Mets take on the Padres following Walker's strong performance
New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Taijuan WalkerJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JAMES MCCANN #27 - CATCHER - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
8 HR •
31 RBI •
.234 AVG
8 HR
31 RBI
.234 AVG
Pillar, McKinney each homer twice as Mets rout Orioles 14-1
Kevin Pillar and Billy McKinney each homered twice, and the New York Mets beat Matt Harvey decisively for the second time this season, routing the Baltimore Orioles 14-1JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Third homer in four games McCann went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts as New York defeated San Diego 6-2 Sunday.
Impact McCann was quiet at the dish until taking San Diego reliever Craig Stammen deep to center in the eighth to extend the Mets' lead to 6-1. Four of McCann's six home runs have come since May 29 as he's 10-for-21 with six extra-base hits during the seven-game hot streak.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stroman wins 2nd in row, leads Mets over Padres 6-2
Marcus Stroman pitched six-plus strong innings and doubled in a run to lead the New York Mets past the San Diego Padres 6-2JUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Saturday McCann will hit the bench Saturday against San Diego, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact McCann had been losing his grip on the starting role following a very poor start of the season at the plate, but he's shown signs of life over his last seven games, hitting .385 with three homers. He'll hit the bench after making three straight starts, with Tomas Nido taking over behind the plate.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Snell takes no-hitter into 7th, Padres beat Mets 2-0
Blake Snell took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Manny Machado hit an early homer and the San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 2-0JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in back-to-back games McCann went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss against the Padres.
Impact McCann has gone deep in two straight games and in three of his last five contests, so the veteran catcher remains a bonafide power threat every time he steps to the plate. The backstop has five homers and 19 RBI in 42 games this season and seems in a good path to hit double-digit homers for the second time over his last three years.
JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tatis homers to back Darvish, Padres hold off Mets 4-3
Fernando Tatis Jr. returned to the lineup with a two-run homer that slipped out of center fielder Mason Williams’ glove, and the San Diego Padres held off the New York Mets 4-3JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knocks in four runs McCann went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 win over Arizona.
Impact McCann opened the scoring with a three-run blast in the first inning. Arizona rallied for the lead in the bottom of the first, but McCann retied the game with an RBI single in the second. The catcher has been mediocre at the plate with a .233/.297/.353 slash line, four home runs, 17 RBI and 10 runs scored in 41 games. He's shown a little more promise lately with eight hits in his last 16 at-bats, including two homers.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lindor scores winning run in 9th, Mets beat D-backs 7-6
Pete Alonso scored Francisco Lindor with a go-ahead single in the ninth inning, James McCann homered and drove in four, and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reddick 2-run double in 10th, D'backs rally past Mets 6-5
Josh Reddick hit a two-run double in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the New York Mets 6-5JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Tuesday's lineup McCann is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact McCann went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts during the first game of the series Monday and will head to the bench Tuesday. Tomas Nido will work behind the plate for the Mets.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Braves-Mets postponed again by rain, DHs in June and July
The game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets scheduled for Sunday night has been postponed because of rainMAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
deGrom expected to start as New York hosts Atlanta
The Braves will start Max Fried on Sunday and the Mets are expected to counter with Jacob deGromMAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lindor homers, Mets rout Braves 13-2 after Ozuna arrested
Francisco Lindor, James McCann and Jonathan Villar hit three of the Mets’ season-high five homers, Taijuan Walker pitched five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list...MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Peraza leads Mets over Rockies 1-0, 4-2 for twin-bill sweep
José Peraza homered starting the third inning of the opener and followed with a tiebreaking single in the fourth inning of the second game, helping the New York Mets sweep Colorado...MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets get successful return from deGrom, beat Rockies 3-1
Jacob deGrom struck out nine in a successful return from the injured list and Tomás Nido hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the sixth inning to send the depleted New York Mets pas...MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mashes second homer McCann went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies.
Impact Making his first career start at first base for the injury-ravaged Mets, McCann made a spectacular defensive play on his first chance in the field, then ruined Austin Gomber's shutout bid in the seventh inning with his second homer of the year. Despite the big all-around performance, the veteran catcher has only a .535 OPS on the season.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gomber pitches Rockies past Mets 3-2 for team's 3rd road win
Austin Gomber pitched two-hit ball through eight innings, Ryan McMahon and Elias Díaz hit second-inning home runs off David Peterson and the Colorado Rockies beat the banged-up New...MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets' Conforto, McNeil likely out until late June
New York Mets right fielder Michael Conforto and second baseman Jeff McNeil have hamstring injuries that are likely to keep them out of action for another monthMAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting again Sunday McCann will remain on the bench Saturday against the Marlins, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact McCann appears to be losing his starting job to Tomas Nido, who's started in his place four times in the last five games. McCann's .200/.273/.240 season slash line doesn't exactly make the best case for him to earn regular at-bats.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench McCann is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact McCann finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games. It's no surprise to see him starting to lose playing time given his poor .202/.269/.242 slash line. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate in his absence.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits for second straight McCann will remain on the bench Tuesday against Atlanta.
Impact Tuesday's game marks the first time this season that McCann has been on the bench for back-to-back games. He doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury, so his loss of playing time could be performance-related, as he's hitting a miserable .208/.269/.250 on the year. Tomas Nido remains the starter behind the plate in his absence.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mets overcome more injuries, beat Braves 3-1
Pinch-hitter James McCann drove in the game’s first run with a double, Tomás Nido had three hits and the New York Mets overcame more injuries to beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets breather Monday McCann isn't starting Monday's game against Atlanta.
Impact McCann went 2-for-10 with a walk and four strikeouts in the last three games. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
