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New York Mets owner Steve Cohen was “decidedly cool” on splurging immediately for a replacement for injured right-handed pitcher Edwin Diaz, New York Post assistant sports editor Jonathan Lehman wrote in a Thursday article. “When you get into a situation like this, I think you stay calm, you don’t overreact. I think if you do, (you have) […]

For those who want to watch baseball like a king, come on out and greet the New York Mets. Owner Steve Cohen is offering his most well-to-do fans an opportunity to bask in the luxury of Citi Field’s new membership only Cadillac Club at Payson’s. The ticket prices are not for the faint-hearted, according to […]

Edwin Diaz suffered an unfortunate injury during a World Baseball Classic celebration with Team Puerto Rico. He is expected to miss the entire 2023 season as a result. Some people around the MLB world have blamed the WBC, while others have defended the tournament. But everyone is on the same page in terms of wishing […]

The New York Mets are eager for it to be their time to shine. Owner Steve Cohen has looked to spend big at every opportunity and now has a roster full of stars to show for it. An embarrassing ending to their 2022 season should serve as motivation to be a true championship contender. With […]

Steve Cohen doesn’t much care what other MLB owners think of him or how he runs the business of the New York Mets. And that, in part, is why he and his $500 million spending spree this offseason is both good and bad for Major League Baseball. Cohen is polarizing because there seems to be […]

Steve Cohen and the New York Mets have not shied away from spending this offseason and it appears they won’t be stopping anytime soon. The team is slated to have a 30-second commercial during this year’s Super Bowl that will feature some of its stars. The advertisement will not be broadcasted nationally but will appear […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has not been shy in reference to spending money on high-profile free agents. The Mets signed no shortage of stars in MLB free agency including reigning AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander. Cohen recently revealed that his motivation for his spending spree stems from former New York Yankees owner […]

Steve Cohen may be one of the newest MLB team owners but he is already one of the most well-known and controversial. The hedge fund manager and New York Mets owner is one of the biggest spenders in all of baseball, constructing a very pricey roster full of stars and talented prospects. Although Cohen wasted […]

The New York Mets losing out on Carlos Correa means there is still some work to be done. The star shortstop was supposed to be a player to help put them over the top but they now have to look elsewhere. Perhaps it will be at the biggest superstar in the sport, Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani […]

Under owner Steve Cohen, the New York Mets have been of the busiest teams in the MLB this offseason. But even with the Mets spending extravagantly on free agents, Cohen’s wallet still managed to get much, much bigger. Alongside being the Mets’ owner, Cohen is also the founder of hedge fund Point72. The fund saw […]

Steve Cohen is not only the owner of the New York Mets, he’s a long-time fan. So, as Pete Alonso inches closer to free agency, Cohen is in the unique position to understand the Mets’ checkered history with retaining their homegrown stars and in a position to reverse course moving forward. Billy Eppler does not […]

The New York Yankees have had a productive offseason thus far in 2022, keeping Anthony Rizzo and Aaron Judge in the Bronx and adding one of the best starting pitchers available in Carlos Rodon. But the “Steve Cohen Tax” might deter Aaron Boone and the pinstripes from making any more moves in the short-term, most […]

When you talk about New York and spending money on players, it’s no longer just about the New York Yankees, because the New York Mets are breaking the bank with owner Steve Cohen investing in his team like it’s a space program. In the Mets’ latest financial flex, they signed star infielder Carlos Correa to […]

After an unprecedented spending spree during MLB free agency, the New York Mets roster seems just about set. How that affects their top prospects, including Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty, is to be seen. We will discuss what the Mets plan should be for Alvarez and Baty after their MLB free-agency binge. Since free agency […]

The New York Mets are the talk of baseball after going all in to win with some key free agency pickups. However, many around MLB are astonished at owner Steve Cohen’s lavish spending to improve his team with additions like Carlos Correa and Justin Verlander and the re-signings of Edwin Diaz and Brandon Nimmo. According […]

For years, the New York Yankees, owned by the late George Steinbrenner, have flexed their financial might over the rest of the MLB. They have led the league in payroll for tons of years, and they have continued to be one of the league’s high rollers with George’s son, Hal Steinbrenner, now at the helm. […]

The New York Mets have spent a record amount on free agent contracts this offseason. But even Mets owner Steve Cohen knows it’s not enough and there’s more work to be done. We’ll examine what needs the Mets must still fill in MLB free agency. “My team is good. But it isn’t that much better […]

The New York Mets might’ve lost Jacob deGrom to free agency, but owner Steve Cohen immediately went out and replaced him with reigning AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, who also just captured a World Series title with the Houston Astros. Aside from the righty, the organization also signed Brandon Nimmo to an extension while […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has no problem with Jacob deGrom leaving the team to join the Texas Rangers. After all, he’s a free agent who has the power to choose any team he wants. Cohen kept his response on deGrom’s exit classy, though he didn’t talk about it that much as well. Instead, […]

Aaron Judge is definitely a name to watch in the MLB offseason. Expect to hear updates on the New York Yankees slugger a lot going forward because virtually every team in the majors would love to get his services. With so much attention from general managers and owners across the big leagues, the Yankees should […]

After billionaire owner Steve Cohen went on a $259 million spending spree in the offseason, the New York Mets have raced out of the gate to a 40-22 start in the 2022 season, the second-best record in the MLB at the time of print. Even more impressive is the fact that the Mets have done […]

The New York Mets have owned the 2022 season so far. Despite injuries to their superstar pitchers, they have been dominating and are tied for the most wins in the National League. Team owner Steve Cohen loves what he sees but also learned the hard way how an early-season lead can evaporate. Last season, in […]

The New York Mets are hellbent on bringing a World Series to Queens this year, and that means fielding the best team possible at all times. In order to ensure the Mets stay at the top of their game throughout the 162-game season, owner Steve Cohen and GM Billy Eppler are always looking for ways […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

The New York Mets lost several key players in free agency this offseason. But they were one of the biggest spenders, making arguably the biggest splash by signing superstar pitcher Max Scherzer. They also bolstered their outfield with Starling Marte and Mark Canha and added All-Star infielder Eduardo Escobar. Still, New York has a huge […]

The New York Mets have been among the clear winners early on in MLB Free Agency. Owner Steve Cohen opened up the wallet and splashed the cash in order to try to bring a World Series to Queens, and it’s that thought process that helped him land some of the biggest names on the market. […]

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 […]

The New York Mets went from leading the National League East for much of the year to finding themselves in third place at 59-60 and 4.5 games back of the Atlanta Braves. It’s been a drastic flip of the switch in the wrong direction for the Mets and the team’s owner, Steve Cohen, is clearly […]

The New York Mets are blessed to have Jacob deGrom, who’s been nothing but sensational for them — especially in the 2021 MLB season. But is his insane overall performance on the mound this season a guarantee that he’ll have his contract extended beyond the end of the 2022 season? For the Mets’ big boss, […]

The New York Mets are pressing hard to sign star shortstop Francisco Lindor to an extension prior to Opening Day on Thursday. Team owner Steve Cohen is hoping a deal gets done. Cohen, who purchased the team from the Wilpon family last year, and Lindor reportedly went to dinner to discuss a possible extension. The […]

Fans of the New York Mets are hoping contract talks with star shortstop Francisco Lindor turn out better than the ravioli owner Steve Cohen had while discussing an extension with Lindor. The New York Post confirmed that a source had stated the two sides met up for dinner on Saturday for contract extension negotiations. Cohen […]

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy went after New York Mets owner Steve Cohen after the latter helped orchestrate a bailout of Melvin Capital amid GameStop stock-driving. Portnoy first suggested Cohen and Robinhood executives should face penalties for implementing trading restrictions: PRISON TIME. Dems and Republicans haven’t agreed on 1 issue till this. That’s how blatant, […]

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s hedge fund helped bail out Melvin Capital amid all the stock drama involving GameStop and Reddit. The GameStop fiasco first began when the Reddit community discovered investors where shorting stocks. Certain Redditors responded by buying stock to prevent the price from falling further and investors capitalizing off the shorting. But Cohen […]

The New York Mets made a major splash in trading for Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-hander Carlos Carrasco on Thursday. But new team owner Steve Cohen is focused on what “matters.” Cohen—who has become renowned for his personal Twitter account—joked that while the Lindor trade is generating buzz, the reinstitution of the team’s […]

Steve Cohen held an introductory press conference after taking ownership of the New York Mets, and he has big expectations for the franchise. Cohen, who is worth three times as much as the next-richest MLB owner, stated he purchased the team to build on-field success, rather than simply make money: “I’m doin it for the […]

Billionaire Steve Cohen’s purchase of the New York Mets from the Wilpon family was finalized on Friday morning. Within hours, Cohen has already made sweeping changes in the baseball operations department. The Mets have parted ways with former general manager Brodie Van Wagenen as well as special assistant Omar Minaya, among others, per MLB.com’s Anthony […]