New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / October 19

Could Jared Young Be the Next Jake Bauers?

When the Brewers traded for Jake Bauers in 2024, he was entering his age-28 season and was joining his seventh team since he was drafted in 2013. Per Chris Trant of Yahoo Sports, Bauers considered retiring after the 2024 season but needed the health insurance for his pregnant wife.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / October 19

Huascar Brazobán generated plenty of value for the Mets

Huascar Brazobán’s Mets tenure was undeniably a highly successful one. Acquired for a pittance at the 2024 deadline from the Marlins ($10 for you if you can name the prospect the Mets gave up in that deal without looking it up), the 36-year-old posted 135.2 innings of 3.45 ERA ball in Queens.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 19

Ranking the Mets' Top 5 Offseason Priorities

The New York Mets turned one of the largest payrolls in baseball into just a 74-win team in 2026, leaving President of Baseball Operations David Stearns with a lot of work to do in the offseason.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 17

5 Free Agents With Derek Falvey Ties Mets Should Target This Offseason

The Mets made a splash hire to their front office in late September, bringing in former Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. Falvey already has ties to David Stearns from when they worked together in Cleveland, and the two will now work together again to bring the Mets back to prominence.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Ronny Mauricio News / New York Mets on SI / October 16

Why the Mets Should Not Give Up on Ronny Mauricio Yet

The New York Mets have a lot questions they to answer following another disappointing season. After finishing last in the NL East for the first time since 2003, this Mets team, which currently has the second-highest payroll in baseball, is expected to see some change.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 16

The Biggest Thing Separating the Mets from Remaining Contenders

As the MLB playoffs roll on, one common denominator appears across the rosters of three out of the four teams that played in the LCS. Aside from the Los Angeles Dodgers, who were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, every remaining team relies heavily on homegrown talent.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 16

Why the Mets' Lineup Won't Look Too Different in 2027

Most fans of the New York Mets would agree that the performance the team got out of its position players wasn't good enough in 2026. Although the emergence of Carson Benge and A.J.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Mets Officially Release 2 Veterans Before MLB Offseason

The New York Mets have cleared two veteran depth pieces from their organization, as utilityman Vidal Bruján and slugger MJ Melendez both elected free agency, according to the MiLB transaction log.

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.

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

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Ex-Dodgers & Mets Coach Passes Away at Age 84 After Long Battle With Illness

Affectionately called “my white daddy” by Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, Guy Conti redefined what a coach means in a player’s life. From helping a player learn English to giving him pitching lessons, Conti’s influence extended far beyond the dugout.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

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

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

Carson Benge News / Baseball Now / October 14

Mets' Carson Benge Snubbed As Finalists For End-Of-Season Honor

The Major League Baseball Players Association has revealed finalists for end-of-season honors, and Carson Benge is not a finalist for the Outstanding Rookie Award.

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 / 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 / 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

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3

Brewers' Jackson Chourio sets franchise record vs. Padres

In the bottom of the third inning of the National League Division Series opener, with his Milwaukee Brewers team down 2-0 to the San Diego Padres, Jackson Chourio crushed a pitch to deep left field.

Why Padres need to look out for Brewers' Jackson Chourio in NLDS

White Sox's Grant Taylor matches rare MLB history in win over Guardians

White Sox's Jordan Hicks has been an underrated weapon in postseason

Rays' Drew Rasmussen flirts with no-hitter in Game 1 of ALDS against Yankees

The 'Most MLB Playoff home runs' quiz

New York Mets 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.