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David Stearns addresses rumored Juan Soto-Francisco Lindor tension

On November 28, Mike Puma of the New York Post published an article that suggested there was a rift between New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor and Mets second baseman and outfielder Jeff McNeil during the 2025 season.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Mets advance pursuit of Michael King

The Mets were linked to Michael King’s market earlier this week, and the team’s interest is developed enough that the two sides had a video meeting, the New York Post’s Joel Sherman reports.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Mets Trade Proposal: Why a Blockbuster with the Brewers Makes Sense for New York

The MLB Winter Meetings have kicked off in Orlando, and like snowflakes, rumors are swirling through the air. The New York Mets have been linked to almost every top free agent on the market.

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MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / December 8

Mets have called Brewers about Trevor Megill

The Mets have called the Brewers about 32-year-old right-handed reliever Trevor Megill, according to Joel Sherman, who reports that the Yankees are also among the teams to have shown interest in Tylor Megill’s older brother.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Carlos Mendoza News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Pushes Back On Reported Clubhouse Issues

The MLB Winter Meetings are off to a spicy start. New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza stepped up to the podium Monday, looked the New York media dead in the eye, and basically told them their recent clubhouse drama stories are pure fiction.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / December 8

Mets showing trade interest in pair of Brewers’ star pitchers

The New York Mets are hard at work at the Winter Meetings exploring various options to improve their team. While the Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz situations

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 8

New York Mets held video meeting with impact starting pitcher

ORLANDO - The annual MLB winter meetings have been slow thus far. However, the Mets are working hard behind the scenes to try to improve their ballclub this offseason.

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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.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 8

Free agent slugger called a top priority for the Mets

The New York Mets are not among the teams planning to meet with Pete Alonso in person at the winter meetings, but that does not mean they are not pursuing a reunion.

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Michael King News / Amazin' Avenue / December 8

Mets held video meeting with Michael King

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets and Michael King met over a video meeting today as part of the Winter Meetings. King, 30, was a member of the Yankees from 2019 to 2023 and for the past two years pitched for the Padres.

Edwin Diaz News / New York Mets on SI / December 8

AL East team 'monitoring' Edwin Diaz in free agency

This AL East contender is still keeping their eyes on All-Star closer Edwin Díaz. Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet reported on Tuesday that the Toronto Blue Jays are "monitoring" the market for Díaz as well as other high-leverage relievers on the free agency market.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / December 8

Flushing is Burning: Offseason: Loading

Grace is back with another episode, and some major news to talk about. First, the Mets have made a few moves, trading longtime Met Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for Marcus Semien, which is sad from an emotional standpoint but makes sense from a baseball perspective.

New York Mets News / New Baseball Media / December 9

Revisiting the Francisco Lindor Trade to the Mets: 5 Years Later

Throughout December 2025, we have taken a look back at how significant trades made five years ago have shaken out for the respective teams involved. Our latest takes a look at the blockbuster that sent Francisco Lindor from the Indians (now known as Guardians) to the Mets.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings

Pete Alonso is clearly hoping to sign with a new team earlier than he did last offseason, and is making aggressive moves to potentially try and land with one by the end of the year.

Kyle Schwarber News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Mets interested in free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber

The Mets are interested in free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. Schwarber rejected a qualifying offer from the Phillies, so any other club would face the associated penalties for signing him.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8

Mets rumors: 1 obstacle to landing top-tier starting pitcher in free agency

The New York Mets have been one of MLB’s more active teams to begin the offseason. The organization swapped outfielder Brandon Nimmo for former Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien, and later signed former New York Yankees closer Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract.

Brett Baty News / New York Mets on SI / December 8

Mets' new stance on Brett Baty marks major trade shift

At this time last year, it felt like the only way Brett Baty would be on the New York Mets' roster by Opening Day 2025 was that no other team was interested in trading for him.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Report: Mets in Discussions on Two Free Agent Closers

The Winter Meetings are underway, and the New York Mets are looking to solidify the back end of their bullpen, among other areas. Two relievers linked to New York are Robert Suarez and Pete Fairbanks.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 8

Bonds, Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced

Bonds, Clemens, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela each received less than five votes and are not eligible to be voted on in the next cycle, meaning this group must wait until 2031 to be considered again.

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