Tim Britton (he/him)
@timbritton.bsky.social
Senior writer for The Athletic covering the New York Mets.
With @willsammon.bsky.social:
Amid fresh criticism, does Carlos Mendoza have a bullpen problem?
An ex-Mets reliever publicly questioned the manager's usage and communication skills, but a former manager called that "just wrong."
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
With @willsammon.bsky.social:
Finished up a quartet of stories on the important FA/trade markets for the Mets...
1B/DH: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
CF: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
SP: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
RP: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
1B/DH: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
CF: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
SP: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
RP: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Starting pitching doomed the Mets in 2025. How can they fix it?
Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez stand out as potential front-line additions to the rotation.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Finished up a quartet of stories on the important FA/trade markets for the Mets...
1B/DH: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
CF: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
SP: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
RP: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
1B/DH: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
CF: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
SP: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
RP: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
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There is one change to the 2026 Phillies schedule as a result of MLB's new TV deals: They'll play Mets on July 16th, a Thursday, as the sole MLB game that night. That makes Fri. July 17 an off day.
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
There is one change to the 2026 Phillies schedule as a result of MLB's new TV deals: They'll play Mets on July 16th, a Thursday, as the sole MLB game that night. That makes Fri. July 17 an off day.
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Dan McKinney worked with Jonah Tong in the Minors in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Talked with him for our piece naming Tong as the MiLB Pitching Prospect of the Year: www.mlb.com/news/mets-jo...
November 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Dan McKinney worked with Jonah Tong in the Minors in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Talked with him for our piece naming Tong as the MiLB Pitching Prospect of the Year: www.mlb.com/news/mets-jo...
Mets officially announce their coaching staff.
Bench: Kai Correa
Dir. of hitting: Jeff Albert
Hitting: Troy Snitker
Asst. hitting: Rafael Fernandez
Pitching: Justin Willard
Asst. pitching: Dan McKinney
Bullpen: Jose Rosado
1B/OF: Gilbert Gomez
3B/IF: Tim Leiper
C: J.P. Arencibia
QA: Danny Barnes
Bench: Kai Correa
Dir. of hitting: Jeff Albert
Hitting: Troy Snitker
Asst. hitting: Rafael Fernandez
Pitching: Justin Willard
Asst. pitching: Dan McKinney
Bullpen: Jose Rosado
1B/OF: Gilbert Gomez
3B/IF: Tim Leiper
C: J.P. Arencibia
QA: Danny Barnes
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Mets officially announce their coaching staff.
Bench: Kai Correa
Dir. of hitting: Jeff Albert
Hitting: Troy Snitker
Asst. hitting: Rafael Fernandez
Pitching: Justin Willard
Asst. pitching: Dan McKinney
Bullpen: Jose Rosado
1B/OF: Gilbert Gomez
3B/IF: Tim Leiper
C: J.P. Arencibia
QA: Danny Barnes
Bench: Kai Correa
Dir. of hitting: Jeff Albert
Hitting: Troy Snitker
Asst. hitting: Rafael Fernandez
Pitching: Justin Willard
Asst. pitching: Dan McKinney
Bullpen: Jose Rosado
1B/OF: Gilbert Gomez
3B/IF: Tim Leiper
C: J.P. Arencibia
QA: Danny Barnes
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Tatsuya Imai's fastball comps really well to Joe Ryan's fastball once you account for arm angle and movement. But it's faster.
He's on my list of four free agents that could be bargains on their projected deals: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
He's on my list of four free agents that could be bargains on their projected deals: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Four potential bargains in MLB free agency, from Tatsuya Imai to Cody Ponce
These four free agents represent the best potential values for what they might get on the open market this offseason.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Tatsuya Imai's fastball comps really well to Joe Ryan's fastball once you account for arm angle and movement. But it's faster.
He's on my list of four free agents that could be bargains on their projected deals: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
He's on my list of four free agents that could be bargains on their projected deals: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Mets announce the addition of Nick Morabito to the 40-man roster with Frankie Montas designated for assignment.
November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Mets announce the addition of Nick Morabito to the 40-man roster with Frankie Montas designated for assignment.
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“But I think to try to get too cute with that, you’re probably just asking for trouble.”
GMs and agents on how the potential lockout after next season is affecting the market:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
GMs and agents on how the potential lockout after next season is affecting the market:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Everyone expects labor issues — but so far, at least, MLB free agency is moving forward
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
“But I think to try to get too cute with that, you’re probably just asking for trouble.”
GMs and agents on how the potential lockout after next season is affecting the market:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
GMs and agents on how the potential lockout after next season is affecting the market:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
I was an NL Cy Young voter. My ballot:
1. Skenes
2. Sanchez
3. Webb
4. Yamamoto
5. Peralta
1. Skenes
2. Sanchez
3. Webb
4. Yamamoto
5. Peralta
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I was an NL Cy Young voter. My ballot:
1. Skenes
2. Sanchez
3. Webb
4. Yamamoto
5. Peralta
1. Skenes
2. Sanchez
3. Webb
4. Yamamoto
5. Peralta
If not Pete Alonso, then who? Analyzing the 1B market from a Mets perspective
If not Pete Alonso, then who at first base for the Mets?
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If not Pete Alonso, then who? Analyzing the 1B market from a Mets perspective
Huge fan of this series every year. Worth the price of the subscription, IMO.
