Mets Morning News: Horses and hijinks

Meet the Mets

Jacob deGrom says he has no idea what Yoenis Cespedes will do this offseason.

Former Met Daniel Murphy opens up about his otherworldly stretch in the playoffs last year.

Another tough loss Saturday for a Syndergaard, this time on the race track.

Some historic gear from the Mets 1986 World Series run is up for auction.

Around the NL East

The rain came out to play at Nationals Park Saturday, pushing back Game 2 of the NLDS to Sunday afternoon.

Phillies fans are living these playoffs vicariously through some former players.

Barry Bonds is out in Miami, and Don Mattingly reportedly issued an ultimatum to push him out the door.

The Braves are narrowing down their search for a new manager.

Around the Majors

One game did get played yesterday. The Cubs will head to San Francisco with a 2-0 series lead.

Saturday’s rain out in Washington has a ripple effect on the Dodgers’ starting rotation for the rest of the NLDS.

Francisco Liriano was replaced on the Blue Jays’ postseason roster a day after getting hit on the neck by a line drive.

Boston’s on the brink, but according to Hanley Ramirez, Red Sox fans should book their tickets for a Game 5 back in Cleveland.

Alex Rodriguez may have not-so-subtly hinted that he wants back in the game.

The Diamondbacks are in hot pursuit of a new GM, but that search has reportedly hit a setback.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Chris McShane closely examined Noah Syndergaard’s start in the Wild Card Game, one of the best in Mets postseason history.

This Date in Mets History

October 9th has been a key date in two playoff runs for the Mets. In their 1986 championship season, they managed to do some damage against Nolan Ryan to even up the NLCS. 13 years later, well, Todd Pratt. Need I say more?