Matt Ehalt
Matt Ehalt is in his sixth season as an MLB writer, having covered the Mets previously for The Record (N.J.). A Syracuse graduate and a native of Connecticut, his work has also appeared on ESPN.com, and in the New York Daily News, among other publications.
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Ownership change could make Mets big players in free agency
The Mets could soon be top spenders again with the team set to have a new majority owner in Steve Cohen.
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With two Cy Young Awards, Jacob deGrom on Cooperstown path
Jacob deGrom could be headed to Cooperstown after winning his second straight NL Cy Young Award.
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Mets don't know if Yoenis Cespedes will play again
The Mets are not sure if outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will play in 2020 or if he will miss another season.
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Mets hoping Carlos Beltran's skills outweigh lack of experience
The Mets have chosen Carlos Beltran to be their next manager despite a lack of managerial experience.
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Joe Girardi heading to Philadelphia will have long-term ramifications in NL East
The Phillies' decision to hire Joe Girardi while the Mets passed could have long-term ramifications for both teams.
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The decisions that have backfired on the Yankees in the ALCS
Several of the Yankees' decisions have backfired as they have fallen into a 3-1 hole to the Astros in the ALCS.
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Astros manager threatens to pull team off field if fans throw objects
Astros manager A.J. Hinch threatened to pull his team off the field if fans throw debris onto the field again during the ALCS.
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The weakest link: Adam Ottavino has made Yankees' bullpen mortal
Since the Yankees don’t have a standout rotation, they need their bullpen to lead them to a championship. All it takes is one pitcher to be off to put the Yankees in a bad spot. And that pitcher has been Ottavino.
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Why a rainout on Wednesday could spell doom for the Yankees bullpen
While a rainout would have a much greater effect on the rotations, it would put the Yankees in a situation in which they may have to push their relievers more than they have all year.
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ALCS Game 3: Yankees-Astros delayed 15 minutes after umpire suffers concussion
Home plate umpire Jeff Nelson suffered a concussion during the Yankees-Astros game Tuesday, and departed after the fourth inning.
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The Yankees are finally at full strength and there may only be one team that can stop them
The Yankees have bludgeoned the Twins thus far in the ALDS, scoring 18 runs through the first two games.
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'We're expecting to win': Young and hungry Braves ready for deep playoff run
The Atlanta Braves are in the playoffs for the second straight year, and look poised to make a strong push this time around.
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Mets fire manager Mickey Callaway after two disappointing seasons
The Mets have fired Mickey Callaway after two seasons. He still had a year left on his contact.
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How 36-year-old Brett Gardner became the Yankees' unlikely iron man
Brett Gardner played in 141 games and produced a career-high 28 homers to help the Yankees win the AL East title.
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NLDS Preview: Pesky Cardinals will try to slow down Atlanta's rise
Atlanta's talented, young core will try to win the franchise's first playoff series in 18 years against a St. Louis team that emerged from a tough NL Central.
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What it's like to be a starting pitcher in a wild-card game
Marcus Stroman, Noah Syndergaard and Dallas Keuchel detail what it's like to be take the ball in a wild card game.
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Pete Alonso sets MLB record for most homers by a rookie
Mets infielder Pete Alonso set a new record with his 53rd homer Saturday night. He broke a tie with Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge.
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What if the Mets had not traded for Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz?
The Mets would be in a better spot heading into 2020 had they not acquired Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz.
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Mets pitcher earns first win after three years of losing, and it saves the season
Mets reliever Paul Sewald earned his first win Tuesday to end an NL record 14-game losing streak.
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Could home-field advantage decide an eventual Yankees-Astros postseason clash?
The AL team with home-field advantage will have the upper hand in reaching the World Series.