also two-time World series champion Ray Fosse has passed away. The As announced this news yesterday. Fosse was 74 at the time of his passing.
A source has stated that the Chicago Cubs are set to name Carter Hawkins as their new general manager, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.
The complete postseason schedule was released on mlb.com. It can be found here.
Latest on MMO
Nate Mendelson talks about the Mets search for a new president of baseball operations.
Nate Mendelson discusses the possibility of Buck Showalter being the Mets new manager.
On This Date in Mets History
1969: After some great catches by Tommy Agee in the outfield, the Mets defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the world series.
1973: Willie Mays got his last MLB hit on this date in 1973. It was an important hit, as it was a decisive RBI single in the Mets 10-7 12th inning win over Oakland in Game 2 of the world series.
1986: Gary Carter gives the Mets a 3-2 NLCS series lead with a walk-off hit against the Astros in the 12th inning.
