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MLB News / Legends On Deck / January 23
New York Showdown 2026: Yankees vs. Mets — Who Will Rule the City? 
January may still belong to projections and promise, but the race to rule New York in 2026 has already begun. With spring training weeks away, the Mets
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / January 23
Juan Soto Fantasy Value Post-Bichette Signing 2026
Well, this is a fantasy section, and in our piece on Aaron Judge, we speculated that Juan Soto could be better for your fantasy team because of his dominance in both home runs and stolen bases. Part of that thinking stemmed from Bo Bichette's arrival.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 23
ZiPS Forecasts Sunny 2026 for Mets
The Mets have an “extremely solid” lineup, better starting pitching than last year and an above-average bullpen, according to ZiPS projections released Thursday on FanGraphs.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
Freddy Peralta News / Total Pro Sports / January 23
MLB Rumors: Mets Linked To Former Southpaw After Freddy Peralta Trade
The New York Mets fans went through a gloomy period after losing several of their favorites in the early weeks of the offseason. The misery grew deeper as they failed to land any blockbuster deals to replace those players.
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 / Empire Sports Media / January 23
MLB executives consider Mets-Brewers trade a ‘win-win’ transaction
David Stearns finally did it. This week, he pulled the trigger on the kind of blockbuster that makes Queens shake and leaves the rest of the NL East looking over their shoulders.
Will Watson News / Amazin' Avenue / January 23
Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Will Watson (9)
Will Watson inherited athletic genes from his father, Brad, who played football for Puget Sound University, and baseball skill from his stepfather, Pat, who played baseball at Pacific Lutheran University.
Vidal Brujan News / Empire Sports Media / January 23
Mets acquire Vidal Brujan in trade with Twins
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns loves the idea of collecting former top prospects who haven’t quite figured it out yet, treating the waiver wire and the trade market like a scratch-off ticket habit he just can’t quit.
Freddy Peralta News / Amazin' Avenue / January 23
How the Mets’ rotation looks with Freddy Peralta in it
It’s no secret that the Mets were looking for rotation help this winter. Mets’ starters posted a 4.13 ERA and a 3.95 FIP last season, which doesn’t look so terrible on the surface until you zoom into the latter half of the year.
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / January 23
A Deep Dive Into Newest Mets Starter Freddy Peralta
At the press conference for Bo Bichette on January 21, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns reiterated that adding a top-of-the-rotation starter was still the Mets’ preference, as it had been all offseason.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 23
Ex-Mets GM Says Firing Jeremy Hefner was Unfair
After the New York Mets fell well short of expectations last year, a complete overhaul of the coaching staff ensued. The Mets moved on from every member of the coaching staff just days after their season ended against the Miami Marlins on September 28.
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.
Jett Williams News / New York Mets on SI / January 23
Jett Williams and Luisangel Acuña Address Getting Traded From Mets
The New York Mets have made two massive trades over the past two days. On the night of January 20, news broke that the Mets had acquired outfielder Luis Robert Jr.
Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22
Mets Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment
The Mets designated lefty reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for utility player Vidal Bruján, whom they acquired from Minnesota tonight.
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 22
Mets Add Versatile Utilityman in Trade with Twins
The New York Mets made a busy week even busier on Thursday. The team announced a late-day trade with the Minnesota Twins that landed them another versatile infielder.
Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22
Bo Bichette gets brutally honest about Blue Jays Game 7 impact, even after leaving for Mets
Toronto Blue Jays fans continue to grapple with the emotional fallout of the franchise’s heartbreaking Game 7 loss, as renewed discussions surrounding Bo Bichette and the New York Mets bring the moment back into focus.
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 22
Mets News & Buzz: Freddy Peralta open to signing extension; getting to know Tobias Myers, more
The New York Mets offseason improved dramatically on Wednesday night after adding Freddy Peralta, who is open to signing an extension under the right circumstances, and Tobias Myers, a solid swingman capable of making spot starts and eating innings without much fanfare.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / January 22
MLB Announces Francisco Lindor News
The New York Mets are heading into the 2026 MLB season with significant roster turnover, as many familiar players departed in free agency or were dealt in trades.
New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / January 22
Why the Mets Have Improved Massively Over the Offseason
Recently on MLB Network, Harold Reynolds claimed that he believed that the 2025 New York Mets were better than the 2026 New York Mets, even after New York absolutely improved in every way they needed to.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 22
David Stearns Gets Clear on Kodai Senga's Mets Future
The New York Mets completed a trade for former Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta on January 21. This gives the Mets the frontline starting pitcher to pair with Nolan McLean that they've been seeking all offseason.
Kodai Senga News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22
Mets president David Stearns shares update on status of Kodai Senga
Kodai Senga experienced a rough 2025 season, but it sounds like he may be back on track for 2026.
Bo Bichette News / Total Pro Sports / January 22
'Blow That Smoke Somewhere Else' – Former MLB Star Slams Bo Bichette’s Reason for Joining the Mets
Bo Bichette became one of the most sought-after free agents this winter following his stellar 2025 campaign with the Toronto Blue Jays. Although the 27-year-old had several suitors, the Philadelphia Phillies emerged as the favorites to land him with a long-term deal.
Cooper Criswell News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22
Mets Designate Cooper Criswell For Assignment
The Mets announced they’ve designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment. They needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster after tonight’s two-for-two trade because Jett Williams had not been on the roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 21
Mets continue impressive week with trade for top-of-the-rotation starter Freddy Peralta
The New York Mets came into the offseason looking for a top-of-the-rotation starter. That was accomplished on Wednesday night.
New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / January 21
Mets Trade for Massive Outfielder: What the Lineup Looks Like As Mets Roar Back
The offseason got off to a pretty bad start for the New York Mets, who are definitely going to look way different then any other team in the past five years.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 22
'Raging' MLB owners sound ready for lockout after Dodgers, Kyle Tucker deal
Is a work stoppage in MLB inevitable at this point?
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.
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.
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