Megill expected to start for New York against Washington
The Mets are expected to send Tylor Megill to the mound Sunday and the Nationals will give Erick Fedde the startAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAMES MCCANN #27 - CATCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
8 HR •
31 RBI •
.234 AVG
8 HR
31 RBI
.234 AVG
Mets end skid, beat Nats on Conforto's first pinch-hit homer
Michael Conforto hit a go-ahead, three-run drive in the seventh inning for his first career pinch-hit homer and the struggling New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-3AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stroman expected to start as New York hosts Washington
The Mets are expected to send Marcus Stroman to the mound Saturday and the Nationals plan to give Sean Nolin the startAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Espino scheduled to start for Nationals at Mets
The Mets will roll out Rich Hill to the mound Friday and the Nationals plan to give Paolo Espino the startAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carrasco scheduled to start for New York against San Francisco
The Mets are expected to send Carlos Carrasco to the mound Thursday and the Giants will give Alex Wood the startAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walker expected to start as New York hosts San Francisco
The Mets are expected to send Taijuan Walker to the mound Wednesday and the Giants will give Johnny Cueto the startAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Price scheduled to start for Los Angeles against New York
The Dodgers will roll out David Price to the mound Sunday and the Mets will give Marcus Stroman the startAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hill scheduled to start for New York against Los Angeles
The Dodgers will roll out Max Scherzer to the mound Saturday and the Mets plan to give Rich Hill the startAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers hold off Mets 3-2 to extend win streak to eight
Walker Buehler pitched two-run ball into the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 3-2 for their eighth straight winAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on injured list McCann was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back spasms Friday, retroactive to Aug. 17.
Impact McCann was slated to miss a fourth consecutive game Friday, but he'll have additional time to recover on the injured list. Patrick Mazeika should continue to fill in while the 31-year-old is sidelined, while Chance Sisco will be available in a depth role.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup McCann (back) isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact McCann will be held out of the lineup for a fourth straight game Friday, but the Mets have been optimistic recently that he'd be available off the bench if needed. Patrick Mazeika will draw the start behind the dish once again.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler expected to start as Los Angeles hosts New York
The Dodgers will send Walker Buehler to the mound Friday and the Mets will give Carlos Carrasco the startAUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers beat Mets 4-1, gain on Giants with 7th straight win
Trea Turner went 2 for 4 and drove in a run to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the New York Mets 4-1 for their seventh straight winAUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Team remains optimistic The Mets are optimistic that McCann (back) will avoid the injured list, and he could be available off the bench Thursday against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCann is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game Thursday. However, his potential to be available off the bench is a positive sign, as he was ruled out from any game action on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Patrick Mazeika continues to get playing time behind the plate in McCann's absence.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from lineup again McCann (back) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCann is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game while dealing with back spasms. There's no word on whether he is available off the bench, or if a stint on the injured list might be required. Patrick Mazeika draws the start behind the dish and will hit eighth in McCann's absence.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walker scheduled to start for Mets at Dodgers
The Mets will start Taijuan Walker on Thursday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker BuehlerAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets respond to Cohen tweet with 12-inning win over Giants
Kevin Pillar hit a three-run home run in the 12th inning, lifting the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 6-2 hours after the team’s owner called out its hitters for a lack...AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James McCann out Wednesday because of back spasms SAN FRANCISCO — James McCann was unavailable — but avoided the injured list — on Wednesday as he dealt with back spasms. Upon arriving at Or...
AUGUST 18, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Remains out of lineup McCann (back) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact The 31-year-old was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to back spasms, and he'll remain out of the lineup Wednesday. Patrick Mazeika will start behind the dish and bat eighth, and McCann won't be available off the bench, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeSclafani scheduled to start for San Francisco against New York
The Mets will start Tylor Megill on Wednesday and the Giants are expected to counter with Anthony DeSclafaniAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
La Stella, Longoria homer to back latest Webb win for Giants
Tommy La Stella hit a two-run homer in the first inning to back Logan Webb’s sixth straight win, and the San Francisco Giants beat the fading New York Mets 3-2AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with back spasms McCann is out of the lineup Tuesday agaisnt the Giants due to back spasms, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
Impact McCann was a late scratch from the lineup due to the injury, and he should be considered day-to-day. With Tomas Nido (thumb) already on the injured list, Patrick Mazeika is the Mets' only healthy catcher for Tuesday's contest.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Tuesday McCann was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Giants for unspecified reasons.
Impact McCann was slated to start behind the plate, but he was excluded from the revised lineup released by the Mets shortly before first pitch. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the nature of his absence is revealed. Patrick Mazeika will catch for Marcus Stroman in San Francisco.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Saturday McCann is not starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact After a 1-for-4, two-strikeout showing Friday, McCann is hitting just .138 in eight games since the beginning of August. Tomas Nido will catch and bat eighth Saturday.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smith's HR in 10th lifts Dodgers past Mets 6-5
Will Smith hit a two-run homer to start the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back after blowing a four-run lead to beat the New York Mets 6-5AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
