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.
During a World Series press conference, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta reflects on his under‑whelming stint with the New York Mets. After arriving in Queens with hype, he posted a 5.33 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a .311 BABIP over 22 starts, citing command issues and a drop in velocity—not physical fitness—as the cause of his struggles. Recognizing the Mets’ high expectations, Peralta agreed to a trade that sent him to the Rays, where he now competes for a championship while the Mets miss their goals.
Danny Young returns to the Atlanta Braves in 2026 after two seasons with the Mets and a 2025 Tommy John surgery. Projected as a depth left‑handed reliever, he logs a career‑high 12⅓ innings across 16 games but posts a dismal 1.91 ERA, 1.86 FIP and a –0.5 fWAR, prompting an August DFA and demotion to the minors. While his first 12 outings include a few lucky outs and three July shutdowns, his late‑season stretch sees nine runs in 3⅔ innings and a poor 7/5 K/BB ratio. The Braves retain him on a split‑year, league‑minimum deal, leaving his future roster spot uncertain.
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.
Pat Murphy, promoted to Brewers manager in November 2023, was a top candidate for the Mets’ 2019 hiring and remained interested after Carlos Beltran’s 2020 resignation, but the club chose Luis Rojas instead. Milwaukee now sits just three wins away from a World Series crown under Murphy, highlighting the Mets’ rotating‑door coaching history as they aim for stability with Andy Green. Meanwhile, the Marlins face a potential payroll floor, budgeting $81.8 million for 2027 and planning modest extensions and $10‑$15 million contracts; prospect Brandon Compton is shifting to first base after a strong .270/.411/.576 line with 36 homers and could debut in 2027. Phillies infielder Aidan Miller, recovering from a back injury, shows promise after a solid AFL stint and may fill a third‑base vacancy in 2027.
The New York Mets reportedly interviewed Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy three times in 2019 before hiring Carlos Beltrán.
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.
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.
Stearns has his work cut out for him if he wants to win back a frustrated fan base.
The slick-fielding shortstop was a former top prospect in the Nationals organization
An MLB insider proposes five non‑cap penalties to curb the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees’ massive payrolls ahead of a possible December lockout. The plan would bar teams over a spending threshold from trading for higher‑salary players without equal returns, shrink their rosters to 38 from 40, limit designations and option moves, and impose draft sanctions while rewarding small‑market playoff teams with extra picks. By mirroring NBA parity tools, the suggestions aim to force wealthy clubs to trim spending without a hard salary cap, potentially sidestepping a 2027 season‑threatening lockout.
Ron Darling remains vague about his SNY future despite having two contract years left. In a recent interview, the 66‑year‑old former Mets pitcher, who also calls games for TBS, says he evaluates his role year‑by‑year, even though the network offers long‑term deals. The conversation touches on the Mets’ trade of Freddy Peralta, his 5‑9 record with New York, and subsequent resurgence with Tampa Bay, where he earned AL Pitcher of the Month and ALCS MVP honors. Darling’s chemistry with Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez keeps SNY’s Mets booth ranked third in local broadcaster polls, but his candor about the team’s struggles continues to spark debate.
When people hear the words “World Series,” different thoughts and emotions come to the forefront. For Boston Red Sox fans, it might be the anguish of watching Bill Buckner allow the groundball to go between his legs in Game 7 of the 1986 series against the New York Mets. Los Angeles Dodgers fans will think […]
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After five years of spotty MLB action, right‑hander Austin Warren became a pivotal piece of the New York Mets bullpen in 2026. Claimed from the Giants before the 2025 season, he logged 30 appearances, relying on a four‑pitch mix—curveball, four‑seam fastball, sinker and a sweeper that made up 45.5% of his pitches. Despite a high walk rate (4.3 BB/9), Warren limited damage, posting only five earned runs over his final 15.33 innings with 18 strikeouts and a single home run. A July forearm strain sidelined him, but his early‑season consistency and arbitration eligibility suggest the Mets will likely retain him for 2027.
The World Series kicks off tonight as the Tampa Bay Rays face the Milwaukee Brewers. Nick Martinez starts for the Rays and Jacob Misiorowski for the Brewers, with the matchup highlighting the season’s fastest pitcher and fastest hitter. Jayson Stark argues baseball isn’t as broken as critics claim, while Will Leitch poses three key questions ahead of Game 1. The blog also grades Mets personnel—Carson Benge (A+), Andy Green (A), David Stearns (D‑)—and discusses potential Phillies coaching changes, Nationals moves before the lockout, and a free‑agent frenzy looming. A nostalgic note recalls the 2000 Subway Series Game 2.
