By Mia Perlman
Good morning, Mets fans!
On Tuesday evening, the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park by a score of 5-4 in the first game of the 2019 World Series.
On Wednesday, the Astros and the Nationals are set to face off for Game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park. Stephen Strasburg (18-6, 3.32 ERA) is set to take the hill against Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA). The game will be televised on FOX and is set to begin at 8:08 p.m. EST.
Latest Mets News
Joe Girardi appeared on air with Mike Francesa of WFAN, and said he will know where he will be managing in 2020 in “a little over 48 hours.”
Twins bench coach Derek Shelton will receive a second interview for the Mets managerial opening, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Sherman details that Girardi had his second interview on Tuesday while Eduardo Perez and Tim Bogar will receive their second interviews in the succeeding days.
Carlos Beltran will be receiving a second interview too, but the date of the interview is unknown.
Mets quality control coach Luis Rojas will also receive a second interview for the Mets managerial opening, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post also reported that Skip Schumaker and Mike Bell will not be getting second interviews for the Mets managerial position.
Mickey Callaway has received multiple job feelers for 2020, including one from the Angels to be their pitching coach, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post also reported that the Mets contacted Mike Matheny during their managerial search and he declined.
Latest MLB News
Juliette Love of The New York Times examined how popular baseball really is.
According to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, assistant general manager Brandon Taubman and Astros owner Jim Crane released statements after Taubman was accused of taunting three female journalists about domestic violence after the Astros victory Sunday night.
The MLB is investigating Sunday night’s incident putting discipline, and possibly suspension on the table for Taubman, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Sports Illustrated says they stand behind Stephanie Apstein and her reporting.
Latest NL East News
Joe Girardi has emerged as the favorite in the Philadelphia Phillies’ managerial search, according to MLB.com‘s Todd Zolecki.
Latest on MMO
Pat Ragazzo talked about why he believes the Mets should follow the Astros’ and Nationals’ rotation formulas.
Ryan Finkelstein graded right-handed reliever Robert Gsellman‘s 2019 season.
Christopher Soto analyzes Ryley Gilliam, Blake Taylor and other players pitching performances in the Arizona Fall League.
Tim Ryder believes that the Mets should make defense a priority in 2020.
This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Randy Tate turns 67, Al Leiter turns 54, and Kaz Matsui turns 44.
