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The Yoshinobu Yamamoto free agency sweepstakes are heating up. Yamamoto, the best free agent pitcher available, is expected to receive a lucrative contract. The question is which team will end up signing him? The New York Mets are one of the favorites to sign Yamamoto. They have reportedly made some interesting pitches to Yamamoto, as […]

New York Mets fans are anxiously awaiting a seismic shift in Queens as MLB free agency rolls on without the organization securing a premium talent as of yet. In the meanwhile, new president of baseball operations David Stearns continues to make minor additions to his pitching staff. “The White Sox have traded pitcher Yohan Ramirez […]

In what can be seen as a significant move in the MLB free agency, Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto reportedly had dinner at the home of New York Mets owner Steve Cohen. This development, comes amidst a heated pursuit by several MLB teams to sign the highly sought-after player, New York Post reporter Joel Sherman […]

The New York Mets and veteran infielder Justin Turner are reportedly discussing a contract in MLB free agency, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. Turner established himself as a star with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 39-year-old played for the Mets from 2010-2013, however, before joining LA. He went on to make two […]

Are the New York Mets interested in starting pitcher Blake Snell? A previous report from Jim Bowden of The Athletic suggested that the Mets could “pivot” to Snell if Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs elsewhere in free agency. “Snell’s market has been quiet but most team executives believe that if Yamamoto declines the Mets’ offer, they will […]

The Oakland Athletics have signed a veteran reliever to strengthen their bullpen, inking Trevor Gott to a one-year deal, as reported by Ken Rosenthal. While the A’s aren’t exactly going to be a contender anytime soon, the righty is experienced. Gott split time between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners last season, producing a […]

The New York Mets are one of the favorites to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto in MLB free agency. New York wants to add starting pitching, and they understand that Yamamoto is receiving plenty of interest. Team executives reportedly believe that the Mets will pivot to Blake Snell, the reigning NL Cy Young winner, if Yamamoto signs […]

Despite the anticipation brewing amongst their fan bases during the MLB free agency, both the New York Yankees and Mets remained quiet on Friday on the pursuit of Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Following an offseason that has seen the Los Angeles Dodgers secure one of the most sought-after free agents, Shohei Ohtani, fans’ appetite […]

The New York Mets and OF Trayce Thompson are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract, Andy Martino of SNY reports. The move isn’t a game-changing addition for New York, but Thompson has displayed signs of potential in the past. This could end up being a signing that pays off in a major way during […]

Shōta Imanaga’s rise to the top of MLB’s international free agent list comes as no surprise following his winning performance in the WBC Gold Medal Game, which has not gone unnoticed by major clubs. The Dodgers, Mets, Red Sox and Cubs are the leading interested parties, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi highlighted on Tuesday’s Hot Stove […]

The Dominican Winter League has begun with a big injury. New York Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio, the No. 4 prospect in the organization, limped off the field on Sunday and suffered a torn ACL which will require surgery, as Andy Martino of SNY reports. ‘Source: Ronny Mauricio has a torn ACL and needs surgery’ This […]

The New York Mets have made an under-the-radar move to start the new week with the signing of Rylan Bannon to a minor league deal, the team announced on X. “We’ve signed INF Rylan Bannon to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league Spring Training.” Although adding an infielder to the Mets’ […]

The New York Mets are looking to revamp their roster after a failed 2023 campaign. Whether Pete Alonso will be a part of their future remains to be seen as he approaches the last year of his contract. Could they end up trading the All-Star slugger to recoup some value instead of risking him leaving […]

Shohei Ohtani made history on Saturday after signing a 10-year $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Toronto Blue Jays seemingly lost the bidding race, the New York Mets revealed how involved they were in potentially signing the superstar two-way player. Steve Cohen is known to be a big spender. He’s spent […]

Following reports that New York Mets owner Steve Cohen flew to Japan to meet with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the team is indeed making another MLB free agency signing. It is not the one that has fans salivating, but it centers around a former All-Star pitcher. New York is agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract […]

Pete Alonso is under contract with the New York Mets through the 2024 season. But without a long-term deal in place, Alonso would be free to leave New York. Alonso’s agent Scott Boras made comments last month letting the Mets know that Alonso is ready to discuss a new contract. Said Boras, “When it comes to the polar bear, we’re […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a hot commodity in MLB free agency after being posted. A plethora of big league teams want his services, including the New York Yankees, the New York Mets, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the San Francisco Giants, among others. While the Bronx Bombers are meeting with the right-hander next week, Mets owner […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is considered the best player in MLB free agency who’s not named Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese hurler is attracting a ton of attention, including from the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, two teams who have always been expected to throw their hats into the ring for the chance to win […]

Bad news for New York Mets fans: their team fell 10 spots in the MLB Draft Lottery. The Mets fell from ninth to 19th in the MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. “News: The Mets did not receive a Top 6 pick in Major League Baseball’s draft lottery…As such, their pick will […]

The New York Mets and their fans had plenty of optimism for the 2023 season after a spectacular 2022 season, as they should have. However, the franchise fell woefully short of expectations last season, and now the Mets need to make big changes to their roster this offseason by adding free agents or making trades […]

