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After reloading their offense with multiple new bats, and at the same time improving their defense, through recent offseason signings, the New York Mets are shifting their focus on adding another arm to their rotation, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. In a separate update from Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the […]

The New York Mets capped off a busy Friday as they locked up the best free-agent outfielder of the lot, signing Starling Marte to a four-year, $78 million deal. This came just hours after adding Eduardo Escobar and Mark Canha to the fold, two proven players who also give them infield depth and offensive production. […]

Starling Marte is leaving Oakland and moving to the Big Apple to join the New York Mets. The prized free agent of the center field class, Marte’s move to the Mets is said to be a “done deal pending physical,” per John Heyman of MLB Network. He is reportedly signing a four-year, $78 million deal. […]

Marcus Stroman is one of the most beloved players in New York. The Mets pitcher has been one of the few bright spots for the Mets in what was otherwise a disappointing season. However, it seems like the front office doesn’t feel like Stroman is part of the team’s long-term goals, as they’ve been on […]

The New York Mets have further bolstered their depth with the addition of veteran outfielder Mark Canha. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the signing and Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the deal will be worth $26.5 million over two years. Outfielder Mark Canha and the New York Mets are nearing a […]

The New York Mets have made their first splash in 2021 MLB Free Agency, signing infielder Eduardo Escobar to a two-year deal worth $20 million after he split time with the Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks in 2021. Via Jon Heyman: Escobar Mets deal is $20M, two years — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 26, 2021 […]

The New York Mets announced the hiring of new general manager Billy Eppler last week. Mets owner Steve Cohen made a splash when he gave the newly-hired Eppler the ok to spend big in free agency. Well, Eppler is reportedly looking to make a splash of his own and is eyeing one particular position. Eppler: […]

Marcus Stroman will be one of the more sought-after pitchers in free agency this offseason, and it seems as if his market is beginning to take shape. According to Tim Dierkes of MLBTradeRumors, there are five teams at the forefront of Stroman’s market, so if the New York Mets are hoping to bring him back […]

New York Mets’ owner Steven Cohen is not happy. He and the rest of the Mets organization were under the impression that they would be able to make a final offer to starting pitcher Steven Matz before he signed an official deal. Yet this didn’t fall through, and Matz eventually went on to sign a […]

The Los Angeles Angels made one of the first big moves in MLB free agency, signing former Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard to a one-year deal. They followed that up with another raid of the Mets on Monday. According to Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher, the Halos reached an agreement on a two-year deal with star […]

Max Scherzer is a free agent for the second time in his career. He’s a three-time Cy Young Award winner and was sensational for both the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. Max Scherzer becomes just the 19th player in MLB history to reach 3,000 strikeouts 💪 🎥 @Dodgers pic.twitter.com/pnbN8YNYDz — The […]

Mike Francesca owned the New York City airwaves for over three decades and even though he’s retired now, that doesn’t mean the ex-radio host doesn’t like to troll athletes who played for any franchise in NYC. For example, Noah Syndergaard, who just left the Mets to sign a one-year, $21 million deal with the Los […]

Noah Syndergaard helped the New York Mets reach the World Series in 2015, his first season there, and has called New York his home until he signed with the Los Angeles Angels in free agency. He said that his decision to leave the Mets was the toughest choice of his life. Syndergaard signed a one-year deal worth $21 […]

The New York Mets’ biggest question of the offseason — who would actually run the team? — was answered with the hiring of general manager Billy Eppler. Now, the franchise can recalibrate its focus back to building a winning team. Steve Cohen, who is a year into his ownership of the franchise, introduced Eppler as […]

Corey Seager is one of the best shortstops in baseball and one of the hottest free agents on the market. He’s an elite left-handed hitter who can play above-average defense at shortstop. Seager offers pretty much anything a ballclub would want and that’s the reason why many teams are looking at him this offseason. There […]

Noah Syndergaard—a member of the New York Mets since 2012—has signed a one-year $21 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, as reported by Jeff Passan: BREAKING: Right-hander Noah Syndergaard and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a one-year, $21 million deal, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. The Angels bolster their staff with […]

The New York Mets continue to search for a team president and aren’t even close to hiring anyone. Sandy Alderson believes there’s one big reason they haven’t found a candidate: NYC. Via The New York Post: “Admittedly there’s a reluctance to come to New York, but I think it’s mostly about New York,” Alderson said […]

Third basemen Kris Bryant is set to become a free agent after a solid stint with the San Francisco Giants in the second half of the 2021 season. While many teams will be eyeing his services, including the Giants, the New York Mets are one club that is expected to have discussions with Bryant’s agent, […]

The New York Mets have a lot of slots to fill in this offseason. It’s a list that includes needing a new manager, and a president of baseball operations, amongst other openings. While both openings have been swung into motion, there’s been an emphasis on the president of baseball operations vacancy. Per Ken Rosenthal of […]

