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Nolan McLean News / Mets Merized Online / January 21

McLean Leads Six Mets Prospects in Baseball America’s Top 100

On Wednesday January 21, 2026, Baseball America released their updated top-100 prospect rankings. Six Mets sit in these top 100: 8th – Starting Pitcher, Nolan McLean 19th – Outfielder, Carson Benge 44th – Starting Pitcher, Jonah Tong 71st – Shortstop, Jett Williams 81st – Starting Pitcher, Brandon Sproat 83rd – Outfielder, A.J.

Luis Robert News / Empire Sports Media / January 21

Luis Robert Jr.’s acquisition gives Mets elite up-the-middle defense

A mantra only matters if the roster backs it up. For the New York Mets, “run prevention” has not just been an offseason slogan whispered into microphones.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

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The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 21

What’s Next for the Mets After Adding Luis Robert Jr.

The outfield was a big area of need for the New York Mets entering the week as they had just three on their 40-man roster: Juan Soto, Tyrone Taylor and prospect Nick Morabito, who has never had a big league at-bat.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 21

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Mitch Voit (11)

Milwaukee native Mitch Voit attended Whitefish Bay High School in the eponymous Whitefish Bay, a suburb of Milwaukee. Hoping to one day follow in the footsteps

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Luis Robert Jr Fantasy Impact Mets Trade 2026

The offseason has been a mixed bag for the New York Mets. They clearly lost more than they gained. Big losses of their closer, Edwin Diaz, and the heart of the team in the Polar Bear, Pete Alonso have made the fans not quite understand what David Stearns is trying to accomplish.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 21

Why David Wright's Hall of Fame Chances are Improving

The New York Mets had reason to celebrate on Tuesday night when Carlos Beltran was finally elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Beltran, who spent nearly seven years of his career with the Mets and is currently working in the organization, wasn't the only former Met to get good news from the vote.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 21

Stay or Go? The future of Vientos, Baty, and Mauricio

It’s been an offseason of shocking, sobering change for the New York Mets. But as the comforting sight of pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 21

Flushing is Burning: We’re so Bo-ack

Grace is back, recovered from yet another illness, to talk about the latest in baseball. First she gets into the Mets, who lost quite a few long time Mets while adding some big name free agents.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 21

Mets Among 'Many Teams' Interested in Free Agent Outfielder

After missing out on Kyle Tucker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets have shifted focus to another outfielder who is still a free agent. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Tuesday that the Mets are among "many teams" who've maintained contact with outfielder Austin Hays.

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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.

Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 21

'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal

Is a work stoppage in MLB inevitable at this point?

Mets still eyeing upgrades after signing Bo Bichette

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

Phillies president on being unable to land Bo Bichette: 'It's a gut punch'

The 'Active 30-home run MLB hitters' quiz

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Report: Mets Swing Late Night Trade for Luis Robert Jr.

A trade many speculated could happen this offseason has finally come to fruition. Late Tuesday night, the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox agreed to a deal.

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Luis Robert News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Mets land former All-Star outfielder in trade

The New York Mets are rolling the dice on former All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Several reporters confirmed on Tuesday that the Mets have agreed to a trade with the Chicago White Sox for Robert in exchange for infielder Luisangel Acuña and minor-league pitcher Truman Pauley.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

Robert fits the Mets' stated goal of improving their run prevention as he saved five runs defensively in center in 2025 and is a former Gold Glove winner.

Report: Cody Bellinger is choosing from four teams

Phillies president on being unable to land Bo Bichette: 'It's a gut punch'

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

The New York Mets Still Have a Bunch Of Work To Do This Offseason

It has been an absolute roller coaster of an offseason for the New York Mets. They started by losing their top players, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso, but in the last few weeks, they’ve added a ton of talent to their roster.

Cody Bellinger News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Report: Cody Bellinger is choosing from four teams

The Cody Bellinger sweepstakes appear to be down to a Final Four.

Yankees reportedly backing away from Cody Bellinger bidding war

Yankees tweak latest offer to try to end Cody Bellinger saga

Yankees’ mundane offseason puts them at risk of falling behind division rivals

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Carlos Beltran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 20

Mets legend David Wright reacts to ex-teammate Carlos Beltran earning Hall of Fame honor

Carlos Beltran’s long journey to Cooperstown reached its final destination this week, and one of the first voices to publicly celebrate the moment came from a familiar place in Mets history.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Mets' Francisco Lindor Announces Off-Field News Amid MLB Offseason

The New York Mets are heading into the 2026 MLB season with a revamped roster built around shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Juan Soto. Expectations remain high in Queens, with the front office hoping this year’s group is talented enough to make the MLB playoffs.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 20

Mets top prospect earns impressive preseason ranking

In signing Bo Bichette, the New York Mets have their 2026 infield sorted out. Bichette will man the hot corner, sliding over from shortstop to third base for the first time as he enters his eighth major league season.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 20

Playing GM: 3 Moves To Complete the Cleveland Guardians’ Roster for 2026

For three of the last four seasons, the Cleveland Guardians have been crowned champions of the AL Central. Their most recent title might arguably have been their most impressive.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 19

Mets rumors: New York among MLB teams interested in Brewers ace

As there are rumors surrounding the New York Mets and the moves the team is going to make in the offseason, there are fans who are expecting the ball club to make a deal to acquire a starting pitcher.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 19