MICHAEL CONFORTO NEWS

Stroman sharp in return, Mets beat Phillies 8-4 for 1st win

Marcus Stroman tossed six sharp innings in his first start since 2019, Dominic Smith and Pete Alonso each hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Between the legs, into catcher's mitt? Yup! A "bouncing ball between the legs" usually brings a specific Mets memory to mind. But a bouncing ball between the legs of a hitter, directly...

APRIL 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

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

Cohen bonded with Lindor, which along with $341M led to deal

New Mets owner Steven Cohen bonded with Francisco Lindor, which along with $341 million led to a team-record 10-year contract that starts in 2022

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Week in Mets: Michael Conforto means more to the Mets than just his numbers If you’re a young player on the Mets going through something, chances are Conforto’s been there himself.

APRIL 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the mound

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

My guys: Michael Conforto, Tyler Glasnow and 12 more players we're paying up for Seven of The Athletic's top fantasy baseball pundits reveal the players that they are most heavily invested in for the 2021 campaign.

MARCH 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals

MARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looking for power stroke Conforto has gone 6-for-21 (.286) through eight Grapefruit League games this spring, but all six hits have been singles.

Impact The 28-year-old also has a 1:5 BB:K. Conforto's starting job in right field is in no jeopardy regardless of how he does this spring, and his .322/.412/.515 slash line from 2020 carries a lot more weight than a handful of early March at-bats. With free agency looming next offseason, Conforto has plenty of incentive to put together a big campaign.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs Hicks

New York Mets backup Luis Guillorme had quite an at-bat in spring training Sunday

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets celebrate World Series title -- in their minds

Michael Conforto and his New York Mets sprinted to celebrate the World Series title

MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What could an extension for Michael Conforto and the Mets look like? Conforto, who has emerged as a leader for the Mets, should probably be getting between $23 million and $25 million per season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Conforto's focus on season, not extension PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Like Francisco Lindor, Michael Conforto has yet to open extension talks with the Mets. When he does, he wants to be...

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Walker guaranteed $23M over 3 years by Mets; Pillar $5M

Taijuan Walker is guaranteed $23 million over three seasons in his contract with the New York Mets and would get $25.5 million if he pitches at least 175 innings in 2022

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets sign OF Kevin Pillar to 1-year deal, cut Heredia

Center fielder Kevin Pillar and the New York Mets have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albert Almora and Mets finalize $1.25M, 1-year contract

Outfielder Albert Almora and the New York Mets have finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: OF Albert Almora agrees to contract with Mets

Outfielder Albert Almora has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, according to a person familiar with the deal

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agrees to deal with Mets Conforto (hamstring) and the Mets reached a one-year, $12.25 million deal Friday, avoiding, arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Conforto's 2020 season ended slightly early due to hamstring tightness, but he'll avoid arbitration with the Mets heading into 2021. He had a strong season last year, slashing .322/.412/.515 with nine home runs and three stolen bases over 54 games.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets avoid arb with 8 players, including Lindor, Conforto

The New York Mets have agreed to one-year contracts with eight players to avoid salary arbitration, including shortstop Francisco Lindor, outfielder Michael Conforto and first base...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carrasco: Mets primed for playoffs, can compete for title

New York has bulked up since Steven Cohen completed his $2.4 billion purchase of New York from the Wilpon and Katz families on Nov. 6, and new pitcher Carlos Carrasco is expecting...

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets, Syndergaard agree to $9.7M salary to avoid arbitration

The New York Mets and Noah Syndergaard have agreed to a $9.7 million, one-year contract for next season, when the injured pitcher hopes to return from Tommy John surgery

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boras talks potential Conforto extension For years now, Michael Conforto has openly discussed his desire to talk to the Mets about a long-term extension. The Mets, under new owner S...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • MLB.COM

Boras talks potential Conforto extension For years now, Michael Conforto has openly discussed his desire to talk to the Mets about a long-term extension. The Mets, under new owner S...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • MLB.COM

Mets' new GM excited by Cohen's title expectations

Jared Porter knows his new boss with the Mets is counting on a championship

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets make it official, hire Porter as GM with 4-year deal

Jared Porter and the New York Mets have finalized a four-year contract that makes him the 14th general manager in franchise history

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS