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The New York Mets have expressed interest in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network: Mets have interest in Starling Marte. Fits what they seek — strong defender in CF, righthanded hitter. Pirates still working on manager. Uncertain if he’ll be dealt. Cubs, Reds, Padres among others who […]

Welcome to what could become one of the best – or worst – teams that the New York Mets have put together in the past decade. Depending on what type of team decides to show up on the diamond each and every game, depending on their luck of missing serious injuries (looking directly at you, […]

Earlier this month, New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said that the team was not sure whether or not outfielder Yoenis Cespedes would be back in 2020, but now, we have some evidence that he is making progress. Mets hitting instructor and former outfielder Endy Chavez posted an Instagram video of Cespedes taking […]

Although there have been questions as to whether or not the New York Mets would still consider trading marquee starter Noah Syndergaard, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen made it clear at the GM meetings that Syndergaard is not going anywhere, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com: Van Wagenen said it at the outset of the offseason, […]

New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler rejected the team’s $17.8 million qualifying offer for the 2020 season, and Anthony DiComo of MLB. com reports that the team is unlikely to re-sign him in free agency. DiComo states that Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has suggested that the likes of Seth Lugo or Robert Gsellman […]

Coming off a disappointing loss in the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees look primed to add to their starting rotation. Despite Masahiro Tanaka having some success in the postseason and James Paxton having the occasional outing, the Yankees lacked rotational depth. Domingo German was suspended for the entirety of the postseason, and […]

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom captured his second consecutive National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night after earning 29 of 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America: 2019 NL Cy Young: Jacob deGrom. Full voting details: https://t.co/x2Hbeatvt6 — BBWAA (@officialBBWAA) November 13, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu was […]

Many have operated under the assumption that Zack Wheeler leaving the New York Mets is a foregone conclusion, but that may not be the case. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets are interested in bringing Wheeler back on a multi-year deal. Heyman notes that if New York can’t re-sign the righty, it […]

As was predicted and expected, first baseman Pete Alonso took home the honors for the 2019 National League Rookie of the Year award, which was announced Monday night. The Polar Bear, who led the league with 53 home runs in his rookie campaign, fell one vote short of a unanimous showing, which is astounding but […]

The New York Mets are strapped for cash and don’t exactly have a lot of money to spend this winter as a result, but one name the Mets have their eye on is right-handed relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Hudson split the 2019 campaign between the Toronto Blue Jays and […]

By the end of the 2018 season, Edwin Diaz had firmly established himself as one of the best closers in all of Major League Baseball. Then just 24 years old, Diaz led the MLB in saves (57) while also boasting a 1.96 ERA and 15.2 K/9. With a dynamic fastball and a wipeout slider, Diaz […]

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes did not play at all this past season due to heel and ankle problems, and the Mets aren’t sure when he will be back on the field. “At this point, Ces is rehabbing and we’ll evaluate his health and we’ll evaluate his performance as we get closer to spring […]

The New York Mets have hired Carlos Beltran as their next manager, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. While Beltran has no big-league managerial experience, this move does not come as much of a surprise, as he has been speculated as one of the favorites to land the Mets job ever since New York fired […]

While the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros do battle in the 2019 World Series, other clubs around the MLB are planning for the offseason. Although teams such as the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs have decided on their managers for the 2020 campaign, a number of teams are still searching for the best managerial […]

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Former Marlins and Yankees manager Joe Girardi has officially stepped down as the manager for Team USA ahead of the “Premier 12” Olympic qualifier for the 2020 Games in Tokyo, Japan: Joe Girardi, who is seeking an MLB job, stepped down as manager of the USA Baseball team picked for the Premier 12 Olympic qualifier. […]

The New York Mets are considering a number of managerial candidates after firing skipper Mickey Callaway, but rival scouts and executives think the team will hire someone with experience. John Harper of SNY reports that MLB personnel believe the Mets will hire former Marlins and Yankees manager Joe Girardi: With that in mind, the early […]

The New York Mets are planning to interview former player Carlos Beltran, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Mike Bell and Carlos Beltrán are just two of the candidates the #Mets plan to interview in person for their managerial vacancy. Team also will interview former #Yankees and #Marlins manager Joe Girardi, per @JonHeyman. Others also […]

The New York Mets have fired manager Mickey Callaway, the team announced on Thursday morning: BREAKING: The Mets have fired manager Mickey Callaway. — Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) October 3, 2019 Callaway went 163-161 in two years at the helm in New York. Although the Mets went 46-26 in the second half and finished the 2019 […]

The New York Mets made a valiant run at the postseason in the second half, but they were officially eliminated from the Wild Card chase last night after the Milwaukee Brewers clinched a playoff spot. Aside from New York’s season effectively reaching the finish line, Jeff McNeil’s superb campaign also met a grisly end. McNeil […]

Joe Maddon is on the hot seat as manager of the Chicago Cubs, but he is hardly the only manager feeling the heat as the regular season comes to a close. Despite a miraculous second-half turnaround that has the New York Mets just four games out of a Wild Card spot, Mets manager Mickey Callaway […]

The New York Mets activated outfielder Brandon Nimmo ahead of their Sunday night tilt against the Philadelphia Phillies: Mets’ September 1 callups: IF Sam Haggerty, Daniel Zamora and Tyler Bashlor. Brandon Nimmo has also been activated from the IL. — Tim Britton (@TimBritton) September 1, 2019 Nimmo received one plate appearance as a pinch hitter […]

When New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano tore his left hamstring on Aug. 4 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the assumption is that New York’s marquee offseason acquisition would miss the rest of the season. However, Tim Healey of Newsday reports that Cano will begin a rehab assignment with the team’s Single-A affiliate in Brooklyn: Well ahead […]

New York Mets rookie first baseman Pete Alonso set a single-season franchise record when he hit his 42nd home run of the year on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs. Alonso, who took Cubs starter Yu Darvish deep in the fourth inning, told USA TODAY columnist and MLB Insider Bob Nightengale that this season has […]

New York Mets reliever Robert Gsellman is likely done for the remainder of the year after suffering a partial lat tear, per Andy Martino of SNY.tv: Source: Robert Gsellman has a partial lat tear. Timetable tbd, but given the timing it's hard to see how he pitches again this season. Mets down a reliever. — […]

New York Mets rookie slugger Pete Alonso set a National League record on Sunday afternoon by hitting his 40th home run of the season, breaking the previous record of 39 set by Cody Bellinger in 2017: Pete Alonso becomes the first NL rookie in MLB history, to hit 40 home runs … and this one […]

The 2019 MLB season has been full of captivating storylines and spectacular performances. However, cream rises to the top, and three teams in particular have asserted themselves as the best teams in the league. Both the Houston Astros and New York Yankees have dominated a top-heavy American League, while the Los Angeles Dodgers have rampaged […]

CLUTCH SUMMARY: The New York Mets have been on fire, moving right into the thick of the National League Wild Card race.  The Mets’ starting pitching is the biggest key to their contention status, but their bullpen will be an X-factor.  The Mets need to continue to get production from up and down the lineup.  […]

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, free-agent second baseman Joe Panik and the New York Mets have agreed upon a deal after he cleared waivers Friday afternoon. Being from New York, the former San Francisco Giant has found a place on a team that has been looking for second base coverage after Robinson Cano went […]

CLUTCH Summary: The MLB Playoffs are looming and the stage was neatly set by the month of July. One of baseball’s biggest surprises in July were the New York Mets. Pete Alonso, on the other hand, is coming off his worst month in the Majors.  July not only signals the midway point of the season […]

CLUTCH SUMMARY: The New York Mets traded for Marcus Stroman despite seemingly being out of playoff contention. Even if the move seems suspect, a potential buy-low, sell-high scenario exists. The Toronto Blue Jays are a bit of an afterthought in the deal, as everyone is concerned with how Marcus Stroman will fit with the New […]

The New York Mets have been the hottest team in baseball in recent weeks and have been making an aggressive push to get back into the playoff race. Prior to the trade deadline, the franchise made a big move to acquire star pitcher Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays and decided not to trade […]

Wednesday afternoon was very close to being one of the most dormant MLB trade deadline days in recent memory. Despite there being plenty of activity in the rumor mill and a couple of blockbuster deals prior to the deadline, there seemed to be little action when the day itself arrived. Eventually, the surplus of deals […]

Neither Madison Bumgarner nor Zack Wheeler were traded at the deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Bumgarner had long been considered a top potential trade chip in baseball in the lead-up to the deadline, but thanks to a recent surge by the San Francisco Giants that has vaulted them back into playoff contention, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a trade offer for New York Mets right-handed starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. However, the sides are not yet close on a deal. Through 20 starts this season, Wheeler has gone 7-6 with a 4.71 ERA while allowing 124 hits and striking out 137 […]

Perhaps no single player has generated as much trade buzz as New York Mets star Noah Syndergaard in recent weeks. However, it appears that the man nicknamed “Thor” is most likely staying with the Mets. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Syndergaard was pulled from the trade market: Told Noah Syndergaard was pulled […]

In a move to bolster the back of their starting rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies made a deal with the New York Mets to acquire left-handed starting pitcher Jason Vargas. Vargas marks the first large move the Mets have made in terms of sending away talent, as they shockingly traded for Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus […]

The New York Mets are 50-55. They are not contenders. They are not going to make the playoffs. They are not very good. Any sane organization in the Mets’ position would understand the current situation and would begin selling off some of its veteran pieces for younger players and prospects in order to facilitate a […]

In desperate need of bullpen help, the Boston Red Sox have discussed a trade with the New York Mets that would land them relief pitcher Edwin Diaz, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Buster Olney of ESPN adds that the Red Sox could include third base prospect Bobby Dalbec or corner infield prospect Triston […]