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

Howie Rose
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Howie Rose Announces Retirement From Mets Radio

Longtime New York Mets radio host Howie Rose announced his intention to retire at the end of this season. The 72-year-old sports personality cited age and family as the main reasons for his decision. “Times are getting short for that, at least as far as I’m concerned. So I got to hit the gas here, […]

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Citi Field
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Mets Make Much Needed Additions to Citi Field

The New York Mets announced Tuesday their intention to make two much-needed additions to Citi Field this season. They plan to provide fans with a more enjoyable, exciting and pleasant experience for when they attend a game. Expansion of Transportation The Mets first announced upgrades to the transportation system used to reach Citi Field. The […]

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Clay Holmes Will Depart From Team USA

Righty Clay Holmes is expected to cut his stint at the 2026 World Baseball Classic short, departing from Team USA on Thursday. He will rejoin the New York Mets’ spring training camp in Port St. Lucie, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Team USA was unable to confirm whether Holmes will receive a longer workload to […]

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Carlos Beltran
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Mets plan to Retire Carlos Beltran’s No. 15

The New York Mets will immortalize another franchise legend at Citi Field with the addition of Carlos Beltran’s No. 15. A report from Mike Puma of the New York Post claimed that the club is planning on retiring Beltran’s number this season. The team has yet to confirm the development, and the date of his […]

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Nolan McLean
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Nolan McLean is Set to Join Team USA

Righty Nolan McLean confirmed that he is ready to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic during a press conference on Wednesday at the New York Mets spring training facility. He added that he felt “pretty good” getting back on the mound after dealing with vertigo this past weekend. “Almost too loose at times, […]

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Mets on the Rise in Spring Training

Multiple members of the New York Mets have stepped up their efforts across the first week of spring training. Outfielder Tyrone Taylor has shown signs of progression in the outfield, as MJ Melendez has found similar success. Ronny Mauricio has emerged as a viable replacement for shortstop Francisco Lindor, who is nursing a hand injury. […]

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Freddy Peralta
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Freddy Peralta Debuts as Mets Pumble Cardinals

Mets 14, Cardinals 3 Righty Freddy Peralta made his much anticipated New York Mets debut against the St. Louis Cardinals in a spring training matchup at Clover Park Friday. The Mets acquired Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers to add star power to their pitching staff. And it paid dividends, as he struck out three batters […]

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Mets Draw With Astros in Spring Training

Mets 6, Astros 6 The New York Mets went to a 6–6 draw with the Houston Astros Tuesday in a spring training matchup at Clover Park. The Mets scored five runs in the first two innings before the Astros tied the ballgame in the ninth. The game ended in a draw because spring training games […]

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