Mets Morning News: Nats take Game 1, Mets managerial search continues

Meet the Mets

The Mets contacted Mike Matheny to gauge his interest in the Mets position.

Carlos Beltran will have his second interview with the Mets later this week.

Tim Britton looks at what Zack Wheeler is worth and what the Mets should be willing to pay him.

Around the National League East

In their first ever World Series game, the Nationals topped the Astros 5-4 behind a big game from Juan Soto.

Dave Schoenfield looks at how the Nats came out on top in a game where Max Scherzer struggled.

Joe Girardi has emerged as the favorite to land the Phillies job.

Around Major League Baseball

In a situation that seemingly gets worse by the minute, new details about the Astros and assistant GM Brandon Taubman’s comments have emerged.

The Astros and Taubman released a second statement Tuesday afternoon prior to the start of the World Series.

The BBWAA released a statement of their own regarding the incident as well.

Yankees’ radio broadcaster Suzyn Waldman says she does not remember being this angry in a long time.

The actions of Taubman and the Astros response are both unacceptable.

Major League Baseball has now opened an investigation into the incident.

Jeff Passan writes the Astros should be ashamed of themselves.

Mickey Callaway may be joining the Angels and Joe Maddon.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Maggie Wiggin went through the Astros all around distributing behavior of the last 48 hours.

David Capobianco reviewed Travis d’Arnaud’s short tenure with the Mets this season.

Steve Sypa continued his countdown of best minor league pitchers he saw this year.

This Date in Mets History

On this date in 1986, the Red Sox went up 3-2 against the Mets in the World Series.