From last year, on Benny and Bruin Agbayani, and the role Bobby Valentine played in one of the most important decisions of their lives: www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Will Sammon
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Reporting on the New York Mets and MLB as a senior writer for The Athletic; appearing as a contributor for SNY.
Austin Warren to the IL after another rough outing, and Marcus Semien explains what he wishes he did differently last offseason to prevent his hip injury. Mets notes with @willsammon.bsky.social:
Mets injury notes: Austin Warren to the IL, Marcus Semien’s regret and optimism (Gift Article)
Plus: The plan for Jorge Polanco, who has returned from a three-month IL stint.
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For the first time, Freddy Peralta called his own pitches. What to make of that decision less than four weeks before the deadline, what I am hearing about his market as a trade candidate: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...
Mets trade deadline notes: Seems unlikely they do it, but trading a catcher could fetch a bounty, thoughts on Weaver, Bichette www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...
The Soto-Lindor relationship is critical for the Mets. Here’s where it stands now ... www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...
With @willsammon.bsky.social, some early trade deadline intel on the Mets’ likely priorities:
What we’re hearing about the Mets’ trade deadline priorities (Gift Article)
The Mets' aim to compile prospects at the deadline with an eye toward leaning on their farm system for trades in the offseason.
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Inside the Mets’ breaking point: The tumult beyond Carlos Mendoza’s last stand www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...
Inside the Mets’ breaking point: The tumult beyond Carlos Mendoza’s last stand (Gift Article)
The Athletic spoke to more than a dozen people within the organization about the troubled the state of the team.
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Freddy Peralta not pitching well enough to help Mets — or boost his trade value www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...
Freddy Peralta not pitching well enough to help Mets — or boost his trade value (Gift Article)
The Phillies battered Peralta for 10 earned runs as his ERA jumped to 4.83.
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How the Mets went from first to (almost) worst in stolen bases and why improvement may come: www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...
Mets are recalling Jonathan Pintaro, league sources said. In 6 2/3 IP with Mets, 1 ER. After yesterday's game, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Tobias Myers for today, too. Mets' bullpen is a strength but losing a SP from a thin rotation, even in short term, obviously could further stress RPs.
Tim Britton (he/him)@timbritton.bsky.social · 2mo agoFrom @willsammon.bsky.social, another blow to the Mets rotation:
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.
The Mets have scored one run or less in 14 games this season, tied with the Giants for the most in MLB. For the Mets (22-30), that's ~27 percent of their games.
After an impressive season debut, Jonah Tong is sticking around with the Mets, set to pitch again next week, The Athletic learned Friday night. More on the Mets' pitching plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...
Jonah Tong to pitch again for Mets after 3 scoreless innings in Miami
Tong, 22, will get another chance to show what he can do after tossing three scoreless innings in Miami.
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“I said, ‘f—- it,’ and put my hands up.” Last season, Devin Williams changed the starting position of his hands in an effort to combat tipping. It was unnatural. But he kept it — until last month. Inside an adjustment that has the Mets’ closer rolling: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
Devin Williams spotted a flaw in his delivery, now he's dominating again
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"To be honest, as a dad, I'm not going to miss this." With @willsammon.bsky.social, on the remarkable journey Zach Thornton's dad, Paul, is making to be at his son's big-league debut Wednesday night. It's free to read.
Mets minor leaguer gets called up. His dad is out of the hospital just in time to be there (Gift Article)
Zach Thornton's father is learning to walk again but vowed that nothing would stop him from seeing his son's dream come true.
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The Mets are promoting outfield prospect Nick Morabito, league sources tell The Athletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
Mets to promote another prospect in Nick Morabito, DFA Austin Slater: Sources
Joining the team in Washington, D.C., would be a homecoming for Morabito, a 2022 second-round pick from a nearby high school.
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The Mets are calling up righty Daniel Duarte and optioning Joey Gerber to Triple A. A.J. Minter is shifted to the 60-day IL though that doesn’t change his timeline. (He’s eligible to return May 24.)
Recovering from a stroke and the tragic loss of his teenage son, scout Joe Raccuia has found solace in watching A.J. Ewing, the talent he discovered. Ewing himself has all the praise for Raccuia, as well. “No one pushed harder for me than him.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...
The scout behind Mets rookie A.J. Ewing recalls: 'It took one swing'
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Clay Holmes suffered a fracture in his leg on that comebacker. He is going to be out “a long time,” Carlos Mendoza said. Huge blow to the Mets.
Which pitcher would you rather have going forward: Nolan McLean or Cam Schlittler? We asked a handful of scouts/execs their opinion (and couldn't resist asking Luke Weaver for his, too). Story with @timbritton.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...
Nolan McLean or Cam Schlittler? Igniting the debate about New York’s emerging aces
When was the last time both teams in New York could be this excited about a young pitcher on the roster?
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In an effort to support his recovery from an Achilles injury, Jorge Polanco received a platelet-rich plasma injection approximately one month ago www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...
Mets’ Jorge Polanco feels better after injection, but his return date is unclear
Polanco has appeared in just 14 games for the Mets, who signed him to a two-year, $40 million deal.
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The Mets' three-game sweep of the Tigers was their first of the season, first since August 2025. So far in May, they are 8-4, outscoring opponents 55-37. This is the best things have been around this team since Opening Day.
The Mets have placed Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day IL with a right meniscus tear. Hayden Senger is up. That's the third meniscus tear the Mets have suffered this year, as Alvarez joins Mike Tauchman and Jared Young.
The Mets are playing some bad baseball. Francisco Lindor’s run of mental mistakes isn’t topping the list of concerns. But it’s certainly up there. www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...
Ranking the Mets' early concerns: How serious are Francisco Lindor's mistakes?
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One key to Luis Robert's quick comfort and quick start with the Mets? The guy he's shadowed since the start of spring, the guy who's made sure their lockers are close: Juan Soto. With @willsammon.bsky.social:
How Juan Soto helped Luis Robert get comfortable in New York
Soto reached out right away: “The vibe that you bring every day because you feel comfortable in that place is going to be through the roof."
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Bo Bichette’s “welcome to NY moment” was not what he had in mind. Three games in, the boos came early. But he showed he gets what he signed up for by calling them late. His first three games with the Mets were rough. His response was refreshing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...
Mets fans are booing Bo Bichette and he gets it: 'I thought my at-bats were terrible'
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How to interpret Freddy Peralta’s ‘no comments’ regarding extension talks with Mets www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...
How to interpret Freddy Peralta’s ‘no comments’ regarding extension talks with Mets
Peralta, 29, told The Athletic in early March that he preferred a long-term deal. It's reasonable to assume that one will have to wait.
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