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Steven Kwan has emerged as the centerpiece of one of the most logical and mutually beneficial trade concepts of the MLB offseason, as speculation around the Cleveland Guardians potentially moving the All-Star outfielder continues to circulate. A framework involving the New York Mets aligns cleanly with Cleveland’s long-term objectives, while Kwan fits seamlessly into the […]

With Castellanos currently on the trade block and the Phillies seeking to shed salary, an opportunity exists for the Mets to acquire a proven right fielder who can solidify their lineup. Given the Mets’ willingness to explore trades and their deep prospect pool, a fair deal between both organizations makes considerable sense heading into the […]

The New York Mets made a pair of roster moves on Wednesday, claiming catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and designating left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell for assignment, shortly after signing former New York Yankees reliever Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22 million deal. Romo was the 35th overall pick in the 2020 […]

The New York Mets will be well represented on the mound after Team USA added right-handers Clay Holmes and Nolan McLean to its 2026 World Baseball Classic roster on Wednesday. Holmes and McLean will both be making their WBC debuts. Their inclusion gives Team USA multiple established starters alongside reigning Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 National League […]

The race for free agent Cody Bellinger has been an interesting chase, with several teams displaying interest. But now, the New York Yankees seemingly lead the chase to re-sign Bellinger over the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB insider Jim Bowden. “The market for Cody Bellinger is robust, with the […]

When the New York Mets signed Devin Williams earlier in the month, it turned out that it wouldn’t be the only pitcher that the team signed from the New York Yankees. With the rumors around the Mets this offseason, the team made another move in Luke Weaver. This was reported by Joel Sherman of The […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers stole Edwin Diaz away from the Big Apple, signing him to a $69 million contract in the hopes of finally securing a World Series ring, it put the New York Mets in panic mode. Sure, they signed Devin Williams away from the New York Yankees, hoping that his down year […]

The New York Mets moved quickly to reshape their roster, and the signing of Jorge Polanco now sits at the center of the club’s evolving MLB offseason strategy. With David Stearns’ leadership guiding the front office, the Mets’ plan at first base has taken a new direction, signaling a clear break from past roster construction. […]

The New York Mets have lost some familiar faces this offseason, including fan-favorite Pete Alonso. New York has been active in the free agent and trade market, looking for players to help offset the losses. One podcast host believes New York’s National League club is on the doorstep of making a big trade. “The Mets […]

The New York Mets have not had a stellar offseason, but they may have designs on luring a former Yankee to Flushing. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Mets are “very in” on outfielder Cody Bellinger, who spent the 2025 campaign in the Bronx. This is not the first time that Bellinger has been […]

When news broke that Edwin Diaz decided to join the Los Angeles Dodgers after an incredible success tenure with the New York Mets, it left fans in the five boroughs wondering what on earth went wrong. Sure, the Dodgers offered Diaz $3 million more over the course of the contract, which is nice, and the […]

The New York Mets will look like a much different team when they step onto the diamond in 2026. Trading away corner infielder Mark Vientos would only add an extra element to the Mets’ new look. New York has at least considered the idea of dealing him away, via Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. The […]

The New York Mets face a critical offseason after failing to reach the playoffs in 2025. New York was expected to build on a successful 2024 campaign, when the team made a surprise run to the NLCS. With the addition of Juan Soto, the Mets had World Series aspirations. But the club never really gelled. […]

The New York Mets are listening to trade offers for right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong, signaling a potential shift in offseason strategy as the club searches for proven major league help. Tong finished the 2025 season ranked as the organization’s fourth best prospect and is viewed across the league as a high ceiling arm with […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 MLB offseason searching for answers and found one in second baseman Jorge Polanco. The veteran infielder agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract, a move that ushers in the first major step of David Stearns’ 2026 plan. The signing came just days after the team lost slugger Pete […]

San Diego Padres star reliever Mason Miller has emerged as a trade candidate this offseason. According to an article by Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin and Will Sammon of The Athletic, Miller is among the players being discussed in a potential Padres’ trade with the New York Mets. “The teams are engaging, according to people briefed […]

The Seattle Mariners’ loss became the New York Mets’ gain. On Saturday, it was announced that the Mets had officially signed infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Recently, Polanco declined a $6 million player option with the Mariners, thus opening himself up to free agency. Plus, teams […]

The New York Mets entered the offseason determined to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign. Despite a massive payroll and the addition of superstar right fielder Juan Soto, New York failed to reach the playoffs. Now the Mets turn their attention to free agency. With Steve Cohen’s blessing, New York’s President of Baseball Operations […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers carry an aura of invincibility during the offseason. If the two-time reigning World Series champions are seriously interested in a free agent, they will likely snag him before winter’s end. However, no one can actually outbid New York Mets owner Steve Cohen. If the Hedge Fund King covets a player, he […]

The New York Mets remain stuck in a tense holding pattern as MLB Free Agency rolls on, and the next trade debate has already taken shape. Willson Contreras and Christian Walker sit at the center of it. With the Mets reeling from Winter Meetings losses, including Edwin Diaz joining the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pete […]

It is a new chapter for Pete Alonso and his family after the star slugger agreed to join the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year contract worth $155 million. Alonso is bidding goodbye to the New York Mets, where he spent his last seven seasons, becoming one of the league’s biggest stars. Alonso’s wife, Haley Alonso, […]

New York Mets fans are still sorting out their emotions following the news that franchise great Pete Alonso is heading to the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract. They are angry with management, confused about the direction the team is taking, and hurt over losing the Polar Bear. Alonso just posted an Instagram […]

The New York Mets may have some more surprising moves in the offseason. After signing closer Devin Williams and parting ways with first baseman Pete Alonso and reliever Edwin Diaz, what’s next for the team? The situation concerning pitchers Kodai Senga and David Peterson could be worth monitoring, with rumors swirling about the two being […]

After the New York Mets have lost out on a bevy of players so far this offseason, like being unable to re-sign Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, plus losing the Robert Suarez sweepstakes, the team could still obtain a big star, with one in particular still lurking. As the Mets will be surrounded by rumors […]

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 […]