Mets Morning News: Dodgers force World Series Game 7, Kevin Long not likely to return to Mets

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Kevin Long is not likely to return as Mets hitting coach and might be in the running for D.C.’s new hitting coach.

With the Mets looking to re-tool, if not rebuild, this off-season, Kristie Ackert with the Daily News highlights the need for the team to bolster their outfield depth.

After clearing Nori Aoki from their roster, the Mets are expected to make decisions on the contracts of Asdrubal Cabrera and Jerry Blevins once the World Series is over.

It would appear that Dick Scott’s tenure as bench coach is over, so Mickey Callaway will be needing a new one. Abby Mastracco with NJ.com profiles seven possible replacements.

Around the National League East

New Nationals skipper Dave Martinez finally has a chance to show that he has what it takes to be a manager.

Derek Jeter, the face of Marlins ownership, expanded on his thoughts about players kneeling as a sign of protest.

Around Major League Baseball

The Dodgers beat the Astros in a low-scoring Game 6 last night to force the best game in sports: Game 7 of the World Series.

It’s been one of the most home run happy World Series in recent memory, and many players on either team, notably Justin Verlander, think the ball has something to do with it. Ben Lindbergh says all of the issues with the baseball this year are a PR issue that MLB needs to fix.

If the balls are indeed juiced, the Astros hypothetically stand to gain more from it.

Fire up the hot stove. The A’s might be shopping 1B/3B Ryon Healy.

Joe Girardi didn’t expect to get fired by the Yankees.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Chris McShane had your season reviews for Hansel Robles and Asdrubal Cabrera.

Ryan Almodovar breaks down T.J. Rivera’s injury shortened season.

This Date in Mets History

Gary Gentry pitched six-plus scoreless innings in the 1969 World Series and drove in a two run double as well.