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Why this Mets’ preference might be hurting them

The New York Mets had a very bad day at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday. Watching closer Edwin Diaz leave for the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-year deal worth $69 million was a low light for David Stearns, who received a ton of criticism online for not going far enough to retain the best closer in baseball.

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Source: Mets and Starling Marte have mutual interest in reunion

ORLANDO - The New York Mets could potentially re-sign a familiar face this offseason. Sources indicate there is mutual interest in a reunion between the Mets and free agent outfielder/DH Starling Marte.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

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

The 'MLB all-time RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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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.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / December 9

Tigers will listen on star ace, potential Mets' trade target

With the MLB Winter Meetings officially underway, the talk surrounding the offseason's biggest name has continued to heat up. As contract talks stalled between the Detroit Tigers and their back-to-back Cy Young winning ace Tarik Skubal, it was rumored that the club would be open to moving him for the right price.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 9

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

The star first baseman opted out of the second year of the two-year contract he signed last season.

Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings

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

Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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.

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

Mets’ starting pitcher ‘generating’ trade interest

Could the New York Mets move on from this All-Star starting pitcher after a disappointing end to last year? Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic

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 / Yardbarker / December 9

NL powers add, Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost at Winter Meetings

MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost

Here are the takeaways as the Winter Meetings move ahead.

Kyle Schwarber sets tone of Winter Meetings by re-joining Phillies

Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.