Good morning, Mets fans!
Both NLDS series were evened up on Saturday, with the Braves beating the Brewers 3-0 and the Dodgers taking down the Giants 9-2.
Today is a travel day for the NL teams, so there are two ALDS games on tap. The Rays and Red Sox, tied 1-1, play at 4:07 p.m. ET, while the Astros will look to complete a sweep of the White Sox at 8:07 p.m. ET.
Latest MLB News
Per FOX Sports: MLB, Tampa Bay Rays president Brian Auld said the Rays have plans to split future seasons between Tampa Bay and Montreal, stating, “We’ve concluded that it’s next to impossible that full-season baseball can succeed in Tampa Bay today.”
According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Chicago Cubs have narrowed their search for a new general manager, with their focus primarily on candidates with experience and history in player development.
MLB Trade Rumors discusses coaching notes for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
Latest on MMO
Brian Wright looks back at October 9 in Mets history when on October 9, 1999, Todd Pratt hit a walk-off that sent the Mets to the NLCS.
Dan Quinones writes the 2021 Mets Report Card for third baseman J.D. Davis.
Mojo Hill discusses if it could be the end of the line for Michael Conforto.
Sue Kolinsky discusses the Giants’ Game 1 NLDS win.
Thomas Hall discusses why a qualifying offer makes the most sense for both Noah Syndergaard and the Mets.
On This Date in Mets History
1963: The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants trade coaches, with Wes Westrum coming to New York and Cookie Lavagetto heading to the Giants.
1973: The Mets defeated the Reds 7-2 to claim their second National League pennant in franchise history.
Birthdays: Jeurys Familia (32), Fernando Martinez (33), Elvin Ramirez (34), Ramon Martinez (49), Grover Powell (81)
Let’s go Mets!
