Meet the Mets
The Mets finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 season with Justin Willard as the new pitching coach, J.P. Arencibia as the new catching coach, and Gilbert Gomez as the team’s first base coach.
Who
is Justin Willard, and what does he bring to the table as the pitching coach for the 2026 squad?
The team could target Cody Bellinger if he can’t come to an agreement with the Yankees.
Former Met Randy Jones passed away at the age of 75.
Around the National League East
The Braves made a flurry of moves Wednesday. They acquired reliever Ryan Rolison from the Rockies, they re-signed Raisel Iglesias, and they traded for Mauricio Dubón from the Astros.
The Marlins are reportedly hiring Craig Driver as their first base coach after their previous coach, Tyler Smarslok, left for the Nationals.
The Twins and Phillies will play in the 2026 Field of Dreams Game.
The Nationals formally introduced their new young coach to the media.
Around Major League Baseball
The players union is upset with Rob Manfred over his dealings with agent Jim Murray, who had been decertified for four years after his actions during the COVID-shortened season.
Major League Baseball announced new three-year deals with Netflix, NBCUniversal, and ESPN.
With this new deal, the draft will move to the Saturday before All-Star week, and the first hour will be broadcast on NBC. The Futures Game will then shift from Saturday to Sunday that same week.
There are a few free agents on the market that could benefit from a change of scenery this offseason.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Linus Lawrence reviewed Luis Torrens’s surprising season.
This Date in Mets History
Both Tom Seaver and Doc Gooden earned Rookie of the Year honors on this date 17 years apart.
