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

The New York Yankees change up their roster 16 days before spring training gets underway, claiming outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez off waivers.
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Yankees Claim Yanquiel Fernández off Waivers

The New York Yankees shook up their roster 16 days before spring training gets underway, claiming outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. In a corresponding move, the team designated right-hander Dom Hamel for assignment. The club confirmed both decisions Wednesday afternoon. This came after the Yankees retained Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham […]

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Carlos Beltran
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Carlos Beltran HOF Plaque Will Feature Mets Hat

Carlos Beltran will join an exclusive group of New York Mets when he is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26. His Hall of Fame plaque will feature a Mets hat, making him the third Hall of Famer to do so. Mike Piazza and Tom Seaver are the only others to […]

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Spring Training
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Spring Training Goals For Mets

Spring Training is right around the corner for the New York Mets, as pitchers and catchers will begin their workouts in less than two weeks. Position players will return to the diamond five days later in preparation for their first series against the Miami Marlins. After a crucial offseason, spring training will give the club […]

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Freddy Peralta
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Mets Introduce Freddy Peralta

Four days after making a blockbuster trade for Freddy Peralta, the New York Mets formally welcomed their latest acquisition into their organization. “It was surprising in the beginning, but it was great,” Peralta said during Tuesday’s Introductory press conference. “I knew that something was going to happen, and it was hard since I spent my […]

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Freddy Peralta
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Mets Acquire Freddy Peralta From Brewers

Freddy Peralta is coming to Queens. The New York Mets spent the better half of this offseason looking to add another reliable pitcher to their lineup. And they found what they were looking for in the All-Star righty they acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in a blockbuster trade. In exchange, they sent highly coveted prospects […]

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Bradley Blalock
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Marlins Acquire Bradley Blalock From Rockies

The Miami Marlins are set to acquire right-hander Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies in a trade for minor league righty Jake Brooks. The clubs have yet to confirm the transfer, as Jeff Passan of ESPN first reported Tuesday. The Rockies designated Blalock for assignment to open up a spot on their 40-man roster following […]

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National League East
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Best Offseason Moves for National League East

Over the course of this offseason, each National League East team has made its fair share of decisions that could improve its chances of capturing the division title. The Philadelphia Phillies outmatched their division rivals, easily taking home the top spot with a 96–66 record last season. The New York Mets fell victim to a […]

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Starling Marte
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Mets Eyeing Reunion With Starling Marte

Starling Marte became a free agent when his four-year, $78 million contract with the New York Mets expired. The veteran outfielder spent four seasons in Queens, appearing in the 2022 All-Star Game and taking part in the 2024 NLDS. This offseason, the Mets parted ways with four franchise veterans, so some assumed Marte wouldn’t return. […]

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