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The New York Mets enter the 2025 season with a lot of hype. After signing Juan Soto, they are considered one of the favorites for the National League title. They made their fans even happier by announcing the retirement of David Wright’s number 5. Wright is also on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, one […]

New York Mets fans are bracing themselves for an emotional end to the offseason. First baseman slugger and National League Wild Card Series hero Pete Alonso is expected to sign elsewhere in free agency. Once a safe bet to own the franchise’s all-time home run record, the “Polar Bear” could now depart Flushing this winter. […]

While the New York Mets long seemed like the favorites to sign Pete Alonso, talks between player and team have now deteriorated. But if Alonso ends up signing with another team, the Mets can at least say they put a strong effort forward. New York reportedly offered Alonso a three-year contract worth $68-70 million. The […]

As long as first baseman Pete Alonso remains a free agent, there is a major question mark on the New York Mets infield status. An unfortunate injury could take one of the Mets’ options away before they even have a chance to utilize him. Ronny Mauricio is still in the midst of his knee injury […]

The New York Mets are ready to move on from Pete Alonso. Reports indicate that the negotiations have fallen off and the team is preparing for a post-Alonso world. Immediately, the Blue Jays emerged as favorites to sign Alonso. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale unveiled the Vladimir Guerrero Jr plan if Toronto lands the Mets’ first […]

As Pete Alonso’s free agency continues to spark discussion, the Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a potential destination for the slugging first baseman. According to sources, the Blue Jays are one of three teams engaged in discussions for Alonso, and they are reportedly keen on retaining Vladimir Guerrero Jr. even if Alonso joins the […]

The New York Mets made the biggest free-agent acquisition of the offseason by signing Juan Soto. Their 2024 team made the National League Championship Series with very little expectations. They made it because of great performances from role players and they brought one of those players back on Thursday. Andy Martino of SNY reported that […]

The New York Mets are preparing for a future without Pete Alonso, their longtime slugging first baseman, as contract negotiations continue to stall. According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets now view Alonso signing with another team as the “most likely” outcome. “The Mets have pivoted to plan B, post-Alonso. They now consider it […]

The New York Mets suffered a disappointing end to a great season last year, falling in the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets were very close to being able to compete for a World Series title, and now they are trying to continue building their roster to get over the hump next season. […]

The New York Mets currently have no first baseman. Pete Alonso is still a free agent and negotiations have stalled. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays were the bridesmaids again this offseason, losing out on Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes. With star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr entering a contract year, the Mets have made some […]

When baseball season starts, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are bitter rivals. However, Nick Castellanos has no problem giving credit to his Mets counterparts. In fact, Castellanos believes a Met should’ve came home with the NL MVP in 2024. But rather than Francisco Lindor, the Phillies star believes Jose Iglesias deserved to hoist […]

Although he’s been the star in which the New York Mets have built their last few contending teams around, first baseman Pete Alonso still remains a free agent. He recently turned 30 and is one of the majors’ best power hitters. With outfielder Juan Soto now calling Citi Field home, and superstar Francisco Lindor also […]

Most of this off season’s big free agents have signed new deals, most notably outfielder Juan Soto’s record-breaking pact with the New York Mets. Even with names like Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman and Roki Sasaki on the market, the pace of signings has slowed down a bit. This reportedly has had an effect on how […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of the MLB offseason by signing Juan Soto. And they did not stop there, bringing back Sean Manaea and signing Frankie Montas. But one player is still available that could end up back in Queens. Pete Alonso has had a slow free agency period but his agent […]

The New York Mets have been this offseason’s biggest spender; they threw all caution to the wind and signed Juan Soto to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract in their continued bid to take over New York and get over the hump after making it all the way to the NLCS in 2024 and running […]

The San Diego Padres have avoided arbitration with three-time batting champion Luis Arraez, agreeing to a one-year, $14 million contract for the 2025 season. Arraez’s $14 million salary is a significant raise from the $10.6 million he earned in 2024. “Luis Arraez and the Padres have settled on a $14 million deal for 2025, per […]

The New York Mets reportedly have approved Juan Soto’s request to play 10 games of winter ball with the Tigres del Licey starting next winter, according to Hector Gomez. Soto will not play for the Tigres del Licey this offseason, but the Mets have approved for him to do so next offseason, which should bring […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of free agency by signing Juan Soto. His record-breaking contract did not mean they were done spending, however, as they brought back Sean Manaea and signed Frankie Montas. But one prominent player is still available for New York to re-sign after their great 2024 season. Pete Alonso […]

David Wright’s legendary career with the New York Mets is celebrated spectacularly. The team announced that his No. 5 jersey will be retired, and he will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Citi Field on July 19. Despite the monumental nature of these accolades, Wright shared that there is […]

