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On YouTubeDavid 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.
New York Mets News / ESPN / December 9
Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 9
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.
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?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
Scott Boras using Kyle Schwarber contract to justify long-term Pete Alonso demand
With rumors surrounding New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso and his potential next destination as he tests free agency to get the best situation for him, his agent Scott Boras has laid out long-term demands.
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.
Starling Marte News / New York Mets on SI / December 9
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.
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / December 9
Tigers will listen on star ace, potential Mets' trade target
With the MLB Winter Meetings officially underway, the talk surrounding the offseason's biggest name has continued to heat up. As contract talks stalled between the Detroit Tigers and their back-to-back Cy Young winning ace Tarik Skubal, it was rumored that the club would be open to moving him for the right price.
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 / Yardbarker / December 9
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.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / December 9
Rumor Roundup: Mets ‘Hesitant’ On More Than Three Years for Alonso
Updated Post: December 9 at 3:00 pm Per Mark Feinsand of MLB, the sticking point between the Mets and Alonso might be the amount of years in the contract.
David Peterson News / New York Mets on SI / December 9
Mets’ starting pitcher ‘generating’ trade interest
Could the New York Mets move on from this All-Star starting pitcher after a disappointing end to last year? Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9
MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost
Here are the takeaways as the Winter Meetings move ahead.
New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / December 9
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9
Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing
The bullpen had been an ongoing sore spot for the Dodgers in 2025.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 9
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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