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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 16
Mets Strike Back, Sign Bo Bichette to $126M Deal
In a little over 12 hours later, the New York Mets got their guy. Bo Bichette, the highly sought-after infielder, signed a three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets, first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic.
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Bo Bichette News / Yardbarker / January 16
Mets improve lineup, agree to deal with free agent Bo Bichette
When all signs pointed to the Philadelphia Phillies landing Bichette, the New York Mets swooped in and stole him away from their division rival.
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / January 16
Mets, Bo Bichette agree to three-year, $126 million contract 
Not even 24 hours after losing out on the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivoted and signed, perhaps, the best hitter still on the market, inking Bo Bichettte to a three-year, $126 million contract.
Griffin Canning News / Empire Sports Media / January 16
Mets want to bring back Griffin Canning after successful 2025
The number that jumps out isn’t the ERA. It’s the price tag. For $4.25 million, the New York Mets bought themselves a bet on process, not production, when they signed Griffin Canning before the 2025 season.
Zach Thornton News / Amazin' Avenue / January 16
Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Zach Thornton (14)
The son of collegiate track athletes Paul and Julie- the latter of whom was inducted into the St. Olaf College Hall of Fame- Zach Thornton attended Lawrence Free State High School in Lawrence, Kansas.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 16
Plan B after failed Kyle Tucker pursuit involves Harrison Bader or a trade with the Red Sox
The number that keeps lingering is 70. That was Tyrone Taylor’s wRC+ in 2025, and right now it sits in the middle of the New York Mets’ projected outfield like a blinking warning light.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 16
The Mets got played again — and baseball has a bigger problem
To put it simply: the Mets were used again. Throughout Steve Cohen’s tenure, the organization’s financial muscle has repeatedly been leveraged by players and agents to drive up the market elsewhere.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 16
Mets lose Kyle Tucker sweepstakes to Dodgers despite reportedly offering substantial contract
The New York Mets have been one of the biggest losers of the MLB offseason so far.
Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / January 16
Mets receive fantastic re-grade from Juan Soto signing last winter
The New York Mets were considered one of the big winners of last year's offseason. Despite making a couple of splashes, it didn’t result in them making the playoffs.
MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 16
Ex-Mets GM's stance on Framber Valdez pursuit raises eyebrows
News broke on January 15 that Kyle Tucker is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This was heartbreaking for New York Mets fans, given that they were one of three finalists (along with the Toronto Blue Jays) to sign the star slugger.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16
Mets Reportedly Offered Tucker Four Years, $220MM
The Mets’ final offer to Kyle Tucker was for four years and $220MM, reports Jim Duquette of MLB Network on Sirius XM Radio. Jon Heyman of The New York Post adds that the offer included no deferred money and would have been slightly frontloaded, paying $120MM over the first two seasons.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16
The Kyle Tucker offer Mets made before star OF signed with Dodgers
The state of MLB has become so much more reflective of society under late-stage capitalism: the rich continue to get richer, and it’s becoming harder for those who aren’t lavish with their spending to keep up with the best of the best.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 16
Whats Next for the Mets after missing on Tucker?
We finally have a resolution as to where superstar free agent Kyle Tucker will play in 2026 — and potentially beyond. Tucker and the back-to-back World Series winners Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $240 million deal.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15
Mets owner Steve Cohen sparks Kyle Tucker buzz with his latest post
Steve Cohen sure knows how to build anticipation. The New York Mets owner Cohen caused a stir on Thursday night with a cryptic post. As the Mets await a decision by top free agent target Kyle Tucker, Cohen posted a seven-word message to X.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15
Mets owner Steve Cohen posts cryptic message amid Kyle Tucker rumors
Rumors have been running rampant around Kyle Tucker, as the star right fielder is one of the top free agents available in the market right now. The New York Mets have reportedly been one of the teams interested in signing him, but nothing has come to fruition just yet.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 15
Mets sign left-hander to two-year minor league deal
As the baseball world and New York Mets fans await news on Kyle Tucker, the team continued to add depth pieces to solidify their bullpen. On Thursday, the Mets announced that they had signed LHP Trey McGough to a two-year minor league deal.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / January 15
Mets Announce Trade on Thursday
The New York Mets have had an eventful offseason, with many familiar faces set to embark on new chapters with different organizations. Yet president of baseball operations David Stearns remains committed to constructing the roster according to his vision, as the Mets aim to rebound in 2026 following last year’s second‑half collapse.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 15
Mets trade away Franklin Gomez for 2026 IFA bonus money, reportedly to sign exciting outfield prospect
The first domino fell quietly, the way these things often do in January, with most of the noise happening behind closed doors and inside front offices.
New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / January 15
How Much Did the Mets Offer Kyle Tucker? Breaking Down the Latest Bid
Kyle Tucker’s sweepstakes are getting hot, and many believe that a deal could happen this week. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets seem to be the final three teams for the No. 1 free agent.
New York Mets News / Just Baseball / January 15
Top Mets Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026
The New York Mets enter the 2026 season with a perfect situation to put their talented farm system on display. After years of a system filled with mediocre prospects thanks to a handful of poor decisions in the annual MLB Draft, the Mets have quietly built one of the most lethal farm systems in the game.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 15
Mets officially sign No. 2 international prospect Wandy Asigen
Four years at $50 million per season has a way of stopping conversations mid-sentence. That is the reported number tied to the New York Mets’ pursuit of Kyle Tucker, a bold swing even by modern standards.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 14
David Stearns knows how Mets fans feel about controversial offseason moves
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has become quite an unpopular figure among members of the team's fan base this offseason.
New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / January 14
New York Mets Are Offering Kyle Tucker $50 Million Per Year
After a busy first couple of weeks in the offseason, the New York Mets have suddenly gone silent. Recently, the Mets have created a ton of headlines and are deeply in the mix for star outfielder Kyle Tucker.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14
Details emerge on Mets’ contract offer to Kyle Tucker
The New York Mets apparently mean business after losing Pete Alonso and others this offseason. The Mets have made a sizable offer to free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Tuesday.
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