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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 […]

The Chicago Cubs made the shocking decision to hire Craig Counsell as their new skipper earlier this month, but he’s losing a part of his staff that was around with David Ross. Andy Green, who was the bench coach, has taken a job with the New York Mets in their front office, via Jeff Passan. […]

Could Luis Severino stay in New York? Possibly, but he probably won’t be returning to the New York Yankees. The New York Mets, however, have emerged as an option for the two-time All-Star pitcher in MLB free agency. The Mets have reportedly displayed interest in Severino, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. League sources reportedly […]

With the New York Mets trading away Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander at the deadline, Kodai Senga is the unquestioned leader atop the rotation. However, Senga wouldn’t mind if the Mets went out and brought in some reinforcements. Senga has made it clear to the Mets that he wants them to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, via […]

The New York Mets will be active looking to acquire talent this MLB offseason, and with star Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease seemingly on the trade block, he could be a perfect target for the team in Queens. The  Mets were projected to be a top-tier team in the majors last season, but that […]

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is a free agent, you may have heard. And as a game-changer both on the mound and in the batter’s box, the (as of now) former Los Angeles Angel will have plenty of suitors aiming to secure his signature this offseason. Ohtani is expected to set a record in free agency, […]

Perhaps nothing is more fun than listening to the latest MLB rumors on players who could be signed and blockbuster trades that could go down. One trade involving two contenders almost went down before the 40-man roster deadline on Tuesday according to Michael Marino. The New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays discussed a trade […]

The New York Mets introduced new manager Carlos Mendoza on Tuesday as the 43-year-old officially takes over for Buck Showalter. Mendoza said his focus will be not only on bringing a new culture to the Mets but building it in a different way. “I understand the city of New York,” Mendoza said, via MLB Network. […]

The New York Mets don’t seem to be radiating with energy that suggests that they are willing to move star first baseman Pete Alonso. However, teams with interest in the Polar Bear can still give the Mets a call since New York is not entirely shutting down the idea of such a trade involving the […]

Like many teams around MLB, the New York Mets will make an effort to sign Shohei Ohtani in free agency. However, if their Ohtani pursuit goes how they’re expecting it to, the Mets have already devised a backup plan. New York believes they have, “no realistic chance,” of landing Ohtani, via Bob Nightengale of USA […]

A massive offseason that centers around the pursuit of a unicorn could somehow get even bigger if a polar bear finds himself on the move this winter. Trading Pete Alonso could be in the best interest of the New York Mets if president of baseball operations David Stearns is unable to work out a contract […]

New York Mets legend Keith Hernandez is urging the team to give first baseman Pete Alonso a contract extension. Keith Hernandez shared his sentiments on Pete Alonso’s contract situation with reporters on Thursday, per SNY. Keith Hernandez says "it's very important" that the Mets sign Pete Alonso to an extension "He's got a body of […]

When David Stearns joined the New York Mets as the team’s president of baseball operations, his first major move was to relieve manager Buck Showalter of his duties. On Wednesday, Stearns was asked about first baseman Pete Alonso and whether Alonso would be joining Showalter in being shown the door. Without painting himself into a […]

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. His agent, Scott Boras, wanted to ensure the Mets that things don’t have to pan out that way. As new president of baseball operations David Stearns […]

After a disappointing season, the New York Mets have hit a reset button their organization. With Carlos Mendoza the new manager and David Stearns the new president of baseball operations, the Mets are beginning to have a new identity. Still, there are plenty of upgrades the Mets can make to hit their playoff aspirations. Stearns […]

The New York Mets had an underwhelming 2023 baseball season. The Mets missed the MLB Playoffs and finished the year towards the bottom of the NL Central with a losing record. The franchise is looking for a change, as New York fired former GM Buck Showalter in early October. Now, David Stearns discussed why the […]

The MLB season ended with a bang after the Texas Rangers ended their miraculous run with a World Series championship over the Arizona Diamondbacks. That’s the entire point of all of this: to win the World Series. Texas helped themselves get there in part by making a series of moves in free agency. It’s about […]

JD Martinez may not provide a ton of value with his glove nowadays. He’s primarily a designated hitter now, but he still does a lot with his bat. Playing as the designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers this past season, Martinez showed he’s still one of the league’s best hitters, even at 35 years […]

