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The New York Mets are going for it all. They spent big in free agency, namely on Max Scherzer and Starling Marte, and swung a trade for Oakland A’s standout Chris Bassitt. It’s clear that they are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs. The offseason moves from the Mets brought in players […]

The New York Mets have made some incredible moves throughout the offseason that have led to them earning full-fledged contender status in the MLB. Are the new-look Mets now the best team in baseball? Let’s take a look at four bold predictions to find out. 4 Bold Mets Predictions For The 2022 MLB Season 4. […]

While MLB is officially back and Spring Training is underway, the New York Mets and New York Yankees were issued a harsh reality check on Tuesday. According to Stefan Bondy, a City Hall spokesperson informed him that the Yankees and Mets will be treated in the same regard as the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving […]

The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday in a blockbuster deal. The Mariners have been in the market all offseason long to add extra offense and this deal certainly accomplished that goal. However, the team had previously been linked to former MVP Kris Bryant. […]

Last Sunday seemed like a normal day for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. But it turned out to be anything but. While on his way to spring training, his truck was hit by a speeding vehicle, causing it to flip three times. Alonso’s wife was driving behind in a separate car and closely […]

New York Mets’ star Pete Alonso is affectionately known around the MLB as the Polar Bear. Tonight, Pete Alonso is in need of several Polar Bear sized hugs. Alonso was involved in a downright terrifying accident Sunday evening as he made his way to the Mets’ Spring Training facility in Port St. Lucie, FL.  The […]

One of the best starting pitchers in baseball,  New York Mets star Jacob deGrom, wants to make one thing absolutely clear: Baseball is the priority. Not one to let contract negotiations distract from his on-field performance, deGrom chose to be very forthcoming with the New York media during his availability at the Mets’ spring training […]

The New York Mets received some terrifying news ahead of MLB Spring Training. Star first baseman Pete Alonso revealed he was reportedly in a dangerous car accident on Sunday, alleging that he was “close to death” after another car “ran a red light” and “T-boned” him, via Stephanie Apstein. Pete Alonso said he was in […]

The New York Mets have reshaped their pitching room drastically this offseason. After making a huge splash for Max Scherzer, they traded for Chris Bassitt to add another strong starter in their rotation. Now, they are adding a piece to their bullpen. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets are signing […]

The Mets made headlines on Saturday when it was announced that the team had acquired RHP Chris Bassitt from the A’s in exchange for prospects. Bassitt joins a pitching staff that is nothing short of elite with Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer leading the charge and Carlos Carrasco and Taijuan Walker in the middle. New […]

When the MLB and the Players’ Union announced that they have reached an agreement, the entire baseball world celebrated. For a long time, negotiations about the league’s CBA held back the 2022 MLB season. It got to the point where games started to be cancelled. Luckily, both sides were able to negotiate a fair deal […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are adding an intriguing arm to their bullpen, as it’s been reported by Robert Murray of FanSided that the team has landed reliever Jeurys Familia. The deal is still not official at the moment, but it should be once the veteran pitcher passes his physical. Free-agent reliever Jeurys Familia in agreement with […]

Months after the New York Mets hauled in three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer on a blockbuster multiyear deal, the front office has now once again bolstered the starting rotation with a key move. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets have traded for Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt. The New York Mets […]

The New York Mets may soon end up facing a notable dilemma over the future of outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who is currently set to enter his final year of arbitration in the upcoming 2022 season. For the versatile Mets outfielder, he would like to stay on with the team. On Saturday, Nimmo noted that he […]

From the outside looking in, having a two-headed monster at the forefront of a starting rotation may seem to be a dream come true. But sometimes pride gets in the way and leads to bad chemistry and falling-outs between teammates. However, Mets new star Max Scherzer has no problem deferring to Jacob DeGrom for the […]

MLB free agency is set to re-open at 6:00 p.m. EST on Thursday after the MLBPA and MLB reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Now that baseball is officially back, free agents are able to sign with new teams ahead of Opening Day, which is scheduled for April 7. Despite having already […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen hasn’t been far from the MLB spotlight since purchasing the team. First, Cohen and the Mets made a splash by trading for former Cleveland Guardians shortstop Francisco Lindor. Then, before the lockout cut the offseason short, Cohen’s Mets went on an all-out spending spree, doling out an absurd amount […]

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer understands that his job is all about the fans, even when he isn’t playing. The MLB Players Association rejected the MLB’s final offer. Minutes after the news broke, SNY TV tweeted a clip of Scherzer signing baseballs and other merchandise for fans. Max Scherzer signs autographs for fans following […]

The MLB is in the midst of a dire crisis. Rumors of a potential lockout circulated even before the end of the 2021 MLB playoffs, but were dismissed by most. However, with the MLBPA and the owners being unable to meet in the middle, talks regarding a new CBA have stalled. Guys like New York […]

