Dean Koutouratsas

Dean Koutouratsas

As a sophomore journalism student at St. John’s University in Queens, New York, Dean Koutouratsas is an aspiring sports journalist with practical experience covering the MLB. He has previously published his work under Athlon Sports, Glitter Magazine and his university’s student run newspaper where he covered his favorite MLB team the New York Mets on multiple occasions.

Dean resides in New York and enjoys attending Mets games during the summer. He can be contacted via X or Linkdien.

Dean's Articles

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Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong Honored by MiLB

New York Mets rookie pitchers Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong were honored on Monday at the third annual MiLB Awards Show. McLean was named the Breakout Player of the Year. Tong was given the 2025 Pitching Prospect of the Year award. Both prospects later joined the Mets’ bullpen in August after putting up multiple impressive […]

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David Stearns Plans for Carlos Mendoza

On Monday afternoon, New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns claimed manager Carlos Mendoza will remain with the club despite missing the playoffs for the first time since 2023. His remarks came after the Mets started the season with the best record in baseball at 41–23, only to end the year 83–79. The Mets […]

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The New York Mets recall Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse after placing infielder Brett Baty on the 10-day IL.
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Baty Placed on 10-Day IL, Mets Recall Young

The New York Mets recall Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse after placing infielder Brett Baty on the 10-day IL. Baty will miss the last two games of the season after straining his right oblique during Friday’s game against the Miami Marlins. “It hurts a lot, but I’m going to root on my teammates and we’re […]

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The New York Mets lose to the Chicago Cubs 10-3 on Wednesday at Wrigley Field, after pitcher Jonah Tong surrendered five runs in two innings.
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Tong Struggles as Mets Lose to Cubs

Cubs 10, Mets 3 The New York Mets lose to the Chicago Cubs 10-3 on Wednesday at Wrigley Field on the heels of pitcher Jonah Tong surrendering five runs and seven hits in two innings. The rookie ended his third loss of the season with a strikeout and a 7.71 ERA. “The approach doesn’t change […]

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The New York Mets make a five-run comeback to defeat the Chicago Cubs 9-7 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. Edwin Diaz struck out five.
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Mets Defeat Cubs in Thrilling Comeback

Mets 9, Cubs 7 The New York Mets rallied to a five-run comeback to defeat the Chicago Cubs 9-7 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. Relief pitcher Edwin Diaz sealed the Mets’ 81st win of the season by striking out five in two innings. Cubs Score Five Early Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a lead-off solo […]

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Juan Soto hit a two-run home run to end Friday’s game with three RBI and help the New York Mets take down the Washington Nationals 12-6.
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Soto Plates Three, Mets Take Down Nationals

Mets 12, Nationals 6 Juan Soto hit a two-run home run to end Friday’s game at Citi Field with three RBI and help the New York Mets take down the Washington Nationals 12-6. Soto’s blast was his 42nd of the year, and it went down as his career high in home runs. His previous best […]

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Francisco Alvarez Avoids Serious Injury

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez avoided a serious injury to his left arm after being hit by a pitch during Tuesday’s game at Citi Field against the San Diego Padres. With a 1–1 count in the bottom of the eighth, a sinker from Padres reliever Bradgley Rodriguez struck the catcher’s left arm. Alvarez then […]

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Alonso Walks It Off, Mets Defeat Rangers

Mets 5, Rangers 2 Pete Alonso hit a three-run walk-off home run to help the New York Mets defeat the Texas Rangers 5–2 and snap an eight-game losing streak. During the 10th inning of Sunday’s game at Citi Field, Alonso hit his 34th home run of the season to right and scored Juan Soto and […]

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