Showalter is the first Mets manager ever to win the award, guiding the team to a 101-61 record in 2022. After completing his first season on the job, Buck Showalter has been named the 2022 National League Manager of the Year. At 66 years old, it's the fourth time Showalter has won the award. It is, however, the first time he's won it in the National League. Showalter … [Read more...] about Showalter wins NL Manager of the Year
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With a surging NL East, this is why the Mets hired Buck Showalter
The Braves and Phillies are showing serious signs of life, but Showalter isn't panicking. A week and a half ago, the Mets had a 10.5 game lead in the National League East. That was then, this is now. Their 10.5 game lead, which felt more like 20.5 games, was sitting at 5.5 games heading into Sunday's action. 10 games in 11 nights, on the west coast, has produced a … [Read more...] about With a surging NL East, this is why the Mets hired Buck Showalter
Mets getting out to fast start huge for 2022 campaign
The Mets didn’t get the four-game sweep over the Washington Nationals. There was, however, plenty to take from their season-opening series. If taking three out of four from the young Nationals showed us anything, it’s that the Mets are approaching 2022 like a team that belongs in the conversation for championship contenders. New manager Buck Showalter brings 21 years of … [Read more...] about Mets getting out to fast start huge for 2022 campaign
Mets get it right with Buck Showalter hiring
Buck Showalter is the obvious hire for the New York Mets. He’s the right hire in the right place, at the right time, for the right team. In his introductory press conference on Tuesday, with his wife Angela beside him, Showalter looked comfortable wearing his new Mets cap. Just over an hour later, it was evident the 65-year-old baseball savant is just what this team … [Read more...] about Mets get it right with Buck Showalter hiring