You can never have enough bullpen options, and the Mets, like every other team during the offseason, searched far and wide to find some intriguing pitchers that they could sign and try out in spring training.
Most feel like the New York Mets succeeded after what was a tough start to this past offseason. First, the fact that New York traded Brandin Nimmo for Marcus Semien raised some eyebrows, although that was ultimately seen as a fair deal for both sides.
The New York Mets will start the 2026 campaign with a very different team from their Opening Day roster from last year. They no longer have Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, and Edwin Diaz in the clubhouse.
After a substantial roster overhaul for the New York Mets this offseason, expectations can't be any higher for the ballclub this season in delivering results with this new-look core.
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.
The New York Mets are attempting to get back in the battle for National League superiority. Like everyone else in the Senior Circuit, they have seen the Los Angels Dodgers dominate for years.
The New York Mets made a big move to acquire Freddy Peralta to be their new ace, but the underrated aspect of the deal was getting the Milwaukee Brewers to include Tobias Myers.
A year ago, Juan Soto hit a HR in his first Mets spring training plate appearance. Practically every Mets fan took that as a sign that the big contract wasn’t going to slow him down and he’d be instantly comfortable in Queens.
After it was announced that superstar Juan Soto would be moving to left field this season, this opened up the right field position for competition by the New York Mets.
Building and developing a strong crop of minor league talent is one of the most important things in baseball, even for big market teams like the New York Mets.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
In sports, the difference between the average teams and the great teams is investment. This applies strongly to baseball, as teams with the best player development systems perform at a higher level than their less-invested counterparts.
The funny thing about bullpens is that everyone obsesses over the shiny arms, the young guys hitting 101 with a wipeout slider, and almost nobody talks about the veteran who quietly keeps the whole thing from falling apart.
As the New York Mets are preparing in spring training for the 2026 season, there is no doubt high expectations for the team after a disappointing 2025, where the ball club missed the playoffs.
While the New York Mets did a great job retooling their roster this offseason to compete in the NL East once again in 2026, it remains to be seen whether the team's offensive acquisitions will replace what Pete Alonso brought to the team.
The New York Mets have had a mixed bag of an offseason so far in 2025-26, watching Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz both walk out the door in free agency. The Mets were able to make a splash by landing former Toronto Blue Jays star shortstop Bo Bichette, as they look to bounce back after missing the playoffs last year.
The New York Mets roster went through a major upheaval with several comings and goings over the winter. In stark contrast, the New York Yankees are planning to start the 2026 season with almost the same roster from last year.
The New York Mets constructed one of the most star-studded outfields in the National League this winter. Luis Robert Jr., a Gold Glover, anchoring center.
Alleged clubhouse issues that impacted the Mets during their brutal collapse last season have generated articles and local sports-talk radio discussions throughout the winter and the early days of spring training.
The New York Mets drafted 6-foot-1 outfielder Carson Benge with the 19th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. In two collegiate seasons at Oklahoma State, Benge posted a 1.064 OPS that made him one of the most intriguing offensive prospects in his draft class.
After a tumultuous year that involved ongoing speculation about clubhouse camaraderie and leadership, Mets owner Steve Cohen is starting off the new season by making his thoughts clear on naming a team captain in New York.