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Game 3 of the World Series between the Astros and Phillies was postponed due to rain. The game will be played tonight at 8:03 ET, with Lance McCullers Jr. facing off against Ranger Suárez. As a result of the rainout, game 5 will now be played on Thursday, and Games 6 and 7 will be played on Saturday and Sunday if necessary.
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Mel Stottlemyre Jr. has re-upped with the Marlins on a multi-year contract to remain as the team’s pitching coach. Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports that Stottlemyre is now among the highest-paid pitching coaches in MLB.
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was presented with the Roberto Clemente Award for his efforts and commitment to changing lives in the Los Angeles area. In other news related to Turner, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that Turner is still awaiting word on his team option for next year and he didn’t hate the idea of returning to the Mets.
Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB’s revenue this year is expected to be just shy of $11 billion. In 2021, the league’s revenue was $9.56 billion.
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Nate Mendelson writes about how the Mets moving in the right field fence could be a play for Aaron Judge.
Nate Mendelson profiles Pablo López as a potential trade target for the Mets.
Jack Markowski examined Tomás Nido‘s candidacy for a Gold Glove.
On This Date in Mets History
2019: The Mets hire nine-time All-Star Carlos Beltrán to be the team’s new manager, replacing the recently-dismissed Mickey Callaway. Beltrán receives a three-year contract but he resigns before he can ever manage a game because of his role in the Astros cheating scandal.
Birthdays: Eric Hanhold (29)
