Cam Schlittler just tied for the lowest ERA in all of Major League Baseball at a ridiculous 1.95 after his start against the Mets. Seriously, tying Jacob Misiorowski for that spot is legit. That’s the kind of pitching that makes you stop scrolling, right? While Aaron Judge might not be onboard with Schlittler’s MVP case, you can’t deny his Cy Young argument is looking pretty good right now.
Mets Navigating the October Gauntlet
The Mets might’ve dropped the final game of the 2026 Subway Series, but hey, they still split the series for the year. And look, good news, no one’s got legionnaires disease! Yet. Tonight, the Baltimore Orioles roll into Citi Field, and with them comes Pete Alonso, making his return to Queens. That’s gonna be a high-stakes reunion, for sure. If you were looking for bright spots in Sunday’s game, Brett Baty had a solid afternoon, and Christian Scott had a competent battle against a guy who’s definitely got a Cy Young in his future. When the World Series finally wraps, the real countdown begins for the Mets: Bo Bichette’s opt-out decision. That’s a huge one for the franchise, no doubt. Big props to Mitch Voit and Jonathan Santucci too, crowned the Mets Minor League Hitter and Pitcher of the Year. That’s some exciting future talent right there! Oh, and the Yankee Stadium kitchen baked a cake and dozens of cupcakes for Howie Rose and the media. Nice touch.
Wild Comebacks and Season Enders Around the League
Talk about a wild Sunday across the National League East! The Nationals pulled off a rare late comeback, scoring four in the eighth to hand the Angels a 6-5 loss. Then the Phillies absolutely clobbered the Braves bullpen for seven runs in the eighth, winning 9-4 and getting back to within five games of Atlanta and first place. And if you like late-game heroics, the Marlins rallied for four runs in the bottom of the ninth against Tanner Scott and Brock Stewart, securing a 6-4 victory. That comeback meant Josue De Paula’s first career home run will never see the light of day on Dodgers Classics. Before that game, the Marlins also inducted Dontrelle Willis into their Hall of Fame. On a more serious note, after the Subway Series, New York City health officials found Legionella bacteria in Yankee Stadium’s cooling tower.
Fastball phenoms Josh Hader, Mason Miller, and Jacob Misiorowski all have blazing heat, but their real sneaky weapon is that infrequently used change-up. And speaking of impressive arms, Peyton Tolle of the Red Sox pitched an immaculate first inning, even smiling into the camera before throwing his ninth straight strike. Rough news for Rafael Devers, whose season is officially over with a core muscle injury requiring surgery. He closes out 2026 on a three-game home run streak. The Detroit Tigers and Justin Verlander are holding out hope for one final start at Comerica Park for the future Hall of Famer before the season wraps up for good.
Tonight, it’s all eyes on Citi Field as Pete Alonso returns. With Bo Bichette’s opt-out looming and Schlittler putting up video-game numbers, the next few weeks are gonna be absolutely wild.
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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