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Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, MLB said that all managers, coaches, and staff must receive an mRNA vaccine by October 4, 2021 and have a second dose vaccination appointment scheduled in order to participate in the MLB postseason. According to Heyman, there is still one MLB manager (unnamed) on a team in contention who remains unvaccinated and must make a decision soon.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic elaborated on the vaccine requirement, saying that in order to gain access to the field and restricted areas during the postseason, the above mentioned staff members must be vaccinated. Rosenthal stated that sources added that if any staff member who is unvaccinated wans to retain access to restricted areas, they may do so if they have one dose of the Moderna vaccine done and a second one scheduled.
Current Standings
NL East
ATL: 76-70, .521
PHI: 76-72, .510, 1.0 GB
NYM: 72-77, .483, 5.5 GB
MIA: 62-86, .419, 15.0 GB
WSH: 60-88, .405, 17.0 GB
Wild Card
LAD: 95-54, .638, +16.0 GB
STL: 78-69, .531
CIN: 77-72, .517, 2.0 GB
SD: 76-72, .514, 2.5 GB
PHI: 76-72, .514, 2.5 GB
NYM: 72-77, .483, 7.0 GB
Latest Mets News
According to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic, Phillies and Mets High-A minor league players wore “#FairBall” wristbands during Saturday’s game in protest of minor league wages as minor league players continue to speak out against conditions they are facing.
Mets Minor League Affiliate Scores from September 18, 2021
- Syracuse Mets 0 Worcester Red Sox 4
- Brooklynn Cyclones 9 Jersey Shore BlueClaws 2
- Lucie Mets 4 Jupiter Hammerheads3
- Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2 Reading Fightin Phils 5
Latest on MMO
Cam Adams recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, September 17, including Mark Vientos hitting a home run in Syracuse’s win over the Worcester Red Sox.
Dan Quinones recaps Taijuan Walker’s five strong innings in Friday night’s Mets loss to the Phillies.
Brian Wright looks back on this day in Mets history, September 18 in 2006: Mets clinch NL East.
John Flanigan discusses Pete Alonso’s Roberto Clemente Award Nomination.
Thomas Hall talks about why because of his first inning struggles, how Carlos Carrasco could benefit from an opener.
Beyond the Blog
MMO officially has a podcast. Be sure to listen to Get Metsmerized Episode 1: “Let’s Get Metsmerized!”
On This Date in Mets History
1993: Tom Glavin wins his 20th game of the season and becomes the first National League pitcher since Ferguson Jenkins in1973 to win 20 games in three consecutive seasons.
2007: David Wright became the first Mets player in franchise history to collect 100 RBI’s in three consecutive seasons after he drove in Jose Reyes with a third inning single.
Birthdays: Randy Myers (59), Duke Snider (95)
Let’s go Mets!