A 4.99 ERA with the New York Mets almost derailed Freddy Peralta’s entire season. But he’s now an ALCS MVP with a 0.75 ERA in 12 innings, while a World Series appearance awaits him against the Milwaukee Brewers. In that backdrop, in a recent interview with Foul Territory on Thursday, Peralta discussed his plans with […]
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The upcoming World Series will be an emotional one for Freddy Peralta. The Tampa Bay Rays pitcher and newly crowned ALCS MVP spent his first eight MLB seasons with the Brewers before getting traded to the New York Mets last offseason. After a disappointing time in New York, he was traded again midseason to the […]
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The Tampa Bay Rays made one of the most impactful moves ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline by acquiring Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets. Peralta is now set to play against the team in the World Series that he pitched for before joining the Mets in the Milwaukee Brewers. On Thursday, Peralta […]
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In episode 294 of the all‑women Home Run Applesauce podcast “A Pod of Their Own,” hosts Allison McCague, Maggie Wiggin, and Linda Surovich thank fans of the recent Dollars for Dingers raffle, dissect New York Mets coaching‑staff rumors, and predict a decline for the Phillies. They also dive into World Series ad breaks and critique sports betting as a blight, before sharing personal “walk‑off wins.” Listeners can stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or support via Patreon for bonus content.
The New York Mets are reportedly gearing up to chase Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal and Japanese infielder Teruaki Sato as part of their 2027 roster overhaul, targeting upgrades at third base, first base and pitching. Skubal, considered baseball's top pitcher, could anchor the rotation for five years, while Sato—who just won the JCL Triple Crown—might become a long‑term replacement for Pete Alonso. Sources suggest the Mets may move quickly, aiming to sign before a Dec. 1 lockout and the upcoming CBA changes, with agents and MLB execs hinting at a frantic November market. Fans could learn the outcome within weeks, well before the December deadline.
The Mets Morning News preview looks ahead to the World Series and upcoming offseason, highlighting Mets closer Devin Williams’ underwhelming 2023 campaign and the possibility of signing Padres reliever Adrian Morejon amid a bullpen shake‑up. It also notes potential moves across the NL East—Randy Arozarena for the Braves, the Phillies eyeing ace Tarik Skubal, and the Nationals considering a position shift for C.J. Abrams. The roundup touches on league‑wide storylines, including the Brewers‑Rays payroll contrast, Shohei Ohtani’s health clearance, Yankees GM Brian Cashman’s contract extension, and a banned Ohio bettor’s threats toward Blue Jays manager John Schneider. A quick look back recalls Roger Clemens’ 2000 bat‑throw incident with Mike Piazza.
Jake Woodford’s nomadic 2026 season sees him with both the Brewers and Rays, but the spotlight shifts to three key storylines for the World Series opener. Freddy Peralta, traded from Milwaukee to the Mets and then to Tampa Bay, now co‑aces for the Rays after a rough July start against his former club. First‑baseman Jake Bauers, a former Wil Myers trade piece, returns to face the Brewers after stints with Cleveland, Seattle and New York. Meanwhile, Brewers right‑hander Jacob Misiorowski is set to start Game 1 of the Fall Classic on Friday at 7 p.m. CT, despite mixed outings in the playoffs.
The Mets face a first‑base dilemma heading into the 2027 offseason after a lackluster 2026, while the club also eyes Cubs hitting coach John Mallee, who’s close to MVP contender Pete Crow‑Armstrong. Elsewhere, the ALCS saw the Tampa Bay Rays clinch the pennant over the Cleveland Guardians on Oct. 19, highlighted by Victor Mesa Jr. and Junior Caminero’s celebrations. The article notes several offseason rumors — Dave Dombrowski’s Phillies outfield plans, Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine’s Astros candidacy, and the unique paths of the Rays and Brewers as potential World Series newcomers. It also recaps recent Amazin’ Avenue pieces on Freddy Peralta and NPB star Teruaki Sato.
The New York Mets are weighing hitting‑coach candidates after confirming Kevin Long’s interview. MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo adds former Cubs assistant John Mallee to the list. Mallee, a veteran coach with stints in Chicago, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia and LA, helped Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong boost his walk rate from 4.5% to 11.4% and surge from 10 to 45 homers, lifting his wRC+ from 86 to 157. With the Cubs posting a league‑best 114 wRC+ in 2026, the Mets are intrigued by Mallee’s impact, though they haven’t decided whether to hire a new director of hitting or an additional assistant under Troy Snitker.