New Orioles GM Jared Banner, a former Cubs assistant GM with stints at the Red Sox and Mets, meets with President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias to outline their partnership. Banner will oversee internal players, coaches, development, performance and health, while Elias focuses on scouting, acquisitions and contracts. Both acknowledge they’ll have “uncomfortable conversations” to drive improvement. Banner praised Baltimore’s fan base and ownership, and pledged commitment to turning recent losing seasons into a contender. He’s already engaged with Orioles legends like Cal Ripken Jr., Craig Albernaz and Jim Palmer.
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The New York Mets' historic last-out ball from Game 7 of the 1986 World Series is now on display at the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Autumn Glory exhibit in Cooperstown. On Oct. 27, 1986, Jesse Orosco struck out Marty Barrett to secure a 8-5 win over the Boston Red Sox, clinching the Mets' second championship. The ball, loaned by longtime fan Travis Kadish—who bought it at a 2025 auction—joins other artifacts celebrating the 40th anniversary of the series. Visitors can see the ball that landed in Hall of Famer Gary Carter’s mitt, a tangible piece of one of baseball’s most dramatic finales.
As the World Series unfolds, Jay Horwitz revisits Mets legend Cleon Jones, who caught the final out of the 1969 championship. Now 84, Jones channels that historic moment into community work through his Last Out Foundation, rebuilding his hometown of Africatown, Mobile, Alabama. He and his family spend each day repairing roofs, mowing lawns, and beautifying the area that nurtured his baseball dreams. “I owe everything to the people of Africatown,” Jones says, highlighting his commitment to give back where his career began.
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.
The Milwaukee Brewers crush the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in Game 3 of the 2026 World Series, seizing a 3‑0 series lead thanks to an eight‑run fifth inning and a six‑scoreless‑inning performance by rookie Robert Gasser. Meanwhile, Seattle’s Mariners are interviewing former Astros manager Joe Espada and Cubs development chief Jason Kanzler for their next manager, and former Mariner Daniel Vogelbach, now a Brewers hitting coach, is praised for his offensive impact. Additionally, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor earns the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award for community service.
The Brewers steamroll the Rays 10-0 in Game 3, extending their three‑week unbeaten run and eyeing a record postseason winning streak as they move within four wins of the title. Tampa Bay faces elimination, with Freddy Peralta charged with five runs in 4⅔ innings and Griffin Jax slated to preserve the season. Meanwhile, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is announced the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner for his charitable work in Puerto Rico and school‑supply initiatives.
Rookie right‑hander Anthony Nunez emerged as a bright spot in the Orioles' chaotic 2025‑26 rebuild. Acquired from the Mets in the Cedric Mullins trade, Nunez made the Opening Day roster after a flawless spring and logged a team‑high 52 bullpen appearances, posting a 4.07 ERA (100 ERA+) and 10 K/9 over the season. His journey—from a 29th‑round Padres pick and Division II two‑way player to a Triple‑A standout with a 0.80 WHIP—showcases his elite fastball, changeup and swing‑and‑miss slider. After early success (1.35 ERA in his first dozen games), hitters adjusted and his ERA rose to 5.67 by May, leading to a brief demotion before he finished the year solidly in Baltimore’s bullpen.
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.
A recent ESPN survey of 27 MLB insiders pinpoints seven possible destinations for free‑agent right‑hander Tarik Skubal. The Dodgers, Mets and Tigers top the list, with the Yankees close behind, while the Angels, White Sox and Padres are viewed as sleepers. Skubal posted a 12‑7 record, 2.72 ERA and 186 strikeouts in 158.2 innings this season. Insiders project contracts averaging eight years and $355 million (about $44.6 M annually), with most deals falling between $325‑$400 million. The start of free agency is five days after the World Series, but a CBA‑driven lockout looms after Dec. 1.
The 2020 World Series opens with back‑to‑back one‑run games for the first time since 2010, as the Tampa Bay Rays take a 2-0 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers. Game 1 saw Texas edge St. Louis 3‑2, and the Cardinals returned the favor 2‑1 in Game 2. The last series with consecutive one‑run openings was in 2000, when the Yankees swept the Mets. Only four champions have ever won all four games by a single run—Boston (1915, 1918), the 1972 A’s, and the 1992 Blue Jays. Tonight’s matchup, a must‑win for the Rays, kicks off at 5 p.m. on FOX.
