New York Mets Articles - Page 51

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 […]

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 […]