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Pete Alonso linked to 2 NL East teams in free agency

On November 3, news broke that Pete Alonso exercised the player option in the two-year, $54 million deal he signed with the New York Mets in free agency last offseason.

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Ryan Helsley was an unmitigated disaster in New York

On paper, the Mets adding Ryan Helsley to serve as Edwin Díaz’s set up man down the stretch was an appropriately aggressive idea. The club acquired the All Star closer in exchange for Jesus Baez (their No.

Tyrone Taylor News / Mets Merized Online / November 4

2025 Report Card: Tyrone Taylor, CF

Age: B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 341 PAs, .223/.279/.319/.598, 69 H, 2 HR, 27 RBI Advanced Stats: 70 wRC+, 4.7 BB%, 22.3 K%, .286 BABIP, .306 xwOBA, 0.8 fWAR, 1.2 bWAR, 8 DRS, 3 OAA 2025 salary: $3.03 million What a tough year for Tyrone Taylor.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto 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 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Mets Announce Juan Soto News on Monday

The New York Mets failed to reach the postseason in 2025 despite the efforts of left-handed slugger Juan Soto. The 27-year-old superstar joined New York on a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract last offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / November 3

Three former Mets appear on Hall of Fame Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot

The National Baseball Hall of Fame has announced its Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot, which includes three former Mets among its eight players.

Pete Alonso News / New York Mets on SI / November 3

MLB insider gauges Mets' interest in Pete Alonso

The offseason is here, which means that the New York Mets are back in the thick of Pete Alonso contract negotiations. Just last winter, the two sides battled for over three months, with Alonso seeking a long-term deal and the Mets unwilling to commit to the aging star after a down-year statistically.

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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.

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The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 3

2025 Report Card: Gregory Soto, LHP

Age: 30 (2/11/1995) B/T: L/L Primary Stats (w/NYM): 25 G, 1-3, 4.50 ERA, 1.625 WHIP, 24 IP, 26 SO, 6 BB Advanced Stats (w/NYM): 91 ERA+, 21.8 K%, 5.0 BB%, 4.41 xERA, 3.55 FIP, 4.14 xFIP, 0.2 fWAR, -0.4 bWAR 2025 Salary: $5.35 million.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Mets’ Edwin Diaz, Pete Alonso officially in free agency after opting out

The New York Mets put together the most disappointing season in MLB this season, missing the playoffs in Juan Soto’s first year in Queens. Now, Steve Cohen’s squad heads into an important offseason with two key players hitting free agency.

Edwin Diaz News / Field Level Media / November 3

Reports: All-Star closer Edwin Diaz opts out of Mets' deal

All-Star closer Edwin Diaz has opted out of his deal with the New York Mets, multiple outlets reported on Monday. The 31-year-old right-hander holds $18.5 million player options in 2026 and 2027, and the Mets have a $20.4 million team option for 2028.

Edwin Diaz News / Yardbarker / November 3

Edwin Diaz opt-out complicates Mets' offseason

Diaz was by far the Mets' best bullpen option this past season, earning a third All-Star appearance and pitching to a sparkling 1.63 ERA over 66.1 innings pitched.

The 30 greatest MLB nicknames of all time

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

A.J. Minter News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

A.J. Minter to exercise player option

Veteran reliever A.J. Minter will exercise his $11MM player option to return to the Mets in 2026, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The left-hander originally signed a two-year, $22MM contract with New York, the second season of which was a player option.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / November 3

Mets Offseason Checklist: Trade and Free Agent Targets for 2026

The New York Mets are a franchise that perpetually exists on a roller coaster. All franchises have their ups and downs, but for the Mets, they seem to race through those peaks and valleys, as they have become very unpredictable over the past few years.

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.