New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 25

The Mets’ Opening Day roster announced

The Mets announced their 26-man roster for Opening Day earlier today. The Mets are carrying 13 pitchers and 13 position players, and there are no real surprises on the list, though the make-up of the bullpen has a somewhat unexpected choice or two.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 25

2026 Mets King of Spring Training, final poll

With Grapefruit League play in the books and Opening Day just days away, it’s time to choose our 2026 King of Spring Training! Let’s review our candidates and their final spring training numbers.

Rafael Devers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Francisco Lindor Off-Field Move Emerges Ahead of Mets Season

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has established himself as one of the best middle infielders in all of Major League Baseball throughout his career.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 25

One Data Point for Each Pitcher This Spring

Pretty much every pitcher tries something new in spring training. For many, it is new pitches and new pitch shapes. You can view MMO’s breakdown of some of the Mets pitchers trying out new pitches here.

Juan Soto News / Amazin' Avenue / March 25

Juan Soto is our superstar

It was almost too perfect. The Mets made an improbable run to the National League Championship Series in 2024. In the offseason, retained their fan-favorite, post-season hero, free-agent first baseman and went out and signed a superstar to the largest contract in baseball history.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 25

A final grade on the Mets’ offseason

It’s finally here. No not the start of the regular season, the end of our offseason grades. Priorities, people. We broke down the eight major moves the

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 25

One Interesting Data Point for Each Mets Hitter This Spring

Every spring training, players try new things like swing changes, trying to pull the ball more, improving bat speed and power output, and working on breaking balls, etc.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 25

Freddy Peralta vs. Paul Skenes headlines Mets-Pirates opener

The New York Mets were expected to overhaul their roster following a disappointing 2025. The Pittsburgh Pirates responding to their latest sub-.500 finish in similar fashion qualified as a far bigger surprise.

Francisco Lindor News / New York Mets on SI / March 25

One Injury the Mets Can't Afford Besides Francisco Lindor

The New York Mets got through spring training mostly healthy, with the exception of veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman suffering a torn meniscus towards the end of spring.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Carson Benge News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Carson Benge 2026 Rookie Season Prediction

The hype around Carson Benge is no longer just prospect chatter—it’s becoming reality. The New York Mets are expected to give their 2024 first-round pick a real role in 2026, and with Benge projected to open the year as the starting right fielder (wearing No.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24

Mets Players Who Helped Themselves Most In Spring Training

The New York Mets have a lot of expectations in 2026 after an offseason full of change. David Stearns overhauled the roster after 2025's epic collapse and the result appears to be a more well-rounded team capable of thriving in today's game.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24

Mets Offseason Moves That Already Look Smart

The New York Mets offseason was headlined by the splashy signing of infielder Bo Bichette and the blockbuster trade to acquire ace Freddy Peralta. These

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24

Don't Count Mets Out From Acquiring Bullpen Help

The New York Mets haven't made a decision yet on the last spot in their bullpen for Opening Day. It looks like it will come between lefties Bryan Hudson and Dick Lovelady after Craig Kimbrel was informed he won't make the team.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24

Francisco Lindor Weighs In on Mets' Carson Benge Roster Decision

In the weeks leading up to the New York Mets' Opening Day series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (which begins on March 26), it became increasingly likely that top prospect Carson Benge was going to make the team's roster.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24

Mets' Most Glaring Question at First Base Before Opening Day

For the first time since 2018, Pete Alonso will not be the New York Mets starting first baseman on Opening Day. After opting not to re-sign Alonso, who ended up inking a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles, the Mets clearly wanted to go in a different direction at first base.

New York Mets News / HITC / March 24

Alpine’s latest bidder Steve Cohen can derail Christian Horner and Toto Wolff’s takeover attempts

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, has made a bid to acquire a minority stake in Alpine’s F1 team. Cohen, whose net worth is estimated to be around $23 billion, is looking to venture into Formula 1 by acquiring a minority stake in Alpine.

Carson Benge News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Carson Benge To Make Mets’ Roster

Outfield prospect Carson Benge is going to break camp with the Mets, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. He will be the starting right fielder on Opening Day, per Chelsea Janes of SNY.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Craig Kimbrel Won’t Make Mets’ Roster

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told the media (including SNY TV) that veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel was told that he won’t be breaking camp with the team.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Mets, Freddy Peralta “Highly Unlikely” To Agree To Extension Before Opening Day

Back in the first week of March, Freddy Peralta and the Mets hadn’t yet begun any real discussions about a possible contract extension, and Peralta said

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21

Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen

The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN.

Sean Manaea News / Field Level Media / March 21

Mets LHP Sean Manaea out of rotation, assigned to bullpen

Left-hander Sean Manaea is the odd man out in the New York Mets' starting rotation, with manager Carlos Mendoza announcing Saturday that the veteran will begin the season in the bullpen.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 20

Will Mets, Freddy Peralta sign extension before Opening Day?

Mets, Freddy Peralta seem to have understanding about possibly signing extension before Opening Day

Not long after the New York Mets acquired Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this offseason, the 29-year-old who is set to reach free agency after the 2026 season wraps up suggested he could be open to signing an extension with the club before Opening Day.

Nolan McLean nearly had Mets' Carlos Mendoza 'jumping off the couch' during WBC final

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made World Series promise to Howie Rose after retirement announcement

Legendary Mets announcer Howie Rose explains major career decision

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 20

Nolan McLean nearly had Mets' Carlos Mendoza 'jumping off the couch' during WBC final

Before New York Mets prospect and potential future ace Nolan McLean started for Team USA versus Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic this

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made World Series promise to Howie Rose after retirement announcement

Mets' Brett Baty getting help from former teammate after alleged clubhouse issues

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