Good morning, Mets fans!
As Luis Rojas exits his position as manager of the Mets, the search is on for who will lead New York for the 2022 season. Some candidates mentioned by USA Today include Braves third base coach Ron Washington, former Orioles manager Buck Showalter and former Mets manager Carlos Beltrán.
Let’s get into this morning’s briefing.
Latest Mets News
According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets had three of the 20 most-sold MLB jerseys this season. Javier Báez (No. 4), Francisco Lindor (No. 16) and Jacob deGrom (No. 19) all cracked the top 20.
Latest MLB News
The broadcast schedule for this week’s postseason games was released by the MLB Communications Twitter account on Monday. The Yankees and Red Sox will kickoff the playoffs at Fenway Park on Tuesday night on ESPN.
The broadcast schedule for Postseason games through Sunday was announced today by @MLB. @FS1 and @MLBNetwork will have exclusive live coverage of the ALDS presented by @GoodSam, while @TBSNetwork will provide exclusive coverage of the NLDS presented by @GoodSam. pic.twitter.com/BFkO6S8C5N
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) October 4, 2021
Sam Blum of The Athletic writes on Angels Double-A catcher Michael Cruz and his financial struggles with a minor league salary.
Latest on MMO
Patrick Glynn discusses three things the Mets need to do to start their offseason.
Alex Horowitz writes up his report card on Mets ace Jacob deGrom.
Matt Musico discusses which New York hitters disappointed the most in 2021.
Alex Horowitz also takes a look at the highs and lows of New York’s series loss to Atlanta.
On This Date in Mets History
2000: Jay Payton hits the eventual game-winning RBI in the 10th following J.T. Snow’s three-run, game-tying homer in the ninth in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Giants.
Birthdays: Rey Sánchez (54) and Brett Gaff (63).
Let’s go Mets!
