Impact McCann was never likely to start both games of Sunday's twin bill, and he'll take a seat during the matinee. Tomas Nido will catch in the afternoon contest for the Mets.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
JAMES MCCANN #27 - CATCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
8 HR •
31 RBI •
.234 AVG
8 HR
31 RBI
.234 AVG
Sitting Game 1 McCann is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Walker shuts down Yanks, Mets take series opener 8-3
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Slugs three-run homer McCann went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk Tuesday against Atlanta.
Impact McCann provided the game-tying blast in the seventh inning, also ending Charlie Morton's outing. It was McCann's seventh home run of the season and first since hitting four home runs in a seven-game span between May 29 and June 6. Overall, he has a .240/.300/.382 line with 16 runs and 28 RBI across 223 plate appearances.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McCann's HR, Lindor's RBI single push Mets past Atlanta ATLANTA — We’d reached the point in the Mets’ offensive woes where a three-run deficit didn’t just seem like a hurdle, but a series of large...
JUNE 30, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
McCann, Lindor come through, Mets rally past Braves 4-3
James McCann hit a tying three-run homer off Charlie Morton in the four-run seventh inning, Francisco Lindor followed four batters later by singling in the go-ahead run off AJUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Day off Monday McCann is not in the lineup Monday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCann will receive a breather Monday with the Mets in Washington for one day while making up a postponement. Patrick Mazeika will work behind the plate in his place.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wheeler blanks Mets over 7 innings, Phils win 4-2 for split
Zack Wheeler threw seven scoreless innings against his former team, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-2 to split a four-game seriesJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat for nightcap McCann is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies.
Impact McCann went hitless in three plate appearances during the first half of the twin bill. Patrick Mazeika will catch David Peterson and bat eighth in the nightcap.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Harper homers, Phils split with Mets after Nola ties K mark
Bryce Harper blew kisses at a booing crowd to punctuate his home run, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 2-1 in eight innings for a doubleheader split after Aaron...JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nola strikes out 10 straight Mets to match MLB record
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Lindor, Conforto, new pitchers lead Mets past Braves 7-3
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Morton earns 100th win, Stroman hurt as Braves blank Mets
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Mets injuries: Stroman (hip), Conforto delayed, Lucchesi out
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DeGrom dominates after arm scares, Mets and Braves split DH
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Out of lineup in Game 1 McCann isn't included in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta.
Impact McCann will get a breather for the first game of the twin bill, but he'll presumably be behind the plate for the nightcap, when the newly recalled Jerad Eickhoff is expected to make his first start for the Mets. Tomas Nido is catching for Jacob deGrom in Game 1.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson expected to start for the Braves against Mets
The Braves will start Ian Anderson on Monday and the Mets are expected to counter with Jacob deGromJUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lester gets 1st win for Nats, Lindor 5 RBIs as Mets split
Jon Lester pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning to gain his first win for Washington, Kyle Schwarber backed him with four RBIs on a pair of home runs and the Nationals beat...JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat for matinee McCann isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.
Impact McCann will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish in the matinee and bat eighth.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Friday's lineup McCann is not in the lineup Friday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCann has a .920 OPS through 13 games in June and will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games. Tomas Nido will work behind the plate Friday.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday McCann isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Impact McCann will rest after he went 2-for-7 with a run, an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts in the last two games. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walker strikes out career-high 12 to lead Mets over Cubs 3-2
Taijuan Walker struck out a career-high 12, Pete Alonso drove in three runs and the surging New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of a 3-...JUNE 16, 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
Gets day off on birthday McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact McCann will get the day off on his 31st birthday after he had started each of the past five games. Tomas Nido replaces McCann in the lineup, catching for starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' deGrom leaves with flexor tendinitis in win vs Padres
Jacob deGrom was pulled from a do-it-all gem with right flexor tendinitis but says he isn't troubled by the diagnosis that clouded the New York Mets' 3-2 victory over the San Diego...JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets' deGrom pulled elbow issue, says not concerned
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