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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 13

Mets lose yet another potential target in free agency

The market did not wait for the New York Mets to catch their breath. What felt like a slow burn early in the offseason has turned into a stretch of blunt force trauma, with decision after decision breaking the wrong way.

Clay Holmes News / Amazin' Avenue / December 13

Clay Holmes embodied the 2025 Mets’ magic. Then, he embodied their collapse.

There’s something often prized above star power in baseball. It lies at the heart of the sport’s superstitions. It’s what a hitter aims for while drilling their swing, and what a pitcher practices with each wind-up.

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Marcus Semien News / Mets Merized Online / December 13

Statistcal Spotlight: Marcus Semien’s Home Runs

Well, it was a rough week for Mets fans. They lost Edwin Díaz to the West Coast foes Los Angeles Dodgers. Then lost Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 13

Mets must make this trade offer for Brewers’ Freddy Peralta

The New York Mets entered the offseason determined to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign. Despite a massive payroll and the addition of superstar right fielder Juan Soto, New York failed to reach the playoffs.

Tyler Rogers News / Yardbarker / December 13

Blue Jays make another shrewd move by adding reliever Tyler Rogers

The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t been shy in showing their hand this offseason by going after some of the best free agents to help them get back to the World Series.

Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro signs five-year extension

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Tyler Rogers News / Amazin' Avenue / December 12

Tyler Rogers signs three-year, $37 million deal with Blue Jays

Another reliever is off the table as the Mets continue to struggle to reinforce their bullpen. Just days after Edwin Díaz signed with the Dodgers and Robert

Tyler Rogers News / Mets Merized Online / December 12

Tyler Rogers Signs Three-Year Deal with Blue Jays

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, submarining right-hander Tyler Rogers has agreed to a three-year, $37 million deal with a vesting option for a fourth year.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 12

Scott Boras reveals Orioles pitch to Pete Alonso

Undoubtedly, the aftereffects of the Baltimore Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a $155 million deal are still being felt. Moreover, there is insight into what led to the historic signing, courtesy of Alonso’s agent Scott Boras.

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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.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / December 12

Edwin Díaz: Choosing Dodgers Over Mets ‘Wasn’t Easy’

The trumpets have officially left Flushing, and according to Edwin Díaz, leaving New York behind was ultimately a relatively straightforward decision. Díaz was introduced as a Dodger wearing No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 13

Edwin Diaz has stinging words for Mets fans after Dodgers introduction

It's already been a tough offseason for the New York Mets, and words offered by Edwin Diaz after his introduction as the newest member of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday certainly added some salt into the still-fresh wounds in Queens.

Mets have a clear bullpen target after their Diaz blunder

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Mets are facing a roadblock in trade talks for Luis Robert Jr.

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Could the Dodgers trade this All-Star in order to land Skubal?

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Pete Alonso picks an interesting new jersey number with Orioles

Pete Alonso has a fresh new team and also a fresh new jersey number. The five-time MLB All-Star slugger Alonso was officially introduced by the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 12

Mets News & Buzz: Should team go all-in on star pitcher on trade block? Mets eye boom-or-bust outfielder, more

The New York Mets have been connected to two stars in the prime of their careers: pitcher Tarik Skubal and center fielder Luis Robert. They did lose the opportunity to sign Robert Suarez for their bullpen, though.

Pete Alonso News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Report: Mets eyeing a former 38-HR hitter after Pete Alonso’s departure

The New York Mets appear to be in full-on contingency mode after Pete Alonso’s exit. The Mets have recently made trade inquiries about Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Thursday.

Tarik Skubal News / New York Mets on SI / December 12

Debating whether the Mets should trade for Tarik Skubal

To trade for him or to wait? That's the question. The New York Mets are currently asking themselves whether they should go all-in now by giving up top prospects for two-time AL Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal, or wait a year until he hits the free agent market and can be had for record-setting money instead.

David Stearns News / New York Mets on SI / December 12

Ex-Mets coach makes 3-word claim about major David Stearns issue

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is not on great terms with this team's fan base right now. It's wild to consider how much the sentiment around Stearns has shifted over the past year.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 12

Mets eye top SP on the market, debate going ‘all-in’ to acquire him

Sometimes a roster problem announces itself long before anyone is ready to deal with it. For the New York Mets, that alarm started blaring back in June, when the rotation unraveled and never truly stitched itself back together.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11

Mets rumors: Insider says New York ‘will trade’ Kodai Senga or David Peterson

The New York Mets may have some more surprising moves in the offseason. After signing closer Devin Williams and parting ways with first baseman Pete Alonso and reliever Edwin Diaz, what’s next for the team?

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 11

Ron Darling points out Mets’ glaring Juan Soto issue

Life without Pete Alonso has become a reality for the New York Mets. ESPN's Jeff Passan first announced on Wednesday that Alonso has agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

Steve Cohen News / Total Apex Sports / December 11

New York Mets Owner Steve Cohen Preaches Patience Following Terrible Start To Offseason

It has not been a good start to the offseason for the New York Mets. First, Brandon Nimmo was shipped out. Then, the trumpets fell silent as Edwin “Sugar” Díaz bolted for the Dodgers.

Tyler Rogers News / Yardbarker / December 11