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

Freddy Peralta
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Mets’ Freddy Peralta Falters Once Again

The New York Mets acquired righty Freddy Peralta during the offseason to be their most reliable starter. But the former two-time All-Star has fallen short on multiple occasions. He has shown signs of being able to put together quality outings. Yet, that comes with falling back down, with the latest coming in a 7-0 shutout […]

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Francisco Alvarez
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Mets Reinstate Francisco Alvarez From Injured List

In a rather quick turn of events, the New York Mets reinstated catcher Francisco Alvarez from the injured list on Tuesday. Alvarez sustained a torn meniscus during a game against the Detroit Tigers on May 12. He was expected to miss 6–8 eight weeks, but recovered in less than a month. In fact, he was […]

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Carson Benge
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Carson Benge Is Thriving For Mets

Coming off a rough start to his rookie season, Carson Benge is continuing to thrive at the plate. The New York Mets outfielder made some history when he became the third-youngest player in franchise history to record five hits in one game. In Sunday’s matchup against the San Diego Padres, he went 5-for-5 with three […]

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Jonah Tong
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Mets Option Jonah Tong to Triple A

In order to take stress off their bullpen, the New York Mets optioned prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, they have recalled righty Joey Gerber, as Will Sammon of The Athletic first reported. The moves come after the club optioned Tobias Myers last week. The shakeup also comes as […]

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Marcus Semien
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Marcus Semien Continues to be Effective

Marcus Semien began his first season with the New York Mets still trying to find his way. The veteran infielder had only six hits and nine RBI in his first two months in Queens. On top of moving from short to second, he struck out 18 times when hitting at the end of the order. […]

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Nolan McLean
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Mets’ Nolan McLean Bounces Back Against Marlins

There’s no question that Nolan McLean has experienced a fall in production. The New York Mets right-hander fell behind in his last two outings, resulting in consecutive losses. The 24-year-old surrendered a combined 13 hits and 13 earned runs, four of which were home runs. Yet, he managed to bounce back in a blowout 10–1 […]

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Jorge Polanco
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Jorge Polanco Begins Mets Rehab Assignment

Veteran infielder Jorge Polanco began his rehab assignment with the New York Mets at Double-A Binghamton Wednesday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The 32-year-old All-Star hit a single in his first at-bat since being taken out of action earlier this season due to multiple injuries. Jorge Polanco Will Receive Reps at DH Polanco joined the […]

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A.J. Minter
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A.J. Minter Returns to Mets

Amidst a five game losing streak, lefty A.J. Minter made his return to the New York Mets from the 60-day IL during Tuesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. The move ends a 14-month absence for the 32-year-old, who was taken out of action due to a torn lateral muscle in his back last spring. In […]

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