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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 […]

With Buck Showalter parting ways with the New York Mets this offseason, the franchise is now in search of a manager. While that search is expected to be lengthy, one candidate has already turned down the Mets. Rangers associate manager Will Venable has declined an interview with the Mets, via Joel Sherman of the New […]

With Buck Showalter stepping down as manager, the New York Mets are once again searching for a new leader. While that search could extend well beyond the end of the World Series, one Mets candidate has already emerged. New York has Toronto Blue Jays first base coach Mark Budzinski on their list of managerial candidates, […]

After nine seasons in the MLB, Trevor May announced his retirement from professional baseball on Monday. The 34-year-old retires after appearing in 358 games. May spent his final MLB season with the Oakland Athletics in 2023. May pitched for three different teams during his MLB career, most notably the Minnesota Twins. He made his debut […]

The New York Mets struggled in 2023. There is no question about that. Shortstop Francisco Lindor was a bright spot, however. His work ethic was called into question during the year though. A recent report about Lindor will force his critics to reconsider their thoughts on the shortstop. Lindor reportedly played through an elbow injury […]

The New York Mets were expected to compete with the National League powerhouses in 2023. They had one of the highest payrolls entering the 2023 season, but the Edwin Diaz season-ending injury in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) was a sign of bad things to come for the organization. The Mets started off slow in […]

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets both missed the playoffs in 2023. New York entered the season with high expectations but fell well short, while the Cubs upset their preseason odds but just missed out on a postseason spot. Pete Alonso endured ups and downs with the Mets in 2023 and has been rumored […]

Former New York Mets GM Billy Eppler’s resignation on Thursday shocked the baseball world. It also seemed to come out of nowhere, until it was revealed that MLB is investigating the Mets for improper use of the injured list. Once the Mets were informed an investigation was going to take place, Eppler decided to resign, […]

New York Mets GM Billy Eppler is calling it quits in New York. He reportedly resigned Thursday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has resigned. With David Stearns coming on as president of baseball operations, Eppler no longer was in the top decision-making role,” Passan reported. Stearns’ new role […]

New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso has reportedly hired the BorasCorp agency to represent him as he enters a contract year with the team in 2024, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Scott Boras runs BorasCorp, and the general reputation is that they like their clients to hit free agency […]

Pete Alonso is expected to be mentioned in trade rumors during the offseason. He was linked to various teams prior to the 2023 trade deadline, but nothing came to fruition. One report suggested the Chicago Cubs want to trade for the New York Mets star. And a recent report stated that Alonso is interested in […]

The New York Mets came into the season with extremely high expectations. They were fresh off a 101 win season in 2022 that ended prematurely in the Wild Card round. The Mets scored the fifth most runs in the big leagues that season. They did lose Jacob deGrom in the offseason, but he only started […]

Craig Counsell was a steady player during his time in the big leagues. However, he’s probably most remembered for his wild batting stance. As a manager, though, Counsell has established himself as one of the best in baseball. Counsell’s Milwaukee Brewers are currently preparing for the MLB playoffs. Meanwhile, the New York Mets happen to […]

After painfully missing the boat to the 2023 MLB playoffs, the Chicago Cubs are turning their attention to what should be a long and intriguing offseason. The rumor mill has already started to link New York Mets star slugger Pete Alonso to the North Siders (h/t Locked On Cubs). Apparently, the Cubs “are going to […]

David Stearns was officially appointed president of baseball operations for the New York Mets on Monday and one of his first messages to the team and its fans regarded the future of first baseman Pete Alonso. Alonso was the subject of trade rumors during the season but stayed put in New York. Speculation of the […]

On Sunday, Buck Showalter announced that he would not be returning as the manager of the New York Mets. Later in the day, Mets owner Steve Cohen confirmed that Showalter was being fired. Considering how the 2023 season went for the team, not exactly a huge surprise so far. However, many baseball fans took note […]

Buck Showalter announced that he is not coming back as the manager of the New York Mets in 2024 ahead of the team’s final game against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The Mets are entering the offseason with new president David Stearns at the helm alongside general manager […]

We’re set to bring you another prediction and pick for Friday’s slate of MLB action as we head over to the NL East for the final series for both teams in the 2023 season. The Philadelphia Phillies (89-70) will hit the road and visit the New York Mets (72-86) as both teams put a cap […]

Money may not be the be-all and end-all of what constitutes a successful professional sports franchise, but it certainly helps grease the wheels when it comes to assembling a roster that could compete for a championship. Entering the 2023 season, three MLB teams, in particular, flexed their financial might, with the New York Mets, New […]

If you told fans of the New York Mets that the team would be wrapping up the 2023 season by playing a string of games that will have no meaningful effect on their place in the standings, fans might be delighted. “Oh, we wrapped up the NL East already, nothing to play for. Only thing […]

The Miami Marlins have been a delightful Cinderella story during the 2023 MLB season. Many obstacles have threatened to derail their magical pumpkin carriage before they can reach October, but the Fish have cleared them all with just a few days remaining in the regular season. Though, the baseball gods, and Mother Nature, are intent […]

Jeff McNeil will miss what’s left of the 2023 MLB season. The New York Mets moved him to the IL with a left elbow sprain, and it turns out he has a partially torn UCL. As of now, McNeil doesn’t plan to have surgery this offseason. He said he will have a PRP injection to […]

We’re back for yet another prediction and pick in the MLB today as we head over to the National League East for this next game. The Miami Marlins (82-76) will face the New York Mets (72-86) for the final game of their three-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Marlins-Mets prediction and […]

The Miami Marlins are on the road to take on the New York Mets for the second game of a double-header Wednesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Marlins-Mets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Double-headers are very tough […]

The New York Mets’ game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday was rained out and postponed, resulting a in a doubleheader on Wednesday during a crucial stretch for the Marlins, and Mets owner Steve Cohen took to X to apologize to the Marlins for not getting the game in last night. “Our sincere apologies to […]

The Miami Marlins are on the road to take on the New York Mets for the final time this season. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Mets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Marlins are one game back from the Chicago Cubs […]

Shohei Ohtani, despite his injury concerns, is still going to be a highly-sought after free agent during the offseason. Teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Seattle Mariners have all been linked to the superstar. The New York Yankees and New York Mets will also certainly be mentioned as possible suitors. […]

We are set to bring you a prediction and pick for Friday’s slate of MLB action as we head over to the National League East for this next matchup. The New York Mets (71-82) will see the Philadelphia Phillies (84-69) for the second game of their four-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for […]

New York Mets utility player Jeff McNeil aptly summed up his team’s disastrous 2023 MLB season in two words, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. “It sucks. I think nobody here thought this was where we were going to be at this point in the year,” a frustrated Jeff McNeil said after the Mets lost to the […]

It’s one thing to be a lousy baseball team. Happens each season, nothing out of the ordinary. But the New York Mets make an art of it. It’s not enough to be bad, they must suffer indignities along the way. Once again, they are the LOLMets. The Mets entered the 2023 season with World Series […]

The New York Mets are on the road to take on the Philadelphia Phillies for the start of a four game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Phillies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Mets currently lead the seasons series with […]

The New York Mets are suffering through a miserable 2023 season that almost no one saw coming. As they look ahead to 2024, it seems their first priority is to get contract talks with star first baseman Pete Alonso on track. Rumors started circulating early Wednesday that Alonso and his representation were seeking a long-term […]

Even though the New York Mets are virtually out of playoff contention in the National League, they still could have outfielder Starling Marte back in action before the end of the 2023 MLB regular season. Marte has not played since the first week of August due to a groin injury but is still making an […]