As the calendar turned to 2025, long-time New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso still remains available in free agency. However, many around the league believe his free agent future is already set in stone. Alonso is still expected to re-sign with the Mets, via Jeff Passan of ESPN. He will ‘almost certainly’ get a […]

No New York Mets player has worn No. 5 since David Wright retired in 2018, and none will ever wear it again. The Mets will retire his jersey and induct him into the team’s Hall of Fame in a ceremony next season on July 19, the team announced on Monday. The ceremony will take place […]

One of the biggest stories of this MLB offseason is where Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki will choose to sign. While teams around the league get their starting rotations sorted out for next season, some of the league’s most iconic organizations are waiting to see if Sasaki chooses to join their club. Now, those teams may […]

With the ink finally dry on Juan Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract, there is plenty of buzz and excitement in the Big Apple discussing just how far the New York Mets can go with Soto on their roster. There’s no doubt that Steve Cohen wanted Soto badly and got his man regardless of the cost. […]

The New York Mets made a strong push to sign All-Star outfielder Teoscar Hernández before he ultimately chose to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, the Mets offered Hernández a two-year contract earlier this week in their efforts to bolster the lineup around Juan Soto. However, the Dodgers secured […]

The New York Mets have been quiet since signing superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the biggest contract of all time a couple of weeks ago. They brought back starting pitcher Sean Manaea on a three-year deal, but for the most part it’s been business as usual. As the team continues to negotiate with first baseman […]

Will the New York Mets re-sign Pete Alonso in MLB free agency? It certainly remains a possibility, and the chances of it coming to fruition are seemingly beginning to increase, per MLB.com. New York is likely open to a reunion regardless of the circumstances, but the fact is that they need a first baseman and […]

It almost made too much sense, and it finally became official on Monday when Sean Manaea returned to the New York Mets on a three-year, $75 million deal. Manaea came to Flushing last offseason as a free agent, signing a two-year, $28 million contract with a player option for the second season. After having one […]

Veteran outfielder and designated hitter Joc Pederson is headed to the Texas Rangers on a two-year deal, but the left-handed hitter could have gone to the New York Mets instead. The New York Mets were interested in acquiring Pederson, who spent 2024 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. […]

The New York Mets have secured a key piece of their rotation by agreeing to a three-year, $75 million contract with left-hander Sean Manaea. Manaea, 32, is coming off one of the best seasons of his career, establishing himself as a dependable force in the Mets’ rotation. The news of the signing broke late Sunday […]

The end of the calendar year is near, and a few of the top free agents on the market have already found new homes for 2025 and beyond — with Juan Soto grabbing the headlines after signing a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets that could be worth as much as $805 […]

The New York Mets pulled off the biggest move of the offseason when they secured the services of Juan Soto, signing him to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract in free agency that could be worth as much as $805 million. Soto’s contributions in 2024 were worth 8.1 WAR, and it helps that the Mets […]

The battle for Roki Sasaki, Japan’s pitching phenom, is heating up, with the New York Yankees and Mets vying for his services in a high-stakes free agency race. On Thursday, both teams met with Sasaki in Los Angeles, marking a rare direct competition between the cross-town rivals following their head-to-head pursuit of Juan Soto earlier […]

While it was always clear that Juan Soto would go to the highest bidder this offseason, some fans speculated that the New York Yankees’ rumored mistreatment of his family played a role in his decision to leave. However, that was fake news. Soto said “that was a lie,” via ESPN’s Enrique Rojas. “Juan Soto said […]

Juan Soto made waves this baseball offseason as the biggest name available, and he made waves because of his contract. The New York Mets signed Soto to a massive 15-year, $765 million contract. Soto comes from across the other side of New York City after having a great year with the Yankees and being a […]

The New York Mets may have acquired the services of the top free agent on the market in Juan Soto by giving him a 15-year, $765 million deal that could be worth as much as $805 million, but they know that their job this offseason to improve the roster and push it to World Series […]

Clay Holmes is embracing a major career shift after signing a three-year, $38 million contract with the New York Mets. The former Yankees closer is transitioning back to a starting role, something he hasn’t done since his minor league days. Yet Holmes’ decision to join the Mets wasn’t just about his career—it came with hopes […]

Clay Holmes is staying in New York, though he will be playing his games next season across town. The former New York Yankees closer signed with the New York Mets and was introduced to the media on Tuesday in a press conference. Holmes, who will return to his role as a starting pitcher, revealed that […]

The New York Mets have already done exactly what they planned to do in the 2024 offseason, signing Juan Soto to a truly absurd $765 million contract. But New York’s NL team is far from finished. Still hanging in the balance is their home-grown, four-time All-Star Pete Alonso, who remains a free agent. The first […]

Juan Soto became the belle of the ball in this year’s free agency, and understandably so. Soto entered the open market as a 26-year-old right fielder who has done nothing but produce ever since breaking through to the big leagues in 2019. And the New York Mets handsomely rewarded Soto for his consistent excellence, signing […]