JAMES MCCANN NEWS

Not starting Wednesday McNeil isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact McNeil has gone 1-for-13 with a run and seven strikeouts across the last four games. Tomas Nido will start at catcher and bat eighth.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight

Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from an injury to a similar area, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York b...

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thankful for healthy twins, McCann family gives back on Mother's Day  James and Jessica McCann spent the bulk of the 2017 offseason at the hospital, surrounded by nurses and doctors, incubators and the beep, be...

MAY 8, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Drives in one in two-hit day McCann went 2-for-4 with an RBI walk in a 4-1 win over the Cardinals on Thursday.

Impact McCann had two singles, but his bases-loaded walk is what drove in a run Thursday. The catcher has struggled at the plate, slashing .222/.291/.264 in 79 plate appearances. Multiple Mets bats are underperforming to start the season, and McCann is one that they hope to get going soon. Thursday was just his second multi-hit game.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walker allows 1 hit in 7 innings, Mets walk past Cards 4-1

Taijuan Walker allowed one hit in seven innings, the Mets scored three runs on bases-loaded walks and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Thursday

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for nightcap McCann is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCann went 0-for-3 with an RBI during Game 1, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both games of the twin bill. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate in the nightcap for New York.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Monday McCann will sit Monday against the Cardinals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCann has handled a very heavy workload behind the plate this season. He'll find himself on the bench for just the fourth time in 23 games Monday. Tomas Nido starts in his absence.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets barely escape Sunday night thriller vs. Philadelphia Phillies

In a wild one that came down to the final out, the Mets and Phillies faced off in the finale of their weekend series.

MAY 3, 2021

Alonso, Mets top Phillies 8-7 after replay reversal

Pete Alonso capped New York’s six-run eighth inning with a three-run double, and the Mets used a defensive meltdown by Philadelphia and a replay reversal to beat the Phillies 8-7

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phils top Mets 2-1 in bench-clearing, trash-talking opener

Chase Anderson swung and missed at a passed ball on a third strike that let two runs score, and he tossed five solid innings to lead the Phillies to a 2-1 win over the Mets

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson expected to start as Philadelphia hosts New York

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Friday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Chase Anderson

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vázquez helps Red Sox beat deGrom, slumping Mets 1-0

Christian Vázquez hit an early RBI double, producing the only run required for the Boston Red Sox to beat Jacob deGrom and the punchless New York Mets 1-0

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richards strikes out 10, pitches Red Sox past Mets 2-1

Garrett Richards finally found the strike zone and punched out 10, Bobby Dalbec hit his first homer of the season and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 2-1

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker gets 1st win for Mets, who take 2 of 3 from Nationals

Taijuan Walker pitched three-hit ball over seven innings in his first win for the Mets, J

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ross leads Nationals to 7-1 win over Mets

Joe Ross tossed six solid innings and helped himself with an RBI single as the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 7-1

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

Jacob deGrom struck out a career-high 15, pitched a two-hitter and boosted the Mets' sagging offense with a go-ahead double from the No. 8 spot in the batting order, leading New Yo...

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday McCann is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact McCann sits for just the third time this season. Tomas Nido will take over behind the plate in his absence, catching Jacob deGrom.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stroman's 8 innings, backhand grab lift Mets over Rox 2-1

Marcus Stroman pitched eight innings of one-run ball and made a dazzling defensive play, catcher James McCann threw out Trevor Story attempting to steal second for the final out an...

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting for nightcap McCann is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact McCann unsurprisingly won't be asked to start twice in one day. He went 1-for-3 at the plate in the afternoon contest. Tomas Nido will catch Joey Lucchesi in the nightcap.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup McCann is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact McCann is coming off his best game of the year, as he went 3-for-5 with a homer Wednesday night, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's matinee. Tomas Nido will catch Jacob deGrom in his absence.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first Mets homer McCann went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Phillies.

Impact The veteran catcher connected on his first homer as a Met in the eighth inning off JoJo Romero. McCann had only four hits in six games coming into Wednesday, but the big effort boosted his slash line to .280/.333/.400.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peterson Ks 10, McCann homers as Mets beat Phils again, 5-1

David Peterson matched a career high with 10 strikeouts in six dominant innings and batterymate James McCann hit his first home run with the Mets, sending New York past the Philade...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Game 2 lineup McCann is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact McCann started behind the plate and went 1-for-4 during the matinee, so it's not a surprise he's taking a seat for the nightcap. Tomas Nido will catch for Marcus Stroman in Game 2.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First day off Sunday McCann is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact The 30-year-old started the first five games of the season for the Mets but will receive a breather in Sunday's series finale. McCann is is 3-for-17 with one run, one RBI, two walks and five strikeouts in 19 plate appearances. Tomas Nido will take over behind the plate for New York, batting eighth.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies rally for 5-3 win over Mets after deGrom pulled

A throwing error by Mets third baseman Luis Guillorme allowed the go-ahead runs to score, and the Philadelphia Phillies used a five-run eighth inning to rally for a 5-3 win over Ne...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS