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Mets Morning News: Celebration in Milwaukee
The Mets Morning News spotlights the Brewers' historic World Series win, with Milwaukee holding a victory parade on Oct. 30, 2026. The piece hints at Mets offseason moves, naming free-agent pitcher Teruaki Sato and noting the Braves' signing of 17‑year‑old Cuban catcher Anthony Calderon. It also recaps league-wide roster moves: the Marlins pick up Sandy Alcántara’s 2027 option, the Nationals lose hitting coach CJ Gillman to Seattle, and the Astros hire former Cardinals assistant GM Randy Flores. Finally, it recalls Tom Seaver’s second Cy Young Award on this date in 1973.
Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 247: The Calm Before the Storm Before the Calm
In episode 247 of "Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series," Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore break down the Mets' latest moves, spotlighting new manager Francisco Lindor’s Roberto Clemente Award and revisiting the impact of Bo Bichette and Luis Robert Jr. acquisitions. They also share music picks—Tropical Fuck Storm’s "Inflatable Graveyard Vol. 2" and The Tubs’ "Hard Life"—and invite listeners to subscribe, review, and submit questions via email or Patreon.
Back in Stock: Robert’s return was quietly one of the Mets’ best stories of 2026
After three years out of the majors, 36‑year‑old right‑hander Robert Stock returned to the New York Mets on August 2, 2026 and delivered a surprisingly solid stretch. In seven starts and one relief appearance (30.1 innings), he posted a 5.93 ERA but a much better 3.92 FIP, limiting home runs to two and walking just 15 batters. Highlights include a 4.1‑inning, one‑run effort against the Padres on Aug. 19 and a 5.1‑inning shutout versus the AL pennant‑winning Rays on Aug. 31. While age and middling strikeout numbers raise doubts about a 2027 rotation spot, Stock’s grit and occasional gems make him a viable swingman or bullpen depth option for a Mets club still searching for stability.
Mets Morning News: The Return of Bo Bichette
Bo Bichette exercises his $42 million player option, securing his spot with the New York Mets for the 2027 season and keeping the door open to opt out again next year. The move follows his three‑run RBI double against the Pirates on Aug. 9, 2026. In related roster moves, the Mets claim infielder Kyren Paris, designate Cristian Pache, and eye pitchers Tarik Skubal and Clay Holmes in the offseason. The brief also notes NL East options, free‑agent news, and a 2015 Mets World Series milestone.
Bo Bichette exercises player option for 2027
Bo Bichette will likely exercise his $42 million player option for the 2027 New York Mets, securing a second year after a mixed 2026 campaign. The short‑term deal came after the Mets missed out on Kyle Tucker and traded Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, positioning Bichette to protect Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. He rebounded from a slow .213/.271/.229 start to finish at .260/.312/.390 with 18 homers, 78 RBIs and a 96 wRC+ over 160 games. With a lockout looming, the guaranteed salary is a safe choice, setting the stage for a busy offseason ahead of the December 2 lockout.
Important 2026-2027 offseason dates
The Mets’ 2026‑27 offseason kicks off with free agents filing on Oct. 29 (none for New York) and free‑agency opening Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. ET, alongside the 60‑day IL reinstatement deadline for Tylor Megill, Reed Garrett and Jorge Polanco, and Bo Bichette’s player‑option decision. Key MLB deadlines follow: Nov. 17 Qualifying‑Offer acceptance and Rule 5 protection, Nov. 20 non‑tender deadline, and Dec. 1 CBA expiration triggering a lockout. The GM meetings in Las Vegas (Nov. 9‑12), Owners meetings (Nov. 17‑19), Winter Meetings (Dec. 7‑9), Draft Lottery (Dec. 8), Rule 5 Draft (Dec. 9) and arbitration exchanges (Jan. 8) are all slated, though many may be postponed by the lockout. Award dates run from the Gold Glove announcement on Nov. 1 to the MLB Awards show on Nov. 11, highlighting Mets finalists like Luis Torrens, Nolan McLean and Carson Benge.
