Mets Beat Writer

Abbey Mastracco

Abbey Mastracco is the Mets beat writer for the Daily News. She previously covered the Mets for the Newark Star-Ledger and the Bergen Record, and also covered the NHL and MLB for the Record, Bleacher Report and FOX Sports. Mike Scioscia once said she was a little excessive for the Carolina League.

David Stearns prioritized high-leverage experience with his offseason acquisitions last year and the Mets started the season with a bullpen they thought they could trust because of that experience.

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Looking at Mets’ bullpen situation after staff came up short on path to NLCS

November 13, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

David Stearns prioritized high-leverage experience with his offseason acquisitions last year and the Mets started the season with a bullpen they thought they could trust because of that experience.

According to second baseman Jeff McNeil, Baty gave good hugs to teammates throughout the Mets' postseason run to the NLCS.

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After providing support for Mets off the field, Brett Baty hopes to produce on it in 2025

November 12, 2024 at 5:54 p.m.

According to second baseman Jeff McNeil, Baty gave good hugs to teammates throughout the Mets' postseason run to the NLCS.

Lindor might not win the NL MVP Award, but if you ask the Mets, he's their MVP.

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Mets’ Francisco Lindor named finalist for NL MVP; Carlos Mendoza up for Manager of the Year

November 11, 2024 at 8:26 p.m.

Lindor might not win the NL MVP Award, but if you ask the Mets, he's their MVP.

Mets' Tyrone Taylor underwent two surgeries, one to repair an umbilical hernia and another to remove loose bodies in his right elbow

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Mets Notebook: Tyrone Taylor undergoes two surgeries, MetsGiving announced

November 8, 2024 at 5:23 p.m.

Mets' Tyrone Taylor underwent two surgeries, one to repair an umbilical hernia and another to remove loose bodies in his right elbow

The free agent process is something Scott Boras advocates for with his clients to gauge their true markets.

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Pete Alonso’s agent refutes notion of ‘bear market’ for first baseman: ‘For Pete’s sake, it’s the Polar opposite’

November 6, 2024 at 8:17 p.m.

The free agent process is something Scott Boras advocates for with his clients to gauge their true markets.

Pitching has to be the Mets' offseason priority and there are plenty of ways to make some upgrades.

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With MLB’s GM meetings on the horizon, Mets on the hunt for starting pitching

November 5, 2024 at 4:48 p.m.

Pitching has to be the Mets' offseason priority and there are plenty of ways to make some upgrades.

After all, Soto said he's available to all 30 teams right?

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Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts still stands behind bullpen decisions made in Game 4 of World Series

October 30, 2024 at 7:59 p.m.

Roberts and his New York counterpart, Aaron Boone, are quite possibly the most scrutinized and most critiqued managers in baseball.

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Looking at Mets’ bullpen situation after staff came up short on path to NLCS

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After providing support for Mets off the field, Brett Baty hopes to produce on it in 2025

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Mets’ Francisco Lindor named finalist for NL MVP; Carlos Mendoza up for Manager of the Year

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Mets Notebook: Tyrone Taylor undergoes two surgeries, MetsGiving announced

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Pete Alonso’s agent refutes notion of ‘bear market’ for first baseman: ‘For Pete’s sake, it’s the Polar opposite’

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With MLB’s GM meetings on the horizon, Mets on the hunt for starting pitching

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Mets begin gearing up for pursuit of Juan Soto by clearing space, money from roster

Dodgers to the Yankees and Mets: ‘They not like us’

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Dodgers overcome depleted pitching staff, nightmare Jack Flaherty outing to secure World Series

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Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts still stands behind bullpen decisions made in Game 4 of World Series