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Mets Among 'Many Teams' Interested in Free Agent Outfielder

After missing out on Kyle Tucker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets have shifted focus to another outfielder who is still a free agent. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Tuesday that the Mets are among "many teams" who've maintained contact with outfielder Austin Hays.

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Report: Mets Swing Late Night Trade for Luis Robert Jr.

A trade many speculated could happen this offseason has finally come to fruition. Late Tuesday night, the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox agreed to a deal.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Mets land former All-Star outfielder in trade

The New York Mets are rolling the dice on former All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Several reporters confirmed on Tuesday that the Mets have agreed to a trade with the Chicago White Sox for Robert in exchange for infielder Luisangel Acuña and minor-league pitcher Truman Pauley.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21

Mets find outfield upgrade in late-night trade for Luis Robert Jr.

Robert fits the Mets' stated goal of improving their run prevention as he saved five runs defensively in center in 2025 and is a former Gold Glove winner.

Report: Cody Bellinger is choosing from four teams

Phillies president on being unable to land Bo Bichette: 'It's a gut punch'

The 20 worst MLB teams from the 1990s

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

The New York Mets Still Have a Bunch Of Work To Do This Offseason

It has been an absolute roller coaster of an offseason for the New York Mets. They started by losing their top players, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso, but in the last few weeks, they’ve added a ton of talent to their roster.

Cody Bellinger News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Report: Cody Bellinger is choosing from four teams

The Cody Bellinger sweepstakes appear to be down to a Final Four.

Yankees reportedly backing away from Cody Bellinger bidding war

Yankees tweak latest offer to try to end Cody Bellinger saga

Yankees’ mundane offseason puts them at risk of falling behind division rivals

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Carlos Beltran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 20

Mets legend David Wright reacts to ex-teammate Carlos Beltran earning Hall of Fame honor

Carlos Beltran’s long journey to Cooperstown reached its final destination this week, and one of the first voices to publicly celebrate the moment came from a familiar place in Mets history.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 20

Carlos Beltrán elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Carlos Beltrán was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his fourth year on the ballot after securing 84.2% of the votes from the BBWAA. Beltrán was

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 20

Former Mets star gets elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

Two former New York Mets will be enshrined in Cooperstown this summer. On Tuesday evening, Carlos Beltrán was officially elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / January 20

Carlos Beltrán Inducted Into Hall Of Fame

Just a few years ago, it seemed nearly impossible. Carlos Beltrán, fresh off stepping down as the manager of the New York Mets without ever having managed a game, faced the massive fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, essentially becoming the fall guy for the punishment that was handed down.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Mets' Francisco Lindor Announces Off-Field News Amid MLB Offseason

The New York Mets are heading into the 2026 MLB season with a revamped roster built around shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Juan Soto. Expectations remain high in Queens, with the front office hoping this year’s group is talented enough to make the MLB playoffs.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 20

Steve Cohen's Failed Kyle Tucker Recruiting Tactic Revealed

It's no secret that before Kyle Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers last week, the New York Mets were one of the finalists to sign him.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 20

Mets top prospect earns impressive preseason ranking

In signing Bo Bichette, the New York Mets have their 2026 infield sorted out. Bichette will man the hot corner, sliding over from shortstop to third base for the first time as he enters his eighth major league season.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 20

Mets remain open to signing top starter

With the continuing expectation that the New York Mets will look to add starting pitching this offseason, they're reportedly still open to adding this top starter who remains on the free agent market.

MLB News / Just Baseball / January 20

Playing GM: 3 Moves To Complete the Cleveland Guardians’ Roster for 2026

For three of the last four seasons, the Cleveland Guardians have been crowned champions of the AL Central. Their most recent title might arguably have been their most impressive.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 19

Mets rumors: New York among MLB teams interested in Brewers ace

As there are rumors surrounding the New York Mets and the moves the team is going to make in the offseason, there are fans who are expecting the ball club to make a deal to acquire a starting pitcher.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 19