Meet the Mets
Anthony DiComo examined five questions that will define the Mets’ offseason.
Danny Abriano asked whether the Mets should explore trading catcher Francisco Alvarez this winter.
Will Sammon explored how the Rays revived Freddy Peralta after a disappointing tenure in New York.
Bo Bichette has yet to announce a decision on whether or not he will opt out of his contract, but his decision is coming and it will have ripple effects for the Mets and their offseason plan.
Tomm Kelson looked at five under-the-radar
free agents the Mets should consider signing this offseason.
Around the National League East
The Braves manager’s pitch-perfect plan of saving Chris Sale for Game 3 worked like a charm, and his team followed that plan to a Game 2 victory and a tied series.
With the split secured in Los Angeles, the Braves will now turn to Sale, their ace, in Game 3.
The Braves are not worried about Ronald Acuña Jr.’s postseason slump, saying he “doesn’t have to be Superman.”
Around Major League Baseball
The relentless Rays gave Cam Schlittler and the Yankees fits in a four-run fourth inning as they prevailed 5-2 in Game 2 of the ALDS. The victory has Tampa Bay one win away from the ALCS.
While the Rays won the game, the Yankees beat themselves with four errors to put them on the brink of elimination.
While the bunt isn’t quite as popular as it used to be, it’s been a key to the Rays’ winning ways.
Timely hitting and terrific work from the bullpen has the White Sox one win away from the ALCS after a 4-3 win over the Guardians in Game 2 of the ALDS.
The White Sox head home for Game 3 with a chance for their first home playoff clincher in 120 years.
The AL Central champion Guardians, meanwhile, are staring down elimination after three runs, seven hits, and no answers for their struggling offense.
Cleveland starter Gavin Williams did make some history with an 11-strikeout performance in a losing effort.
Buster Olney ranked the home field advantage for each of the remaining playoff teams.
Fangraphs’ Jon Becker provided a postseason report card for Joe Espada and Chad Tracy, whose respective teams were bounced in the Wild Card round.
Will Leitch asked some burning questions facing the teams that are heading into Game 3 of the NLDS tonight.
The qualifying offer is going up to $23.1 million this year, but it comes with a massive CBA question.
The Dodgers are facing some more Division Series drama, and the Dodgers aren’t thinking three-peat now, as Ken Rosenthal explains in his commentary for The Athletic.
Katie Woo wondered whether the Dodgers should have turned to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who takes the ball in Game 3, sooner in their series against the Braves.
Tyler Kepner has been a star for the Brewers, and the big moment has seemingly always seemed to find Milwaukee’s leadoff hitter.
The Padres have reinstated pitcher Walker Buehler from the paternity list ahead of Game 3 of the NLDS.
Padres’ closer Mason Miller blamed a lack of command for his blown save in Game 2.
Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor, both of whom had big years to guide the Mariners to the ALCS in 2025 and struggled mightily in 2026, underwent offseason surgeries and are expected to be ready for Opening Day, according to the Mariners.
Manny Ramirez is seeking a hitting coach job with an MLB club, according to his agent.
Zack Meisel recounted how disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong started an unlikely fraternity with MLB pitchers.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Steve Sypa reviewed the Florida/Dominican Republic Complex Teams for the Mets’ minor league systems.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets clinched their first ever National League pennant with a 7-4 victory over the Braves on this date in 1969.
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