Meet the Mets
Anthony DiComo discussed what the Mets have learned from Freddy Peralta’s disappointing tenure in New York and his resurgence with the Rays.
Kevin Long will meet with the Mets today about a coaching staff position, according to Mike Puma’s source. Long most recently served as the Phillies’ hitting coach and was the Mets’ hitting coach in 2015 when the team made it to the World Series.
Danny Abriano broke down the options for the Mets at second base.
Jay Horwitz provided a positive update on Ethan Wilson,
the Senior Director in the Mets’ media relations department, who underwent surgery a few weeks ago.
Around the National League East
Mark Bowman offered a progress report on Atlanta’s farm system.
Charlotte Varnes and Matt Gelb teamed up to provide some offseason takeaways for the Phillies, touching on the outfield, bullpen, catching, and Philadelphia’s analytics group.
Around Major League Baseball
If I had told you back on Opening Day that Freddy Peralta would take the ball with a chance to send his team to the World Series, you would understandably be very excited. Alas, while Peralta did pick up the win in such a scenario, it was for the Rays, leading them to a 7-3 win over the Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS.
Not only did Peralta pick up the win—his second of the series—he was named ALCS MVP.
The victory came on the 18th anniversary of Tampa Bay’s first World Series berth in 2008.
Yandy Díaz made good on his prediction that the series would end in six and delivered the knockout blow to lead his team to the World Series.
Junior Caminero savored his first career postseason home run.
The Hanshin Tigers will post Teruaki Sato soon, which will pave the way for him to be signed before the expected lockout on December 1. The Mets are among the teams expected to target the Japanese slugger.
Aaron Boone will return as the Yankees’ manager in 2027, but will do so without an extension as he prepares for the final year of his current c0ntract.
Sonja Chen outlined what the Dodgers could learn from Shohei Ohtani’s injury-plagued 2026 campaign.
Adam McCalvy shared some stories from Brewers fans that even the late, great Bob Uecker would get a kick out of.
The Athletics have hired Taylor Smith as President of Baseball Operations.
The Orioles have hired Jared Banner as their General Manager.
The Cubs have named Steve Miller their Director of International Scouting.
Yankees’ backstop Austin Wells said his season was sidetracked by multiple foul balls to the head.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Lukas Vlahos reviewed Huascar Brazobán’s season.
Steve Sypa reviewed Week Two of the Arizona Fall League.
This Date in Mets History
With a chance to win the second World Series in franchise history, Tom Seaver and the Amazins came up short in Game 6 of the Fall Classic on this date in 1973.
