Tim Britton (he/him)
@timbritton.bsky.social
Senior writer for The Athletic covering the New York Mets.
On Lindor’s potential surgery, Soto’s position switch and A.J. Minter’s timeline:
Francisco Lindor dealing with stress reaction in hamate bone, could require surgery
Even if Lindor needs surgery, he could still be ready for Opening Day. Plus, Juan Soto will move to left field for the upcoming season.
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
On Lindor’s potential surgery, Soto’s position switch and A.J. Minter’s timeline:
David Stearns opens his first spring presser with some news:
--Francisco Lindor will be evaluated Wednesday for a left stress reaction in his left hamate bone. If he requires surgery, it would be a six-week recovery that pushes a return right around Opening Day.
--Francisco Lindor will be evaluated Wednesday for a left stress reaction in his left hamate bone. If he requires surgery, it would be a six-week recovery that pushes a return right around Opening Day.
February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
David Stearns opens his first spring presser with some news:
--Francisco Lindor will be evaluated Wednesday for a left stress reaction in his left hamate bone. If he requires surgery, it would be a six-week recovery that pushes a return right around Opening Day.
--Francisco Lindor will be evaluated Wednesday for a left stress reaction in his left hamate bone. If he requires surgery, it would be a six-week recovery that pushes a return right around Opening Day.
With @willsammon.bsky.social, what MJ Melendez could bring to the Mets’ bench:
Mets, outfielder MJ Melendez in agreement on 1-year, $1.5 million deal: Sources
The Mets think Melendez, who came up as a catcher and has mostly played in the outfield in the majors, can occasionally handle first base.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM
With @willsammon.bsky.social, what MJ Melendez could bring to the Mets’ bench:
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Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
Death of a Sports Section
The Washington Post sports department was dismantled before its leaders gave it a chance to change
www.theringer.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
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Inside the Mets’ offseason: A Bo Bichette plot twist and a methodical overhaul www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Inside the Mets’ offseason: A Bo Bichette plot twist and a methodical overhaul
An eventful 3-month stretch reshaped the Mets in unexpected ways as executves sought flexibility on the field and in their decision-making.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Inside the Mets’ offseason: A Bo Bichette plot twist and a methodical overhaul www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Doing a Reddit AMA this afternoon:
From the mlb community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the mlb community
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January 28, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Doing a Reddit AMA this afternoon:
Freddy Peralta on an extension with the Mets: "I’ve got to learn about everybody — the coaches and the organization in general. And then we can see.”
Freddy Peralta taking a wait-and-see approach to potential Mets extension
The Mets aren't believed to be currently pursuing an extension with Peralta but could be open to it down the road.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Freddy Peralta on an extension with the Mets: "I’ve got to learn about everybody — the coaches and the organization in general. And then we can see.”
With @willsammon.bsky.social, examining how the Mets and Freddy Peralta feel about an extension, and what it could eventually look like:
What would an extension look like for the Mets and Freddy Peralta?
Looking at pitchers such as Joe Musgrove and Tyler Glasnow provides a snapshot of what Peralta could fetch in an extension.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:11 PM
With @willsammon.bsky.social, examining how the Mets and Freddy Peralta feel about an extension, and what it could eventually look like:
Mets have made this official.
January 22, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Mets have made this official.
Freddy Peralta is a Met:
Mets trade for Brewers’ ace Freddy Peralta, fill glaring rotation need: Sources
In trading Peralta, the Brewers are putting faith in a young rotation to sustain them. The Mets, meanwhile, get a top-of-the-rotation arm.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Freddy Peralta is a Met:
Bo Bichette in a No. 19 Mets jersey:
January 21, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Bo Bichette in a No. 19 Mets jersey:
Now that Carlos Beltrán is headed to Cooperstown, it's time for the Mets to retire No. 15:
With Carlos Beltrán in the Hall of Fame, Mets should retire No. 15
Carlos Beltrán ranks in the top 10 in Mets franchise history in just about every offensive stat.
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Now that Carlos Beltrán is headed to Cooperstown, it's time for the Mets to retire No. 15:
From last night…
David Stearns and the Mets hope the fifth time is the charm in center field, with Luis Robert:
Mets bolster outfield defense by acquiring Luis Robert Jr. from White Sox
David Stearns and the New York Mets hope the fifth time is the charm.
