JAMES MCCANN NEWS

Nimmo 2 HRs, leads Megill, Mets over Braves 4-3

Brandon Nimmo hit two solo home runs, Tylor Megill allowed one hit in five scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3, snapping the NL East champions’ six-...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teary Conforto lifts Mets in possible Citi Field finale

Michael Conforto hit a pair of run-scoring singles, doubled and made a shoestring catch in what might have been his final game at Citi Field for the Mets, and New York routed the M...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Syndergaard sharp in brief return, Mets take 2 from Marlins

Noah Syndergaard looked sharp in his brief but long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 in nine innings for a doubleheader swee...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for afternoon game McCann will sit for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Impact McCann unsurprisingly won't be asked to start two games on one day. Tomas Nido starts the afternoon game, but McCann will likely catch for Noah Syndergaard in the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday McCann will sit Sunday against the Brewers.

Impact McCann has hit .148/.219/.148 over his last 10 games, dragging his OPS for the season down to .647. Tomas Nido takes over behind the plate, catching Carlos Carrasco.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers hit 3 HRs, get strong outing from Lauer to down Mets

The Milwaukee Brewers hit three home runs and Eric Lauer turned in a much-needed strong outing in a 5-1 win over the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What's gone wrong for Mets' James McCann and how he plans to fix it for 2022: 'You can't let one season define you' The Mets don’t need McCann to be a 30-homer cleanup hitter. But the path back to dynamism involves him making the right adjustments.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out of lineup McCann will sit Tuesday against Boston, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact McCann finds himself on the bench for the second straight games. He's hitting just .165/.221/.291 over his last 25 contests. Tomas Nido remains the starter behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday McCann is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact McCann started the past three games and will receive a breather in the series finale. Tomas Nido will catch for Rich Hill and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taks seat Tuesday McCann isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact McCann went 0-for-5 with a run, an RBI and two walks across the last two games, and he'll get a breather Tuesday. Tomas Nido will return to the lineup at catcher and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor's 3rd homer lifts Mets whistling past Yanks 7-6

Francisco Lindor broke an eighth-inning tie with his third homer, sending a drive whistling into the right-field seats after a pitch tipping spat with Giancarlo Stanton, and the Me...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers, triples in loss McCann went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, three RBI, an additional run scored and a walk in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Yankees.

Impact McCann slammed a two-run homer off Chad Green in the sixth inning to give the Mets the lead. In addition, he tripled in the second inning, driving in Kevin Pillar. It was just the second game this season in which he had multiple extra-base hits. The catcher is slashing .240/.303/.368 with 10 long balls, 40 RBI and 24 runs scored in 260 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge HRs twice, rallies Yanks past Mets on 9/11 anniversary

Aaron Judge tied it with his second homer of the game in the eighth inning, Mets infielder Javier Báez gave away the lead with an error a few at-bats later and the New York Yankees...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megill's 10 Ks lead Mets over reeling, bumbling Yanks 10-3

Rookie Tylor Megill struck out a career-high 10 in a career-long seven innings and the New York Mets took advantage of a string of mental and physical mistakes by the reeling Yanke...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chisholm's homer in 8th lifts Marlins over Mets 3-2

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 3-2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Tuesday McCann will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact McCann has disappointed at the plate for most of the season, but he's been particularly poor over his last 15 games, hitting .146/.180/.229. Patrick Mazeika will take over behind the plate Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup McCann is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCann was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Game 2 of the doubleheader, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's contest. Patrick Mazeika will catch for Taijuan Walker and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from IL McCann (back) was reinstated from the 10-day IL and will serve as the 29th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact McCann will be back behind the plate for the second game of the twin bill after Patrick Mazeika catches for Marcus Stroman in the matinee. Year 1 of McCann's four-year, $40.6 million contract has been a disaster for the Mets, as he's slashing .240/.303/.357 with nine homers and 93 strikeouts through 337 plate appearances. He should still be the primary starter behind the plate over the remainder of the season assuming his lower back doesn't flare up again.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde expected to start for Washington against New York

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Saturday and the Nationals are expected to counter with Erick Fedde

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets to take on Nationals on the road

The Mets will start Tylor Megill on Saturday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will take the mound

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nolin expected to start for the Nationals against the Mets

The Nationals will roll out Sean Nolin to the mound Friday and the Mets will give Rich Hill the start

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return this weekend McCann (back) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list during the Mets' weekend series in Washington, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact McCann has been unavailable since Aug. 17 due to lower-back spasms, but he's making progress in his recovery. Manager Luis Rojas said Thursday that the catcher still needs to get through a running progression before he's cleared to return, but it appears as though he's nearly ready to be activated. Patrick Mazeika should continue to handle primary catching duties until McCann is reinstated from the 10-day IL.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carrasco scheduled to start as New York hosts Miami

The Mets will send Carlos Carrasco to the mound Thursday and the Marlins will give Zach Thompson the start

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami to visit New York Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins to take on Mets on the road

The Mets will start Trevor Williams on Tuesday while the Marlins have yet to announce who will take the mound

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS