New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Austin Barnes News / Amazin' Avenue / February 6

Austin Barnes is trying to keep his career going

Heading into a baseball season, you have to think about depth, even when it’s not particularly pleasant to do so. Take the signing of veteran Dodgers’ catcher Austin Barnes for example.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 6

'He’s Going To Be A Met' – Radio Host Predicts Blockbuster Trade for Expensive Pitcher

Lack of depth in the starting pitching department was one of the biggest issues for the New York Mets last season. The absence of a dominant ace at the top of the rotation proved expensive as injuries ravaged their pitching staff.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 6

Mets' Clay Holmes Shares Opinion of Freddy Peralta

While David Stearns and the rest of the New York Mets’ front office might not want to admit it, they needed to address whatever happened in their clubhouse last season when building their roster this winter.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / February 5

MLB Releases World Baseball Classic Rosters

Nolan McLean vs. Juan Soto with a championship on the line could be coming soon. Major League Baseball released the 30-man rosters of all 20 World Baseball Classic teams Thursday, and 14 Mets (minor leaguers included) will take part in the action set to start March 5 in the Tokyo Dome (March 4 at 10 p.m.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / February 5

Mets News & Buzz: Mark Vientos and Brett Baty generating trade interest; Clay Holmes completes bullpen, more

In the last few hours, two New York Mets young infielders, Brett Batt and Mark Vientos, have been linked to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are looking for talented sluggers to strengthen their offense.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 5

Ranking the New York Mets' Offseason Moves

The New York Mets have had a busy offseason turning over a third of their roster after failing to make the postseason in 2025. Fan favorites and franchise

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Mets' Francisco Lindor Dealt More Bad News Before World Baseball Classic

The New York Mets have one of the strongest infields in MLB, headlined by the team’s captain Francisco Lindor. Since arriving in Queens prior to the 2021 season via trade from the Cleveland Guardians, Lindor has been exactly as anticipated for the Mets.

Clay Holmes News / Empire Sports Media / February 5

Mets’ Clay Holmes completes bullpen session and praises new rotation mate

We don’t really care if the ground is still frozen in Queens; the smell of optimism is already wafting off the bullpen mounds in Port St. Lucie. We’ve all seen this movie before, where the Mets win the winter and lose the fall, but something about this early arrival feels different.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 5

Teams Interested in Trading for Pair of Mets’ Sluggers

It's no secret that the New York Mets' infield is going to look very different in 2026. However, what the new arrivals will mean for infielders Brett Baty and Mark Vientos is yet to be revealed.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 5

Mets Manager Addresses Rumors of Clubhouse Dysfunction

For a season to go as sideways as it did for the New York Mets last year, there has to be a number of contributing factors. They opened the year with World Series aspirations, which were confirmed by their MLB-best 45-24 record through June 12.

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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.

Bo Bichette News / Athlon Sports / February 5

MLB Announces Bo Bichette Honor Ahead of 1st Mets Season

Newly signed New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette has had a wonderful career in Major League Baseball. Through seven seasons, Bichette has slashed .294/.337/.469 with an OPS of .806.

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Marco Vargas News / Amazin' Avenue / February 5

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Marco Vargas (26)

On January 21, 2026, Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat were traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. This list, and their place on it, was compiled back in late-November.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / February 5

Young Mets infielders are generating trade interest: Will New York deal Brett Baty or Mark Vientos?

The New York Mets spent the winter acting like a high-stakes poker player with a bottomless bankroll, and honestly, the rest of the NL East should be terrified.

Austin Warren News / Amazin' Avenue / February 5

Austin Warren looks to log more innings with Mets in 2026

It’s been a little over a year since the Mets claimed right-handed relief pitcher Austin Warren off waivers from the Giants, and with today being Warren’s 30th birthday, it seems like as good a time as any to take a look at what might be in store for him in 2026.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 4

Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta has a message for fans ahead of spring training

The New York Mets have a new ace in town, and he is already making his presence felt in Florida. Freddy Peralta arrived at the complex in Port St. Lucie well ahead of the mandatory reporting date.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / February 4

Four Mock Trades That Could Complete the Mets Bullpen

The New York Mets are having one of the most active off-seasons in all of baseball. David Stearns and his front office staff have completely reworked the landscape of the Mets’ roster.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3

Nolan McLean drops truth bomb about Freddy Peralta’s impact on Mets

The New York Mets made a major splash when they acquired Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. Now, he is expected to lead the Mets’ rotation.

Carlos Beltran News / Field Level Media / February 3

Carlos Beltran to represent Mets in Hall of Fame

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that outfielder Carlos Beltran will have a New York Mets cap on his plaque when he is inducted this summer, while Andruw Jones will represent the Atlanta Braves and Jeff Kent will represent the San Francisco Giants.

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