Marcus Semien proved his best days are behind him in 2026
The New York Mets’ acquisition of former All‑Star second baseman Marcus Semien has backfired in 2026. After a trade that sent Brandon Nimmo to Texas, Semien posted a career‑low 74 wRC+, the worst of his career, and saw his defense collapse, losing range and slipping from Gold Glove form. His -0.5 fWAR made him one of the team’s least valuable position players, even trailing Mark Vientos and Jorge Polanco. The article argues the trade was driven more by salary relief and Nimmo’s departure than any expectation of Semien’s rebound, and his performance has become a symbol of the Mets’ underwhelming season.
Mets Morning News: Brewers win World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers capture their first-ever World Series title, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5‑0 in Game 5 on Oct 28, 2026, with catcher William Contreras hoisting the MVP trophy. Meanwhile, the Mets' offseason chatter includes missed coaching moves, speculation on targeting pitcher Tarik Skubal and reliever Teruaki Sato, and former Met Zack Wheeler earning NL Comeback Player of the Year. Additional MLB notes cover Braves’ Owen Murphy, a possible Jake Irvin move for the Nationals, and a look at Mark Vientos’ slump.
World Series Game 5, Brewers at Rays: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 10/28/26
The World Series shifts to Tampa for Game 5 as the Rays host the Brewers at Tropicana Field on Oct. 28, 2026. After Ben Williamson’s 12th‑inning RBI single clinched a 4‑3 win in Game 4, both clubs line up their stars: Tampa Bay rolls out Yandy Díaz (DH), Jonathan Aranda (1B), Junior Caminero (3B) and starter Drew Rasmussen, while Milwaukee counters with Jackson Chourio (LF), Christian Yelich (DH), William Contreras (C) and rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski. The showdown tips off at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX/Fox One (Spanish on Fox Deportes) with ESPN Radio delivering play‑by‑play.
Mark Vientos continued to prove that 2024 was a fluke
Mark Vientos’s 2024 breakout—27 homers, a career‑high 131 wRC+ and a postseason home run off Yoshinobu Yamamoto—has turned into a cautionary tale. After a steep drop in 2025 (96 wRC+, .702 OPS) he struggled again in 2026, bouncing between DH and first base. He opened strong (.476/.522/.714 in his first 21 at‑bats) but soon slumped to .227/.255/.341, ending the season with a dismal .182/.229/.309 slash line against right‑handed pitchers and just 48 wRC+. Despite modest success against lefties (119 wRC+), his strikeout rate and defensive woes signal the Mets’ former star may never recapture his 2024 form.
Mets Morning News: Rays stay alive
The Tampa Bay Rays stay alive in the 2026 World Series as Ben Williamson delivers a walk‑off single in Game Four against the Milwaukee Brewers at Tropicana Field on Oct. 27. The post also spotlights Mets news: SNY’s Danny Abriano debates a bullpen rebuild, Carson Benge is the Mets’ Heart and Hustle Award nominee, and Ron Darling addresses his SNY booth future. Across MLB, Jim Bowden ranks the top 40 free agents, Cam Schlittler emerges as a Cy Young contender, Jackson Chourio shines in the postseason, and Aaron Ashby sets a record for the longest scoreless streak by a reliever in postseason history. The article rounds out with a Mets history note and a recap of recent Amazin’ Avenue commentary.
World Series Game 4, Brewers at Rays: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 10/27/26
The World Series Game 4 showdown pits the Brewers against the Rays on Oct. 23, 2026, with lineups led by Brewers LF Jackson Chourio and DH Christian Yelich, while the Rays counter with DH Yandy Diaz and catcher Liam Hicks. Starting pitchers are Dustin May for Milwaukee and Griffin Jax for Tampa Bay. The game tips off at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX/FOX ONE (Spanish on Fox Deportes) and streams on ESPN Radio. Fans can join the live discussion thread on Amazin’ Avenue.