The New York Mets’ big free agency splashes show that they want to get back on top of the National League East. One way they’re looking to do that is poaching one of the best players from their division rival, the World Series-winning Atlanta Braves. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on The Michael Kay Show that […]

The New York Mets’ first season under billionaire owner Steve Cohen didn’t go quite as planned, as the team struggled to the tune of a 77-85 record, complete with a second-half collapse in typical Mets’ fashion. However, the team quickly reloaded in the offseason before the lockout, bringing in such big fish as Max Scherzer […]

The MLB lockout has no end in sight at the moment, as Spring Training games have been canceled, with regular season games potentially next to be sacrificed. While there is still time for the MLBPA and the owners to sign a new CBA before the deadline of game cancellations, it’s not looking likely at this […]

The Chicago Cubs were able to bring Marcus Stroman to town before the MLB lockout put a hold on all offseason activity, and it looks as if the former New York Met is grateful to have found a new home. The reasoning may not be why you’d think, however. Stroman went on Twitter on Tuesday […]

The MLB free agency period remains at a halt due to the ongoing lockout, as the owners and the MLBPA still have not yet come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement. But when the lockout comes to an end, the New York Mets could end up jumping out early to once again shore […]

Amid the ongoing trial over the death of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Matt Harvey was granted immunity in order to testify in the case against former Angels employee Eric Kay. Kay is accused of having sold Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose back in 2019. When Harvey took the stand, […]

Jacob deGrom is a professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. Nicknamed “The deGrominator”, he has been in the league for 8 years and was named the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year. He is also a four-time MLB All-Star and was a back-to-back National League strikeout leader in […]

Major League Baseball might be in a lockout right now, but that hasn’t stopped the New York Mets from plotting their next move in Free Agency. The organization already made a serious splash before the lockout, signing the likes of Max Scherzer, Starling Marte, and Mark Canha, among others. But according to Jon Heyman of […]

After a midseason collapse last season, the New York Mets got to work retooling their entire. They made a huge splash in the offseason with their signing of Max Scherzer and Starling Marte. The icing on the cake was hiring former AL Manager of the Year winner Buck Showalter to lead the team to victory. […]

The New York Mets were hoping to secure a key win during the international signing period, but things may have just taken a turn for the worst. After Elian Soto, the younger brother of Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, posted a workout video on Instagram in late December, practically committing his allegiance to the Mets, […]

The New York Yankees and the New York Mets rarely connect on trades. Being from the same area- and one with highly contentious fanbases- it makes sense that the two clubs would do everything in their power to not help one another. That’s why many have found the recent speculation swirling around a possible Jeff McNeil-Gleyber Torres […]

Former New York Mets acting GM Zack Scott was facing drunk driving charges that stemmed from an incident in late-August following a fundraiser at team owner Steve Cohen’s house. Scott was arrested on drunk driving charges in September and was then fired by New York in November. The former Mets GM appeared in court in […]

The New York Mets are all-in on the 2022 season and are looking to ensure there’s not a single weak spot on the roster. Despite the big-money acquisition of Max Scherzer this offseason, Steve Cohen and Co. aren’t done upgrading the team’s arms. According to Pat Ragazzo, the Mets are placing infielder Jeff McNeil on […]

The New York Mets have finally found their next manager after an in-depth search, hiring Buck Showalter on Saturday. A veteran of the game, Showalter has already coached in NY with the Yankees and many believe he will be the right man for the job. If you’re asking his former player, Manny Machado, he also […]

The New York Mets have made plenty of moves this offseason by bringing in some star talent but haven’t made a decision about their new manager until Saturday. Steven Cohen, the owner of the Mets, announced that Buck Showalter will be the newest manager of the organization. Showalter has coached over 3000 games in his career. […]

The New York Mets are making big changes, and not just with their roster. Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, is partnering with Samsung to make massive upgrades to the stadium. Citi Field, home of the Mets, is partnering with #Samsung to create the most advanced ballpark in the Big Leagues! Get ready […]

With three people left in their search for a new manager, the New York Mets are wrapping up their final interviews with each remaining candidate. Buck Showalter, the most experienced candidate — and the only one with managing a major league team — seems like the frontrunner. However, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that […]

The New York Mets’ managerial search appears to be in the home stretch. A handful of names have been whittled down a trio of three men. Joel Sherman and Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reported that Buck Showalter and Joe Espada are two of the Mets’ finalists for the opening. Jon Heyman of […]

The New York Mets have enjoyed a tremendous offseason so far, capped off by the signing of three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer. But despite bringing in numerous pieces to strengthen their roster, NY still needs a manager. While the team explores several different options, Mad Max has made it extremely clear who he wants […]

Even as MLB is just days removed from the start of the lockout, the rumor mill has still been churning with the New York Mets’ current managerial opening. The Mets have been on the lookout for a new skipper after opting to decline the 2022 club option for Luis Rojas at the conclusion of the […]