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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · 23h

A source confirms that Edwin Diaz has opted out of the final three years of his contract. He's a free agent.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · 2d

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · 2d

Some really interesting stuff with Buck Showalter here including his very blunt assessment on the Edwin Diaz injury. Full interview: youtu.be/W8iAYMGRc4E?...

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · 2d

I know that these two are the draw, but not putting Max Scherzer's unhinged game face on the poster is an L

MLB (Bot) @mlbbot.bsky.social · 2d

Games 1-6 are buried in the past 😳

There can only be one team left standing 🔥

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · 2d

Source confirms that the Mets have hired former Cubs minor-league hitting coordinator Rachel Folden to be the Double-A Binghamton hitting coach. A former pro fastball softball player, she's coached since 2009 and joined the Cubs org in 2019. The NY Post's Mike Puma with the original report

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · 6d

Buck Showalter paid us a visit on the podcast. He talks World Series, whether he'll manage again, Pete Alonso, the changing managerial landscape, and the increased likelihood of a lockout (and how bad it would be). Super informative (and very fun) ep with a legend: open.spotify.com/episode/6fUB...

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · 6d

Buck Showalter paid us a visit on the podcast. He talks World Series, whether he'll manage again, Pete Alonso, the changing managerial landscape, and the increased likelihood of a lockout (and how bad it would be). Super informative (and very fun) ep with a legend: open.spotify.com/episode/6fUB...

First Time Listener Long Time Caller

Sports Podcast · Updated Weekly · Misery loves company, and there's a sports podcast for that. Join sportswriter Laura Albanese and avid fan Cole Critchell as they break down and recap the latest in s...

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 21

The Mets came into the day 0-65 in games where they trailed after the eighth inning — earning the ignominious accomplishment of being the only team in baseball without a ninth-inning comeback win.

No. 66 might have stung the most.
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Mets tumble in 11th as Tyler Rogers allows go-ahead inside-the-park HR

Mets' ninth-inning rally sends game into extra innings, but club can't take advantage amid wild-card scramble.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 20

Sean Manaea will start Sunday; Clay Holmes available out of the pen.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 20

Tylor Megill is going to LA for an in-person consultation on his elbow; Tommy John surgery is in play.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 20

Somehow, Juan Soto has lived up to it. After the hand-wringing of his “slow” start and amid the now-vanquished accusations that he didn’t want to be in Flushing, Soto, in his first season, has fit the $765 million bill: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets' Juan Soto hits 42nd HR in six-run fourth to help club crush Nats

Juan Soto set a career high in homers. Mets rookie Brandon Sproat allowed four runs in the third and left after four innings trailing 4-2.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 17

There’s a through line when it comes to the Mets prospects tasked with helping this team grit its way to a playoff spot: Failure. Because in the end, failure is data, and data is valuable when used correctly.
Why the Mets think Jonah Tong can bounce back: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets' Tong can turn bad memories into better results

He'll take the hill Thursday for the first time since his nightmarish start against Texas.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 17

You could feel the Citi breakin’ and everybody shakin’, and the Mets? They stayed alive. Just like the home run anthem, the key to survival Tuesday was about being little jaunty and a touch maniacal.

Holmes-Manaea piggyback works as the Mets come to life www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets' Clay Holmes, Sean Manaea do job, club hits four HRs to rout Padres

Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, Brett Baty and Cedric Mullins went deep. Clay Holmes started and Sean Manaea pitched in relief.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 16

With Senga in Triple-A, Manaea coming out of the bullpen today, and Tong pitching Thursday, you can expect Mets' pitching to remain very fluid as they try to stave off complete collapse: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets will remain fluid with their pitching decisions

David Stearns defended giving Jonah Tong another start and using Sean Manaea in relief.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 16

David Stearns has some regrets, but he still stands by the decision-making process behind the Mets' trade deadline; with the team on the brink of disaster, they'll still continue to evaluate those processes in the offseason. More here: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets' David Stearns comfortable with team's overall philosophy

The executive said that he would have made some different choices if he had a crystal ball.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 16

The Giants have found a new circle of hell! NY Post’s Ryan Dunleavy talks Daboll’s future, Jaxson Dart and Week 2 chaos. Joe Burrow might earn his third comeback player of the year (derogatory) and I discovered the “My Boyfriend is AI” subreddit. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Episode 65. Victory Laps Ft. Ryan Dunleavy (NY POST)

Podcast Episode · First Time Listener Long Time Caller · 09/16/2025 · 59m

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 11

"You’re going to get punched. You’ve got to be able to get back up.”

Have you heard about Cerberus? It's the three-headed dog who guards the gates of hell. It's an apt metaphor for the Mets' trio of pitching prospects. One their teammates can learn from.

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Mets' Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat can take a punch

The three young pitchers, who will all start this weekend against the Rangers, have shown an ability to adapt when things aren't going well.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s WEEK ONE, baby and @rustindodd.bsky.social is on to chat NFL and…Jessica Pegula being the missing piece to the Bills’ season? I’m going on a pilgrimage to try Skyline Chili and me and Cole have thoughts on pitcher on catcher violence. Listen in! open.spotify.com/episode/3H0q...

Episode 63. The NOT SEXY Chiefs. Ft. Rustin Dodd (Star of 'The Kingdom' episode 1 / the athletic)

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Aug 27

Asked about hitters sitting fastball against Ryan Helsley, and whether they know what's coming, Mendoza said it's always a concern, but also that some of his fastballs have been "non-competitive"

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Aug 27

Kevin Herget has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. Brazoban optioned by the Mets. Brazoban complained about side pain but the MRI is clean.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Aug 26

Jonah Tong was the ball boy this past spring training. Friday against the Marlins, the Mets will be giving the boy the ball. Updates story on his call up + Francisco Alvarez update: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets prospect Tong to start Friday vs. Marlins

The righthander pitched 11 2/3 scoreless innings in two starts with Triple-A Syracuse.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Aug 26

Podcast is taking a short hiatus this week but we still love yah, so in honor of the Women's Pro Baseball League tryouts, check out this insightful interview with A’s front office exec and
MLB Girls’ Baseball Ambassador Veronica Alvarez on growing the game for women. www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

Veronica Alvarez Interview

YouTube video by First Time Listener, Long Time Caller

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Aug 24

Frankie Montas' UCL injury means his season his over, and his 2026 may be in jeopardy, too. Plus updates on Megill, Nimmo, Torrens and McNeil: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets' Frankie Montas (elbow) out for season, may need TJ surgery

The righthander, who signed a two-year, $34 million contract this offseason, has pretty significant damage to the right UCL.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Aug 24

The Mets' Ryan Helsley and Ryne Stanek are two of the hardest throwers in baseball, challenging hitters to go out and get it. The problem? Guys are going out and getting it. So what now?

"Hitters have adapted." On the tricky issue plaguing both: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets relievers Helsley, Stanek looking for answers

The hard throwers have struggled mightily in the last three weeks.

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Laura Albanese @lalbanese.bsky.social · Aug 23

After wins, Brett Baty sometimes likes to maul Jeff McNeil like an affectionate Bernese Mountain Dog. This somehow relates to Baty playing second base. (Also, on whether he thinks McNeil will ever hug him back):

www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...

Mets' Brett Baty embraces Jeff McNeil's tips on improving his game

Who better to help usher the way than the second baseman who's actually played every position except catcher and pitcher?

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