New York Mets owner Steven Cohen is thinking big as he looks for a new president of baseball operations to replace Sandy Alderson, who will remain a high-ranking executive in the organization once the new person is hired. Theo Epstein had been rumored as a top target, but now he’s out of the running. Cohen […]

The New York Mets announced Monday that they will not pick up the 2022 option on manager Luis Rojas. While Rojas will no longer be the manager, he has been offered a different role in the organization. It’s unclear if he’ll take whatever that role is. The Mets released this statement: “The entire Mets organization […]

The New York Mets are out of contention for a spot in the 2021 MLB postseason, but that did not stop them from rolling the red carpet for the highly anticipated return of Noah Syndergaard on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins at home. Syndergaard started and tossed just 10 pitches before exiting the mound, but […]

After a disappointing first year at the helm in the Big Apple, New York Mets team owner Steven Cohen is nowhere near finished with the lowly National League East franchise. In fact, it appears as though Cohen is just getting started. Apparently, the Mets fan-turned-owner has a new bright idea to get the younger generations […]

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard hasn’t pitched in the majors in two years, but he’s finally going to change that on Tuesday night. Syndergaard has been reinstated from the 60-day IL and is set to start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field just one day before the two-year […]

Javier Baez joined the New York Mets at the trade deadline and despite getting off to a sluggish start, the infielder has started to prove his worth both at the plate and defensively. However, he is one of many high-profile names who will hit Free Agency this winter and there have already been discussions as […]

The New York Mets are approaching the end of their season with their playoff hopes all gone. However, they could get star pitcher Noah Syndergaard back on the mound if all goes right. Syndergaard has dealt with an injury for some time, and he is throwing a rehab assignment, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.  […]

The New York Mets will take on the Boston Red Sox in the first contest of a two-game set. it’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Mets-Red Sox prediction and pick. The Mets held on to their playoff hopes for most of this season, but it looks like New York is […]

The New York Mets are looking for somebody to run baseball operations now that Sandy Alderson is looking to move on from that role. There have been some notable names thrown around as candidates, including Theo Epstein, and MLB Network’s Jon Heyman is now naming Oakland Athletics executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets will begin a three-game series on Monday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Cardinals-Mets prediction and pick. This is the part of the season where games hold a little more weight, and this matchup isn’t any different. The Cardinals are sitting […]

Sunday night’s battle between the New York Mets and New York Yankees had all the feels of a postseason game. It also featured two teams desperately trying to hunt down playoff spots with just a couple of weeks left in the regular season. Francisco Lindor played the role of hero on Sunday for the Mets. […]

The New York Yankees and New York Mets will finish up the Subway Series on Sunday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Yankees-Mets prediction and pick. Both of these New York teams are entering make-or-break stretches of their seasons. The Yankees are pretty much done for in the AL […]

The New York Yankees saw an early 1-0 lead instantly disappear after a disappointing tag attempt (or lack thereof) from starting catcher Gary Sanchez. At the bottom of the first inning against the New York Mets on Friday, the Yankees seemed set to maintain their lead when Javier Baez’s two-out hit was easily recovered by […]

As the New York Mets are making a late run for the top spot in the NL East, much attention has also shifted to their star pitcher in Jacob deGrom. The Mets ace has not pitched for the team since his early July outing against the Milwaukee Brewers. He was later placed on the injured list […]

Saturday will be a very emotional day across the United States and the world for that matter. It will mark the 20-year anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks in New York City. In honor of the fallen, the Yankees and Mets will pay tribute to the ones who lost their lives by wearing FDNY and […]

Twitter did not go easy on former MLB pitcher Kyle Farnsworth after he seemingly shaded Baltimore Orioles first baseman for taking a day off. Among those who were quick to show their support for Mancini was New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman. Facts. — Marcus Stroman (@STR0) September 7, 2021 While Farnsworth did not drop […]

The New York Mets built up formidable momentum heading into their early afternoon game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday, as they had won six straight games. However, they came quite close to squandering it all away. The Mets were in cruise control with a 9-0 lead during their seven-inning encounter against the Nationals. Somehow, […]

The New York Mets and Washington Nationals have a long series in D.C. this weekend. The two teams will play five games against each other between Friday and Labor Day, including a Saturday doubleheader. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Mets-Nationals prediction and pick. These two teams are trending in […]

The New York Mets just won’t stop making headlines. Except, this time the headlines aren’t so much about the Mets as it is the team they were playing against–the Miami Marlins. On Thursday, the Marlins were engaged in a whacky 9-3 double play that just doesn’t make any sense at all. Watch this play and […]

Following the news that Zack Scott received a DUI earlier this week, the New York Mets have officially placed the GM on administrative leave: The Mets have placed acting GM Zack Scott on administrative leave, team announces. Team president Sandy Alderson assumes Scott’s duties. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) September 2, 2021 This comes by no […]