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Happy Halloween, Mets fans!
Andy Martino of SNY reported that the Mets have interest in Rays executive Carlos Rodriguez, and the Brewers’ Matt Kleine for their general manager opening. However, both teams have continuously denied the Mets permission to talk to other front office candidates. This has led the Mets to be hesitant on asking these teams for permission considering they have been constantly turned around. This could possibly set a precedent going forward with other opportunities between the Mets and Rays/Brewers.
Game 4 of the 2021 World Series was a classic. The back-and-forth game between the Astros and Braves provided plenty of highlights. A Jose Altuve solo home run in the fourth put the Astros up 2-0, but that didn’t hold until the end. Austin Riley got the Braves on the board with an RBI-double in the sixth, getting the Braves offense going. In the bottom of the seventh, the Braves found another gear. Dansby Swanson hit an opposite-field home run to tie the game at two, and Jorge Soler followed it up with a go-ahead pinch-hit homer to left.
Will Smith shut it down for the Braves, completing a game four victory of the Astros, 3-2. The Braves are now 6-0 at home this postseason, and look to make it 7-0 and a World Series winner in game five. Framber Valdez will get the ball in game five for the Astros, and the Braves haven’t announced a starter.
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Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wrote on the growing “crisis” surrounding pitching in the game in MLB, prompted by Ian Anderson being taken out after five no-hit innings in a World Series game.
According to Darragh McDonald of MLB Trade Rumors, Brian O’Grady, Daniel Camarena, and three other Padres players have been outrighted from the 40-man roster, and are eligible for free agency.
Darragh McDonald of MLB Trade Rumors also reports that Hanshin Tigers closer Robert Suarez could become a free agent this offseason, eligible to sign with any MLB team.
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The Braves lost their no-hitter because of, crowd noise? Mark Feinsand of MLB details why the noise level at Truist Park led to Eddie Rosario not catching a pop-up to end a no-hit bid in the eighth.
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Dan Quinones writes Javier Baez‘s 2021 Mets Report Card.
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On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Tim Byrdak (48), Steve Trachsel (51)
1973: Tom Seaver wins his second Cy Young Award without winning 20 games. He became the first player in Major League history to win the award without collection 20 wins over a season. Seaver won 19 games, posted a 2.08 ERA, and struck out 251 batters in the season.
2013: Noah Syndergaard dresses up as Thor for Halloween, thus giving him the Marvel character’s nickname.
2015: Game 4 of the 2015 World Series takes place, as the Royals defeat the Mets 5-3. Following the thrilling game three win at Citi Field, the Mets cannot follow it up with a series-tying win the next day.
Michael Conforto cemented himself as a Mets legend with two home runs in the game. The iconic shot of Conforto pumping his fist while he rounds the bases following his second home run is goosebump-inducing. The Mets held a 3-2 lead entering the top of the eighth inning, as Tyler Clippard and Jeurys Familia combined to allow three runs in the inning. The Royals would hold that 5-3 score to a victory in Game 4, taking a 3-1 lead in the series.
Let’s go Mets!