The 2026 World Series heads to Tampa Bay for Game 3 as the Brewers seek a third straight win after 1‑0 triumphs in Games 1 and 2. The spotlight is on former Brewer Freddy Peralta (2‑0, 1.08 postseason ERA) versus Milwaukee left‑hander Robert Gasser (0‑0, 1.00 ERA). Peralta, traded to the Mets then to the Rays, posted a 3.25 ERA in 10 regular‑season starts for Tampa Bay and boasts a 1.14 WHIP in the postseason. Gasser, in his first full rotation role, holds a 3.87 ERA in the regular season and a 0.89 ERA in two playoff outings. The series is tied 2‑0 in favor of Milwaukee, with Game 3 kicking off at 6 p.m. MDT on FOX.
The New York Mets have promoted Mariano Duncan to their coaching staff, appointing him to the newly created role of Major League coach. Duncan, 63, will assist the team’s position players in several areas while also serving as a batting-practice pitcher. He previously worked as the bench coach for the Mets’ Double-A affiliate, the Binghamton […]
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The New York Mets will add veteran Mariano Duncan to their major‑league coaching staff, working with position players, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Duncan, 63, brings 20+ years of coaching experience after a 13‑year MLB playing career with teams like the Dodgers and Yankees. Meanwhile, the Mets have ruled out Kevin Long and Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee for the vacant hitting role, leaving director of hitting Jeff Albert as the only remaining open spot. The moves signal a reshuffle of New York’s hitting staff ahead of the offseason.
Francisco Lindor received a prestigious honor on Monday as the New York Mets shortstop was given the Roberto Clemente Award for his work in the community.
New York Yankees World Series champion Mariano Duncan will join the Mets' 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.
The Good Phight reviews Jose Urquidy’s surprise impact on the Phillies’ late‑season stretch. Picked up off waivers in September, Urquidy logged two appearances (including a 4 2/3‑inning, six‑strikeout, shutout start against the Mets on Sept. 18) that helped the beleaguered staff and contributed enough WAR to rank in the team’s top ten. While his only scheduled start faltered, the pitcher earned a solid B grade for delivering critical innings when the club needed them. The piece notes his uncertain future with Philadelphia beyond 2026.
Francisco Lindor is announced as the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner, joining fellow Mets Gary Carter, Al Leiter, Carlos Beltrán and Curtis Granderson. The honor recognizes his humanitarian service, highlighted by a private visit to teammate Ethan Wilson after brain surgery, where Lindor spent 45 minutes cheering him up. The article underscores Lindor’s character beyond the trophy, emphasizing his quiet dedication to teammates and the community.
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.
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.
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.
The World Series shifts to Tropicana Field for Game 3 as the Milwaukee Brewers lead the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0. Freddy Peralta, fresh off an ALCS MVP award after his trade from the Mets, will start for the Rays against Brewers left‑hander Robert Gasser at 8 p.m. EST on FOX. The post also previews Nick’s review of Tim Hill’s underwhelming 2026 season and a profile of obscure Yankee Snuffy Sternweiss. Fans debate the pitching edge and Peralta’s rising free‑agent value after his postseason surge.
The Padres’ latest roster grades reveal Griffin Canning as a clear bust in 2026. Signed to a low‑cost, one‑year $2.5 million deal after a solid Mets season, Canning posted a 5.68 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and a .276 opponent batting average across 30 appearances (11 starts). He struggled early, giving up three-plus runs in most starts and often allowing more runs than innings or strikeouts. However, after moving to bulk relief post‑July 18, he rebounded with a 2.70 ERA and only two outings worse than two runs. Overall, the Padres rate him a C, highlighting the gamble of low‑tier free‑agent signings.
The Mets’ 2026 season fell short, finishing 74-88, and shortstop Francisco Lindor struggled with injuries and a dip in production. At 32, he missed two months after a left‑calf strain, played only 105 games, and slashed .225/.309/.423 with 21 homers and a career‑low .309 OBP. Yet his power metrics hit career highs—91.6 mph exit velocity and a 49.5% hard‑hit rate. Defensively, Lindor posted a -4 DRS and zero OAA, his worst ever, likely due to the calf issue and age. Analysts expect a healthier, slightly above‑average defender in 2027 and a probable offensive rebound, with the Mets eyeing prospect Jefferson Rojas as a possible infield backup.