BILLY MCKINNEY NEWS

Harper, Phillies hold off Dodgers 2-1 to avoid sweep

Bryce Harper homered, Ian Kennedy escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers RF Betts late scratch vs Phils with sore right hip

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts was a late scratch from the lineup against the Phillies with a sore right hip that could send him to the injured list

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing time winds down McKinney remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact McKinney opened August as a regular for the Dodgers in right field, but he's since moved into a reserve role with Mookie Betts making his way back from the injured list. The Dodgers also reinstated Trea Turner from the COVID-19 IL on Friday, and his addition is expected to result in Chris Taylor spending more time in the outfield. With all of Betts, Taylor, AJ Pollock and Cody Bellinger ahead of him in the pecking order for outfield reps, McKinney's opportunities will likely be scarce in the weeks to come.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday McKinney is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact McKinney started the past 10 games but take a seat Tuesday after going 7-for-35 during that stretch. The 26-year-old should fill a depth role going forward since the Dodgers' outfield is now fully healthy with Mookie Betts back from the injured list.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera's double in 10th lifts D-backs over Dodgers 6-5

Asdrúbal Cabrera hit a soft, looping double into left field that scored Daulton Varsho in the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Friday ni...

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Trade Tracker: Scherzer, Báez, Bryant, Kimbrel on the move at deadline

Max Scherzer was on the move at the trade deadline, as were Cubs Javier Báez, Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel. Get the latest!

JULY 30, 2021

Starting after all McKinney is starting Thursday's game against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact An earlier lineup listed Zach McKinstry as the starting right fielder Thursday, but the team issued a corrected lineup with McKinney starting in right field and batting seventh. The 26-year-old has hit .211 with a double, a run, an RBI and five walks across the last six games.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday McKinney isn't starting Thursday against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact McKinney had started in each of the last six games, but he'll get a breather after he went 2-for-9 with a run, an RBI and three walks across his last three appearances. Zach McKinstry will take over in right field and bat seventh.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for Mookie Betts McKinney will start in right field and bat second Sunday against the Rockies.

Impact The Dodgers have wasted little time breaking in McKinney since acquiring him Wednesday. McKinney will man right field for the fourth game in a row Sunday, and he could end up sticking as an everyday player versus right-handed pitching if Mookie Betts' lingering hip issue forces him to the injured list. Through his first three games with Los Angeles, McKinney has gone 2-for-10 with a double and a pair of walks.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ardaya: Billy McKinney was officially activated... - The Athletic Billy McKinney was officially activated. Dodgers option Zach Reks.

JULY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fabian Ardaya: Billy McKinney, acquired today via trade, will... - The Athletic Billy McKinney, acquired today via trade, will be active tomorrow, Dave Roberts said.

JULY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mets trade OF McKinney to Dodgers for minor leaguer, cash

The New York Mets have traded outfielder Billy McKinney to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league outfielder Carlos Rincon and cash

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers-Mets trade: McKinney for OF prospect LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Billy McKinney from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league outfielder Carl...

JULY 21, 2021 • MLB.COM

Traded to Dodgers McKinney was traded from the Mets to the Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Carlos Rincon.

Impact McKinney was cast off the Mets' 40-man roster Friday, but he'll now join the Dodgers going forward. The 26-year-old has slashed .220/.304/.473 with five homers, 15 runs and 14 RBI in 39 major-league games this season. Since he has no minor-league options remaining, McKinney will report to Los Angeles and serve as a depth piece in the outfield.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ardaya: The Dodgers traded for Billy McKinney from the... - The Athletic The Dodgers traded for Billy McKinney from the Mets in exchange for minor league outfielder Carlos Rincon. Jake Reed DFA’d to clear a 40-man...

JULY 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pirates top Mets 4-1 after shoving match; Lindor injured

Francisco Lindor left injured moments before Marcus Stroman and his New York Mets teammates got into a heated shoving match with Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ rain-delayed 4-1 vic...

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd by Mets McKinney was designated for assignment by the Mets on Friday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Mets are finally fully healthy after being decimated by injuries early in the season, leading to McKinney losing his spot on the 40-man roster. He was a solid fill-in during his time in New York with a .220/.304/.4.73 slash line with five homers, 14 RBI and 15 runs in 39 games, and he could be claimed off waivers by another outfield-needy team. J.D. Davis (hand) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso's homer lifts Mets to doubleheader split with Pirates

Pete Alonso homered, Jeff McNeil drove in two runs and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for a doubleheader split

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeGrom's shutout streak ends at 31 innings, Mets top Phils

Mets ace Jacob deGrom gave up two runs for the first time this season and New York rallied after he exited, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Michael Conforto’s sacrifice fl...

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Monday McKinney is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Impact Atlanta hasn't announced whether lefty Kyle Muller or righty Ian Anderson will serve as its starting pitcher for Game 1, but the lefty-hitting McKinney will nonetheless find himself on the bench for the third game in a row. McKinney has sat against a pair of southpaws (Jon Lester and Patrick Corbin) the past two days, so he would still seem to have a hold on a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield for now. McKinney will presumably shift into a reserve role when Michael Conforto (hamstring) and Brandon Nimmo (finger) are likely reinstated from the injured list by the end of the week.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty McKinney is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact With southpaw Patrick Corbin on the hill for Washington, the lefty-hitting McKinney will head to the bench for the series finale. Albert Almora will take McKinney's spot in the outfield, manning center and batting seventh.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for Game 2 McKinney isn't starting Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact McKinney had started each of the last six games, but he'll get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's matinee. Kevin Pillar will shift to right field while Albert Almora starts in center field.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays New York, aims to build on Fedde's strong outing

Washington looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Erick Fedde

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peterson, Smith lead Mets to 5-2 home win over Cubs

David Peterson pitched one-hit ball over six scoreless innings for his first win in two months, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs at home for the first time in exactly fo...

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets considering playing red-hot McKinney in centerfield Billy McKinney and his 1.106 OPS to begin the week have made such an impression on the Mets that they are considering playing him in centerf...

JUNE 14, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM