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Mets star Pete Alonso draws big ‘no doubt’ claim from Scott Boras amid MLB free agency

New York Mets decision-makers face a defining winter as Pete Alonso’s free agency, Scott Boras comments, Mets offseason plans, and the MLB General Managers Meetings have all collided in Las Vegas at once.

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Rangers hire Travis Jankowski as first base coach

The Rangers announced a few coaching staff hirings Wednesday afternoon. Most notably, they’ve named Travis Jankowski their first base coach. That suggests the 34-year-old is retiring after a playing career that spanned parts of 11 big league campaigns.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Scott Boras’ Pete Alonso Message is Troubling for Mets

The New York Mets are no strangers to big contracts, as they handed superstar outfielder Juan Soto a record 15-year, $765 million deal last offseason, per Spotrac.

Byron Buxton News / New York Mets on SI / November 12

Why the Mets should be all-in for Byron Buxton

The New York Mets will likely be aggressive this offseason after missing out on the playoffs in 2025 via collapse. One way they can do so is by making a big splash on the free agent or trade market.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 12

Pete Primed to Procure Payday

David Stearns and co. played their hand perfectly last offseason when they waited out the market for slugger Pete Alonso. Of course, Pete was coming off a down year and had the qualifying offer attached.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / November 12

New York Mets are interested in Yankees’ free agent

For the second consecutive offseason, the New York Mets appear to be competing to pry an outfielder away from their crosstown rivals. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets are interested in free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, who spent the 2025 season with the Yankees.

Carson Benge News / New York Mets on SI / November 12

Why Mets’ call to let Carson Benge compete for CF job is sound strategy

The New York Mets have a lot of questions to answer this winter, and one of the more underrated decisions they face is what to do in center field. Tyrone

Cody Bellinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Mets interested in Cody Bellinger

The Mets have interest in free agent Cody Bellinger, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman also downplays the possibility of the Dodgers making a strong run at free agent Edwin Díaz, which he suggests could be good for the Mets.

David Stearns News / Mets Merized Online / November 12

2025 Mets Report Card: David Stearns, President of Baseball Operations

“I’m the architect of the team and I’m responsible for it.” David Stearns did not mince words when taking the blame for the Mets’ disappointing 2025 season.

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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.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 12

What Mets’ Edwin Díaz is seeking in free agency

As clues about MLB’s free-agent and trade markets slowly leak out of the GM meetings in Las Vegas, Edwin Díaz’s contract ask from the New York Mets — or other teams — has become clear.

Kodai Senga News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Mets All-Star pitcher garnering trade interest

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga has already garnered trade interest from multiple clubs.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 12

Fan Shot: Asking Lots of Questions

Fan Shot written by Brian Wertkin With the World Series officially in the rearview mirror, today’s as good a day as any for a requiem of the 2025 Mets season.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / November 12

David Stearns addresses factors that will impact Pete Alonso decision

David Stearns addresses factors that will impact Mets' Pete Alonso decision

For the second straight year, the New York Mets declined to lock Pete Alonso down via a multi-year agreement before the first baseman reached free agency.

Insider refutes takes about Mets' David Stearns, Pete Alonso amid free-agency chatter

Mets ‘interested’ in stealing another Yankees star in free agency

Mets offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Mets ‘interested’ in stealing another Yankees star in free agency

The New York Mets want to take a star outfielder away from their crosstown rivals for the second straight winter. The Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract last December after his lone season with the Yankees.

Kodai Senga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 11

Mets rumors: Kodai Senga drawing trade interest from multiple teams

The New York Mets failed to reach the postseason in 2025, and their starting rotation’s inconsistent results were part of what plagued the club down the stretch.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Mets interested in right-hander Tatsuya Imai

The Mets are interested in Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Imai has not been officially posted yet, but his team, the Saitama Seibu Lions of NPB, recently announced that they intend to do so.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / November 11

Insider refutes takes about Mets' Stearns, Alonso amid free-agency chatter

Insider refutes takes about Mets' David Stearns, Pete Alonso amid free-agency chatter

Alonso has only played for the Amazins since he made his MLB debut in 2019.

Mets offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Mets Add Player in Free Agency on Monday

The New York Mets missed out on the MLB playoffs in 2025, finishing with an 83–79 record under manager Carlos Mendoza. While the Mets finished above .500, the team clearly is not good enough to compete in its current state, as they went 28–37 after the All-Star break.

MLB News / Field Level Media / November 10