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The Phillies defeated the Padres to advance to the 2022 MLB World Series. Bryce Harper was named NLCS MVP after hitting a dramatic two-run homer in the eighth inning of the clincher Sunday.
In the ALCS, the Astros won a similarly close game, beating the Yankees 6-5 to sweep the series. The World Series is officially set, with the Phillies and Astros lined up to start on Friday.
Latest Mets News
Per Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, via Banda Azul Licesista, Mets shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio hit home runs in back-to-back games over the weekend. His home run Sunday was an inside the park home run.
Latest MLB News
Per Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the New York Yankees announced that Nestor Cortes left game four of the ALCS on Sunday with a left groin injury.
Per Jon Morosi of MLB Network: Joe Espada, Matt Quatraro, and Skip Schumaker are finalists for the Miami Marlins’ managerial position. Morosi also noted that according to a source, the Marlins have also interviewed Houston Astros executive Oz Ocampo for the assistant general manager position.
Latest on MMO
In the lates MMO staff roundtable, the Metsmerized staff discusses who they believe was the Mets’ MVP of the 2022 season.
Bryan Cameron discusses why he believes the Mets should bring back Adam Ottavino.
Chris Bello writes an MMO Free Agent Profile on first baseman/ designated hitter, Jose’ Abreu.
On this Date in Mets History
1994: The Mets parted ways with Doc Gooden, who was granted free agency.
2000: The Mets defeated the Yankees 4-2 in game three of the 2000 World Series to end the Yankees’ 14-game postseason win streak.
Birthdays: Omar Quintanilla (41), Junior Ortiz (63), Ron Gardenhire (65)
