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Sep 26, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann (33) reacts after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Good Morning, Mets fans!

Latest Mets News

The biggest news from yesterday was the Mets hiring Jared Porter as their new general manager. Jon Heyman of MLB Network was the first to report.

Heyman also confirmed Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic’s report that the Mets finalized their deal with catcher James McCann, and it is indeed going to be a four-year pact. Recent fellow Mets signee Trevor May voiced his excitement over this deal.

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Former Marlin Adam Conley signed with the Rakuten Eagles, according to Craig Mish of MLB Network.

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Rich Sparago wrote about when the Mets traded Rusty Staub to the Tigers in 1975.

Rich Mancuso offered some more thoughts about the new minor league structure and what impact it is likely to have.

Michelle Ioannou asked another Met fan about how the Mets saved him. Meet Sean!

On This Day in Mets History

Birthdays: Doug Saunders (51), Ron Taylor (83), J.C. Martin (84), Joe Christopher (85)

Let’s go Mets!