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New York Mets closing in on hiring new pitching coach

Are the New York Mets close to filling this vital coaching vacancy? Justin Willard, the Boston Red Sox's director of pitching, is "emerging as the favorite" to be named the Mets' new pitching coach, per Will Sammon of The Athletic.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 1

Report: Justin Willard Front Runner For Mets’ Pitching Coach

The Mets are closing in on Justin Willard as their pitching coach for the 2026 season, according to Will Sammon of the Athletic. Joel Sherman of the New York Post also reported the news from a separate source.

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

Yankees reliever called potential Mets Edwin Diaz replacement

The New York Mets are going to have a serious problem on their hands if Edwin Diaz leaves the team in free agency this upcoming MLB offseason. Diaz has the option to opt out of the final two years and $37 million of the five-year, $102 million contract he signed with the Mets in 2022.

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

Could Mets reunite with high-leverage reliever?

The New York Mets will need to find ways to improve their bullpen during this upcoming MLB offseason. While Edwin Diaz reasserted his case for being arguably baseball's most dominant closer during his stellar 2025 regular season campaign, the rest of the relief corps largely didn't live up to expectations.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Tylor Megill News / Mets Merized Online / November 1

2025 Report Card: Tylor Megill, RHP

Age: 30 (7/28/1995) B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 14 GS, 5-5, 3.95 ERA, 1.368 WHIP, 68 1/3 IP, 89 SO, 33 BB Advanced Stats: 102 ERA+, 29.2 SO%, 10.8 BB%, 3.85 xERA, 3.43 FIP, 3.73 xFIP, 1.5 fWAR, 0.3 bWAR 2025 salary: $1.975 million Grade: C 2025 Review Tylor Megill‘s 2025 featured mountaineous highs and cavernous lows.

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

Why Mets might reunite with Max Scherzer in free agency

Most New York Mets fans have mixed feelings about the Max Scherzer era. There were certainly mixed feelings about the three-year, $130 million deal that

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

Why Mets signing Bo Bichette could help them land stud ace

Heading into a pivotal offseason, the New York Mets are expected to make major changes to their existing roster. Whether it be through free agency or the trade block, David Stearns and company will be active participants looking to reconfigure a Mets squad that stumbled to an 83-79 record and missed the 2025 postseason.

A.J. Minter News / New York Mets on SI / October 31

3 southpaw relievers Mets should target in free agency

The New York Mets losing left-handed reliever A.J. Minter for the season because of a lat strain less than two months into the 2025 regular season sparked a lot of concern throughout the franchise.

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

Insider makes case for Mets to re-sign Ryan Helsley

If there's one player on the New York Mets' 2025 roster that fans would most say they don't want back next season, it's probably Ryan Helsley. And fans feel this way for good reason.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / October 30

Mets could have outfield full of ex-Yankees next season

The New York Mets' signing of Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million deal last offseason was the biggest story in baseball for several reasons. One of these reasons is that $765 million made for the biggest contract in sports history, which is certainly newsworthy.

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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.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Mets Emerging as Potential Threat to Sign Star Free Agent

As the New York Mets plot their offseason strategy, strengthening the infield—beyond resolving Pete Alonso’s future at first base—might not top the priority list at first glance.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Revisiting the Mets’ Top 10 Prospects from 2011

Baseball prospect lists are always a gamble. Some future stars rise to the occasion, while others fade away long before reaching Citi Field. The Mets’ Top 10 prospect class of 2011 was no different, a group filled with hype, heartbreak, and a few unforgettable characters.

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Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Mets rumors: Why Carlos Mendoza assistant is bouncing despite high approval rating

Coming off a shocking second-half collapse that kept them out of the postseason, the New York Mets might be about to lose a valuable member of their coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / October 27

New York Mets Predicted To Be In The Mix For Cy Young Winner

The Major League Baseball offseason is heating up, and one of the biggest names expected to dominate trade discussions is Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

Troy Snitker News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27

Mets hire Troy Snitker as hitting coach

The Mets are hiring Troy Snitker to serve as their next hitting coach, according to a report from Andy Martino of SNY. Snitker, 36, is the son of former Braves manager Brian Snitker.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 26

New York Mets Could Steal Star Free Agent From AL Contender

The New York Mets are going to be a very interesting team to keep an eye on this offseason. After a rough finish to the 2025 MLB season and missing the playoffs, many believe that the Mets will be aggressive once again.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 26

Will Mets’ next young ace break through after missing 2025 season

The 2025 New York Mets failed to make the postseason and underachieved on a number of levels. But injuries and other deficiencies allowed the franchise to get a glimpse of what their pitching staff could look like over the next few years.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Mets Rumored to Be in Mix for Big-Money Starter This Winter

The New York Mets are gearing up for an aggressive offseason overhaul of their starting rotation, determined to avoid a repeat of the pitching shortages that sidelined them from playoff contention this year.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / October 24

2 Free Agents That Don’t Make Sense for Met’s, 3 That Do

As the World Series opens between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, there is only one thing on Mets fans’ minds: the offseason. After 2024, the Mets did really well in the offseason, acquiring free agents like Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and A.J.

Pete Alonso News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

The Case for and against the Mets Paying Pete Alonso

From breaking the rookie home run record to becoming the Mets’ all-time home run leader, Pete Alonso has been the face of the franchise for the past seven years.

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Mets Announce Pete Alonso News After Missing MLB Playoffs

Pete Alonso erupted for another excellent season with the New York Mets. Unfortunately, the Mets still collapsed in the second half of 2025, missing the MLB postseason after entering the year with World Series aspirations.