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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 30
Mets News & Buzz: Where do Mets stand in race for Tatsuya Imai; assistant GM reveals offseason priority, more
The New York Mets like Tatsuya Imai, who is still meeting interested teams these days, but aren’t seen as favorites to land him. Pitching reinforcements are a must, but assistant general manager Eduardo Brizuela believes the outfield is more of a priority.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 30
Superstar ace called 'best trade fit' for Mets
During a December 29 live stream, New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman mentioned two potential destinations where Detroit Tigers ace and two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal might get dealt to if the Tigers decide to trade him.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / December 30
Tatsuya Imai Market Heating Up as Deadline Looms 
On Monday, both Robert Murray of Fanside and Jon Heyman of the New York Post held live streams discussing available free agents including Tatsuya Imai.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 30
Where do the Mets currently stand on Tatsuya Imai, days before the end of his posting window
The number that keeps sticking is not Juan Soto’s contract or even the Mets’ payroll. It is the empty space behind him. Right now, Soto is the only certainty in the New York Mets’ outfield, and that uncertainty has a way of bleeding into everything else about the roster.
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.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 30
Where things stand between Mets and Tatsuya Imai, per insider
There appears to be a lot of pressure on the New York Mets to improve their starting rotation right now. Frankly, there's pressure on David Stearns and the rest of New York's front office to make any considerable splash in free agency or via a trade, given how their offseason has gone to this point.
Nolan McLean News / Amazin' Avenue / December 30
Nolan McLean will be a key component of the next Mets core
In case you haven’t heard, the 2026 Mets will look very different from the teams we’ve rooted for over the past several years. The four longest-tenured Mets—Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Díaz—are all gone, having either been jettisoned from the team or allowed to walk away.
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / December 30
Tuesday Top Ten: Edwin Díaz Saves
The sound of Edwin Díaz’s signature trumpets signaled more than a dramatic entrance from the bullpen; they were the overture to a serialized adventure story, the theme song to a Mets career which, from its first moment to its last, proved boundlessly entertaining and unpredictable.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 30
Mets assistant GM reveals the team’s priority during the offseason
The final weekend of September felt oddly quiet at Citi Field, the kind of quiet that only comes when expectations collapse ahead of schedule. The New York Mets were supposed to be planning rotation matchups and bullpen lanes for another October run.
Tarik Skubal News / New York Mets on SI / December 30
Mets competing with NL rival to be Tarik Skubal's top landing spot
Perhaps the most compelling trade rumor that has been floated around during this MLB offseason is the fact that two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal could be traded from the Detroit Tigers.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / December 29
Mets’ Francisco Lindor Makes Personal Decision During MLB Offseason
The 2025 New York Mets season ended in disappointment despite a promising start and strong individual performances from several core players. New York finished 83-79, placing second in the NL East, but ultimately missed the MLB postseason after a late-season collapse.
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.
Sean Manaea News / Empire Sports Media / December 29
Mets News & Buzz: Strategic trade might clear the way for Tatsuya Imai pursuit; Sean Manaea is a prime bounce-back candidate, more
Trading Kodai Senga might help the New York Mets clear up a spot, plus salary relief, to pursue fellow Japanese Tatsuya Imai, but it’s harder in real life than it is on paper.
Cody Bellinger News / New York Mets on SI / December 29
Insider reveals what's holding up Mets' Cody Bellinger talks
There has been a lot of chatter about the New York Mets' reported interest in signing former Yankees star slugger Cody Bellinger in free agency this offseason.
Sean Manaea News / Empire Sports Media / December 29
Mets have the perfect bounce-back candidate in Sean Manaea
The number still jumps off the page. 181.2 innings. A 3.47 ERA. Nearly a strikeout per frame. For Sean Manaea, that 2024 season with the New York Mets felt like a quiet career pivot that suddenly became very loud.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 29
Mets have former top prospect make sudden position change
The New York Mets are going to look like a much different ball club come 2026. And now, the Mets are making a peculiar position decision with one of their former top prospects.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 28
Mets insider casts doubt on splashy outfield addition
The New York Mets still have several roster needs to address before Spring Training begins in under two months, with outfield help among them. Following Brandon Nimmo's departure to the Texas Rangers, a hole has emerged in left field, while uncertainty also remains in center field.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 28
Veteran starter emerges as Mets' biggest bounce-back question
There are still a lot of question marks regarding the New York Mets' starting rotation heading into 2026. It would appear that the Mets are still in play for the few top free agent starting pitchers, including Tatsuya Imai, Zac Gallen, Framber Valdez, and Ranger Suarez, as they've all been linked to the Mets over the past couple of months.
Jeff McNeil News / New York Mets on SI / December 28
Jeff McNeil sends parting message to Mets fans after trade
The New York Mets traded veteran infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics in exchange for minor league pitcher Yordan Rodriguez on December 23. This deal didn't come as a surprise, given all the reports that McNeil was on the trade block throughout this offseason.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 26
One roster move Mets must make after Christmas
The New York Mets have been busy this offseason, attempting to retool their team after a monumental collapse last season. One of their more surprising moves was the trade of Jeff McNeil to the Athletics in exchange for Yordan Rodriguez, a pitching prospect.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23
Mets Interested In Austin Hays
The Mets have interest in free agent outfielder Austin Hays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Hays was previously connected to the Royals but that was before Kansas City signed Lane Thomas and acquired Isaac Collins.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 23
Mets' roster moves may have common thread
These moves have a common theme aside from the Mets saving money.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22
Mets reportedly eyeing 3-time All-Star after latest trade
The New York Mets roster is already looking much different from what it did two months ago. The Mets continued moving pieces on Monday by trading infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 23
Athletics add another piece to impressive lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition
The Athletics have quietly built an impressive lineup in Sacramento. They added another interesting piece to the puzzle on Monday.
Clay Holmes News / Yardbarker / December 19
Mets' Clay Holmes seems puzzled by controversial offseason decisions
While speaking at a holiday event held at Citi Field on Thursday, Holmes spoke about the fact that closer Edwin Diaz, first baseman Pete Alonso and outfielder Brandon Nimmo all have new MLB homes.
Kevin Herget News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18
Mets Re-Sign Kevin Herget To Minor League Deal
The Mets are in agreement with reliever Kevin Herget on a minor league contract, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Paragon Sports International client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee.
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