New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Vinnie Pasquantino News / New York Mets on SI / November 3

Mapping Out What a Potential Mets-Vinnie Pasquantino Trade Could Look Like

While the free-agent market seems flush with starting pitchers the New York Mets can target, first base does not have nearly as many options that are very appealing.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / November 3

Mets have question marks at several key positions

As they head into the GM meetings next week, here are the positions the Mets need to fix before Opening Day gets under way against the Marlins.

Why Mets are 'considered the favorite to land' Tarik Skubal over Dodgers in free agency

Mets legend Jerry Koosman passes away at 83

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

The 'Last WS-winning manager by team' quiz

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 3

5 Biggest Mets Storylines Entering Free Agency

MLB free agency has officially begun! After winning just 74 games in 2026, the New York Mets have a lot of work to do this offseason. What are their biggest needs?

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / New York Mets on SI / November 3

Mets' Tarik Skubal Pursuit Won't Be Easy Thanks to Desperate NL Club

The Tarik Skubal free agency sweepstakes are officially underway, and the New York Mets are expected to be at the top of the list of suitors for the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner.

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 / New York Mets on SI / November 3

Mets' 5 Must Have Free Agent Signings That Would Make Offseason a Success

The free-agent frenzy across Major League Baseball has officially begun, and the New York Mets are expected to be very active. After a second consecutive disappointing season, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns faces heavy pressure this offseason after last winter's move backfired and derailed the Mets' 2026 season.

New York Mets News / Baseball Now / November 3

Mets Reportedly Cooling On Japanese Slugger Teruaki Sato For This Reason

The New York Mets have been very aggressive in free agency in recent years, and they seem to find themselves involved in every conversation involving a marquee free agent.

Jake Bauers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Mets rumors: Jake Bauers mentioned as ‘perfect fit’ for New York in free agency

The New York Mets had a disastrous season. Despite having one of the biggest payrolls in the majors, the Mets finished 74-88. That placed them last in the NL East, with the third-worst record in the National League, and 14 games out of a playoff spot.

Xzavion Curry News / Amazin' Avenue / November 3

Xzavion Curry wasn’t an X-Factor for the 2026 Mets

When I was growing up, “X-Force” was my favorite comic book. An X-Men offshoot, the team was a ragtag band of mutant soldiers who took a more aggressive and proactive approach towards their enemies and threats to mutantkind.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Tom Seaver kept the ring he earned pitching the Mets to the 1969 World Series title; in 2026, it sold for $854,122 at Heritage Auctions, the third-highest sum ever paid for a championship ring

Tom Seaver’s connection to the New York Mets reached beyond his playing career, with his 1969 World Series championship ring remaining part of his personal collection until his death in 2020.

MLB News / TWSN / November 3

Sal Stewart’s Power Meets Carson Benge’s All-Around Skills in NL Rookie Race

The National League Rookie of the Year race has the three finalists figured out. New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart and St.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Gleyber Torres News / New York Mets on SI / November 3

Analzying Why Gleyber Torres Doesn't Make Sense for the Mets

With free agency beginning Monday night, the New York Mets have the opportunity to start making meaningful additions to their roster. One position that could use help is second base, which led SNY contributor John Jastremski to offer his own suggestion for where the Mets could look for an upgrade late last week.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Mets Designate Kyren Paris, Christian Cairo For Assignment

The Mets announced that infielder Kyren Paris, who was claimed off waivers from the Angels a few days ago, has been signed to a major league contract for 2027 and designated for assignment.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

Cameron Weston News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Marlins To Claim Cameron Weston

The Marlins claimed righty Cameron Weston off waivers from the division-rival Mets, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. New York had claimed Weston off waivers from the Orioles in early September.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 2

Why Mets are 'considered the favorite to land' Skubal in free agency

Why Mets are 'considered the favorite to land' Tarik Skubal over Dodgers in free agency

The Dodgers did not sign him to a contract extension leading up to free agency, which is set to begin Monday at 5 p.m. ET.

Blue Jays decline outfielder Myles Straw's 2027 club option

Robinson Cano Jr. agrees to $1 million pre-agreement with Marlins

Did Yankees do the right thing with David Bednar's qualifying offer?

3 questions facing the Boston Red Sox this offseason

Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason

2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out

Christian Cairo News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Mets sign Christian Cairo

The Mets have signed infielder Christian Cairo to a major league deal, per a team announcement. Cairo closed the season in New York’s system after joining the organization via waiver claim.

Nolan McLean News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 1

Mets flex Nolan McLean’s Gold Glove award with awesome message

The New York Mets did not hold back in celebrating Nolan McLean’s latest accomplishment. McLean won the 2026 National League Gold Glove Award for pitchers on Sunday, and the Mets marked the occasion with a fitting message on social media.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Mets Outright Four Players Off 40-Man Roster

The Mets have outrighted outfielder Cristian Pache, infielder Eric Wagaman, left-hander Philip Abner, and right-hander Cameron Weston off their 40-man roster, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports. This brings New York’s 40-man roster down to 39 players, putting the team in better shape prior to tomorrow’s deadline for 40-man roster compliance.

New York Mets News / New Baseball Media / November 1

What the Mets Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

After letting many familiar faces leave last winter, the Mets went on a blitz this past January, bringing in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta, and Luis Robert Jr.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / November 1

Mets legend Jerry Koosman passes away at 83

Koosman was a key member and hero of the Mets' 1969 World Series team.

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.

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.