Good Morning, Mets fans!

As Steve Cohen forms a new Mets staff, everyone’s been waiting for updates on the edge of their seats, excited for what the new era has in store. Beyond all of that, MLB awards season is in full swing as the best of the best in baseball are being announced.

Let’s go check out what’s happening around baseball.

Latest Mets News

SNY’s Baseball Night in New York will have special guests Gary, Keith, and Ron. Tonight at 6 PM EST, via SNY on Twitter.

Mets executive David Newman, who was previously in an advisory role is now the executive vice president, chief marketing, content, and communications officer via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

Mike Puma of the New York Post dove into Michael Hill’s time with the Marlins, as the executive is now in the interview process for the Mets president of baseball operations position.

Latest MLB News 

According to Boston Herald Sports, Red Sox catcher Eduardo Rodriguez has begun playing catch as he’s hoping to return in 2021.

Perry Minasian is the new Angels general manager, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

The AL MVP award has been given to Chicago White Sox star Jose Abreu.

R.J. Anderson of CBS.com took a look at what the MLB is like one-year post Astros cheating scandal.

Latest NL East News 

Freddie Freeman has been announced as the 2020 NL MVP winner, beating out Mookie Betts for the title.

Corey Seidman of NBC Sports explained what the Phillies could look like in 2021 with lefty James Paxton on their team.

Victor Robles is set to start in a winter league, via federalbaseball.com‘s Patrick Reddington.

Latest on MMO 

Check out MMO’s latest roundtable as the writers give their opinion on potential front-office candidates.

Rich Sparago has a great new article on how important Marcus Stroman returning to the Mets really is. You can find it here.

On This Day in Mets History

2006: The Mets stage a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of Citi Field.

Birthdays: Asdrubal Caberera (35), Vic Darensbourg (50), Rigo Beltran (51), George Theodore (74), Bobby Pfeil (78) 

Have a good weekend, Mets fans!