Reporting on the New York Mets and MLB as a senior writer for The Athletic; appearing as a contributor for SNY.https://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mvq3vn66rk2oThe Mets failed to replace Pete Alonso. Jared Young is making his case for the job (story with @timbritton.bsky.social) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7602245/2026/09/17/mets-first-base-issues-pete-alonso-jared-young/?unlocked_article_code=1.B1E.M3SY.ML1eukifspR9&source=emp_shared_article&smid=ta-ios-share17 Sep 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvq3vn66rk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mvgcppfgks2rThe Mets are promoting top prospect Jefferson Rojas to Triple A, league sources said. In 135 plate appearances with Double-A Binghamton following trade from Cubs to Mets, Rojas had a .929 OPS with 9 home runs.13 Sep 2026 19:17 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvgcppfgks2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mvfycfvqnk2jBo Bichette will decide soon whether to opt out: What are the key factors? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7587918/2026/09/13/bo-bichette-will-decide-soon-whether-to-opt-out-what-are-the-key-factors/?unlocked_article_code=1.A1E.8y_t.AMv0bnGZkC0J&source=emp_shared_article&smid=bsky-share-ta13 Sep 2026 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfycfvqnk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mv6x34wqik22They shared the Mets’ booth with Howie Rose: Here’s what they learned https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7578393/2026/09/10/mets-howie-rose-radio-broadcaster-retiring/?unlocked_article_code=1.AFE.3tCs.1IWeyrSAt_y7&source=emp_shared_article&smid=bsky-share-ta10 Sep 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6x34wqik22https://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3muro2w7ptc25As Jonah Tong nears return to the bigs, a Mets exec assesses his development: a Q&A https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7563522/2026/09/04/jonah-tong-mets-eric-jagers/?unlocked_article_code=1.-1A.SrSR.t1grJ-FbKwDG&source=emp_shared_article&smid=bsky-share-ta05 Sep 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3muro2w7ptc25https://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mu2syxaqoc2xPulling players? Speaking candidly about poor performance? Pat Murphy can be demanding. And the Brewers are OK with that. “I’m not trying to be Johnny hard-ass here.” https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7542027/2026/08/27/brewers-pat-murphy-cooper-pratt-hustle/?unlocked_article_code=1.8lA.MxKJ.8iLlCjNJzQ7L&source=emp_shared_article&smid=url-share-ta27 Aug 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2syxaqoc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mu2sybpouk2xCould David Stearns and the Mets front office benefit from adding another voice? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7525461/2026/08/20/mets-david-stearns-front-office-changes-steve-cohen/?unlocked_article_code=1.8lA.6ljg.8xc7V1s-AGBp&source=emp_shared_article&smid=url-share-ta27 Aug 2026 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2sybpouk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mtyy42tnqk2zWith just over four weeks left in the Mets' season, Juan Soto is taking multiple rounds of live batting practice, getting reps in left field today as he attempts to return from a calf injury.26 Aug 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyy42tnqk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mtyrrhxtqc23"As the season has gone on, the more time I spend here, the more I feel like a Met. ... They’re a huge part of the future here, and I just want what’s best for them." On Bo Bichette and his influence on Mets rookies Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7539268/2026/08/26/mets-mlb-bichette-ewing-benge/?unlocked_article_code=1.8VA.oiqw.OvROt7dKICJg&source=emp_shared_article&smid=url-share-ta26 Aug 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyrrhxtqc23https://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mq2lqp36us2eFor the first time, Freddy Peralta called his own pitches. What to make of that decision less than four weeks before the deadline, what I am hearing about his market as a trade candidate: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7427312/2026/07/07/mets-freddy-peralta-observations-pitches/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.v1A.8rRh.4cH_o2BZae-e07 Jul 2026 12:21 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2lqp36us2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mpx25bj3lk2yMets trade deadline notes: Seems unlikely they do it, but trading a catcher could fetch a bounty, thoughts on Weaver, Bichette https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424449/2026/07/05/mets-trade-deadline-catcher-luke-weaver/?unlocked_article_code=1.vlA.NLpZ.4mgZ89WTx9ZS&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_bluesky&smid=bsky-share-ta06 Jul 2026 02:28 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpx25bj3lk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mprvlgfhfs2dThe Soto-Lindor relationship is critical for the Mets. Here’s where it stands now ... https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7420255/2026/07/03/juan-soto-francisco-lindor-mets-chemistry-relationship-clubhouse/?unlocked_article_code=1.vFA.OsFV.N6H7NCAPSQ92&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta04 Jul 2026 01:23 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mprvlgfhfs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mpbn4lthq22gInside the Mets’ breaking point: The tumult beyond Carlos Mendoza’s last stand https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7400309/2026/06/27/mets-carlos-mendoza-inside-story/?unlocked_article_code=1.tVA.OST1.VxTGy_cEPDmN&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta27 Jun 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbn4lthq22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mosgzj777c24Freddy Peralta not pitching well enough to help Mets — or boost his trade value https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7379866/2026/06/21/mets-freddy-peralta-trade-deadline/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.r1A.nuME.0p9ksWDpVjEs&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_bluesky&smid=bsky-share-ta21 Jun 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosgzj777c24https://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3moq2rdoe422wHow the Mets went from first to (almost) worst in stolen bases and why improvement may come: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7377122/2026/06/20/mets-stolen-bases-mlb-almost-worst/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.rlA.KVuG.uH8-eWUp-vIo20 Jun 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3moq2rdoe422whttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3moduzgpifs2jMets are recalling Jonathan Pintaro, league sources said. In 6 2/3 IP with Mets, 1 ER. After yesterday's game, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Tobias Myers for today, too. Mets' bullpen is a strength but losing a SP from a thin rotation, even in short term, obviously could further stress RPs. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jun 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3moduzgpifs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mnxbfseoj223The Mets are recalling RHP Jonathan Pintaro, per league sources. He can go multiple innings. They opened a vital stretch of 22 games over 23 days yesterday with a 7-0 loss vs. STL, the top wild card team. Austin Warren is the opener today. They pushed Christian Scott to tomorrow.10 Jun 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxbfseoj223https://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mmkitydmmc2nThe Mets have scored one run or less in 14 games this season, tied with the Giants for the most in MLB. For the Mets (22-30), that's ~27 percent of their games.23 May 2026 22:31 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmkitydmmc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mmijh2xcuc2iAfter an impressive season debut, Jonah Tong is sticking around with the Mets, set to pitch again next week, The Athletic learned Friday night. More on the Mets' pitching plans: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7301234/2026/05/22/mets-transactions-jonah-tong-craig-kimbrel23 May 2026 03:36 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmijh2xcuc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mmfr365us227“I said, ‘f—- it,’ and put my hands up.” Last season, Devin Williams changed the starting position of his hands in an effort to combat tipping. It was unnatural. But he kept it — until last month. Inside an adjustment that has the Mets’ closer rolling: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7299322/2026/05/21/mets-devin-williams-hands/?unlocked_article_code=1.kVA.5ipN.zAe8O4uiN4at&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta22 May 2026 01:15 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfr365us227https://bsky.app/profile/willsammon.bsky.social/post/3mm7im2mvtc2tThe Mets are promoting outfield prospect Nick Morabito, league sources tell The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7291166/2026/05/19/mets-promote-nick-morabito19 May 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:cbdpkfsd5qq5i3ve4txe7zem/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7im2mvtc2t