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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 […]

The New York Mets made a minor roster move on Monday, signing first baseman Jared Young to a major-league contract. But with the hot stove burning and MLB predictions flying, moves like this may be bigger than they seem. Young compiled 62 career at-bats between the 2022 and 2023 seasons, hitting .210 with a whopping […]

The New York Mets made the biggest splash of free agency by signing Juan Soto. The 15-year, $765 million contract is the biggest in North American sports history and could escalate to over $800 million. While they are in a great spot by just adding Soto, there are other spots they are looking to add. […]

The New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million deal. He was the biggest free agent available and signed the richest contract in North American sports history. But now the expectations are astronomical, especially since he dropped the word “dynasty” at his introductory press conference. We have Juan Soto bold predictions for […]

A vast majority of New York Yankees fans may not gain closure with the Juan Soto saga until they bombard him with boos during the Subway Series next year. But the latest piece of information to come out in the aftermath of his colossal signing might mellow The Bronx’s mood a tad. Or, there is […]

New York Mets fans are fantasizing about the long period of prosperity they expect Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor and the rest of Steve Cohen’s ballclub to deliver to Queens. The days of being labeled as the “little brother” may finally and mercifully be over. Though, the players who served valiantly during that trying era of […]

The New York Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The 26-year-old signed a 15-year contract worth at least $765 million. He chose that over a 16-year deal worth $760 million with the New York Yankees. Soto was Plan A for Brian Cashman and the Bombers but they’ve already started on Plan B by signing Max […]

The Juan Soto sweepstakes ultimately boiled down to the New York Mets and the New York Yankees. Mets owner Steve Cohen was determined to win, but didn’t know the outcome until Soto informed him personally. Cohen denied any special sentiment about taking Soto from the Yankees. Cohen stated that he doesn’t play that game and […]

Newly acquired New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto made headlines during his introductory press conference on Thursday. The star player stirred the pot with a remark that seemed to take aim at his former team, the New York Yankees, when asked whether his contract signals a shift toward New York becoming a “Mets town.” New […]

The New York Mets may have caught the biggest fish in free agency when they signed Juan Soto to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million deal that could be worth as much as $805 million, but their offseason maneuvering is far from over. In addition to having to sign a few more starting pitchers, especially following […]

In the biggest move of the offseason, Juan Soto decided to jump ship and join the New York Mets in free agency, signing a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract that could be worth as much as $805 million. Soto is leaving the New York Yankees despite a wildly successful 2024 campaign in which they made […]

The New York Mets have solidified their place as a premier franchise with the historic signing of Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million contract. At the heart of the team’s groundbreaking move is owner Steve Cohen, whose vision for the Mets has been clear: to elevate the franchise to the highest echelon of Major […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals as the New York Mets landed baseball’s biggest free agent. When the dust settled following a multi-team bidding war, the Mets claimed the prized right fielder, signing Soto to an historic 15-year contract. At his introductory press conference Thursday, the $765 million man made […]

The New York Mets’ Juan Soto signing has drastically changed the franchise’s future. After agreeing to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal, Soto already has Mets fans making World Series plans for the future. Soto also started his press conference, where he was formally introduced on Thursday, explaining what led to his decision in free agency.  Soto […]

Juan Soto recently agreed to a $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Soto, who spent the 2024 season with the New York Yankees, issued a message to his old team while speaking to reporters on Thursday, via Yankees Videos on X, formerly Twitter. “I want to say thank you,” Soto said. “I actually […]

The New York Mets won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, locking the outfielder in for 15 years. After one year with the New York Yankees, Soto hit free agency and picked the Amazins over the Bombers. At his introductory press conference in Queens, Soto was asked if he talked to any Yankees teammates since signing with […]

When Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets, it sparked reactions from across the sports world. However, it surprised Mets owner Steve Cohen the most. He told ESPN that he thought there was no chance that Soto would leave the New York Yankees. “Usually I’m pretty good at reading the signals. This one I […]

Juan Soto and Citi Field seem to be a match made in baseball heaven, and Mets fans have every reason to dream big. Soto’s career numbers at Citi Field are staggering — a .333 batting average, .466 on-base percentage, .709 slugging percentage, 12 home runs, 19 extra-base hits, and 26 RBIs in just 35 games. […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to the New York Mets in free agency. Their deal was close to the 15-year, $765 million contract that ended up winning the sweepstakes. Reports surfaced in the following days that the Amazins offered him a suite for every home game, something that pushed them over the edge. […]

The Garrett Crochet sweepstakes is over; on Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox sealed the deal with the Chicago White Sox, acquiring the best cost-controlled starting pitcher on the trade market. It took quite the hefty price, however, for the Red Sox to acquire Crochet, parting ways with elite prospects Kyle Teel and Braden Montgomery just […]

Juan Soto’s decision to join the New York Mets in free agency is continuing to cause a major fuss in the MLB world, with the New York Yankees fanbase reeling from the loss of the 26-year-old right fielder. In the end, Soto decided to join the Mets because they pulled out all the stops and […]

The New York Mets are still letting the ink dry on Juan Soto’s next $765 million contract. However, New York knows they still need to address their pitching rotation. The Mets are set to meet with Nick Pivetta’s agents on Wednesday, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The right-hander has spent the past […]

After a year hiatus, Juan Soto is back in the National League after signing his mega contract with the New York Mets. It won’t be as often as when he was on the San Diego Padres, but Bud Black and the Colorado Rockies must prepare for the Soto challenge once again. When that matchup does […]

The New York Mets emerged victorious in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. The Mets signed baseball’s top free agent to a massive 15-year, $765 million mega contract. However, New York isn’t done putting together its roster for the 2025 season. And one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is how to handle first base. Pete […]

It became clear almost immediately after news broke that the New York Mets had signed Juan Soto that Steve Cohen’s franchise offered Soto more money than anyone else. Now, we’re starting to learn what else he offered the outfield superstar. One of those extras is a suite at Mets home games. The New York Yankees […]

The Juan Soto saga continues on all fronts of the MLB spectrum. This time, some confusion came from Chris “Mad Dog” Russo. On ESPN’s First Take, he was puzzled about why Soto would sign with the Mets after achieving success with the Yankees during his lone season with the franchise. “Aaron Judge hitting behind him for […]