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Meet the Mets
The latest name to get added to the Mets’ managerial search is Twins’ bench coach Derek Shelton.
So who is Shelton and why would he be a good fit for this team?
With the Phillies firing Gabe Kapler, it adds another team the Mets have to compete with in their search for a new manager.
Pete Alonso was voted as the unanimous selection for Rookie of the Year by Baseball America.
What is it like to be a Mets fan?
Around the National League East
The Braves have had many playoff losses recently but are they cursed?
Marlins’ third base coach Fredi Gonzalez is leaving the organization but Mel Stottlemyre Jr. and Trey Hillman are staying on as coaches.
Gabe Kapler was fired as Phillies skipper after two disappointing seasons at the helm.
Anibal Sanchez will get the start Game 1 in the NLCS against Miles Mikolas and the Cardinals.
Around Major League Baseball
The ball is once again different this postseason, but this time less home runs are being hit compared to the turbo ball from the regular season.
Gerrit Cole was outstanding and led the Astros to victory over the Rays to advance to the ALCS.
Tyler Glasnow was ambushed by the Astros in the first inning and he might have been tipping his pitches.
Despite his obvious mismanagement against the Nationals, Dave Roberts will return as the Dodgers’ manager next season.
Padres pitcher Jacob Nix was arrested for criminal trespassing after he tried to sneak into a home through a doggie door.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
On the latest episode of Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Brian and Chris try to find the ideal candidate to replace Mickey Callaway.
Michael Drago took one for the team and reviewed Edwin Diaz’s disastrous season.
Steve Sypa wrote about baseball in Brooklyn.
It’s no surprise who Mets fans are rooting against this postseason.
This Date in Mets History
For the first time in franchise history, the Mets played a World Series game on this date in 1969. It was a battle of Cy Youngs and Tom Seaver was a bit shaky which led to the Miracle Mets dropping Game 1.