Your Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
The biggest loss the Mets had this season might not have been a singular game, but the loss of faith from their fans in the team’s leadership.
The Mets must improve their rotation and defense to avoid a repeat of the pitfalls of 2025.
Over at SNY, John Harper handed out grades for various Mets players and leaders after the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Nolan McLean was named MiLB’s Breakout Player of the Year.
After being outrighted, all three of Jose Siri, Richard Lovelady, and Kevin Herget have elected free agency.
Laura Albanese examined five questions the Mets are facing this offseason.
Around the National League East
Matt Strahm’s $7.5 million 2026 option with the Phillies vested, after reaching 60 innings and passing a physical.
The Nationals honored Dusty Baker’s son Darren Baker’s request for a release to pursue other baseball opportunities.
Around Major League Baseball
The Tigers won the first game of their Wild Card series against the Guardians 2-1. They were bolstered by a 7.2 inning performance by Tarik Skubal who only allowed one run while striking out fourteen.
The Cubs bested the Padres 3-1 to take the first game in their Wild Card series. The Cubs went ahead thanks to back-to-back home runs from Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly.
The Red Sox beat the Yankees 3-1 in the first game of the other American League Wild Card series. Garrett Crochet had a transcendent pitching performance, going 7.2 innings with eleven strikeouts.
The Dodgers smacked around the Reds in a 10-5 win. Teoscar Hernández and Shohei Ohtani each hit two home runs, accounting for seven of the Dodgers’ ten runs.
Neither Ron Washington nor Ray Montgomery will return as manager of the Los Angeles Angels, while Perry Minasian’s status remains unclear.
The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to the group led by Patrick Zalupski has been finalized.
The Pirates have let go pitching coach Oscar Marin. They also let go of their assistant pitching coach Brent Strom and third base coach Mike Rabelo.
The Royals expect to have their catcher and captain Salvador Perez return in 2026.
Chaim Bloom has officially taken control of the Cardinals front office and announced Oli Marmol will return as manager next season.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Vasilis Drimalitis took a look at potential rooting interests in the playoffs for Mets fans.
A number of Home Run Applesauce podcasters recorded an emergency send-off podcast for the 2025 Mets season.
This Date in Mets History
On this day in 1973, the Mets clinched their playoff berth with their 82nd win on the last day of the regular season.
Category: General Sports
