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Zach Thornton News / Amazin' Avenue / January 16
Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Zach Thornton (14) 
The son of collegiate track athletes Paul and Julie- the latter of whom was inducted into the St. Olaf College Hall of Fame- Zach Thornton attended Lawrence Free State High School in Lawrence, Kansas.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 16
The Mets Got Played Again — and Baseball Has a Bigger Problem
To put it simply: the Mets were used again. Throughout Steve Cohen’s tenure, the organization’s financial muscle has repeatedly been leveraged by players and agents to drive up the market elsewhere.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 16
Mets lose Kyle Tucker sweepstakes to Dodgers despite reportedly offering substantial contract
The New York Mets have been one of the biggest losers of the MLB offseason so far.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / January 16
Mets receive fantastic re-grade from Juan Soto signing last winter
The New York Mets were considered one of the big winners of last year's offseason. Despite making a couple of splashes, it didn’t result in them making the playoffs.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 16
Ex-Mets GM's stance on Framber Valdez pursuit raises eyebrows
News broke on January 15 that Kyle Tucker is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This was heartbreaking for New York Mets fans, given that they were one of three finalists (along with the Toronto Blue Jays) to sign the star slugger.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16
Mets Reportedly Offered Tucker Four Years, $220MM
The Mets’ final offer to Kyle Tucker was for four years and $220MM, reports Jim Duquette of MLB Network on Sirius XM Radio. Jon Heyman of The New York Post adds that the offer included no deferred money and would have been slightly frontloaded, paying $120MM over the first two seasons.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16
The Kyle Tucker offer Mets made before star OF signed with Dodgers
The state of MLB has become so much more reflective of society under late-stage capitalism: the rich continue to get richer, and it’s becoming harder for those who aren’t lavish with their spending to keep up with the best of the best.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 16
Whats Next for the Mets after missing on Tucker?
We finally have a resolution as to where superstar free agent Kyle Tucker will play in 2026 — and potentially beyond. Tucker and the back-to-back World Series winners Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $240 million deal.
Kyle Tucker News / New York Mets on SI / January 15
Where the Mets can pivot after losing out on Kyle Tucker
Another free target is off the board for the New York Mets. ESPN's Jeff Passan first reported late Thursday evening that All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15
Mets owner Steve Cohen sparks Kyle Tucker buzz with his latest post
Steve Cohen sure knows how to build anticipation. The New York Mets owner Cohen caused a stir on Thursday night with a cryptic post. As the Mets await a decision by top free agent target Kyle Tucker, Cohen posted a seven-word message to X.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15
Mets owner Steve Cohen posts cryptic message amid Kyle Tucker rumors
Rumors have been running rampant around Kyle Tucker, as the star right fielder is one of the top free agents available in the market right now. The New York Mets have reportedly been one of the teams interested in signing him, but nothing has come to fruition just yet.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 15
Mets News & Buzz: Mets’ pursuit of Kyle Tucker has a major obstacle; Big trade could land Brewers ace, more
The New York Mets have a four-year, $200 million offer for Kyle Tucker on the table, but major issues stand in their way. First of all, the competition is stiff, with the Toronto Blue Jays reportedly offering a long-term deal that could possibly be as long as 10 years.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 15
Mets sign left-hander to two-year minor league deal
As the baseball world and New York Mets fans await news on Kyle Tucker, the team continued to add depth pieces to solidify their bullpen. On Thursday, the Mets announced that they had signed LHP Trey McGough to a two-year minor league deal.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 15
New York Mets sign top international prospect to $3.9 million deal
For the second straight offseason, the New York Mets have landed one of the biggest names in the international player pool. Last year, it was No. 3 overall international free agent prospect Elian Peña, whom the Mets expended nearly all of their bonus pool space toward with a franchise-record $5 million signing bonus.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / January 15
Mets Announce Trade on Thursday
The New York Mets have had an eventful offseason, with many familiar faces set to embark on new chapters with different organizations. Yet president of baseball operations David Stearns remains committed to constructing the roster according to his vision, as the Mets aim to rebound in 2026 following last year’s second‑half collapse.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 15
Why the Mets need to go all-in this offseason
The waiting game continues for the New York Mets in regards to outfielder Kyle Tucker, who has an offer in hand from them worth roughly $50 million a year over four years.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15
Mets sign 2 players with high ceilings
The New York Mets entered a new phase of roster development Thursday as their international signings headlined the opening of the 2026 MLB international signing period.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15
Mets make trade with Guardians
MLB Free Agency drags on longer than any other sport. Many players wait until right before spring training to sign with their new teams. At this point in the new year, international prospects are signing with teams, and having the money for that is a big deal.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 15
Ron Darling hints at surprising pitching pivot for Mets
Ranger Suarez signing with the Boston Red Sox in free agency meant one less potential free agent pitcher the New York Mets could acquire this offseason.
New York Mets News / Just Baseball / January 15
Top Mets Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026
The New York Mets enter the 2026 season with a perfect situation to put their talented farm system on display. After years of a system filled with mediocre prospects thanks to a handful of poor decisions in the annual MLB Draft, the Mets have quietly built one of the most lethal farm systems in the game.
Kyle Tucker News / Yardbarker / January 14
Mets' latest Kyle Tucker offer shows evolving market
The New York Mets had reportedly offered outfielder Kyle Tucker a short-term deal worth $50 million annually. That may have changed.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 14
David Stearns knows how Mets fans feel about controversial offseason moves
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has become quite an unpopular figure among members of the team's fan base this offseason.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14
Details emerge on Mets’ contract offer to Kyle Tucker
The New York Mets apparently mean business after losing Pete Alonso and others this offseason. The Mets have made a sizable offer to free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Tuesday.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 13
Mets Rumors: Kyle Tucker Free Agency Intensifies with Mets Offer
The Kyle Tucker free agency rumors are heating up. Some reports are even suggesting he could sign somewhere by the end of the week. All offseason, Tucker has been consistently linked to the New York Mets, the same team that signed Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million deal last offseason.
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