Tag: Kai Correa

Polanco, Bichette Could Be Fine Defensively

At David Stearns’ end-of-season press conference, the most viral soundbite was Stearns stressing “run prevention.” The Mets were subpar at run prevention in 2025, and the goal for the 2026 offseason was to improve in that area. Quickly, the Mets traded away Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil and let franchise home run leader Pete Alonso walk in free agency. These moves largely drew...

Kai Correa’s Career Path Leads to New York

Kai Correa’s previous job title was a mouthful. He was the Cleveland Guardians’ major league field coordinator/director of defense, baserunning and strategy for the last two seasons. Next year just call him bench coach. The Mets hired the 36-year-old Correa to join Carlos Mendoza’s staff. John Gibbons, the bench coach for Mendoza’s first two seasons in New York, resigned...

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...

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