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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 […]

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard took a shot at the team’s former owners, the Wilpon family, upon new owner Steve Cohen being approved Friday. Syndergaard alluded to the Wilpons’ mismanaging personnel and mishandling players, iterating he hopes Cohen and new management will be more keen on treating players with respect: “All I plead is […]

A new era has started for the New York Mets. For the first time since January 1980, the Wilpons will no longer be involved with the team after it was sold for $2.4 billion to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen, a record amount for a US sports team.  As if to signal that the […]

Billionaire Steve Cohen was approved as the new owner of the New York Mets on Friday, and the move is drawing plenty of chatter on Twitter. Former Mets catcher Mike Piazza called it a “special day” for all those with ties to the organization and wished Cohen well in this new venture: Very Excited for […]

The New York Mets finally have some more stability in leadership. After a long negotiation, MLB owners have officially approved billionaire Steve Cohen as the new owner of the Mets after he purchased the team from the Wilpon family, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. MLB owners have voted to approve Steve Cohen as the new owner […]

Steve Cohen thought his attempted purchase of majority ownership in the New York Mets is all wrapped up. However, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has other ideas. According to a new report from The New York Post, De Blasio is on a mission to squash a deal in the 9th inning. Bill de […]