Tag: Gabe Kapler

Morning Briefing: Giants Interview Alyssa Nakken for Managerial Role

Good morning, Mets fans! The Giants formally interviewed assistant coach Alyssa Nakken for their managerial opening. Nakken became the first full-time coach in MLB history when San Francisco hired her in 2020. She is now the first woman to interview for a managerial position. Latest MLB News Jordan Montgomery tossed 6 1/3 shutout innings, allowing five hits and striking out five, and the...

Baseball’s “Unwritten Rules” Take a Hit in San Francisco

The New York Mets are coming off a very successful road trip (5-2) to begin their season. Next up will be the Arizona Diamondbacks for the opening series at Citi Field, and they will be followed by the San Francisco Giants for their annual visit to Queens. The Giants will be a good, early-season test for the Mets. Last year, manager Gabe Kapler’s crew posted a 107-55 record. So far this...

Mets and Phillies at Managerial Crossroads

Tim Britton (Mets beat writer) and Matt Gelb (Phillies beat writer) of the Athletic had an informative discussion published on Friday about whether the Phillies or Mets were a more desirable destination for an inquiry manager. The Phillies fired manager Gabe Kapler and the Mets fired manager Mickey Callaway, both after two years on the job. They are now both looking for their next managers as...

Morning Briefing: The League Championship Series Begins

By John Jackson Good morning Mets fans! The Houston Astros defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 in Game 5 of the ALDS to close the book on the final League Division Series of 2019. The next stop for the four remaining playoff teams are their league’s respective League Championship Series. Latest Mets News Mets minor league field coordinator Kevin Morgan has left the organization after the Mets...

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