Ronny Mauricio has terrible luck AND terrible timing
Ronny Mauricio’s 2026 Mets season is defined by missed chances and fleeting flashes. After multiple recalls—April 6, April 23, June 25 and September 18—he logged just 25 games (62 PA) with a .220/.258/.441 line, a wRC+ of 91 and a -0.2 fWAR. Injuries, including a fractured thumb on May 3, limited his impact. Highlights include a walk‑off hit in April, a 421‑foot go‑ahead homer versus the Angels in May, and a late surge in September where he posted a .294/.400/.824 slash and three homers in his final two games. Yet the timing fell short of the Mets’ needs.
Mets Morning News: Francisco Lindor receives 2026 Roberto Clemente Award
Francisco Lindor receives the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award, becoming the fifth Met honored since 1971 and the first since Curtis Granderson in 2016. The award was presented before Game 3 of the World Series, where the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 and moved within one win of their first title. The piece also notes Mets offseason moves, including a new Major League Coach hire, pitching depth needs, and the upcoming MetsGiving Food Drive on Nov. 12.
World Series Game 3, Brewers at Rays: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 10/26/26
Game 3 of the World Series pits the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 26, 2026, with an 8 p.m. EDT kickoff on FOX/FOX ONE and ESPN Radio. Milwaukee starts Jackson Chourio (LF), Jake Bauers (1B), Christian Yelich (DH), William Contreras (C), Brice Turang (2B), Garrett Mitchell (CF), Cooper Pratt (SS), Sal Frelick (RF) and David Hamilton (3B), with left‑hander Robert Gasser on the mound. Tampa Bay counters with Yandy Diaz (DH), Ryan Vilade (1B), Chandler Simpson (LF), Junior Caminero (3B), Ben Williamson (2B), Jonny DeLuca (CF), Victor Mesa (RF), Nick Fortes (C) and Taylor Walls (SS), and RHP Freddy Peralta starts.
Mets reportedly adding Mariano Duncan to coaching staff
The New York Post reports that the New York Mets will add former utility man Mariano Duncan to Andy Green’s major‑league coaching staff. Duncan, 63, joins after seven years in the Mets’ minor‑league system, including stints as hitting coach for the Rookie‑level Kingsport Mets and bench coach at High‑A Brooklyn and Double‑A Binghamton. He’s slated to work with the position‑player group, having coached seven current 40‑man roster players such as Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez. Duncan’s 12‑year MLB career featured two World Series rings (1990 Reds, 1996 Yankees) and an All‑Star nod in 1994. The Mets still have a few coaching slots open ahead of Spring Training.
Hayden Senger did his job this season
Hayden Senger’s 2026 MLB stint with the New York Mets was brief but solid. Listed on the 40-man roster, he was recalled once after catcher Francisco Alvarez’s May 13 meniscus tear, serving as backup to Luis Torrens for 27 days and appearing in seven games. Highlights include a safety‑squeeze bunt on May 14 and his first major‑league homer on May 30, which coincided with Christian Scott’s inaugural win as a pitcher—reuniting teammates from the Mets’ farm system. Senger returned to Triple‑A when Alvarez came back on June 9, leaving a modest but unremarkable mark on a struggling Mets club.
Francisco Lindor named 2026 Roberto Clemente Award recipient
The New York Mets’ shortstop Francisco Lindor is named the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner, MLB’s most prestigious individual honor for character and community service. Presented by Capital One, the award highlights Lindor’s extensive philanthropy—including education initiatives, youth leadership programs, disaster relief in Puerto Rico, and support for the SEEN Foundation, which receives a $100,000 donation on his behalf. Lindor joins a short list of Mets honorees and becomes the fifth Puerto Rican‑heritage player to earn the award. The ceremony will take place at Tropicana Field before Game 3 of the World Series.
Mets Morning News: Back to Work
The Mets Morning News highlights a World Series off‑day with retrospectives and updates across MLB. It revisits Luis Torrens’s Gold Glove‑nominated season, features Steve Gelbs’s YouTube Q&A, and recalls Danny Young’s brief 2026 stint with the Braves. The piece notes the Washington Nationals’ surplus of catchers heading into 2027, while the Tampa Bay Rays, eager for a comeback, prepare Freddy Peralta for Game 3 at Tropicana Field—the first World Series game there since Shea Stadium’s era. It also touches on Brewers’ postseason woes, Brice Turang’s Hall of Fame claim, and a 1998 Mets milestone: Mike Piazza’s record contract.
