Reporting on MLB as a senior writer for The Athletic; appearing as a contributor for SNY.

wsammon@theathletic.com
Carson Benge is the first Mets rookie to produce a 20/20 season.
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Time for my annual awards! MVPs LVPs Cy Youngs Cy Yuks Rookies/relievers/managers of the year Amazing that you agree with every one of these picks Unlocked and free for all to read nytimes.com/athletic/7626813…
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With three games left, Ty France is on pace to come just shy of incentive. He gets $200K if he reaches 500 PAs. In 486 PAs: .869 OPS, 3.6 fWAR. The Padres signed him in Feb. to minors deal, maxes at $2 million. More notes on playoff picture via our blog: nytimes.com/athletic/live-bl…
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Mets announced Falvey has joined the organization as senior advisor. The Mets also promoted Kris Gross to assistant GM.
The New York Mets are moving toward hiring Derek Falvey to a role within their front office, league sources tell The Athletic. Falvey previously led the Minnesota Twins as president of baseball operations. Story with @Ken_Rosenthal: nytimes.com/athletic/7620640…
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The New York Mets are moving toward hiring Derek Falvey to a role within their front office, league sources tell The Athletic. Falvey previously led the Minnesota Twins as president of baseball operations. Story with @Ken_Rosenthal: nytimes.com/athletic/7620640…
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Answering questions on Green taking full-time Mets job from fans/readers live @TheAthleticMLB here: nytimes.com/athletic/7621212…
In several ways, Andy Green represents what clubs look for in a modern manager. And after a season in which so much change went terribly wrong, the Mets get to keep some continuity: nytimes.com/athletic/7620372…
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In several ways, Andy Green represents what clubs look for in a modern manager. And after a season in which so much change went terribly wrong, the Mets get to keep some continuity: nytimes.com/athletic/7620372…
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There were a lot of people within the Mets hoping Green would be the full-time manager. That includes players. Asked a couple Mets veterans recently what they wanted in a manager. Funny, in different conversations they offered the same one-word answer before adding more: "Andy."
The New York Mets removed the interim tag from manager Andy Green, who gets a three-year deal for the full-time job.
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The New York Mets removed the interim tag from manager Andy Green, who gets a three-year deal for the full-time job.
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The Mets are postponing their retirement ceremony honoring broadcaster Howie Rose to the 2027 opening weekend, the club announced. The game against Philadelphia is currently scheduled to be played.
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Carson Benge now holds the Mets' rookie record for hits in a season (156). Through April, his batting average was .189. His ability to make adjustments — including defensively — and bounce back from struggles is such an encouraging development for the Mets.
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Mets owner Steve Cohen during an in-game interview with SNY today: “We’re going to add certain voices to the front office that are going to be helpful.” He added that it doesn't have to be a GM, could be other ways to support.
Could David Stearns and the Mets front office benefit from adding another voice? nytimes.com/athletic/7525461…
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Howie Rose says goodbye from the Mets on Sunday. He never had to leave New York to become a legend. No voice has ever better connected us to our teams and our home...and no voice ever will. nytimes.com/athletic/7605520…
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A CT scan on Jared Young came back negative, Andy Green said. While Young is experiencing concussion symptoms, Green said, “it feels like we’ve avoided the scariest outcomes.”
Per the Mets: Jared Young is being taken to hospital for further examination. He has feeling in his extremities.
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