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AP source: Mets to hire Dbacks assistant GM Porter as GM

The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to hire Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Jared Porter as their general manager, according to a person familiar with the talks

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freeman among trio of Braves on All-MLB first team

National League MVP Freddie Freeman was one of three Atlanta Braves selected to the All-MLB first team

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets abandon baseball president search, to look for GM

The New York Mets have abandoned their search for a president of baseball operations and will instead focus on hiring a general manager who will report to team president Sandy Alde...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Conforto's season ended by hamstring injury WASHINGTON — Michael Conforto’s season is over early. After he tried to play through the problem this week, Conforto landed on the injured l...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Mets place outfielder Conforto on IL with hamstring ailment

The New York Mets placed Michael Conforto on the injured list with a hamstring injury, ending the outfielder’s regular season

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hamstring tightness ends Conforto's season Mets outfielder Michael Conforto's 2020 season is over, after he was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring tightness. Infiel...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • MLB.COM

Hamstring tightness ends Conforto's season Mets outfielder Michael Conforto's 2020 season is over, after he was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring tightness. Infiel...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • MLB.COM

Mets lose Conforto for remainder of season The New York Mets placed outfielder Michael Conforto on the injured list with hamstring tightness on Thursday, the team announced, according...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Hamstring tightness ends season Conforto was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with hamstring tightness, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact This ends Conforto's season. It was a true breakout campaign for the 27-year-old, as he slashed .322/.412/.515 with nine home runs and three steals in 54 games. His previous high in batting average was the .279 mark he posted in 2017.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Peterson expected to start for the Mets against Nationals

The Mets will start David Peterson on Thursday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Patrick Corbin

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held hitless in return Conforto (hamstring) went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Rays.

Impact Conforto missed two games with the hamstring injury, and he wasn't particularly good in his return. The outfielder is still slashing .322/.412/.515 with nine homers, 31 RBI, 40 runs scored and three stolen bases in 54 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Mets 8-5, clinch 1st AL East title in 10 years

Randy Arozarena homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first AL East title in 10 years Wednesday night with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting as designated hitter Conforto (hamstring) is starting Wednesday against the Rays.

Impact Conforto wasn't in the lineup over the past two games, but he'll start as the designated hitter for Wednesday's series finale against Tampa Bay. Prior to his injury, Conforto had recorded hits in nine of his last 10 games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha expected to start as New York hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Tyler Glasnow on Wednesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Michael Wacha

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alonso, Mets put Rays' clinch party on hold with 5-2 win

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets prevented Tampa Bay from clinching the AL East crown Tuesday night, beating the Rays 5-2 behind three home runs and Seth Lugo’s bounce-back pitchi...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined Conforto (hamstring) remains on the bench Tuesday against the Rays.

Impact Conforto say Monday due to hamstring tightness, and the injury will cost him at least one more game. Jeff McNeil moves over to right field in his absence, with Dominic Smith moving out to left.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not available to pinch hit Conforto (hamstring) wasn't available to pinch hit Monday against the Rays, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Conforto was held out of Monday's matchup due to hamstring tightness, and while it was initially thought that he may be available off the bench, the Mets neglected to use him. "We'll see tomorrow how he is," stated manager Luis Rojas. "Hopefully he can be there for us." Expect Conforto to be re-evaluated prior to Tuesday's game.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting with hamstring issue Conforto isn't starting Monday due to hamstring tightness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact The Mets initially labeled Conforto's absence from the lineup Monday as a routine day off, but he's day-to-day with hamstring tightness. He might be available off the bench for the series opener against the Rays, signaling that he could return to action relatively soon.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Conforto isn't in the lineup Monday against the Rays, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Conforto will get a breather after going hitless with three strikeouts in four at-bats Sunday. Brandon Nimmo will shift to right field with Guillermo Heredia starting in center.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mets host the Rays following Porcello's solid performance

New York looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Rick Porcello

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wright, Acuña lead 1st-place Braves to 7-0 win over Mets

Kyle Wright allowed only one hit in the best start of his big league career, pitching into the seventh inning to lead the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 7-0 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Porcello expected to start as Mets host the Braves

The Braves will start Kyle Wright on Sunday and the Mets are expected to counter with Rick Porcello

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freeman takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Mets

Atlanta's Freeman puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Mets

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith takes 11-game hit streak into matchup with Braves

Mets, streaking Smith set for matchup with Braves

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets look to end 3-game slide against Phillies

New York is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Philadelphia

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS