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A.J. Minter News / Amazin' Avenue / October 30

A/J Minter’s absence loomed large this season

When the Mets signed AJ Minter in January, the hope was that he would become a key member of the bullpen they had been missing: an effective lefty reliever.

Nolan McLean News / Mets Merized Online / October 30

2025 Report Card: Nolan McLean, SP

Player Data: Age: 24 (07/24/2001) B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 8 G, 48 IP, 2.06 ERA, 1.042 WHIP, 5-1, 57 K, 16 BB Advanced Stats: 196 ERA+, 30.3% K%, 8.5% BB%, 3.61 xERA, 2.97 FIP, 2.79 xFIP, 1.2 fWAR, 1.8 bWAR Drafted as a two-way player in 2023, Nolan McLean experienced his first full season as just a pitcher in 2025.

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New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Revisiting the Mets’ Top 10 Prospects from 2011

Baseball prospect lists are always a gamble. Some future stars rise to the occasion, while others fade away long before reaching Citi Field. The Mets’ Top 10 prospect class of 2011 was no different, a group filled with hype, heartbreak, and a few unforgettable characters.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Pete Alonso News / New York Mets on SI / October 29

Mets legend makes case for team keeping Pete Alonso

This former New York Mets legend is already making the case for the team to re-sign Pete Alonso. During their daily episode of "The Show," hosted by Jon

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 29

New York Mets viewed as a fit for MVP candidate slugger

This would be a big steal by the New York Mets. NL MVP candidate Kyle Schwarber is set to become a free agent this winter and The Athletic's Jim Bowden views him as a fit for the Mets.

New York Mets News / Sporting News / October 29

Potential Mets trade deals away Jonah Tong, Ryan Clifford for $6.5 million All-Star ace

This would be a great trade for the Mets.

Shohei Ohtani News / New York Mets on SI / October 29

Why New York Mets didn't pursue Shohei Ohtani in free agency

On October 28, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani started in Game 4 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays and pitched six innings.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / October 29

Scouts get blunt about who Mets top trade target should be

The baseball community is buzzing about the possibility of Detroit Tigers ace and likely 2025 AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal being traded this offseason.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Brett Baty News / New York Mets on SI / October 29

Has Brett Baty finally solidified himself as the Mets’ starting third baseman?

Uncertainty at third base was an issue for the New York Mets for much of the 2025 season. After a breakout 2024 campaign, Mark Vientos appeared poised to lock down the position long term.

Ronny Mauricio News / Amazin' Avenue / October 29

Ronny Mauricio had a flawed 2025

We’ve talked for years about how Ronny Mauricio is a flawed player. Blessed with impressive bat speed and passable contact ability, his lack of approach and injury-driven tumble down the defensive spectrum left him on the fringes of true prospectdom.

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Ryan Helsley News / Mets Merized Online / October 29

2025 Report Card: Ryan Helsley, RHP

Player Data: Age: 31 (7/18/1994) B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 0-3, 7.20 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 20.0 IP, 22 SO, 11 BB, 22 G Advanced Stats: 57 ERA+, 23.2 K%, 11.6 BB%, 4.34 xERA, 5.19 FIP, 4.20 xFIP, -0.2 fWAR, -0.9 bWAR 2025 Salary: N/A (free agent) Yes, it’s time for the ugly but necessary report card on Helsley.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 29

Mets viewed as potential suitor for top free agent pitcher

Coming off of a brutal collapse to end 2025, the New York Mets are now positioned for what should be a hectic and undeniably crucial offseason. For the

Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Mets rumors: Why Carlos Mendoza assistant is bouncing despite high approval rating

Coming off a shocking second-half collapse that kept them out of the postseason, the New York Mets might be about to lose a valuable member of their coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / October 27

New York Mets Predicted To Be In The Mix For Cy Young Winner

The Major League Baseball offseason is heating up, and one of the biggest names expected to dominate trade discussions is Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

Troy Snitker News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27

Mets hire Troy Snitker as hitting coach

The Mets are hiring Troy Snitker to serve as their next hitting coach, according to a report from Andy Martino of SNY. Snitker, 36, is the son of former Braves manager Brian Snitker.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 26

New York Mets Could Steal Star Free Agent From AL Contender

The New York Mets are going to be a very interesting team to keep an eye on this offseason. After a rough finish to the 2025 MLB season and missing the playoffs, many believe that the Mets will be aggressive once again.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 26

Will Mets’ next young ace break through after missing 2025 season

The 2025 New York Mets failed to make the postseason and underachieved on a number of levels. But injuries and other deficiencies allowed the franchise to get a glimpse of what their pitching staff could look like over the next few years.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Mets Rumored to Be in Mix for Big-Money Starter This Winter

The New York Mets are gearing up for an aggressive offseason overhaul of their starting rotation, determined to avoid a repeat of the pitching shortages that sidelined them from playoff contention this year.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / October 24

2 Free Agents That Don’t Make Sense for Met’s, 3 That Do

As the World Series opens between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, there is only one thing on Mets fans’ minds: the offseason. After 2024, the Mets did really well in the offseason, acquiring free agents like Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and A.J.

Pete Alonso News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

The Case for and against the Mets Paying Pete Alonso

From breaking the rookie home run record to becoming the Mets’ all-time home run leader, Pete Alonso has been the face of the franchise for the past seven years.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Mets sign veteran southpaw Richard Lovelady

Lovelady, 30, made two appearances for the Blue Jays at the beginning of the season but then bounced around on a series of minor league pacts through mid-June.

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