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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / December 9

Rumor Roundup: Mets ‘Hesitant’ On More Than Three Years for Alonso

Updated Post: December 9 at 3:00 pm Per Mark Feinsand of MLB, the sticking point between the Mets and Alonso might be the amount of years in the contract.

Pete Alonso News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Mets reportedly reluctant to go beyond three years for Pete Alonso

As the Mets watched one stalwart depart in free agency this morning, they’re faced with the possibility of another. Longtime first baseman Pete Alonso is at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, sitting down with interested teams as he tests the free agent market for a second straight offseason.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / December 9

What’s next for the Mets after Edwin Díaz bolts for Dodgers

The New York Mets have lost their closer. On Tuesday, right-hander Edwin Díaz agreed to sign with the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

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New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

New York Mets Brass Being Skewered For Offseason Performance

In the world of New York Mets baseball, the hot stove isn’t just warm; it’s practically radioactive. And the latest meltdown has Mets fans pointing their pitchforks squarely at one man: David Stearns.

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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.

Edwin Diaz News / Field Level Media / December 9

Reports: Dodgers reach 3-year, $69M deal with reliever Edwin Diaz

Three-time All-Star reliever Edwin Diaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 9

Mets' David Stearns under fire after Edwin Diaz Dodgers contract reveal

On December 9, news broke that former New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz had signed a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 9

Mets must make this trade offer for Twins’ Byron Buxton

The New York Mets were among the most disappointing teams in Major League Baseball in 2025. It’s clear that owner Steve Cohen is never going to sit idly by and accept last year’s failure to make a postseason appearance without making key changes prior to the start of the new season.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9

Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing

The bullpen had been an ongoing sore spot for the Dodgers in 2025.

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced

Former Giants star, NL MVP Jeff Kent finally gets his due with HOF election

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 / Empire Sports Media / December 9

Mets target re-signs with division rival on mammoth $150 million deal

The buzz inside the Winter Meetings hotel lobby always feels a little overcaffeinated, but on Tuesday, the energy around the New York Mets carried a different edge.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 9

Mets reportedly held a video meeting with top pitching target

Sometimes an offseason really starts to take shape the moment a rumor becomes a conversation. For the New York Mets, that moment arrived the second word got out that the front office hopped on a video call with Michael King.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 9

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

A report from late November suggested that alleged clubhouse issues impacted the New York Mets as they endured a brutal collapse.

Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 9

David Stearns addresses rumored Juan Soto-Francisco Lindor tension

On November 28, Mike Puma of the New York Post published an article that suggested there was a rift between New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor and Mets second baseman and outfielder Jeff McNeil during the 2025 season.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Mets advance pursuit of Michael King

The Mets were linked to Michael King’s market earlier this week, and the team’s interest is developed enough that the two sides had a video meeting, the New York Post’s Joel Sherman reports.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Mets Trade Proposal: Why a Blockbuster with the Brewers Makes Sense for New York

The MLB Winter Meetings have kicked off in Orlando, and like snowflakes, rumors are swirling through the air. The New York Mets have been linked to almost every top free agent on the market.

Carlos Mendoza News / Total Apex Sports / December 8

New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Pushes Back On Reported Clubhouse Issues

The MLB Winter Meetings are off to a spicy start. New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza stepped up to the podium Monday, looked the New York media dead in the eye, and basically told them their recent clubhouse drama stories are pure fiction.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 8

Free agent slugger called a top priority for the Mets

The New York Mets are not among the teams planning to meet with Pete Alonso in person at the winter meetings, but that does not mean they are not pursuing a reunion.

New York Mets News / New Baseball Media / December 9

Revisiting the Francisco Lindor Trade to the Mets: 5 Years Later

Throughout December 2025, we have taken a look back at how significant trades made five years ago have shaken out for the respective teams involved. Our latest takes a look at the blockbuster that sent Francisco Lindor from the Indians (now known as Guardians) to the Mets.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8