Mets Arizona Fall League Review: Week Three
In Week Three of the Arizona Fall League, the Surprise Saguaros posted mixed results, edging Peoria 12-11 on Oct. 22 and beating Salt River 5-3 on Oct. 24 after a 7-4 loss to Mesa on Oct. 19. Standout performances include Boston Baro’s 2‑RBI homer (4‑5, 2 R, HR) and strong outings from relievers Brendan Girton and Ryan Lambert, both posting scoreless innings with 0.00 ERAs. Bruin Agbayani and Cole Mathis struggled at the plate, batting .118 and .156 respectively, while Baro leads the squad with a .227/.452/.364 slash line. The week featured no games on Oct. 23 and 25.
Luis Torrens excelled behind the plate again this year
Luis Torrens wraps up 2026 with a second straight Gold Glove nomination after posting elite defensive numbers as the New York Mets' catcher. Though a backup, he started 74 of 86 games, recorded a DRS of 12, FRV of 10, caught 17 steal attempts, and posted a 1.86‑second pop time. Pitchers enjoyed a 3.74 catcher ERA under his helm, better than Francisco Alvarez’s 4.54. Offensively, Torrens burst out in August, hitting six of his nine season home runs and raising his OPS from .602 to .701. He finished the year batting .235/.295/.396, added 2.1 innings pitching (7.71 ERA), and even logged three innings at first base, earning a 2.1 fWAR. The Mets rewarded him with a two‑year, $11.5 million extension through 2028.
Mets Morning News: “Sometimes, I ask the same question myself.”
The blog covers the 2026 World Series, where the Brewers erased a four‑run first‑inning deficit to beat the Rays 5‑4 in Game 2 and lead the series 2‑0. Freddy Peralta, a pending free agent, says the Mets and Rays handled his development differently and wonders why his stint with the Mets fell short. Mets prospect Boston Baro hits his first Arizona Fall League home run since July 2025, while Joel Sherman reports on free‑agent targets for the Mets/Yankees and NL‑East news, including a former Mets manager finalist and Marlins salary‑floor plans. Additional notes feature AJ Smith‑Shawver’s comeback, potential Nationals relievers, and a Yankees pitching‑coach extension.
World Series Game 2, Rays at Brewers: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 10/24/26
Rays Lineup SP: Drew Rasmussen – RHP Brewers Lineup SP: Logan Henderson – RHP Broadcast info Time: 8:00 PM EDTTV: FOX / FOX ONE, Fox DeportesRadio: ESPN Radio
The season started and ended with unknowns for Francisco Alvarez
Francisco Alvarez’s 2026 campaign delivers more questions than answers. After a promising start—including the first MLB ABS challenge and an Opening Day homer—he tore his right meniscus on May 12 and returned in under four weeks. The injury pushed him into a DH role, and his offense dipped sharply after the trade deadline, with strikeouts climbing to 39.4% and OPS sliding from .777 to .579, finishing at .233/.311/.399 (wRC+ 99). Defensively, Alvarez logged 82 starts behind the plate, posting a -5 DRS, -2 FRV and a 4.54 cERA, resulting in a modest 1.4 fWAR. At 24, the Mets hope next season brings the breakthrough they’ve been awaiting.
Mets Morning News: Brewers win Game 1 of Fall Classic
In Game 1 of the 2026 World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers edge the Tampa Bay Rays 3‑2 at American Family Field, highlighted by Jacob Misiorowski's record‑setting 103.5 MPH fastball. The blog also teases Mets‑related discussion—whether to chase Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, CBA salary‑cap implications, and a look back at Austin Warren’s surprising impact—alongside other MLB news like the Cardinals’ coaching change and a historic Mets Subway Series win in 2000.
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