According to league sources, the Mets agreed to acquire center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox late Tuesday nig...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:37 PM
From last night…
David Stearns and the Mets hope the fifth time is the charm in center field, with Luis Robert:
Mets bolster outfield defense by acquiring Luis Robert Jr. from White Sox
David Stearns and the New York Mets hope the fifth time is the charm.
According to league sources, the Mets agreed to acquire center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox late Tuesday nig...
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:04 AM
David Stearns and the Mets hope the fifth time is the charm in center field, with Luis Robert:
Mets announce they've acquired Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox for IF Luisangel Acuna and RHP Truman Pauley.
January 21, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Mets announce they've acquired Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox for IF Luisangel Acuna and RHP Truman Pauley.
The Mets have made the Bo Bichette signing official.
January 21, 2026 at 2:54 AM
The Mets have made the Bo Bichette signing official.
Carlos Beltrán asked whether his preference is to wear a Mets cap on his HOF plaque:
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Carlos Beltrán asked whether his preference is to wear a Mets cap on his HOF plaque:
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We have two new Hall of Famers.
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones have been elected by the BBWAA.
We'd had 2 center fielders elected in the previous 45 years ... and now 2 in one night!
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones have been elected by the BBWAA.
We'd had 2 center fielders elected in the previous 45 years ... and now 2 in one night!
January 20, 2026 at 11:21 PM
We have two new Hall of Famers.
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones have been elected by the BBWAA.
We'd had 2 center fielders elected in the previous 45 years ... and now 2 in one night!
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones have been elected by the BBWAA.
We'd had 2 center fielders elected in the previous 45 years ... and now 2 in one night!
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"It's a gut punch," Dave Dombrowski said. "I mean, you feel it."
A lot to still unpack from the Bo Bichette decision. Some quick thoughts on Dombrowski's comments: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
A lot to still unpack from the Bo Bichette decision. Some quick thoughts on Dombrowski's comments: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Phillies losing Bo Bichette to Mets a ‘gut punch,’ Dave Dombrowski says
"We thought we were very close to having a deal done. We thought it was going to happen. But it wasn't done."
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:53 PM
"It's a gut punch," Dave Dombrowski said. "I mean, you feel it."
A lot to still unpack from the Bo Bichette decision. Some quick thoughts on Dombrowski's comments: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
A lot to still unpack from the Bo Bichette decision. Some quick thoughts on Dombrowski's comments: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
With @willsammon.bsky.social, how the Mets prepared themselves for their swift and stunning pivot to Bo Bichette:
Inside the Mets’ stunning pivot to Bo Bichette
The Mets envision Bichette as an elite clubhouse presence: "Exactly the type of guy we want on our team."
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM
With @willsammon.bsky.social, how the Mets prepared themselves for their swift and stunning pivot to Bo Bichette:
Bo Bichette is a New York Met:
Mets to sign Bo Bichette to 3-year deal in stunning move: Sources
The move comes roughly 12 hours after the Mets missed out on Kyle Tucker.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Bo Bichette is a New York Met:
The biggest problem with becoming the “East Coast Dodgers” is the Dodgers remain very much in the way:
The Mets still have to catch up to become the ‘East Coast Dodgers’
Owner Steve Cohen wants a great farm system, but he's also going to have spend big on free agency to catch up to LA.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The biggest problem with becoming the “East Coast Dodgers” is the Dodgers remain very much in the way:
With @willsammon.bsky.social, how do the Mets pivot post-Tucker?
How do the Mets pivot after losing out on Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers?
The Mets have a variety of ways to pivot, though none are as glamorous as adding Tucker to their lineup.
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:59 PM
With @willsammon.bsky.social, how do the Mets pivot post-Tucker?
One more thing to keep in mind as the Mets pursue Kyle Tucker: The falloff to Plan B, this winter and in winters to come, could be steep:
Kyle Tucker is a game-changing bat. Don’t expect another in free agency anytime soon
Beyond Tucker, there's a drop among available free-agent outfielders.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
One more thing to keep in mind as the Mets pursue Kyle Tucker: The falloff to Plan B, this winter and in winters to come, could be steep:
My Hall of Fame ballot (along with those of a dozen colleagues):
Baseball Hall of Fame ballots 2026: The Athletic’s voters explain their selections
Twelve of The Athletic's Hall of Fame voters reveal their ballots and discuss the thinking behind some of their selections.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
My Hall of Fame ballot (along with those of a dozen colleagues):