Tonight, the Astros will look to move up 3-0 in the ALCS against the Yankees. C.C. Sabathia will face local pitcher, Charlie Morton in the Bronx.
On Sunday night, the Cubs and Dodgers were locked up in a 1-1 stalemate until former Met Justin Turner sent everyone home in the ninth with an epic three run walk-off blast. It was on the anniversary of Kirk Gibson‘s iconic walk-off homer in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. The Dodgers bullpen was absolutely dominant and now have eight scoreless innings in the playoffs.
In another mind boggling move, Cubs skipper Joe Maddon used John Lackey over Wade Davis in the ninth to face Turner. The move will be widely criticized and rightfully so.
MLB Pitcher, Daniel Webb, passed away Saturday in an ATV accident. Webb was just 28 and we here at MMO send our thoughts and prayers to Webb’s family.
Latest Mets News
MLBTR did an offseason outlook for the Mets and were definitely not high on Mets first baseman Dominic Smith, writing:
“As right-handed hitters, Wilmer Flores and T.J. Rivera could be platoon mates at first for the lefty-swinging Dominic Smith, but the Mets might want to find an upgrade there. Smith, who debuted with the Mets in August as a top 100 prospect, was woeful during his 183-PA introduction in 2017. While the Mets don’t necessarily have to abandon hope on the 22-year-old, they also shouldn’t hand him the job at first next season if their goal is to contend. ”
The Mets will interview Alex Cora and Joe McEwing this week according to Newsday.
Latest NL East News
Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post looks at the biggest news surrounding the Nationals.
Fish Stripes looks at how Derek Jeter and the Marlins can cut $50 million in payroll.
Bill Shanks of the Telegraph writes more about the Braves’ latest troubles. It does not look good for the Braves as reports now say John Hart might have been involved in the charges.
The Good Phight writes about the possibilities for the Phillies’ third overall selection in next year’s MLB Draft.
Latest on MMO
Logan Barer urges the Mets to keep Jacob deGrom around.
This Day in Mets History
1960: Owners for the eight National League teams meet in Chicago and unanimously pass a resolution to expand the NL to 10 teams, with the newest franchises being placed in Houston and New York.
1969: Jerry Koosman throws a five-hitter and the Mets beat Baltimore, 5-3, at Shea to finish off the Orioles in five games and win their first-ever World Series.
2000: Mike Hampton earns his second win of the National League Championship Series, beating the Cardinals, 7-0, to earn the NLCS MVP and send the Mets to their fourth World Series.
Birthdays: Josias Manzanillo turns 5o, Darren Reed turns 52, Billy Taylor turns 56, Kevin McReynolds turns 58
Check out those Mets farmhands…
