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Mets were caught off guard by Edwin Diaz Dodgers signing

ORLANDO - MLB winter meetings did not go as planned for the New York Mets after losing two franchise cornerstones in Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso. While

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Yankees Lose Player to Mets Amid MLB Free Agency

The New York Yankees rivalry with the New York Mets has intensified in recent years with both teams emerging as World Series contenders. A huge reason for that has been both clubs consistently ranking near the top of the league in payroll, making New York a destination for free agents whether playing in pinstripes or across the city in Queens.

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How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Tyler Rogers News / New York Mets on SI / December 10

New York Mets reportedly interested in reunion with Tyler Rogers

After seeing two cornerstone pieces depart in 24 hours, the New York Mets are reportedly open to re-signing this high-leverage reliever. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Wednesday that the Mets are showing interest in reuniting with right-hander reliever Tyler Rogers.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / December 10

NY Radio Host Offers Ominous Prediction for Steve Cohen and Mets After Pete Alonso Departure

WFAN’s Evan Roberts warned New York Mets owner Steve Cohen to expect small crowds at Citi Field next season following Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz’s departures in free agency.

Pete Alonso News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Mets could target ex-Yankee to replace Pete Alonso

The New York Mets are losing Pete Alonso, but may target a former New York Yankee as his short-term replacement. The Mets have internally discussed first baseman Paul Goldschmidt as a potential option to replace Alonso, according to Tim Healey of the Boston Globe.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Why Pete Alonso’s departure from Mets could mean Yankees loses Cody Bellinger

The MLB world may have been surprised when the announcement came out that Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles were finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract.

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New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / December 10

Mets 2025 Rule 5 draft recap

It was a quiet Rule 5 draft for the Mets, who did not make a selection nor have a player selected in the major league phase. In the Triple-A phase, the Mets lost three pitchers but made three selections of their own.

Brenton Doyle News / Mets Merized Online / December 10

Rumor Roundup: Mets Interested in Brenton Doyle

The Mets have a lot of holes to fill, and one is in the outfield. Rockies two-time Gold Glove center fielder Brenton Doyle is available via trade, and the Mets, Padres, Phillies, Yankees and other teams are showing interest, a league source told Ari Alexander of 7News Boston.

David Stearns News / New York Mets on SI / December 10

Why David Stearns is remaking the Mets’ core

The New York Mets are going to look a lot different in 2026. After watching Edwin Diaz walk in free agency on Tuesday, the Mets saw their other top free agent depart on Wednesday as Pete Alonso finally landed the long-term deal he was seeking with the Baltimore Orioles.

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker / December 10

Mets didn't even make an offer for Pete Alonso

Alonso agreed to a massive five-year, $155 million deal to join the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

The Orioles catch their big fish in Pete Alonso

This Mets move reportedly led to Edwin Diaz choosing to sign with Dodgers

Mets have made a decision about David Peterson

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 10

Stearns makes offseason agenda clear with final Alonso decision

Mets' David Stearns makes offseason agenda clear with final Pete Alonso decision

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has now left little doubt that he was convinced the Mets' core as it existed would never take the franchise where it wanted to go.

The Orioles catch their big fish in Pete Alonso

Mets have made a decision about David Peterson

Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues that allegedly impacted Mets during 2025 season

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 10

Stephen A. Smith shreds Mets and Steve Cohen for losing Edwin Diaz

The New York Mets are still reeling from the fact that they lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers on December 9, after Diaz accepted the Dodgers' three-year, $69 million offer rather than the three-year, $66 million deal the Mets presented him with.

Devin Williams News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Mets’ Devin Williams Sends Clear Message After Edwin Díaz Signs With Dodgers

New York Mets reliever Devin Williams doesn’t feel the pressure of possibly replacing Edwin Díaz after the latter signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Díaz, who had been the Mets’ closer since 2019, agreed to terms on a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday.