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Michael Mayer reports that the Mets have requested to interview two new candidates for their front office: Twins’ Daniel Adler and Boston’s Raquel Ferreira.
Game 3 of the World Series was an incredible pitching duel. The Braves brought a combined no-hitter to the top of the eighth inning, as Ian Anderson, A.J. Minter, and Luke Jackson all combined for seven no-hit innings. The rest of the bullpen, Tyler Matzek and Will Smith, combined to close the shutout of the Astros. The Braves pitching staff tossed nine shutout innings, striking out seven while allowing three walks and two hits. An RBI-double from Austin Riley and a solo home run from Travis d’Arnaud were enough for the Braves to secure a 2-0 over the Astros, and a 2-1 lead in the 2021 World Series.
Game 4 of the World Series is Saturday at 8:09 PM ET. Zack Greinke takes the ball for the Astros, and the Braves have yet to announce a starter.
Latest Mets News
Ex-Met Tsuyoshi Shinjo was announced as new Nippon Ham Fighters manager, reports Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
On FanGraphs‘ Chin Music Podcast, Deesha Thosar reports that Brian Sabean is no longer interested in joining the Mets front office after receiving no interest from the Mets.
Latest MLB News
Details of Bob Melvin‘s contract with the San Diego Padres to be their next manager were reported by Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The deal will be for three years and $12 million.
Latest NL East News
Jeff Passan provided his input on “the chop,” and why it should be stopped, for ESPN.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic said that Charlie Morton underwent successful surgery on his right fibula, and is expected to be ready by Spring Training.
Latest on MMO
Joe D. wrote on the updated list of top-10 Mets prospects by Baseball America.
Jose Peraza, Jose Martinez, and two other Mets were demoted down to Triple-A, but denied the request and elected free agency. Patrick Glynn provided further details.
Connor Grey provides updates on how Mets minor leaguers are fairing in their offseason leagues.
Steve Cohen reportedly would like to bring a casino near Citi Field.
Mets beat reporter Tim Healey joins Sal and Mike for episode seven of the Get Metsmerized podcast.
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Joe Panik (31), Marco Scutaro (46)
2015: The Mets win their first World Series game at Citi Field, as they defeat the Royals 9-3. They cut the Royals lead in the series to 2-1. Noah Syndergaard took the ball and started the game off with a spark, by throwing the ball over the head of Alcides Escobar. David Wright clubbed a two-run homer off Yordano Ventura in the bottom of the first to give the Mets a 2-1 lead at the time. Joe Buck provided us with one of the most iconic calls in Mets history on this play, by saying “the Captain has gone deep!”
Curtis Granderson hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the third to give the Mets a 4-3 lead which they never relinquished. Syndergaard tossed six innings allowed three runs on seven hits, while racking up six strikeouts. It ended up being the only Mets win in the series, but provided quite the thriller on the night before Halloween.
2018: The Mets introduce Brodie Van Wagenen as their newest general manager.
2020: Tears of joy are shed by Mets fans worldwide, as Major League Baseball and Bill De Blasio approve the sale of the New York Mets to hedge fund owner Steven Cohen, who is slated to become the next owner of the club. This officially signifies the end of the Wilpon-Era in Mets history, ending their 34-year reign in the Big Apple.
