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Why Mets signing Bo Bichette could help them land stud ace

Heading into a pivotal offseason, the New York Mets are expected to make major changes to their existing roster. Whether it be through free agency or the trade block, David Stearns and company will be active participants looking to reconfigure a Mets squad that stumbled to an 83-79 record and missed the 2025 postseason.

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Mets could sign $65M NL East rival, 3-time All-Star, 2-time Silver Slugger, Gold Glove winner

The New York Mets could very well get a power bat coming off of a down year.

Juan Soto News / Mets Merized Online / October 31

Statistical Spotlight: Analyzing Juan Soto’s Stolen Base Numbers

Juan Soto had a productive first year with the New York Mets. He received an A-minus on our report card earlier this offseason. He also led the entire league in walks with 127 and the NL in on-base percentage at .396.

A.J. Minter News / New York Mets on SI / October 31

3 southpaw relievers Mets should target in free agency

The New York Mets losing left-handed reliever A.J. Minter for the season because of a lat strain less than two months into the 2025 regular season sparked a lot of concern throughout the franchise.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Brooks Raley News / Amazin' Avenue / October 31

Brooks Raley got himself back into form in 2025

Brooks Raley had a 2024 season to forget. The veteran lefty performed well in eight games for the Mets that season, not allowing a single earned run in seven innings, but an elbow injury forced him to undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season in late May.

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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.

Francisco Alvarez News / Amazin' Avenue / October 31

Francisco Alvarez’s 2025 was in the eye of the beholder

How you view Francisco Alvarez’s 2025 may say a lot about how you view life. If you want to look at it as a glass half full situation, he had his best offensive season by a mile, and after his demotion to Triple-A in late June and his subsequent promotion back to the Majors in late July, he was one of the best offensive catchers in baseball.

Brandon Sproat News / Mets Merized Online / October 31

2025 Report Card: Brandon Sproat, RHP

Age: 25 (9/17/2000) B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 0-2, 4.79 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 20 2/3 IP, 17 SO, 7 BB, 4 GS Advanced Stats: 85 ERA+, 20.2 K%, 8.3 BB%, 3.90 xERA,

Ryan Helsley News / New York Mets on SI / October 31

Insider makes case for Mets to re-sign Ryan Helsley

If there's one player on the New York Mets' 2025 roster that fans would most say they don't want back next season, it's probably Ryan Helsley. And fans feel this way for good reason.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / October 30

Mets could have outfield full of ex-Yankees next season

The New York Mets' signing of Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million deal last offseason was the biggest story in baseball for several reasons. One of these reasons is that $765 million made for the biggest contract in sports history, which is certainly newsworthy.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 30

Should the Mets go after elite closer on the trade market?

The New York Mets have a lot of work to do in the offseason, and one of their big issues is figuring out how to fill out their bullpen. Closer Edwin Diaz is likely to opt out and test free agency along with a slew of the club's other back-end relievers, leaving David Stearns in need of reinforcements for the unit.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Mets Emerging as Potential Threat to Sign Star Free Agent

As the New York Mets plot their offseason strategy, strengthening the infield—beyond resolving Pete Alonso’s future at first base—might not top the priority list at first glance.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Revisiting the Mets’ Top 10 Prospects from 2011

Baseball prospect lists are always a gamble. Some future stars rise to the occasion, while others fade away long before reaching Citi Field. The Mets’ Top 10 prospect class of 2011 was no different, a group filled with hype, heartbreak, and a few unforgettable characters.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 28

All of the Francisco Lindor references in A House of Dynamite

Francisco Lindor had a moment after being mentioned several times in Netflix’s A House of Dynamite. The film stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Anthony Ramos, and is also directed by Oscar-winning Kathryn Bigelow, but the New York Mets shortstop is stealing the spotlight from his several references in the film.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

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Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Mets rumors: Why Carlos Mendoza assistant is bouncing despite high approval rating

Coming off a shocking second-half collapse that kept them out of the postseason, the New York Mets might be about to lose a valuable member of their coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / October 27

New York Mets Predicted To Be In The Mix For Cy Young Winner

The Major League Baseball offseason is heating up, and one of the biggest names expected to dominate trade discussions is Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

Troy Snitker News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27

Mets hire Troy Snitker as hitting coach

The Mets are hiring Troy Snitker to serve as their next hitting coach, according to a report from Andy Martino of SNY. Snitker, 36, is the son of former Braves manager Brian Snitker.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 26

New York Mets Could Steal Star Free Agent From AL Contender

The New York Mets are going to be a very interesting team to keep an eye on this offseason. After a rough finish to the 2025 MLB season and missing the playoffs, many believe that the Mets will be aggressive once again.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 26

Will Mets’ next young ace break through after missing 2025 season

The 2025 New York Mets failed to make the postseason and underachieved on a number of levels. But injuries and other deficiencies allowed the franchise to get a glimpse of what their pitching staff could look like over the next few years.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Mets Rumored to Be in Mix for Big-Money Starter This Winter

The New York Mets are gearing up for an aggressive offseason overhaul of their starting rotation, determined to avoid a repeat of the pitching shortages that sidelined them from playoff contention this year.

New York Mets News / LWOSports.com / October 24

2 Free Agents That Don’t Make Sense for Met’s, 3 That Do

As the World Series opens between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, there is only one thing on Mets fans’ minds: the offseason. After 2024, the Mets did really well in the offseason, acquiring free agents like Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and A.J.

Pete Alonso News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

The Case for and against the Mets Paying Pete Alonso

From breaking the rookie home run record to becoming the Mets’ all-time home run leader, Pete Alonso has been the face of the franchise for the past seven years.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Mets sign veteran southpaw Richard Lovelady

Lovelady, 30, made two appearances for the Blue Jays at the beginning of the season but then bounced around on a series of minor league pacts through mid-June.

Francisco Lindor undergoes surgery: Mets star's status, outlook

The Nationals need to swing big this offseason

25 MLB players who could be traded this offseason

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Mets Announce Pete Alonso News After Missing MLB Playoffs

Pete Alonso erupted for another excellent season with the New York Mets. Unfortunately, the Mets still collapsed in the second half of 2025, missing the MLB postseason after entering the year with World Series aspirations.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22