New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jefferson Rojas News / Mets Merized Online / October 18

Rojas Homers Twice in Winter League, Pitchers Successful in AFL

Jefferson Rojas is picking up where he left off in Syracuse. The Mets’ top prospect went 3-for-4 with two solo homers, three RBIs and three runs scored in the Gigantes del Cibao’s 7-1 victory Saturday over the Tigres del Licey in his second Dominican Winter League game.

Brooks Raley News / Amazin' Avenue / October 18

The Mets got everything they could from Brooks Raley

There were a lot of problems with the 2026 Mets, a depressing and lengthy list that we don’t need to rehash here. The bullpen, however, was not one of them.

MLB News / Baseball Now / October 17

Mets Fans Should Be Filled With Hope After Seeing Brewers Reach World Series

The New York Mets hired David Stearns as their president of baseball operations before the 2024 season. Stearns spent nine years with the Milwaukee Brewers, and even though he is not in charge right now, his fingerprints are all over that team.

Jake Bauers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 17

Ranking Which Mets Are Most Likely to Be on the Trade Block This Winter

After a season in which they finished nine games worse than the previous year, the New York Mets face several daunting decisions this offseason. Perhaps none is more pressing than determining which players on their current roster will return in 2027.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Mets Officially Release 2 Veterans Before MLB Offseason

The New York Mets have cleared two veteran depth pieces from their organization, as utilityman Vidal Bruján and slugger MJ Melendez both elected free agency, according to the MiLB transaction log.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 16

5 First Base Trade Targets the Mets Should Consider This Offseason

Entering a pivotal offseason for the franchise, the New York Mets are in dire need of a first base upgrade. The Mets had a rude awakening in 2026 during their first season without Pete Alonso.

Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Bo Bichette’s Mets contract situation draws assessment from MLB insider

The New York Mets signed Bo Bichette to a $126 million contract that included player options last offseason in hopes that he’d play a crucial role in helping the ball club reach the postseason.

Carlos Mendoza News / Field Level Media / October 15

Ex-Mets manager Carlos Mendoza joins Phillies' coaching staff

The Philadelphia Phillies continued to build their coaching staff on Thursday, naming former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as the infield and third-base coach.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

Phillies hire former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as third base coach

The Phillies have added a former division rival to their coaching staff.

Phillies, Don Mattingly hoping to finally shake Alex Cora ghost after big decision

Phillies were turned down by two ex-players in their manager search

Five candidates Astros should consider following Joe Espada firing

Yankees icon shares one way Aaron Boone is different than Joe Torre

NL Gold Glove finalists announced

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 15

'Nightmare': Mets’ Freddy Peralta Regret Comes Back to Haunt Them as Steve Cohen Watches the ALCS

We have had some surprise visitors at ALCS games, but no one expected Mets owner Steve Cohen to show up for the Rays-Guardians game. With former Met Freddy Peralta on the mound, this added another layer of spice, but Peralta ended the evening with the last laugh after the Rays beat the Guardians to tie the ALCS at 1-1.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / October 15

Ex-Dodgers & Mets Coach Passes Away at Age 84 After Long Battle With Illness

Affectionately called “my white daddy” by Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, Guy Conti redefined what a coach means in a player’s life. From helping a player learn English to giving him pitching lessons, Conti’s influence extended far beyond the dugout.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Carson Benge News / Baseball Now / October 14

Mets' Carson Benge Snubbed As Finalists For End-Of-Season Honor

The Major League Baseball Players Association has revealed finalists for end-of-season honors, and Carson Benge is not a finalist for the Outstanding Rookie Award.

Tarik Skubal News / Baseball Now / October 14

Mets Rookie Pitcher Hopes Team Finds Way To Sign Tarik Skubal

The New York Mets have not made the postseason since signing Juan Soto, and something needs to change. They have been held back by a weak starting rotation, and president of baseball operations David Stearns has already noted that the team needs to add starting pitching.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / October 14

Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after win

Freddy Peralta should be even happier he's no longer a Met after leading Rays to win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS

Peralta pounded his chest as he exited the mound in his final inning. Consider that an emotional release from a pitcher who was once considered one of Major League Baseball's most underwhelming players.

Jose Ramirez gets the memes for his costly error in ALCS Game 2

Reviewing the Rays, Angels and Reds three-team trade

Yankees icon shares one way Aaron Boone is different than Joe Torre

Mariners may hire new manager away from division rival

The 'MLB annual save leaders' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / EssentiallySports / October 14

Mets’ Potential Tarik Skubal Pursuit Could Come Down to One Factor Money Can’t Solve

The Mets’ season is over, and the Dodgers might be following soon, with them trailing Milwaukee 2-0 in the NLCS. That means Tarik Skubal is going to hit free agency for 2027, and according to MLB insider Chelsea Janes, the Mets might be going in on him.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 10

New York Mets emerge in shocking Giancarlo Stanton trade proposal

Stanton holds a full no-trade clause in his contract, requiring his explicit approval before any move could proceed.

ESPN report clarifies Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s job security after playoff exit

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep

Yankee fan who interfered with Game 3 home run had interesting reaction

Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again

The 'Most home runs for every MLB team in 2019' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 7

Mets’ Jeff Albert Not Returning To Coaching Staff In 2027

The Mets announced that director of hitting Jeff Albert and quality assurance coach Danny Barnes will not be on the 2027 coaching staff. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, who first reported the news, suggests it’s possible they’ll find different roles in the organization but are free to pursue other opportunities.

Bo Bichette News / Yardbarker / October 7

Bo Bichette: Mets insider analyzes infielder's opt-out decision

Mets insider analyzes whether Bo Bichette will opt out out of $126M pact

Bichette has a decision to make regarding his future.

Three questions facing the Mets this offseason

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 4

Three questions facing the Mets this offseason

The New York Mets were hoping to shake off their 2025 second-half collapse and return to the postseason in 2026. Instead, the Mets finished in the NL East basement for the first time since 2003. That leaves plenty of questions as the team looks to get back on track in 2027.

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Jared Young News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Mets’ Jared Young Expected To Be Ready For 2027 Season

Mets first baseman Jared Young had his 2026 campaign cut short after a nasty collision with Nolan McLean. He was knocked unconscious and had to be stretchered off the field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Mets' Stearns addresses possible regrets about Alonso signing with Orioles

Mets' David Stearns addresses possible regrets about Pete Alonso signing with Orioles

Alonso inked a five-year, $155M deal to join the Orioles in free agency, and he ultimately became the first player in MLB history to lead both the American League and the National League in RBI in separate seasons.

Pete Alonso makes MLB history in first season with Orioles

Bo Bichette, Juan Soto seem to offer hints about major decision that will impact Mets' future

Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto make telling comments about Mets clubhouse after lost season ends

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 28