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New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / November 12

Mets Reportedly Pursuing Trade for Top NL Central Slugger

The New York Mets enter this offseason still searching for a durable, everyday answer at first base. More than a year has passed since Pete Alonso departed as a free agent, and the club has yet to locate a hitter who can reliably anchor the middle of the lineup the way Alonso once did.

Mark Vientos News / New York Mets on SI / November 12

How Mark Vientos' Potential Return Could Impact Mets' Offseason Plans

Following another disappointing season for the New York Mets, president of baseball operations David Stearns appears not to have given up on Mark Vientos yet.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Mets To Hire Derek Johnson

The Mets are expected to hire former pitching coach Derek Johnson, as first reported by Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. Will Sammon of The Athletic adds that Johnson will serve in an advisory role with New York.

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Tarik Skubal News / New York Mets on SI / November 12

Tarik Skubal or Michael King: Which Free Agent Better Solves the Mets' Need?

There's been plenty of debate among Mets fans about the best course of action for New York to take this offseason. While all can agree that the Mets' biggest priority is strengthening their starting rotation, fans fall on different sides of the fence over how New York should approach it.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 12

Heyman: Mets Interested in Jonathan Loáisiga

The Mets are showing interest in veteran right-handed reliever Jonathan Loáisiga, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Loaisiga, 32, has spent the 2025 season in Arizona with the Diamondbacks after recovering from an internal brace surgery on his right UCL in 2024.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 12

Winter Ball Recap: Alvarez, Reimer Homer

Francisco Alvarez hit his second homer in 10 Venezuelan Winter League games Wednesday in a 7-2 win for Magallanes. Over in the Puerto Rican Winter League, third base prospect Jacob Reimer went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double in a 4-3 Ponce victory.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / November 12

Bo Bichette’s down year led him right back to the Mets in 2027

Bo Bichette, a former second round draft pick of the Blue Jays and son of four-time All-Star Dante Bichette, authored one of the biggest plays of the iconic Game 7 of the 2025 World Series when he cracked a three-run home run off Shohei Ohtani in the third inning.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 12

Mets To Hire Derek Johnson In Advisory Role

The Mets are hiring Derek Johnson in an advisory role, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. Johnson most recently spent eight seasons as the pitching coach for the Cincinnati Reds.

Alec Bohm News / Mets Merized Online / November 12

Sammon: Mets Hold Court with Alec Bohm’s Representation

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets have met with the representation of free agent Alec Bohm. The former Philadelphia Phillie, now 30, is coming off the worst year of his career since his first full season in the big leagues, posting a .698 OPS with 15 homers over 155 games.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 12

Mets Could Solve First Base Platoon By Trading With Twins

It is hard to believe that the New York Mets have a dilemma at first base. For over half a decade, the Mets had an established first baseman in Pete Alonso, who not only played every day but also became the franchise's home run leader.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 12

Mets rumors: NY kicks the tires on ex-World Series champion reliever

The status of the 2027 MLB season is uncertain at this time. With a lockout looming, teams are under some pressure to make their moves as soon as possible.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 11

Cy Young winners Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler make history together

Both earning the highest individual honor awarded to a pitcher unanimously, Milwaukee Brewers' ace Jacob Misiorowski and New York Yankees' stud Cam Schlittler will forever be tied together.

Yankees' Cam Schlittler, Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski unsurprisingly win Cy Young awards

From starter to closer: Blue Jays' Louis Varland wins first AL Reliever of the Year

Pat Murphy wins historic third straight NL Manager of the Year award ... from a hospital bed

Brewers' Pat Murphy speaks out after being named NL Manager of the Year

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Mets Eyeing Left-Handed Relievers

The Mets, like just about every club in the game, are looking to strengthen their bullpen this winter. They’ll pursue a wide variety of options, but lefties Alex Vesia and Tim Hill are among their early targets, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic.

MLB News / Baseball Now / November 11

Mets Reportedly Interested In Dodgers Reliever One Year After They Stole Edwin Díaz

The New York Mets need pitchers, and they could be very active in free agency. They have reportedly already scheduled a meeting with Tarik Skubal and could try signing other starting pitchers as well.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker

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Narrowing down the 25 most worthy heavy metal vocalists of all time is a daunting task. We tried to cover as many subgenres within the metal family tree.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / November 11

Five Things the Mets Must Get Right This Offseason

The New York Mets have a laundry list of issues to sort out prior to the start of the 2027 season. With free agency officially opening up this week, there’s no better time to examine what exactly New York must do to contend next season.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Mets Focused On First Base, Pitching Upgrades

There are myriad holes for the Mets to try to fill this winter, but president of baseball operations David Stearns suggested Tuesday at the GM Meetings that second base isn’t one of them (via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com and Chelsea Janes of SNY).

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / November 10

Mets swinging for the fences in free agency before lockout with Tarik Skubal meeting

A two-time AL Cy Young award winner, Skubal is easily the prize of free agency.

1 contender has no plans to pursue Tarik Skubal

Day One in Las Vegas: MLB's lockout clock is louder than the hot stove

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Kodai Senga News / Baseball Now / November 10

Mets Pitcher Reportedly Drawing Trade Interest After Roller Coaster Tenure With Team

There are some big question marks in the New York Mets' starting rotation right now, and what the team does with Kodai Senga is one of them. Senga signed with the Mets on a five-year, $75 million deal.

Carson Benge News / EssentiallySports / November 10

'The Worst I’ve Seen': Analyst Slams Voting Behind Carson Benge’s NL Rookie of the Year Finish

Sal Stewart’s 20 first-place votes secured the NL Rookie of the Year, but the voting distribution below sparked immediate questions. Mets rookie Carson Benge finished second, yet the final results left fans questioning how voters evaluated the race.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 9

Day One in Las Vegas: MLB's lockout clock is louder than the hot stove

Here in Sin City, it's a point of discussion whether the bigger story this week is about the hot stove or the potential lockout that is coming at Major League Baseball's calendar like a tsunami.

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Hiromi Itoh a question mark despite strong NPB performance

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / November 3