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New York Post back cover perfectly sums up Edwin Diaz Mets exit feelings

New York Post back cover perfectly sums up Edwin Diaz Mets exit feelings

The rich keep on getting richer, and it’s every offseason at this point where the Los Angeles Dodgers simply beat other teams to the punch for the services of some of the best free agents.

Gregory Soto News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9
What will reliever Gregory Soto bring to the Pirates?

What will reliever Gregory Soto bring to the Pirates?

The Pirates are expected to sign reliever Gregory Soto.

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso
Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased
Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026
The 'MLB Relievers of the Year since 1995' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB all-time RBI leaders' quiz
The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz
The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9
Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased

Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased

Pete Alonso may have a four-word message for interested teams — “Prices just went up.” The five-time MLB All-Star slugger Alonso has a significant ask in free agency, Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported on Tuesday.

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso
Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings
Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues that allegedly impacted Mets during 2025 season
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

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.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / December 9

Mets to pick 27th in 2026 draft

Major League Baseball held its draft lottery at the Winter Meetings today, and the Mets’ first pick will be the 27th overall pick in the draft. As has been the case in the recent past, the team was penalized by ten spots in the first round because of the competitive balance tax threshold that is surpassed during the 2025 season.

David Peterson News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9
Mets open to dealing David Peterson

Mets open to dealing David Peterson

The New York Mets are willing to entertain offers on starter David Peterson, write Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic. That probably wouldn’t be for prospects but could be part of a swap for a player at a position of need.

David Stearns News / Mets Merized Online / December 9

Stearns Exudes Calm Amidst the Storm

Some in the fan base might be in shambles, but David Stearns isn’t panicking. He was his typical steady self on Tuesday, talking to reporters after the Mets lost the best closer in baseball to the Dodgers.

Devin Williams News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
Mets Lose Díaz to Dodgers as Bullpen Plans Shift to Devin Williams

Mets Lose Díaz to Dodgers as Bullpen Plans Shift to Devin Williams

The last trumpet has blown at Citi Field. After weeks of free agent drama, the New York Mets ultimately lose Edwin Díaz, who is signing a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 9
Why this Mets’ preference might be hurting them

Why this Mets’ preference might be hurting them

The New York Mets had a very bad day at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday. Watching closer Edwin Diaz leave for the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-year deal worth $69 million was a low light for David Stearns, who received a ton of criticism online for not going far enough to retain the best closer in baseball.

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
 The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz
 The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz
The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz
Starling Marte News / New York Mets on SI / December 9
Source: Mets and Starling Marte have mutual interest in reunion

Source: Mets and Starling Marte have mutual interest in reunion

ORLANDO - The New York Mets could potentially re-sign a familiar face this offseason. Sources indicate there is mutual interest in a reunion between the Mets and free agent outfielder/DH Starling Marte.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 9
Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

The star first baseman opted out of the second year of the two-year contract he signed last season.

Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased
Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings
Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues that allegedly impacted Mets during 2025 season
Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026
The 'College football color teams' quiz
New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / December 9
New York Mets Brass Being Skewered For Offseason Performance

New York Mets Brass Being Skewered For Offseason Performance

In the world of New York Mets baseball, the hot stove isn’t just warm; it’s practically radioactive. And the latest meltdown has Mets fans pointing their pitchforks squarely at one man: David Stearns.

David Peterson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Mets rumors: Trade interest growing in David Peterson, but New York wants a big return

Mets rumors: Trade interest growing in David Peterson, but New York wants a big return

The New York Mets continue the Winter Meetings reeling from Edwin Diaz’s jump to the Los Angeles Dodgers, trade buzz tightening around David Peterson, and the steady pressure that shadows every move GM David Stearns makes.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9
Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing

Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing

The bullpen had been an ongoing sore spot for the Dodgers in 2025.

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced
Former Giants star, NL MVP Jeff Kent finally gets his due with HOF election
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 9
Mets target re-signs with division rival on mammoth $150 million deal

Mets target re-signs with division rival on mammoth $150 million deal

The buzz inside the Winter Meetings hotel lobby always feels a little overcaffeinated, but on Tuesday, the energy around the New York Mets carried a different edge.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 9
Mets reportedly held a video meeting with top pitching target

Mets reportedly held a video meeting with top pitching target

Sometimes an offseason really starts to take shape the moment a rumor becomes a conversation. For the New York Mets, that moment arrived the second word got out that the front office hopped on a video call with Michael King.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 9
Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues

Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues that allegedly impacted Mets during 2025 season

A report from late November suggested that alleged clubhouse issues impacted the New York Mets as they endured a brutal collapse.

Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026
The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 9
David Stearns addresses rumored Juan Soto-Francisco Lindor tension

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 

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

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.

Carlos Mendoza News / Total Apex Sports / December 8
New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Pushes Back On Reported Clubhouse Issues

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.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings

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.

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