New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Bo Bichette’s Mets contract situation draws assessment from MLB insider

The New York Mets signed Bo Bichette to a $126 million contract that included player options last offseason in hopes that he’d play a crucial role in helping the ball club reach the postseason.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 15

5 NL East Free Agents Mets Should Have on Their Offseason Wishlist

The New York Mets have several pressing needs before entering the 2027 season. With this year's free-agent class lacking the depth of talent seen in previous years, every move becomes all the more significant.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 15

One Offseason Mistake the Mets Cannot Afford to Repeat

The Milwaukee Brewers' deep October run should offer some credence to the model David Stearns is trying to build with the New York Mets. Fans have been

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The 'MLB K-leaders by league' quiz

How many of the league leaders in Ks for both the American and National League since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Single-season rookie K-leaders' quiz

The 'All-time K-leaders by MLB club' quiz

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Ty France News / New York Mets on SI / October 15

Why Mets Should Pursue Ty France in Free Agency to Fix First Base Issue

The New York Mets' plan at first base backfired badly this season. After letting homegrown talent and franchise home-run leader Pete Alonso depart in free agency, the Mets took a very different route to fill the void at the position, signing veteran infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million deal.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Carlos Mendoza News / Field Level Media / October 15

Ex-Mets manager Carlos Mendoza joins Phillies' coaching staff

The Philadelphia Phillies continued to build their coaching staff on Thursday, naming former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as the infield and third-base coach.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / October 15

Should the Mets Bring Back Kevin Long?

The Phillies fired their hitting coach Kevin Long, who had been with the club since 2022. After leaving the Mets following the 2017 season, he spent four seasons with the Nationals.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

Phillies hire former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as third base coach

The Phillies have added a former division rival to their coaching staff.

Phillies, Don Mattingly hoping to finally shake Alex Cora ghost after big decision

Phillies were turned down by two ex-players in their manager search

Five candidates Astros should consider following Joe Espada firing

Yankees icon shares one way Aaron Boone is different than Joe Torre

NL Gold Glove finalists announced

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 15

Ranking Recently Traded Mets & Their Chances to Return This Offseason

The New York Mets had some significant roster turnover during the summer as a result of a very active trade deadline. The returns David Stearns got were a big boost to the Mets' farm system, but they created some holes Stearns will need to fill over the winter.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 15

'Nightmare': Mets’ Freddy Peralta Regret Comes Back to Haunt Them as Steve Cohen Watches the ALCS

We have had some surprise visitors at ALCS games, but no one expected Mets owner Steve Cohen to show up for the Rays-Guardians game. With former Met Freddy Peralta on the mound, this added another layer of spice, but Peralta ended the evening with the last laugh after the Rays beat the Guardians to tie the ALCS at 1-1.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 14

One Bold Mets Trade That Actually Makes Sense to Bolster Starting Rotation

As the playoffs wind down, it's time to start thinking about offseason moves. The New York Mets have several key needs to address, including their starting rotation, which David Stearns said he is planning to add to at his end-of-season press conference.

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The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / October 14

Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after win

Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after leading Rays to win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS

Peralta pounded his chest as he exited the mound in his final inning. Consider that an emotional release from a pitcher who was once considered one of Major League Baseball's most underwhelming players.

Jose Ramirez gets the memes for his costly error in ALCS Game 2

Reviewing the Rays, Angels and Reds three-team trade

Yankees icon shares one way Aaron Boone is different than Joe Torre

Mariners may hire new manager away from division rival

The 'MLB annual save leaders' quiz

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Mets’ Potential Tarik Skubal Pursuit Could Come Down to One Factor Money Can’t Solve

The Mets’ season is over, and the Dodgers might be following soon, with them trailing Milwaukee 2-0 in the NLCS. That means Tarik Skubal is going to hit free agency for 2027, and according to MLB insider Chelsea Janes, the Mets might be going in on him.

Alec Bohm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 11

Will Mets swoop in and sign Alec Bohm in free agency?

The New York Mets have at least a few more weeks before they have to officially work on their roster for the 2027 season with the goal of bouncing back from their disastrous 2026 campaign.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 10

New York Mets emerge in shocking Giancarlo Stanton trade proposal

Stanton holds a full no-trade clause in his contract, requiring his explicit approval before any move could proceed.

ESPN report clarifies Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s job security after playoff exit

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep

Yankee fan who interfered with Game 3 home run had interesting reaction

Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again

The 'Most home runs for every MLB team in 2019' quiz

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Mets Share Coaching Changes Ahead of 2027 Season

The New York Mets are already making changes after a disappointing 2026 season, announcing three departures from their Major League coaching staff ahead of 2027.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 7

Mets’ Jeff Albert Not Returning To Coaching Staff In 2027

The Mets announced that director of hitting Jeff Albert and quality assurance coach Danny Barnes will not be on the 2027 coaching staff. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, who first reported the news, suggests it’s possible they’ll find different roles in the organization but are free to pursue other opportunities.

Bo Bichette News / Yardbarker / October 7

Bo Bichette: Mets insider analyzes infielder's opt-out decision

Mets insider analyzes whether Bo Bichette will opt out out of $126M pact

Bichette has a decision to make regarding his future.

Three questions facing the Mets this offseason

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 4

Three questions facing the Mets this offseason

The New York Mets were hoping to shake off their 2025 second-half collapse and return to the postseason in 2026. Instead, the Mets finished in the NL East basement for the first time since 2003. That leaves plenty of questions as the team looks to get back on track in 2027.

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Jared Young News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Mets’ Jared Young Expected To Be Ready For 2027 Season

Mets first baseman Jared Young had his 2026 campaign cut short after a nasty collision with Nolan McLean. He was knocked unconscious and had to be stretchered off the field.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / September 30

New York Mets Already Lose 2 Players to MLB Free Agency

The New York Mets’ 2026 season ended without a playoff berth, and two familiar depth pieces are now looking for their next opportunity. Infielder Zack Short elected free agency on Tuesday after finishing the year in the Syracuse system, as did right-hander Kevin Herget, a frequent Mets shuttle reliever, via the MiLB transaction log.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 28