Laura Albanese
@lalbanese.bsky.social
New York Mets beat writer for Newsday. If you can’t win, don’t play. Podcast: First Time Listener, Long Time Caller https://open.spotify.com/show/1pV1Ye8HVoRlWjGRWvNTM6?si=bu6fDw62ThykS961a4BgEQ
"He legitimately saved my self-esteem that day"
"I've used Brandon as an example for my son."
A curious thing happened when Brandon Nimmo got traded. Fans - a lot of fans - came out with personal stories of him giving them their time. Here are a few:
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"I've used Brandon as an example for my son."
A curious thing happened when Brandon Nimmo got traded. Fans - a lot of fans - came out with personal stories of him giving them their time. Here are a few:
www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...
Mets fans share their interactions with Nimmo: 'Such a gentle spirit'
Some of the biggest fans of the now-former Met will always remember his kindness and how he genuinely loved the franchise that drafted him.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"He legitimately saved my self-esteem that day"
"I've used Brandon as an example for my son."
A curious thing happened when Brandon Nimmo got traded. Fans - a lot of fans - came out with personal stories of him giving them their time. Here are a few:
www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...
"I've used Brandon as an example for my son."
A curious thing happened when Brandon Nimmo got traded. Fans - a lot of fans - came out with personal stories of him giving them their time. Here are a few:
www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...
Piping hot new pid episode with To Catch A Predator's Chris Hansen. Really fascinating behind-the-scenes stuff from To Catch A Predator and beyond. Also, Ja'Marr Chase has his Keith Hernandez moment and Sam Darnold is seeing ghosts again: open.spotify.com/episode/4G0c...
Episode 73. Have A Seat Ft. Chris Hansen (TCAP, WatchTruBlu, Takedown)
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November 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Piping hot new pid episode with To Catch A Predator's Chris Hansen. Really fascinating behind-the-scenes stuff from To Catch A Predator and beyond. Also, Ja'Marr Chase has his Keith Hernandez moment and Sam Darnold is seeing ghosts again: open.spotify.com/episode/4G0c...
Reposted by Laura Albanese
The World Series hangover is real. MLB Radio's Dani Wexelman
is back from Toronto to talk heroes, heartbreak, and how the potential lockout may affect free agency. Also, I am still anti toasted ravioli. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7vwg...
is back from Toronto to talk heroes, heartbreak, and how the potential lockout may affect free agency. Also, I am still anti toasted ravioli. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7vwg...
Episode 71. Sometimes the bad guys win. Ft. Dani Wexelman (MLB Radio/ESPN/SNY Analyst)
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November 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The World Series hangover is real. MLB Radio's Dani Wexelman
is back from Toronto to talk heroes, heartbreak, and how the potential lockout may affect free agency. Also, I am still anti toasted ravioli. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7vwg...
is back from Toronto to talk heroes, heartbreak, and how the potential lockout may affect free agency. Also, I am still anti toasted ravioli. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7vwg...
The World Series hangover is real. MLB Radio's Dani Wexelman
is back from Toronto to talk heroes, heartbreak, and how the potential lockout may affect free agency. Also, I am still anti toasted ravioli. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7vwg...
is back from Toronto to talk heroes, heartbreak, and how the potential lockout may affect free agency. Also, I am still anti toasted ravioli. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7vwg...
Episode 71. Sometimes the bad guys win. Ft. Dani Wexelman (MLB Radio/ESPN/SNY Analyst)
open.spotify.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The World Series hangover is real. MLB Radio's Dani Wexelman
is back from Toronto to talk heroes, heartbreak, and how the potential lockout may affect free agency. Also, I am still anti toasted ravioli. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7vwg...
is back from Toronto to talk heroes, heartbreak, and how the potential lockout may affect free agency. Also, I am still anti toasted ravioli. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7vwg...
A source confirms that Edwin Diaz has opted out of the final three years of his contract. He's a free agent.
November 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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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November 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Some really interesting stuff with Buck Showalter here including his very blunt assessment on the Edwin Diaz injury. Full interview: youtu.be/W8iAYMGRc4E?...
November 1, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Some really interesting stuff with Buck Showalter here including his very blunt assessment on the Edwin Diaz injury. Full interview: youtu.be/W8iAYMGRc4E?...
I know that these two are the draw, but not putting Max Scherzer's unhinged game face on the poster is an L
Games 1-6 are buried in the past 😳
There can only be one team left standing 🔥
There can only be one team left standing 🔥
November 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I know that these two are the draw, but not putting Max Scherzer's unhinged game face on the poster is an L
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
November 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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
Reposted by Laura Albanese
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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October 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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...
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...
podcasts.apple.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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...
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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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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September 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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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No. 66 might have stung the most.
www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...
Sean Manaea will start Sunday; Clay Holmes available out of the pen.
September 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Sean Manaea will start Sunday; Clay Holmes available out of the pen.
Tylor Megill is going to LA for an in-person consultation on his elbow; Tommy John surgery is in play.
September 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Tylor Megill is going to LA for an in-person consultation on his elbow; Tommy John surgery is in play.
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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September 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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...
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...
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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September 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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...
Why the Mets think Jonah Tong can bounce back: www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...
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...
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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September 17, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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...
Holmes-Manaea piggyback works as the Mets come to life www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...
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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September 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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...
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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September 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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...
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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September 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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...
"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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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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September 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
"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.
www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...
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.
www.newsday.com/sports/baseb...
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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September 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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...
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"
August 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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"
Kevin Herget has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. Brazoban optioned by the Mets. Brazoban complained about side pain but the MRI is clean.
August 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Kevin Herget has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. Brazoban optioned by the Mets. Brazoban complained about side pain but the MRI is clean.
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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August 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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...