#James McCann

We are less than two weeks into the 2023 calendar year, but we've got bold predictions of a litany of things that will go down in Major League Baseball over the course of the next 11.5 months. Most of our predictions are about things that will happen during the 2023 MLB season, of course. A breakout rookie. An unlikely MVP. A surprise AL West…

Throughout the offseason the CBS Sports MLB experts will bring you a weekly Batting Around roundtable breaking down pretty much anything. The latest news, a historical question, thoughts about the future of baseball, all sorts of stuff. Last week we discussed Bryan Reynolds' future. This week we're going to look at contenders with unfinished…

Last month, James McCann was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. The catcher had become expendable after the New York Mets signed former All-Star catcher Omar Narváez to a one-year, $8 million contract with a player option for 2024 worth $7 million. McCann has two years and $24 million left on his contract, and the Orioles will assume $5 million of…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen followed through on his promise to spend whatever it takes to build this team into a contender. The largest payroll in MLB history gives New York a chance to be the best team in MLB, but there is always room for improvement. The NL East is the best division in baseball. It's going to be a three-team slugfest in 2023…

The New York Mets starting lineup could look a lot different on August 3, 2022, when they visit the Washington Nationals for a 4:05pm start. It's the day after the trade deadline. They will have had their final chance to make any significant moves. Although players might not be able to make it on time to this afternoon game, let's assume they do.…

The St. Louis Cardinals send Miles Mikolas to the hill in Game 1 of today's doubleheader against the New York Mets. It gives them the immediate pitching advantage with Trevor Williams toeing the opposite rubber. The St. Louis Cardinals will be looking for their third win in a row when they take on the New York Mets at Citi Field on Tuesday. This is…

In the AL East, four teams have a decent shot of winning the division, and all of them are good. In the NL East, four teams have a decent shot of winning the division, and maybe one of them is good. The Mets look good on paper, but they're, you know, the Mets (more on that later). If the AL East is a battle royale against the titans of the league,…

The Seattle Kraken will make the long trek to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning. The Kraken were one of the worst teams in the league last year but have turned it around this season. However, this season, they have turned it around and are sitting in the second spot in the Pacific Division. Seattle could cement their spot with a win or overtime loss.…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

A couple weeks ago 30 SB Nation baseball writers got together and conducted the annual SBN GM Simulation. For three days we acted as the GM of a team - I represented the Red Sox once more - with one goal: prepare the 2023 roster. Each GM is given a roster of current players as of the end of the season, so any move the real teams made during the…

The next Spring Training matchup between the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins is in less than a day. The New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins game will be played on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 1:10 p.m. at Clover Park, 31 Plaza Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL. Chris Bassitt is the starting pitcher for the New York Mets. The Mets are currently sporting six…

Free agency is officially underway, and with it comes endless speculation about who is going to sign where. What will the New York Mets look like the next time they take the field? Sure, most of the predictions end up being completely wrong, but it's a fun exercise nonetheless. Batting first, second baseman Trea Turner Starting off hot, I know, but…

Jose Urquidy has struggled heavily to start the season, and some of the peripherals suggest it could be getting even worse. We like a Mets team that mashes righties to rough him up before the Astros' elite bullpen gets involved with our MLB betting picks. The Mets and Astros have been two of the best teams in the MLB to begin the 2022 season as an…

We're set for a good'ol-fashioned pitcher's duel on Friday as the Mets and Marlins do battle in Miami, and we're backing a low-scoring contest, particularly early-on, with our MLB betting picks for this NL showdown. The New York Mets and the Miami Marlins will renew acquaintances at LoanDepot Park on Friday night. The Mets took three of four from…

The New York Mets finished 12 games under.500 in last year's shortened season, posting a 26-34 mark to place fourth in the National League East. Below, we look at the New York Mets' MLB futures odds, including their projected 2021 win total and World Series odds at BetMGM. The big news in the offseason was the trade for four-time All-Star…

The Mets and Padres open a three-game set in San Diego tonight and we like New York to open the series with a third straight win on the road. Despite this, Mets starter Carlos Carrasco has been prone to allowing plenty of hits and that should continue. The New York Mets travel south to continue their road trip, this time facing the San Diego Padres…

At every turn, the Billy Eppler Mets have prioritized a long-term vision over the immediate future. They have wanted their title window cracked open for a sustained, long period, which led to Eppler refusing to jeopardize that goal by trying to pry this season's window wide open. So none of the Mets' top 19 prospects, Eppler said, were traded at…

The San Diego Padres travel to the East Coast Friday night for game one of the National League wildcard against the New York Mets. San Diego finished the regular season 16 games above.500 after an 8-1 loss San Francisco in the final day of the season. Craig Stammen took the mound for San Diego giving up five runs on six hits across three innings…

The Mets' playoff picture took a downward turn on Tuesday night as the Braves clinched the NL East and sent New York to the Wild Card round. Mets' world series odds also took a hit, with the Braves now ahead of them across sportsbooks. But don't worry New York fans, we didn't go down without a fight. The Mets (101-61) finished the regular season…

The Mets remain a tough handicap at this juncture of the season, but third baseman Eduardo Escobar remains a constant offensive force. In our MLB betting picks and predictions, we're backing that to continue in a game that should see plenty of offense. The Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets will play the finale of a three-game series at Citi Field…

New York Mets Opening Day is nearing. Games count again. Your heart will be broken, mended, and filled with joy but also terror all at the same time. Welcome back, baseball! There are, in the words of a former Mets pitcher, "good vibes only" around most fans this preseason. The lineup looks different. The rotation looks potentially dominant. Even…