MLB manager rumors began to swirl after the World Series came to an end. Many different candidates were linked to different teams. On Monday, though, the madness truly began, with Craig Counsell being right at the center of it. Counsell began the day as a strong candidate for the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians. […]

Craig Counsell is heading to the Windy City. The Milwaukee Brewers skipper has decided to be the next Chicago Cubs’ boss, ultimately replacing David Ross, via Ken Rosenthal. He also reported that Counsell’s deal is worth five years and $40 million, making him the highest-paid manager in MLB history. Counsell has enjoyed no shortage of […]

The New York Nets have moved on from Buck Showalter after a disappointing 2023 season. Now, they have hired New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as their new manager in a surprising turn of events, as Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman reported on Monday. ‘Mets are hiring Carlos Mendoza @Joelsherman1 and I report’ The […]

The MLB off-season is heating up, and the New York Mets are reportedly at the front of the pack to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pitching star straight from Japan’s baseball leagues. Last year, the international market buzzed about Kodai Senga and Masataka Yoshida, but this time, Yamamoto is the one grabbing the headlines. The 24-year-old […]

The New York Mets finished the 2023 season in fourth place in the National League East. The team’s 31-year-old old catcher Omar Narvaez signed prior to the season, only to play in just 47 games while battling injuries. With the Rangers having been crowned World Series champions, MLB’s ‘hot stove’ season has officially begun. A […]

After the pitfalls of this past season, the New York Mets cannot afford to strikeout on their next managerial hire. The Mets are making sure they are leaving no box unchecked and are even looking into the Oakland Athletics current manager. Mark Kotsay has, “been in the mix,” when it comes to New York’s managerial […]

As the MLB offseason officially gets underway, contract negotiations across the league will commence as teams look to fill and retool their rosters. Superagent Scott Boras will be a very busy man for the next five months and he’s eyeing an extension for one of his newest clients, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. […]

The New York Mets have been searching for a new manager ever since moving on from Buck Showalter following a disappointing 2023 season. A ton of names have surfaced as possibilities for the Mets, and they recently interviewed former San Diego Padres manager Andy Green. Now, after too many rumors to count, the Mets are […]

The New York Mets have shown major interest in current Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell as they look to replace Buck Showalter. But the Mets are making sure to cast a wide net as they look to find the perfect manager. New York interviewed Andy Green for the position on Monday, via Joel Sherman of […]

Could the New York Mets hire a New York Yankees coach to be their next manager? It appears to be a realistic possibility. Andy Martino of SNY reported Wednesday that the Mets are discussing their manager job with Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza. “Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza today is in a second-round callback interview […]

Craig Counsell’s contract with the Milwaukee Brewers expires today, but there is reportedly no timeline for his decision regarding where to manage in 2024, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. As we head into the offseason, Craig Counsell is evaluating all options,  including returning to the Brewers, after speaking with both the New York […]

Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell just interviewed with the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, but it appears he’s most keen on potentially managing the New York Mets next season. Last week, it was reported that the Mets were interested in Counsell and according to Jon Heyman of the NY Post, the former big leaguer is “serious” […]

Tommy Pham’s steady bat and veteran leadership have helped the Arizona Diamondbacks improbably reach the World Series. He was traded there midway through the season after playing with the disappointing New York Mets, helping a young squad make it all the way through the National League bracket. Pham’s work with the young D-Backs has been […]

Major changes were expected when the New York Mets hired David Stearns to be their president of baseball operations. It’s only natural that a new executive would want to fill the team’s front office with his own hires. Now, Stearns has his sights set on someone to fill a role with the Mets overseeing the […]

Craig Counsell has turned into one of the best skippers in the Majors over the last few years, but the Milwaukee Brewers suddenly have competition to keep his services. The New York Mets will interview Counsell for their managerial opening after Buck Showalter was fired and there appears to be a high chance the ex-big […]

The New York Mets are currently searching for their next manager. Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has been mentioned as a potential Buck Showalter replacement for New York. The Mets have reportedly received permission to interview Counsell amid the rumors, per Andy Martino of SNY. “The Mets have received permission to interview Craig Counsell for […]