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Steve Cohen News / Athlon Sports / November 1

In 2020, Steve Cohen paid $2.4 billion for the New York Mets; the team had sold for just $21.1 million back in 1980

The New York Mets changed hands twice in four decades, with each sale reflecting a different era of baseball ownership. In January 1980, publisher Doubleday & Co.

Vidal Brujan News / Viral Sports News / November 1

New York Mets Lose Infielder to Bitter NL East Rival

The Atlanta Braves added switch-hitting infielder Vidal Brujan on a minor league contract this week, according to transaction records. The 28-year-old will report to Triple-A Gwinnett as a depth option for the organization.

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Francisco Alvarez News / Mets Merized Online / November 1

Alvarez Hits Grand Slam In Winter League Action; Mets Prospects Struggle In AFL Loss

Francisco Alvarez hit a game-winning grand slam in the eighth inning of Venezuelan Winter League action Saturday night. Alvarez went 2-for-5 in the contest with five RBIs.

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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.

Dylan Ross News / Amazin' Avenue / November 1

Dylan Ross was cleared for takeoff in 2026 but did not fly

In another world, 2026 was Dylan Ross’ time to shine. The right-hander posted a cumulative 2.17 ERA in 54.0 innings in 2025, allowing 49 hits, walking 33, and striking out 80, with the majority of those innings coming in Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 1

3 Signings I’d Make This Offseason If I Were Mets' President of Baseball Operations

David Stearns has a lot of decisions ahead of him this offseason. He's shown that he isn't afraid to go against the grain and make unpopular moves to further his agenda as president of baseball operations.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Former New York Mets Infielder Betrays Team for NL East Rival

Vidal Bruján’s brief and mostly quiet tenure with the New York Mets has now formally ended, as the 28-year-old utility man has signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves and been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett, via the MiLB transaction log.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 31

The Mets' Biggest Free-Agent Decision Is About More Than One Player

This offseason isn't just about improving a New York Mets roster that somehow finished nine games worse than the previous year. It's also about defining the direction of the organization.

MJ Melendez News / Amazin' Avenue / October 31

MJ Melendez was a microcosm of the offseason

Signing MJ Melendez was a very interesting idea that simply was relied upon a little too much for the Mets; which was very much a microcosm of the offseason David Stearns had prior to the 2026 season.

Daniel Duarte News / Amazin' Avenue / October 31

Daniel Duarte turned his career around in 2026

Things were looking pretty bleak for Daniel Duarte in the spring of 2024. He battled his way onto the Minnesota Twins roster before an elbow injury sidelined him for the rest of ’24 and all of 2025.

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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.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 31

3 Low-Cost Trade Targets Mets Must Aggressively Pursue This Offseason

The New York Mets should have high ambitions entering this offseason after failing to make the playoffs for the second consecutive year. While this free-agent class isn't as packed with high-end talent as previous offseasons, there are a few premium options New York should be aggressively pursuing.

Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / October 30

3 Biggest Mets Winners of Bo Bichette Opting into $42 Million Player Option for 2027

The New York Mets received welcome news late Thursday night, as Bo Bichette reportedly opted into his $42 million player option for the 2027 season, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic.

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New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Mets Immediately Release 4 Players After Disastrous Season

The New York Mets released four minor league players on Thursday, according to the official MiLB transaction log. All four were assigned to the organization’s Dominican Summer League affiliates—DSL Mets Blue or DSL Mets Orange—the lowest rung of the minor league ladder.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 30

New York Mets Dump 7-Year MLB Veteran to Begin Offseason

The New York Mets designated outfielder Cristian Pache for assignment on Thursday as part of a corresponding roster move to claim versatile infielder/outfielder Kyren Paris off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, via the MLB transaction log.

New York Mets News / Baseball Now / October 30

Mets Claim Infielder Who Had .981 OPS In Triple-A Last Season Off Waivers

On Thursday, the New York Mets claimed Kyren Paris off waivers and designated Cristian Pache for assignment. Paris was a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Angels in 2019 and made his big-league debut in 2023.

New York Mets News / EssentiallySports / October 30

'Huge Piece for the Mets': $42M Star’s Latest Decision Gives David Stearns a Major Reason to Celebrate

Bo Bichette has chosen to stay with the New York Mets. Bichette will reportedly exercise his $42 million player option and not explore the free-agent market amid the impending lockout and the uncertainty of CBA negotiations.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 30

Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option after disappointing season

Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option after disappointing first season with Mets

Bichette was expected to opt into the second year of his Mets contract, and a report Thursday gave more clarity on the situation.

Padres' Michael King declines player option, set to become free agent

Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes decline options, set to become free agents

Braves exercise options on Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies

Brandon Lowe's left-handed power at 2B makes him ideal candidate for Blue Jays

Did Yankees retain Aaron Boone because he takes 'punches' for players?

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / October 29

Mets Report Cards: Grading Every Player After the 2026 Season

One of the most disappointing seasons in the history of the New York Mets is finally complete. It was a season filled with countless disappointments, underperformance, and dysfunction, all contributing to a last-place finish in the National League East.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Since 2020, Francisco Lindor has helped fund Lindor Hall at his alma mater; his donations to Florida's Montverde Academy now top $1 million

Francisco Lindor has spent much of his baseball career making fans smile. But one of his lasting gifts may be found far from a ballpark. Since 2020, Lindor has donated more than $1 million to Montverde Academy in Florida, the school he attended after leaving Puerto Rico as an eighth grader.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 26

Mets make coaching addition after brutal season

The New York Mets have promoted Mariano Duncan to their coaching staff, appointing him to the newly created role of Major League coach. Duncan, 63, will assist the team’s position players in several areas while also serving as a batting-practice pitcher.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 26