Reporting on MLB as a senior writer for The Athletic; appearing as a contributor for SNY.
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Will Sammon retweeted
Jun 11
He’s been a Mudcat and a Mission, a Toro and a Timber, a SeaWolf, a SkySock and a Sound — and now he’s nearing the all-time wins record. One of my favorite stories ever, on the great Rick Sweet, unlocked and free for all: nytimes.com/athletic/7344721… via @NYTimes
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Bo Bichette is catching fire after a slow start. Can the Mets do the same? nytimes.com/athletic/7356522…
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Jun 10
The Mets are recalling RHP Jonathan Pintaro, per league sources. He can go multiple innings.
They opened a vital stretch of 22 games over 23 days yesterday with a 7-0 loss vs. STL, the top wild card team.
Austin Warren is the opener today. They pushed Christian Scott to tomorrow.
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Jun 9
The Mets are activating catcher Francisco Alvarez from the injured list ahead of their game today, league sources said.
After a torn meniscus in his right knee, the club had offered a 6-8 week timetable. He is back after four weeks.
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Jun 9
Kodai Senga will not make his scheduled start with Double-A Binghamton today because of ulnar nerve irritation, per the Mets.
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Will Sammon retweeted
Jun 7
Jorge Polanco’s rehab assignment for his achilles bursitis has been shut down. He is heading back to New York and the Mets will reevaluate.
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Will Sammon retweeted
The Red Sox should probably be sellers but a murky AL playoff picture could make them buyers. A win Friday showed why.
With a surplus of catchers a source said they’re shopping Connor Wong and have fielded calls on their relievers
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The Mets granted the release of lefty reliever Anderson Severino for him to play in Japan, league sources said.
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Jun 5
“I’m not the youngest guy, and I know how this game works. It definitely is in the back of my mind. It’s my job to stave that off.”
Sean Manaea has rediscovered his velocity and reclaimed relevance in Mets’ turnaround hopes: nytimes.com/athletic/7335481…
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Will Sammon retweeted
Jun 4
Latest notes, unlocked and free to read
*How SD might approach deadline
*Turang’s unusual strength
*The talk that led to Conforto’s revival
*One team’s short kings
*PIT, AZ deadline pursuits
*Why June 15 might loom big for MIL
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Jun 4
Juan Soto is an extreme example. But the wrinkle of a team like the Mets fitting a large contract under a hard cap raises a complicated issue. nytimes.com/athletic/7331035…
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Jun 3
Reliever Joey Gerber is back up with the Mets.
Jun 3
With a need for a fresh pitcher and after struggling last night, the Mets are optioning Jonah Tong, league sources said: nytimes.com/athletic/7330123…
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With a need for a fresh pitcher and after struggling last night, the Mets are optioning Jonah Tong, league sources said: nytimes.com/athletic/7330123…
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Will Sammon retweeted
Jun 2
When talking about Dominic Smith's value to the Braves, his offensive production is evident. But it's clear his clubhouse presence is a valuable asset.
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Jun 2
Mets rookie A.J. Ewing is a prototypical leadoff hitter. So why doesn’t he bat there?
The story behind that connects to Carson Benge, Bo Bichette and the Mets’ need to cling onto anything that seems to work (until it doesn’t). nytimes.com/athletic/7326303…
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May 30
The Mets selected lefty Cionel Pérez and designated Anderson Severino for assignment.
May 30
In need of a fresh pitcher even after a day off yesterday, the Mets are optioning Tobias Myers, league sources said.
In their 9-7 win (10 innings) tonight over the Marlins, the Mets used seven pitchers.
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May 30
In need of a fresh pitcher even after a day off yesterday, the Mets are optioning Tobias Myers, league sources said.
In their 9-7 win (10 innings) tonight over the Marlins, the Mets used seven pitchers.
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Will Sammon retweeted
May 27
As labor fight looms, success of some MLB division leaders adds intrigue to trade deadline. Column unlocked and free to read. nytimes.com/athletic/7311119…
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May 26
The Mets also put Tyrone Taylor on the IL and selected Eric Wagaman, club announced.
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