Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
Francisco Lindor was named an NL MVP finalist alongside Shohei Ohtani and Ketel Marte.
Carlos Mendoza was named one of three NL Manager of the Year finalists, alongside Pat Murphy and Mike Shildt,
Between the two nominees, the Mets will try to bring home some hardware.
Lindor talked about being named an MVP finalist on MLB Network.
The Mets have hired Desi Drusche as assistant pitching coach. Jeremy Hefner will remain as pitching coach.
Luis Severino and Starling Marte appear to be having fun on their trip to Japan.
Billy Wagner is hopeful he will get into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year on the ballot.
Around the National League East
The Braves have acquired infielder Nick Allen in a trade with the Athletics.
The Good Phight explored the Phillies’ chances at landing Roki Sasaki.
Around Major League Baseball
The finalists for MLB’s most prestigious awards were announced last night.
Ex-Met Seth Lugo made the cut as one of the Cy Young award finalists in the American League, alongside Emmanuel Clase and Tarik Skubal.
In the National League, ex-Met Zack Wheeler was named a Cy Young finalist along with Chris Sale and Paul Skenes.
Colton Cowser, Luis Gil, and Austin Wells were AL Rookie of the Year finalists, while Jackson Chourio, Jackson Merrill, and Paul Skenes were Rookie of the Year finalists in the NL.
Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Bobby Witt Jr. are finalists for the AL MVP Award.
A.J. Hinch, Matt Quatraro, and Stephen Vogt are the AL Manager of the Year Finalists.
Jeff Passan offered his ultimate offseason preview, including his predictions.
Brian Murphy shared answers from experts on five burning Hot Stove questions.
The Blue Jays could play spoiler in the Juan Soto sweepstakes.
Wander Franco has found himself in more hot water as his legal troubles continue to pile up. Franco was arrested after an altercation in the Dominican Republic that included guns being drawn.
Newly elected officials could determine the fate of the Rays’ new stadium.
Aaron Boone will head out west with Hal Steinbrenner to try and pitch Juan Soto on staying with the Yankees.
The Yankees’ ceiling could be lower if they don’t fix their flaws, explains Laura Albanese.
Freddie Freeman adopted a cat and named him Champ post-World Series win.
The Angels have reached a new TV deal with FanDuel Sports Network.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
I profiled Clay Holmes’ free agency, which could find him hopping boroughs and moving from the Bronx to Queens.
Steve Sypa recapped Week 5 of the Arizona Fall League.
This Date in Mets History
Tom Seaver won his third Cy Young Award on this date in 1975.