Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo looked at some of the questions facing the Mets heading into the offseason—chief among them the decision whether to re-sign Pete Alonso.
Alonso’s history with the Mets arguably gives him more value to the organization than any other club that might sign him.
Carlos Mendoza was one of numerous Mets at the Knicks game last night, and he spoke about the bittersweet emotions of being there instead of playing in the World Series.
Around the National League East
Battery Power looked at some of the starting pitchers the Braves may be looking to pursue in the offseason.
The Marlins have interviewed Guardians bench coach Craig Albernaz and Dodgers first bas coach Clayton McCullough as part of their continued search for a new manager.
Around Major League Baseball
The World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees began in about as dramatic a way as possible, as Freddie Freeman delivered a two-out come-from-behind walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the tenth inning to give the Dodgers a win in Game 1.
Prior to last night’s game, the World Series rosters for New York and Los Angeles were revealed.
As the Yankees’ efforts to win a 28th World Series gets underway, the question remains whether Juan Soto will re-sign with them—and whether winning a World Series would help their cause.
The presence of Shohei Ohtani helps to ensure that this World Series will be heavily watched on a global level.
Baseball was very different the last time the Dodgers and Yankees faced off against each other in the World Series.
Playing in the World Series with the team he grew up rooting for is a dream come true for Anthony Volpe.
Players on both the Dodgers and Yankees offered advice for upcoming first-time free agents (two of whom happen to play for New York teams).
Rob Manfred spoke of the league’s plans to market the stars playing in this World Series.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Lukas Vlahos examined the luxury tax thresholds and what they could mean for the Mets’ 2024 offseason plans.
Joe Sokolowski provided the final installment of This Week in Mets Quotes for the 2024 season.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets fell in Game 5 of the Subway Series to give the Yankees yet another championship on this date in 2000.