Now that the Rockies finally have a front office leader, MLBTR has finished its Offseason Outlook series. Links to all 30 clubs in this post...
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/2025...
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/2025...
2025-26 Offseason Outlook Series
Going team-by-team to get you ready for the offseason. Check it out at MLB Trade Rumors.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Huge fan of this series every year. Worth the price of the subscription, IMO.
Mets are indeed hiring Leiper as their 3B coach. @joelsherman.bsky.social had the hiring first.
One name to look out for in the Mets' coaching search: Padres third-base and infield coach Tim Leiper. Mets have interviewed Leiper for a position, according to industry sources.
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Mets are indeed hiring Leiper as their 3B coach. @joelsherman.bsky.social had the hiring first.
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Our 2026 Spring Training Schedule has arrived 🌴
Text METS to 48593 for the latest Mets updates and deals 📲
Text METS to 48593 for the latest Mets updates and deals 📲
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Our 2026 Spring Training Schedule has arrived 🌴
Text METS to 48593 for the latest Mets updates and deals 📲
Text METS to 48593 for the latest Mets updates and deals 📲
Mets announce they’ve acquired reliever Joey Gerber from the Rays for cash considerations and re-signed Brandon Waddell to a major-league deal.
November 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Mets announce they’ve acquired reliever Joey Gerber from the Rays for cash considerations and re-signed Brandon Waddell to a major-league deal.
It's Contract Projection Day: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
What will Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, Dylan Cease and other MLB free agents make this offseason?
How much will it cost to reel in a big star this offseason? Our analysis uses historical contract data and other trends to make a forecast.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It's Contract Projection Day: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Homer Simpson Apple Cider Tour
YouTube video by Rob Martin
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November 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
One name to look out for in the Mets' coaching search: Padres third-base and infield coach Tim Leiper. Mets have interviewed Leiper for a position, according to industry sources.
October 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
One name to look out for in the Mets' coaching search: Padres third-base and infield coach Tim Leiper. Mets have interviewed Leiper for a position, according to industry sources.
How do you feel about the Mets right now?
Mets Fan Survey 2025: How do you feel about the Mets right now?
Perhaps Mets fans have calmed down a little, perhaps not. We’re interested in finding out.
www.nytimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
How do you feel about the Mets right now?
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On the Mets hiring Kai Correa, Jeff Albert as new major league coaches: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Mets to hire Kai Correa, Jeff Albert in coaching roles: Sources
www.nytimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
On the Mets hiring Kai Correa, Jeff Albert as new major league coaches: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
Contained within, one part of the dynamic that needs to change, according to one of the coaches just let go.
“I’ve been around long enough to know how things work and there was going to be collateral damage. To be honest with you, there should be.”
The Mets are overhauling their coaching staff:
The Mets are overhauling their coaching staff:
Mets overhauling coaching staff after disappointing season
Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and co-hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes are among the coaches who will not return.
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Contained within, one part of the dynamic that needs to change, according to one of the coaches just let go.
“I’ve been around long enough to know how things work and there was going to be collateral damage. To be honest with you, there should be.”
The Mets are overhauling their coaching staff:
The Mets are overhauling their coaching staff:
Mets overhauling coaching staff after disappointing season
Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and co-hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes are among the coaches who will not return.
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
“I’ve been around long enough to know how things work and there was going to be collateral damage. To be honest with you, there should be.”
The Mets are overhauling their coaching staff:
The Mets are overhauling their coaching staff:
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Is there a deeper reason behind the Mets collapsing over the final three months of the season?
New episode of The Just Mets Podcast is out now, feat. @timbritton.bsky.social!
📺 YOUTUBE: youtu.be/cYTdrYmRkXE
🎧 APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
💰 PATREON: patreon.com/posts/inside...
New episode of The Just Mets Podcast is out now, feat. @timbritton.bsky.social!
📺 YOUTUBE: youtu.be/cYTdrYmRkXE
🎧 APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
💰 PATREON: patreon.com/posts/inside...
October 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Is there a deeper reason behind the Mets collapsing over the final three months of the season?
New episode of The Just Mets Podcast is out now, feat. @timbritton.bsky.social!
📺 YOUTUBE: youtu.be/cYTdrYmRkXE
🎧 APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
💰 PATREON: patreon.com/posts/inside...
New episode of The Just Mets Podcast is out now, feat. @timbritton.bsky.social!
📺 YOUTUBE: youtu.be/cYTdrYmRkXE
🎧 APPLE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
💰 PATREON: patreon.com/posts/inside...
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🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I have full playoff predictions in Part 2 of our preview.
Plus, @timbritton.bsky.social joined to discuss the Mets' collapse.
Happy Wild Card Day (v 1.0)!
Audio: pod.fo/e/334531
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
@enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I have full playoff predictions in Part 2 of our preview.
Plus, @timbritton.bsky.social joined to discuss the Mets' collapse.
Happy Wild Card Day (v 1.0)!
Audio: pod.fo/e/334531
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
September 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I have full playoff predictions in Part 2 of our preview.
Plus, @timbritton.bsky.social joined to discuss the Mets' collapse.
Happy Wild Card Day (v 1.0)!
Audio: pod.fo/e/334531
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
@enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I have full playoff predictions in Part 2 of our preview.
Plus, @timbritton.bsky.social joined to discuss the Mets' collapse.
Happy Wild Card Day (v 1.0)!
Audio: pod.fo/e/334531
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels