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It’s been a rough week for the New York Mets, who first saw their team lose star reliever Edwin Diaz, who left in free agency to join the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, the following day, the Mets watched powerlessly as Pete Alonso bolted to join the Baltimore Orioles. One player the Mets […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Mets’ offseason went from bad to worse when it was announced that star first baseman Pete Alonso would be taking his talents to Baltimore to join the Orioles, abandoning the team where he had become a household name throughout his career in the process. This was preceded by star […]

After missing the playoffs, the New York Mets were expected to attack free agency in hopes making a quick return. However, the Mets have now seen Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz walk away from the organization. Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers while the Baltimore Orioles signed Alonso to […]

With star closer Edwin Diaz off to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Robert Suarez has become arguably the most coveted relief pitcher in free agency. Because of that, there has been no shortage of potential suitors. Atop the list are the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays, who need a new ninth inning option for […]

The New York Mets have had a disastrous start to the offseason. They lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, saw Kyle Schwarber re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, and lost Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles. With Brandon Nimmo gone as well, there will be significant changes for the Amazins in 2026. The Mets […]

This offseason is not going according to plan for the New York Mets. Not only have the Mets lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a grand total of $3 million proving to be the difference, they also lost Pete Alonso, a homegrown star for the team since 2019, to the Baltimore Orioles. […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings hoping to stabilize their roster, yet the week has brought a jarring twist as they react to former slugger Pete Alonso inking a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles. The Mets now find themselves responding to the contract development that stunned many across the league, […]

As All-Star closer Edwin Diaz has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets are on the hunt for some fresh arms to bolster their 2026 bullpen. According to Jon Heyman of the NY Post, the Mets are interested in a reunion with right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers, whom the club acquired midseason in […]

Pete Alonso surprised the MLB world by signing with the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract. That means the New York Mets will not have one of their stars next season, but it seems like they were fine with letting him walk to another team, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. “The […]

The MLB world may have been surprised when the announcement came out that Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles were finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract. When Alonso and the New York Mets could not get a long-term deal done, it looked like the writing could be on the wall, and it indeed was. Now, […]

The baseball world is still reeling after Pete Alonso signed a massive contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Now, the baseball world looks forward to the first chance Alonso will get to play the New York Mets at Citi Field, according to a post by Talking Baseball. “Pete Alonso will return to Citi Field for the […]

On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Mets learned that they would be losing star first baseman Pete Alonso in free agency to the Baltimore Orioles. This comes just a day after the team also watched reliever Edwin Diaz walk out the door to join the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team that beat the Mets in […]

The New York Mets have often pursued big names in free agency over the past few years. They recently made an under-the-radar signing that could play a crucial role in 2026, however. According to an article from The Athletic by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, New York has agreed to a minor league contract with […]

The New York Mets had a disastrous day on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. Not only did Kyle Schwarber return to the Philadelphia Phillies, but closer Edwin Diaz left Queens for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso is a free agent, but New York is hesitating, which has opened the door […]

When the New York Mets suffered one of the most painful collapses in franchise history last season, it was clear that changes were needed. But most fans are not enthused about bidding farewell to fan favorite Brandon Nimmo and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. They may combust if Pete Alonso signs elsewhere in free agency. With […]

The rich keep on getting richer, and it’s every offseason at this point where the Los Angeles Dodgers simply beat other teams to the punch for the services of some of the best free agents. In 2023, the Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. In 2024, they signed Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki. And […]

The New York Mets made one of the winter’s most decisive bullpen moves by securing one of baseball’s most electric late-inning arms. The signing of Devin Williams quickly became a headline moment for the organization this offseason, as the All-Star moved fast to find a new home in Queens. The arrival of the veteran strengthens […]

When news broke that Andrew Friedman and the Los Angeles Dodgers outright stole Edwin Diaz in free agency on a record-breaking three-year, $69 million deal, New York Mets fans turned their ire towards David Stearns with one simple question: how could the Mets’ President of Baseball Operations let that happen? Fortunately, fans didn’t have to […]

With rumors surrounding New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso and his potential next destination as he tests free agency to get the best situation for him, his agent Scott Boras has laid out long-term demands. As Alonso is meeting with the Boston Red Sox during the Winter Meetings, there will be people in the baseball […]

Cody Bellinger is one of the big names available in MLB free agency after a strong season with the New York Yankees. Bellinger’s agent is Scott Boras, a super agent known for his quirky press conferences. According to Boras, there are eight teams vying for the outfielder. The way he told everyone, per MLB.com’s Bryan […]

The New York Mets continue the Winter Meetings reeling from Edwin Diaz’s jump to the Los Angeles Dodgers, trade buzz tightening around David Peterson, and the steady pressure that shadows every move GM David Stearns makes. Interest in the left-hander keeps building. As The Athletic’s Will Sammon reported, teams see the Mets’ needs, sense an […]

As San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez has hit free agency during this period after recording 40 saves last season, there was major interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers, but that has changed after the news on Tuesday of the team signing Edwin Diaz. While the Dodgers had interest in Suarez, there are other teams […]

The New York Mets were among the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball in 2025. It’s clear that owner Steve Cohen is never going to sit idly by and accept last year’s failure to make a postseason appearance without making key changes prior to the start of the new season. In addition to Cohen’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ battered bullpen pushed them into the Edwin Diaz chase, with Jon Heyman reporting Tuesday morning that the Dodgers had officially joined a race already buzzing with the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. Not long after Heyman’s report dropped, The Athletic’s Will Sammon reported an agreement had been reached between […]

With the 2026 MLB season somehow rapidly approaching, with New York Mets spring training set to kick off with pitchers and catchers reporting on February 12th, one of the biggest free agency questions has been where Kyle Schwarber will play next. The top home run hitter on the open market, the Philadelphia Phillies will have […]

The New York Mets face a critical juncture this offseason, and Jose Berrios represents a realistic pathway to strengthening their rotation at a fraction of the cost of pursuing an ace-level pitcher on the free agent market. With President of Baseball Operations David Stearns openly stating the organization will be “heavily involved” in acquiring rotation […]

The New York Mets have been one of MLB’s more active teams to begin the offseason. The organization swapped outfielder Brandon Nimmo for former Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien, and later signed former New York Yankees closer Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract. Despite these early transactions, fans and pundits largely expect […]

The New York Yankees remain the leading contender to re-sign outfielder Cody Bellinger, but several other teams, including the Mets, Phillies and Blue Jays, are positioned to challenge them as the offseason progresses. Bellinger’s representatives have emphasized that he is “just 1 ½ years older than Tucker, 28,” a comparison aimed at reinforcing his long-term […]

The New York Mets arrive at the Winter Meetings with the noise swelling, and the focus falls on Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and a volatile MLB Free Agency. Naturally, fans want clarity. They want commitments. Yet the Mets front office continues to move with discipline, not emotion. Alonso, now a five-time All-Star, played all 162 […]

The New York Mets are reportedly interested in starting pitcher Michael King, a source told Mets on SI, per Pat Ragazzo. King has been linked to a number of teams in MLB free agency. The Chicago Cubs are among the ball clubs that have been linked to the pitcher. Now, it appears the Mets will […]

As the Framber Valdez free agency market develops, momentum is building around two major destinations. According to MLB free agency rumors, the Baltimore Orioles rotation and the New York Mets pitching staff are emerging as the most aggressive suitors for the 32-year-old left-hander. With Dylan Cease’s contract off the board, Valdez now headlines the remaining […]

MLB free agency is underway, and teams are in negotiations with numerous players in the hopes of signing them. One key player to keep an eye on is Ranger Suarez, as the veteran starting pitcher is rumored to be pursued by several teams outside of the Philadelphia Phillies. Rumors are suggesting the New York Mets […]

After notching one of Major League Baseball’s biggest payrolls this past season, to say more was expected of the New York Mets is an understatement. The team collapsed down the stretch, coughing up both the NL East and a playoff spot in the process. As the Mets look to rebound from 2025’s failures, the front […]

The New York Mets massively bolstered their bullpen when they signed Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract. But if they were to re-sign Edwin Diaz, the Mets would have one of the scarier back ends in all of baseball. As it stands, Williams is set to take over the ninth inning. But he’d […]

For the second straight offseason, the New York Mets have taken a valuable contributor away from their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees. Last winter, it was an MLB-record 15-year deal for outfielder Juan Soto. Now, they’ve signed away reliever Devin Williams. According to team beat reporter Max Goodman via X, formerly Twitter, Williams revealed […]

The Winter Meetings are coming up, which means MLB free agency is about to take off. Another strong group of Japanese free agents is joining the league this year, including a highly regarded pitcher. Tatsuya Imai may join one of three East Coast powerhouses, the New York Mets, the New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia […]

The New York Mets reportedly claimed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. “The Mets have claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers, a source tells ESPN. He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox,” Castillo wrote on X, formerly Twitter. While many […]

The New York Mets returned to the spotlight Thursday when former manager Buck Showalter addressed the long-discussed relationship between Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor. Showalter’s comments reignited a storyline that resurfaces each offseason, sparking new discussion about the possibility of McNeil being traded and raising fresh questions about Lindor’s leadership. His remarks also renewed focus […]

MLB rumors picked up speed Thursday as Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai drew fresh interest from several East Coast contenders. In a new update from Ken Rosenthal, the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies were identified as early landing spots. His report injects new life into a winter filled with major Yankees free […]