As the MLB Winter Meetings kick off, don’t be surprised to see plenty of under-the-radar free agents sign with teams this week. One such player, Michael A. Taylor, could find himself in the Big Apple in 2024, as the Mets are one of six teams showing interest in the veteran outfielder, per Jon Heyman. The […]

The New York Mets are at a crossroads during this MLB free agency session. They can either take a more fiscally conservative approach after seeing their big spending ways backfire in 2023, or simply roll out the Brink’s truck once more. Owner Steve Cohen does not appear to be abandoning his original business model, at […]

Free agency is always an exciting time for fans who would love nothing more than to see their beloved teams upgrade their roster. However, free agency is also a time for goodbyes, and on Friday, Luis Severino finalized his move to the New York Mets, marking an end to his eight-year stint as a member […]

The New York Mets are never afraid to make a splash in free agency, even though it didn’t work out last winter as we saw in the 2023 season. That’s why Shohei Ohtani being on their radar isn’t a huge surprise. That being said, it appears they’ve moved on from the two-way superstar and shifted […]

Although Luis Severino is not traveling far, he is leaving the New York Yankees. It was recently announced that Severino agreed to a contract with the New York Mets. Severino had spent his entire big league career with the Yankees before entering free agency this offseason. Rumors swirled early in the offseason about his potential […]

The New York Mets began their offseason by completely rebuilding their front office and hiring a new manager. Now, the Mets are focused on building out their roster for a hopeful return to the playoffs. New York has signed Kyle Crick to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training, via Ken Rosenthal of […]

With the 2023 MLB Winter Meetings set to kick off Sunday, the baseball world focuses on the game’s premier free-agent pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the 25-year-old Japanese star, posted by NPB’s Orix Buffaloes on November 20th, is expected to command a contract reaching upwards of $250 million this offseason. And given […]

The New York Mets are reportedly in the hunt for Japanese phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto – but in the meantime, the team is ranking other pitchers available on the free agency marketplace. Among other free agent starters, the Mets reportedly value Jordan Montgomery ahead of Blake Snell and Eduardo Rodriguez, according to Andy Martino of SNY: […]

In a move to strengthen their bullpen, the New York Mets have signed right-handed reliever Austin Adams to a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday. This signing is a continuation of the Mets’ assertive approach in the free-agent market, following their recent efforts to solidify their rotation. Adams, 32, brings seven years of major league […]

The New York Mets are expected to sign Vladi Miguel Guerrero, a brother of Toronto Blue Jays star Vlad Guerrero Jr., during the upcoming international free-agency period in 2023, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The international free-agency period begins in January, which is when Vladi Miguel Guerrero is officially expected to sign with […]

The New York Mets are on a mission to avenge their 2023 baseball season. The Mets have already made a splash in MLB Free Agency after signing Luis Severino. Now, New York is closing in on a deal with former Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle. The Mets make another MLB Free Agency move with Joey […]

The Texas Rangers used a series of trades and free agent signings to fortify their roster and build a World Series champion. Players like Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia and Marcus Semien, among others, were brought in through these means and were absolutely pivotal in helping the Texas win its first ever title. But now is […]

Luis Severino is reportedly on the verge of signing a deal with the New York Mets, according to Mark Feisand of MLB.com. More details of the looming transaction have also been provided by Jeff Passan of ESPN, who reported that the deal is going to be for a year and worth $13 million. “Right-hander Luis […]

With the San Diego Padres in a tricky spot payroll wise, many pundits expect the team to trade Juan Soto this offseason. While the New York Yankees have gotten plenty of buzz, they aren’t the only team in on a Soto trade. The Yankees are favored (+200) to be Soto’s next team if he is […]

In an effort to surround first time manager Carlos Mendoza with an experienced hand, the New York Mets are hiring John Gibbons as Mendoza’s bench coach, per SNY’s Andy Martino. Mike Sarbaugh will also be imported to the Mets’ coaching staff. Sarbaugh has been the Cleveland Guardians’ third base and infield coach since 2013. Gibbons […]

The 162-game MLB season is a marathon, so it’s not surprising to learn that players place the occasional friendly wager to keep things interesting. New York Mets star Francisco Lindor and teammate Jeff McNeil have settled such a bet from two springs ago. In May of 2022, Lindor promised McNeil he’d buy him a new car if he ever […]

The 162-game MLB season can be quite a haul, so little surprise players place the occasional friendly wager to keep things interesting. New York Mets star Francisco Lindor and teammate Jeff McNeil have settled such a bet from two springs ago, according to Newsday’s Tim Healy. In May of 2022, Lindor promised McNeil he’d buy […]

As teams around the league scour free agency for pitching, Yoshinobu Yamamoto will certainly be atop many franchise’s wish list. The New York Mets and New York Yankees are two clubs rumored to be interested in signing Yamamoto. Working in both squads interest is Yamamoto’s desire to pitch in a big market. With both the […]

The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Japanese phenom who could enter free agency on Monday, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The New York Mets are also reportedly interested. Yamamoto is expected to instantly become an extremely popular free agent within the next week or so. There will […]