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.

The Mets reintroduced the popular left-hander Monday afternoon in a Zoom conference, officially announcing his three-year, $75 million contract.

Sean Manaea thrilled to return to Mets after career-best season: ‘I thought it was a perfect fit’

January 13, 2025 at 6:52 p.m.

The Mets reintroduced the popular left-hander Monday afternoon in a Zoom conference, officially announcing his three-year, $75 million contract.

The Mets came to terms with all six arbitration-eligible players on contracts for the 2025 season Thursday.

Paul Blackburn, David Peterson and others avoid arbitration with Mets

January 9, 2025 at 8:46 p.m.

The Mets came to terms with all six arbitration-eligible players on contracts for the 2025 season Thursday.

Wright was only about a year old when Seaver last wore a Mets uniform, yet the two do share a link in a sense with their respective places in team history.

David Wright linked with Tom Seaver in Mets history with July honors

January 8, 2025 at 7:49 p.m.

Wright was only about a year old when Seaver last wore a Mets uniform, yet the two do share a link in a sense with their respective places in team...

Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen released a statement congratulating the team's most recent captain.

David Wright to be honored with number retirement and place in Mets Hall of Fame

January 6, 2025 at 5:34 p.m.

Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen released a statement congratulating the team's most recent captain.

A market for Alonso has been slow to form, but to be fair, the position player market is still moving at a glacial pace.

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The pros and cons of Mets potentially signing Pete Alonso

January 1, 2025 at 8:29 p.m.

A market for Alonso has been slow to form, but to be fair, the position player market is still moving at a glacial pace.

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Where the Mets pitching staff stands after signing Sean Manaea

December 26, 2024 at 9:10 a.m.

The Mets shored up their starting pitching staff by awarding a three-year contract to left-hander Sean Manaea this week and adding depth with right-hander Griffin Canning last week.

Yankees leaving for the Mets stokes Subway Series rivalry: ‘There’s plenty of room for both of us’

December 25, 2024 at 10:24 a.m.

Much like his former Yankees teammate Luis Severino did a year ago, Clay Holmes was bearded for his introductory Zoom press conference with members of the Mets media last week.

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Mets’ Juan Soto planning to give back to youth on the field after inking massive new contract

December 24, 2024 at 9:04 a.m.

In the spirit of giving, new Mets outfielder Juan Soto plans to give some of the $765 million back to members of the community in New York and the Dominican...

Sean Manaea #59 of the New York Mets reacts as he leaves the mound in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Two of the Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 14, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Sean Manaea set to return to Mets rotation with three-year, $75 million contract

December 23, 2024 at 4:20 p.m.

Manaea, who turns 33 in February, went 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA and 184 strikeouts over a career-high 181.2 innings in 2024, and he was particularly dominant as the season...

New York Mets owner Steven Cohen, left, looks on as new Mets plyaer Juan Soto, right, is presented with a jersey by the team's president of baseball operations David Stearns.

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Juan Soto signing shows how far Mets have come under Steve Cohen

December 23, 2024 at 9:20 a.m.

Steve Cohen had lofty goals for the Mets when he bought the team from the Wilpon family late in 2020. Slowly, he's delivering on those goals.

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