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Free agent catcher McCann signs $40.6M, 4-yr deal with Mets

Free agent catcher James McCann signed a $40.6 million, four-year contract with the New York Mets, joining a team now ready to spend big to build a winner

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Mets: Sandy Alderson explains why team signed James McCann over JT Realmuto The Mets went with James McCann instead of JT Realmuto in MLB free agency. By signing the less-expensive McCann, the Mets set themselves up...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Mets' new GM excited by Cohen's title expectations

Jared Porter knows his new boss with the Mets is counting on a championship

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Law: The Mets make two big moves, Dave Dombrowski in Philly and other notes Thoughts on the James McCann deal, Dave Dombrowski in Philadelphia, and the Rangers' signing David Dahl and trading for Nate Lowe.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mets make it official, hire Porter as GM with 4-year deal

Jared Porter and the New York Mets have finalized a four-year contract that makes him the 14th general manager in franchise history

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

AP source: Mets to hire Dbacks assistant GM Porter as GM

The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to hire Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Jared Porter as their general manager, according to a person familiar with the talks

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

The Chicago White Sox face key decisions in free agency, including whether to retain Alex Colome and James McCann Closer Alex Colome and catcher James McCann had plenty of success with the Chicago White Sox the last two seasons. Both are free agents.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last

The Oakland Athletics finally advanced in a playoff round to erase two decades of little postseason success, riding a go-ahead two-run single by Chad Pinder in the fifth and repeat...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Giolito dazzles, Abreu slugs White Sox past A's in opener

Lucas Giolito dazzled in his postseason debut, stymieing the Oakland Athletics through six perfect innings and sending the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory in the opener of their...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Snaps hitless streak McCann went 2-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Cubs.

Impact McCann snapped an 0-for-16 skid, going back to Sept. 15 when he laced his sixth home run, with his seventh homer in the second inning. He's had a second consecutive strong season, batting .289/.360/.536 over 31 games in 2020 as the backup to Yasmani Grandal.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Moncada homers as White Sox win 9-5; Cubs clinch NL Central

Yoan Moncada homered, José Abreu hit a three-run double and the playoff-bound Chicago White Sox beat the NL Central champion Chicago Cubs 9-5 at Guaranteed Rate Field to snap a sea...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers: James McCann should be given a look in free agency The Detroit Tigers may need to add a catcher for the 2021 season; a reunion with James McCann may not be all that insane to suggest. With th...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Pops sixth homer McCann went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact McCann drove in his first run of the contest with an RBI double in the third inning. Four frames later he popped a solo home run, his sixth long ball of the season. He has a strong .329/.389/.595 line to this point in the campaign, but has only 90 plate appearances with Yasmani Grandal getting the majority of the playing time behind the dish.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dunning pitches White Sox past Twins for 6th straight win

Dane Dunning pitched seven effective innings, Luis Robert had a key two-run single and the Chicago White Sox strengthened their hold on the AL Central with a 6-2 victory over the M...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

McCann homers twice, White Sox top Pirates on Clemente Day James McCann went deep twice for the first multi-homer game of his seven-year career as the White Sox drilled the...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Braves break NL scoring record in 29-9 romp over Marlins

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Big night at the plate McCann went 2-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI during the White Sox' 8-1 win over the Pirates on Wednesday. He also had a sacrifice fly.

Impact McCann took JT Brubaker deep twice, bringing his total to five home runs for the 2020 season -- with four against righties. Mostly a platoon option, McCann has counter-intuitively hit .435 in 23 at-bats versus lefties this season. McCann is a quality pitch framer to boot and has potential as a strong option should Yasmani Grandal to miss any time.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

McCann homers twice, White Sox top Pirates on Clemente Day James McCann went deep twice for the first multi-homer game of his seven-year career as the White Sox drilled Pittsburgh 8-1 Wednesday on a...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

McCann homers twice, White Sox top Pirates on Clemente Day

James McCann went deep twice for the first multi-homer game of his seven-year career as the White Sox drilled the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

James McCann homers twice as the White Sox beat the Pirates 8-1, while Jose Abreu extends his hitting streak to 22 games Catcher James McCann homered in the third and sixth innings, leading the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 victory Wednesday against the Pittsburg...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

White Sox beat Royals 5-3 behind Abreu, Giolito

José Abreu hit his 13th home run of the season in the first inning, Yasmani Grandal added a two-run shot, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 behind Lucas...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Scores two runs McCann went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's win against the Twins.

Impact McCann was one of five White Sox who recorded multiple hits in this game, and the veteran catcher continues to provide offense even if his playing time has been scarce of late. McCann is currently riding a six-game hitting streak, with two multi-hit performances in that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets

AUGUST 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Robert hits 3-run HR in 10th, White Sox beat Royals 5-2

Prized rookie Luis Robert hit his first game-ending homer, a three-run drive in the 10th inning that gave the Chicago White Sox a 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday

AUGUST 30, 2020 • Associated Press

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