Billy Eppler Resigns as GM

 

Billy Eppler (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

The New York Mets announced on Thursday that general manager Billy Eppler has resigned as the team's GM.

This is following the Mets introducing David Stearns as the first President of Baseball Operations on Monday.

Mets Lose To Phillies 9-1 in Season Finale

Mets manager Buck Showalter and Shortstop Francisco Lindor (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

 The New York Mets lost to the Philadelphia Phillie 9-1 this afternoon in the final game of the season and ended up with a record of 74-87.

RHP Jose Butto had a solid outing allowing two runs on five hits in six innings.

Butto gave up two walks with four strikeouts.

RHP Denyl Reyes followed and had a difficult outing allowing five runs on six hits in 2.1 innings.

LHP Anthony Kay gave up two runs in the top of the ninth.

The Met offense did not do much all game outside of a solo homer by LF Tim Locastro in the bottom of the third and managed only two hits.

Thanks to everyone who read and supported Queens Faithful all season long!

I look forward to providing offseason news starting with David Stearns being introduced as the new President of Baseball Operations tomorrow.

Mets Manager Buck Showalter Announces He Will Not Return Next Year

Mets Manager Buck Showalter (Photo Credits to Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter announced on Sunday that he will not return for the 2024 season.

Showalter was hired prior to the 2022 season and helped lead the Mets to a 101-win season which was the second most wins in franchise history before losing to the San Diego Padres in the wild card round.

This season however was a much different story and the team ended up with a record under .500 after coming into the season with World Series expectations.

The Mets are announcing the hiring of David Stearns as the new President Baseball of Operations tomorrow and there are rumors that he might bring in Craig Counsell as manager.

Game 162: Mets vs. Phillies Starting Lineup and Pitching Match-up

 Mets Starting Lineup:

1. Rafael Ortega-CF

2. Ronny Mauricio-2B

3. Pete Alonso-1B

4. Francisco Lindor-SS

5. Mark Vientos-DH

6. Brett Baty-3B

7. Francisco Alvarez-C

8. DJ Stewart-RF

9. Tim Locastro-LF

The pitching match-up is RHP Jose Butto (1-3, 3.75 ERA) vs. LHP Matt Strahm (9-5, 3.32 ERA)