Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is a diehard New York Mets fan. He is willing to take the time to weigh in on everything from team performance to access to watch the games. 

In 2024, Mitchell FaceTimed with Juan Soto after he signed a record-breaking $765 million contract with the Mets.  

On Monday, Mitchell took to his X page to ask the MLB Network how he can watch without a blackout occuring. 

“Hey @MLBNetwork how can I watch the @Mets game without it being blacked out??” he asked. 

Blackouts have been an issue in MLB for quite some time. The MLB Network has its share of blackouts, mainly for two reasons. 

One approach is to give local broadcasters greater leverage in carrying the games. Second, it is a way to incentivize attendance at the ballpark. As a result, some games aren't broadcast live on the MLB Network. 

When it comes to the Mets, their games are featured on SportsNet New York (SNY). To watch games, fans must sign up for an SNY TV package. 

Article Continues Below

Furthermore, they can authenticate their SNY subscription on MLB.TV. Also, blackouts generally don't occur on the MLB Network during the postseason. 

Donovan Mitchell's fandom of the Mets

It turns out, Mitchell's connection to the Mets is through family. His father, Donovan Mitchell Sr., worked in the Mets organization in the 1990s. 

During that time, he was a minor league player before becoming the director of player relations.  As a result, Mitchell was present in the Mets' clubhouse as a kid and was the bat boy at one point.

Since then, Mitchell has become a prominent Mets fan. He often engages with fans on social media, including some playful jarring with Yankees fans. 

Also, Mitchell has been a fixture at Citi Field and has taken part in batting practice once. 

More New York Mets News
New York Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) reacts while walking off the field after the top of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza pulls no punches on Frankie Montas’ strugglesBenedetto Vitale ·
Sports radio talk show host Mike Francesa at Carnesecca Arena.
Mike Francesa leans into ten year old Giants Picnic joke in viral videoChristopher Hennessy ·
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
David Stearns’ stellar Mets trade deadline earns flowers from rival execsColin Loughran ·
New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Justin Verlander story shows how Mets are now a ‘desired destination’Colin Loughran ·
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Mets make immediate DFA move after 12-6 win vs. GiantsAlex House ·
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Citi Field.
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza doesn’t hold back on Kodai Senga’s struggles vs. GiantsZachary Howell ·