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The New York Mets will be facing a lot of questions once the offseason arrives. After falling well short of expectations this year, the Mets now have a good idea of the areas they need to address prior to the 2026 season.

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Insider delivers bleak update on Edwin Diaz’s chances of returning to Mets

There's a world where the New York Mets won't have perhaps the two most important players to their franchise's success over the past six seasons when Opening Day 2026 arrives.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / October 25

MMO Roundtable: Who Should Be The Mets’ Top Priority Free Agent?

How can we make sure the 2026 season isn’t a repeat of the 2025 season? By making some changes this offseason. By signing the right people. So, who should be the Mets’ top priority free agent?

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Mets Rumored to Be in Mix for Big-Money Starter This Winter

The New York Mets are gearing up for an aggressive offseason overhaul of their starting rotation, determined to avoid a repeat of the pitching shortages that sidelined them from playoff contention this year.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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

Ex-Mets coach Eric Chavez seems to throw shade with 3-word hitting award comment

On October 3, news broke that the New York Mets were making several sweeping changes to their coaching staff under manager Carlos Mendoza. MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reported that morning that Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, along with co-hitting coaches Jeremy Barnes and Eric Chavez, would not be returning to the team in 2026.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / October 24

The Top 10 Mets World Series Moments

The history of the Mets in the Fall Classic involves some of the most memorable events to ever occur on baseball’s greatest stage. There’s the culmination of a miraculous season and a miraculous comeback that led to a second title, but their three other appearances have also produced milestones that remain special to the franchise.

Christian Scott News / New York Mets on SI / October 24

Injured Mets’ starter should be ready for spring training

The New York Mets have a lot of options to sift through for their 2026 starting rotation before considering any external additions, which is an interesting problem to have after the starters likely cost them a playoff appearance.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / October 24

2 Free Agents That Don’t Make Sense for Met’s, 3 That Do

As the World Series opens between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, there is only one thing on Mets fans’ minds: the offseason. After 2024, the Mets did really well in the offseason, acquiring free agents like Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and A.J.

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

Mets prospect stays hot in the Arizona Fall League

It was another strong night for New York Mets No. 15 overall prospect Chris Suero. Suero, who started the game in left field and batted leadoff, notched his third homer of the Arizona Fall League season while stealing two bases.

Carlos Mendoza News / Mets Merized Online / October 24

2025 Report Card: Carlos Mendoza, Manager

Age: 45 2025 record: 83-79 Overall record: 172-152 2025 salary: $1.5 million Grade: C+ The Mets were 45-24 on June 12, and at that point in the year, Carlos Mendoza would have likely earned an A grade considering New York had the best record in baseball.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / October 24

Chris Suero Continues Showing Off Power, Speed in AFL

Mets prospect Chris Suero hit an opposite-field blast for his third home run in seven Arizona Fall League games Thursday in the Scottsdale Scorpions’ 12-3 victory over the Peoria Javelinas (7-7).

Edwin Diaz News / New York Mets on SI / October 24

Mets could lose Edwin Diaz to higher bidder in free agency

Longtime New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz has the option to opt out of the final two years and $37 million of the five-year, $102 million deal he signed with the club in 2022, which would make him an unrestricted free agent.

Pete Alonso News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

The Case for and against the Mets Paying Pete Alonso

From breaking the rookie home run record to becoming the Mets’ all-time home run leader, Pete Alonso has been the face of the franchise for the past seven years.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Mets sign veteran southpaw Richard Lovelady

Lovelady, 30, made two appearances for the Blue Jays at the beginning of the season but then bounced around on a series of minor league pacts through mid-June.

Francisco Lindor undergoes surgery: Mets star's status, outlook

The Nationals need to swing big this offseason

25 MLB players who could be traded this offseason

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

Yandy Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Mets rumors: New York discussed Yandy Diaz trade with Rays at deadline

Things in Queens, New York, are never boring, and the New York Mets trade rumors are heating up. With Pete Alonso opting out of his contract, the Mets are searching for a potential replacement.

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Mets Announce Pete Alonso News After Missing MLB Playoffs

Pete Alonso erupted for another excellent season with the New York Mets. Unfortunately, the Mets still collapsed in the second half of 2025, missing the MLB postseason after entering the year with World Series aspirations.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Francisco Lindor undergoes surgery: Mets star's status, outlook

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor recently underwent surgery on his right elbow.

The Nationals need to swing big this offseason

Previewing MLB qualifying offer decisions for position players

Ranking the pending MLB free agents: National League edition

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

The Nationals need to swing big this offseason

The Nationals have a solid core in place, and it's time for them to make the moves that can carry them back into contention.

Three questions facing the New York Mets this offseason

Previewing MLB qualifying offer decisions for position players

Ranking the pending MLB free agents: National League edition

Every MLB player who hit 30 home runs in their rookie season

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Mets Add Player in Free Agency After Missing MLB Playoffs

The New York Mets had a disappointing end to their 2025 season. The Mets missed the playoffs after spending nearly a billion dollars in the offseason investing into the roster, signing stars such as Juan Soto and re-signing Pete Alonso.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / October 20

7 Top Free Agents That Could Transform the Mets

After the quite frankly disastrous 2025 season, it is clear that the New York Mets will be all in on the offseason to improve. The team finished as a young, inconsistent team that didn’t have a consistent offense and had an unreliable rotation.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 20

Three questions facing the New York Mets this offseason

A season that began with lofty aspirations ended in disappointment for the New York Mets.

Steve Cohen has chance to lay foundation for Mets dynasty with one signing

Could Mets lose Pete Alonso to division rival?

Mets begin rebuilding coaching staff

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 19

Mets expected to show interest in Tarik Skubal

Ahead of his final year under team control, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has gotten plenty of attention as fans and clubs alike have begun to turn their attention towards the offseason.

Tarik Skubal News / Total Apex Sports / October 19

New York Mets Will Be Involved In A Potential Tarik Skubal Trade

The New York Mets had a terrible season in 2025, missing the playoffs after signing Juan Soto to the largest contract in the history of North American Sports.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / October 18

5 Aces the Mets Should Trade for To Fix Their Rotation

In 2025, the New York Mets experienced a collapse. However, unlike what many have said, the Mets have a promising future ahead of them. New York has a fantastic farm system, had three rookies in their rotation by the end of the season, and had even others who could’ve been called up.