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The Orioles have interviewed Yankees third-base coach Luis Rojas for their managerial opening, SNY‘s Andy Martino reported on Tuesday. Rojas, 44, previously managed the Mets to a 103-119 record across the 2020 and 2021 seasons. If he doesn’t get the job, the Yankees are expected to bring him back.
Playoff Update
The Dodgers have taken a 2-0 lead in the NLCS, as they defeated the Brewers 5-1 behind a stunning performance from ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto pitched a complete game with just a leadoff home run allowed. Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy each swatted homers. Hernández’s moonshot marked his fourth of the postseason.
The ALCS continues today in Seattle between the Blue Jays and the Mariners. Seattle leads the series 2-0. First pitch is set for 8:08 p.m. ET. The NLCS is off until Thursday.
Latest Mets News
The Mets have hired Kai Correa to be their next bench coach and placed Jeff Albert in charge of New York’s hitting program next season. Read Nick Kalantzopoulos’ report on the news here.
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is closer to securing a casino for the Metropolitan Park development after MGM Empire City unexpectedly dropped its bid. With three bids remaining for three potential licenses, the New York State Gaming Commission will review applications and vote in December. If Cohen’s bid succeeds, construction on Metropolitan Park could begin as early as January. Read more via Metsmerized’s Patrick Glynn here.
Latest MLB News
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Minnesota Twins plan to request permission from the Red Sox to interview Boston’s bench coach for their managerial opening.
Since 1992, major leaguers have recognized the on and off-the-field achievements of their peers through the Players Choice Awards program. The 2025 Players Choice Awards Winners — which include the Player of the Year, Marvin Miller Man of the Year and Outstanding Player honors — will be announced on Oct. 29.
Alex Bregman has officially opted out of his contract with the Red Sox, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 31-year-old is walking away from $80 million in guaranteed money. Heyman lists the Tigers, Blue Jays, Mariners, Royals and Red Sox as potential suitors for Bregman’s future services.
The finalists for the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards will be announced today at 10 a.m. ET.
TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2025 NLDS has featured major audience gains. It’s their most-watched NLDS in 10 years. The Phillies-Dodgers Game 4 averaged 5.6 million viewers, while the Cubs-Brewers Game 5 drew 5.5 million.
Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports that Red Sox scouting director Devin Pearson is departing to join the Washington Nationals as an assistant general manager. It’s a significant loss for Boston and a major addition for Washington, as Pearson has earned a strong reputation as an up-and-coming front office talent.
Sean Emery of the Orange County Register writes that the wrongful death trial over Tyler Skaggs’ 2019 overdose has begun, with his family accusing the Los Angeles Angels of ignoring long-standing concerns about former staffer Eric Kay’s drug use.
Latest on MMO
Patrick Glynn selects five teams who could potentially sign Pete Alonso this offseason.
Glynn also looks at some key Mets offseason dates.
David Melendi grades center fielder Cedric Mullins‘ 2025 season.
On This Date in Mets History
1969: Ron Swoboda makes a spectacular catch in the World Series, robbing Brooks Robinson of a hit. The Mets win Game 4 and take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
1986: The Mets rally to win a 16-inning Game 6 of the NLCS, 7-6, clinching their third pennant in franchise history.
Born on This Date: Lou Klimchock (1939), Huascar Brazobán (1989).
