New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / December 2

Rumor Roundup: Mets, Díaz Split on Contract Length

The MLB offseason continues to accelerate as the Winter Meetings approach, with the Mets making significant moves while other dominoes begin to fall around the league.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2

Ken Rosenthal still thinks Mets needs Edwin Diaz despite Devin Williams signing

The New York Mets added a major piece to their bullpen when they signed Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract. But Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic thinks the Mets shouldn’t be done adding to their relief mix.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Mets Receive Byron Buxton News on Tuesday

The New York Mets made a major splash early in the MLB offseason by dealing longtime outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2

Ex-GM reveals Mets’ potential ‘super’ goals after Devin Williams signing

The New York Mets fell short last offseason, and a shaky bullpen played a major role in that collapse — a reality that set the tone for the urgency behind the Devin Williams signing.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Marcus Semien News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2

Mets rumors: ESPN places 80% chance of this player getting traded after Marcus Semien deal

The New York Mets entered this phase of MLB Free Agency riding momentum from the Marcus Semien trade and the follow-up move for Devin Williams, but Semien’s arrival still reshuffled the depth chart and put Jeff McNeil’s role under fresh scrutiny.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 2

MLB Insider predicts Mets will trade key veteran in the offseason

The New York Mets have already made some big moves before the Winter Meetings, trading Brandon Nimmo to Texas for Marcus Semien and adding reliever Devin Williams to their bullpen.

Danny Young News / New York Mets on SI / December 2

Ex-Mets reliever signs with Braves

This former New York Mets reliever is returning to the NL East. It was announced on Tuesday that the Atlanta Braves have signed left-handed reliever Danny Young to a one-year split contract for the 2026 season.

Kodai Senga News / New York Mets on SI / December 2

Kodai Senga receives 'weird' Mets trade prediction

The fate surrounding Kodai Senga's tenure with the New York Mets is uncertain right now. What's for sure is that Senga was disappointing down the stretch for the Mets in 2025.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2

Mets rumors: NY still interested in retaining Edwin Diaz despite Devin Williams signing

Rumors surrounding the New York Mets picked up steam as the club opened its 2025 offseason with a bold move that set the tone for the winter. The team reached an agreement with reliever Devin Williams.

Devin Williams News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Report: Mets Sign Devin Williams to Three-Year Deal in Latest Offseason Splash

David Stearns made his second blockbuster splash of the MLB offseason, and this time, it’s all positive. The New York Mets are again poaching a former New York Yankee, signing free agent closer Devin Williams to a three-year, $50 million contract, reported first by Will Sammon of The Athletic.

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Edwin Diaz News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1

Mets not ruling out Edwin Diaz reunion despite Devin Williams signing

The Mets are adding Devin Williams to the back of their bullpen on a three-year contract.

Mets begin rebuild of bullpen by signing Devin Williams

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Devin Williams News / Yardbarker / December 1

Mets begin rebuild of bullpen by signing Devin Williams

The New York Mets needed to rebuild their bullpen this offseason. That process began Monday night.

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

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Steve Cohen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 1

Steve Cohen scores huge win to build casino in Flushing

The New York Mets face a pivotal offseason after failing to reach the playoffs in a disappointing 2025 campaign. The Mets have big free agency ambitions once again this winter as billionaire owner Steve Cohen remains supportive of the team’s spending.

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

Why Mets could add fewer starting pitchers than expected

The New York Mets' starting rotation was their single biggest point of failure in 2025, with the group's lack of innings and production leading to a significant trickle down effect on the rest of the roster.

New York Mets News / Action Network / December 1

NYC’s Casino Dream Nears Reality with Gaming Board’s Final Picks

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board recommended all three finalists from New York City for casino licenses on Monday. The New York Gaming Facility Location Board gathered at the City University of New York’s Graduate Center in Manhattan to issue its recommendations to the state’s gaming commission.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

EXCLUSIVE: Mets Prospect Brett Banks Talks Development, Goals, and What’s Next

Every year, a few under-the-radar MLB draft picks force their way into relevance. New York Mets pitching prospect Brett Banks is one of them. Drafted in the 11th round in 2023 out of UNC Wilmington, the right-hander has turned himself into a pitcher worth watching.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 30

Kodai Senga prefers to remain with Mets in 2026

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga has indicated to the club that he would prefer to remain in Queens for next season rather than be traded elsewhere this winter, according to a report from Will Sammon of The Athletic.

Orioles hope veteran closer can return to All-Star form with recent signing

Baltimore could make up for recent lackluster offseasons by doing this

Yankees identify backup plan for OF

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on profits point to a larger issue for New York

Where do Red Sox stand with their budget heading into offseason?

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / November 30

Mets Seen as Landing Spot for All-Star on 4-Year Mega Deal

The New York Mets’ 2025 season ended in frustration. Despite an aggressive and highly praised winter spending spree, the club fell short of October and now heads into another critical offseason facing the potential departure of multiple cornerstone pieces.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 30

The next trade Mets must make after blockbuster Marcus Semien-Brandon Nimmo deal

The New York Mets sent shockwaves through baseball when they shipped Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien on November 24.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 29

Orioles hope veteran closer can return to All-Star form with recent signing

He a two-time All-Star who has saved 105 games to the tune of a 2.96 ERA over seven seasons, but he's coming off a rough Mets stint.

Orioles could make up for recent lackluster offseasons by doing this

Yankees reportedly identify backup plan for their outfield

Hal Steinbrenner’s comments on Yankees’ profits point to a larger issue

Update emerges about Brewers' extension talks with Jacob Misiorowski

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

Under-the-radar trade chips for Red Sox

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / November 29

Report: Francisco Lindor had incident with Mets teammate

Details emerge on Francisco Lindor's alleged incident with Mets teammate

Mr. Smile apparently wasn’t smiling too much about one of his teammates last season.

Pete Alonso linked to an AL contender in free agency

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The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

Framber Valdez News / Total Apex Sports / November 28

New York Mets Are Favorites To Sign Framber Valdez To $200 Million Deal

The New York Mets’ biggest need this offseason is adding proven arms to their starting rotation. David Stearns tried to piece together a bunch of veteran players and not pay a starting pitcher much money, which came back to haunt the team in a huge way.