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.

This combo of file photos shows New York Mets coaches, from top left, Jeremy Barnes, Eric Chavez and Jeremy Hefner, from bottom left, John Gibbons, Mike Sarbaugh and Glenn Sherlock.

Mets dump pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, several others from Carlos Mendoza’s staff

October 3, 2025 at 5:54 p.m.

The Mets are overhauling much of their Major League coaching staff underneath manager Carlos Mendoza, giving the skipper a mostly clean slate to work with for his third season.

New York Mets’ Pete Alonso, left, Brandon Nimmo (9) and Juan Soto (22) walk in the dugout after the Mets lost to the Miami Marlins in a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Mets complete second-half collapse with 4-0 loss to Marlins, eliminated from postseason contention

September 28, 2025 at 8:06 p.m.

The Mets were eliminated from postseason contention in a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park on Sunday afternoon. The Fish rallied for four runs in the fourth...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 18: Cedric Mullins #28 of the New York Mets runs during the game against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on September 18, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Mets’ Cedric Mullins ‘not happy’ with performance since arrival in New York

September 28, 2025 at 7:59 p.m.

Mullins still thinks he has more to give and he hopes he'll have a chance to show it if the Mets advance to the playoffs.

New York Mets’ Brett Baty, right, celebrates with New Brandon Nimmo after scoring on a two-run double by Tyrone Taylor during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Mets keep postseason dream alive after offense helps secure series win against Cubs

September 25, 2025 at 11:21 p.m.

The Mets' lead over the Reds for the final Wild Card spot is back to one game.

New York Mets players celebrate after winning a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)

Pete Alonso’s 10th inning walk-off homer ends Mets’ 8-game skid

September 14, 2025 at 6:31 p.m.

Considering the fact that no Mets team has ever had a losing streak of nine games or longer and still managed to make the playoffs, they needed this win.

New York Mets catcher Hayden Senger, left, and pitcher Nolan McLean, right, walk to the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Nolan McLean continues to shine, throws 8 scoreless innings in Mets win over Phillies

August 27, 2025 at 11:30 p.m.

McLean's final line: 8.0 scoreless innings, no walks and six strikeouts, with his third win in as many tries.

New York Mets pitcher Ryan Helsley walks to the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Mets searching for answers as Ryan Helsley continues to struggle

August 28, 2025 at 9:24 a.m.

The Mets continue to search for answers for Helsley, and they'll continue to support him as well.

Mets’ Nolan McLean put together a strong performance on Friday.

Nolan McLean deals against Braves, Mets log 20 hits in 12-7 win

August 23, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

An efficient McLean held the Braves to only two earned runs over seven innings in the Mets' 12-7 win.

Mets’ Nolan McLean impressed in his MLB debut against the Mariners.

Nolan McLean impresses in MLB debut as Mets top Mariners

August 17, 2025 at 1:03 a.m.

Nolan McLean sure can spin it, but the rookie didn't solve the Mets' issue of starting pitching length.

Oklahoma State’s Nolan McLean during an NCAA baseball game on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)

Mets calling up former Orioles draft pick Nolan McLean for big league debut

August 13, 2025 at 11:17 p.m.

Right-hander Nolan McLean, a former Orioles draft pick, will be called up Saturday to make his big league debut for the Mets.

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