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Mets News & Buzz: Mets want Kyle Tucker and are offering a high AAV deal, Why Starling Marte still matters, more

The New York Mets don’t want to offer Kyle Tucker a nine or ten-year deal, but they do have a tempting offer of between $40 and $50 million per season, according to recent reports.

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Sterns hears criticisms but confident in Mets' plan

Mets president David Stearns says he's heard the criticisms of New York's offseason but remains confident that the team is taking the right approach.

Nick Pivetta News / New York Mets on SI / January 13

Nick Pivetta called 'a really good fit' for the Mets

With the MLB offseason almost in the rearview mirror, the New York Mets are expected to make more moves between now and the start of spring training. After

David Stearns News / New York Mets on SI / January 13

David Stearns breaks silence on Mets' offseason

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns understands the frustrations from the fan base. Speaking with reporters at a luncheon at Citi Field on Tuesday, Stearns made his first public comments since winter meetings in early-December.

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The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least 1,200 career hits can you name in six minutes?

The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season' quiz

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Kyle Tucker News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Kyle Tucker Mets Fantasy Impact

Many in the business have been reporting this as coming together: FanSided’s Robert Murray, Will Sammon from the Athletic to name a couple. The reports suggest that Kyle Tucker is seeking $50 million per season.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 13

Luke Weaver's stance on Mets' Cody Bellinger pursuit speaks volumes

While the New York Mets losing star closer Edwin Diaz in free agency was a tough pill for fans to swallow, at least the front office didn't dwell on Diaz joining the Los Angeles Dodgers for long.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Mets’ reported $50 million Kyle Tucker offer comes with a catch

As the MLB offseason progresses, the services of free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker are still highly sought after. The market’s top player has been pursued by several teams throughout the free agency window.

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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.

Ronny Mauricio News / New York Mets on SI / January 13

Mets lose Ronny Mauricio in hypothetical trade for appealing outfielder

The New York Mets have a surplus of infielders at the moment, many of whom are in similar places in their respective big league careers. Of course, New

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

1 player Mets must trade before spring training

The last thing New York Mets fans want to hear is that president of baseball operations David Stearns and the front office should look to trade another player who could help them put a winning product on the field in 2026.

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The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 13

Mets could go in surprising direction regarding outfield options

As the offseason continues for the New York Mets, the pressure is on for the team to make some improvements. However, they might elect not to address one of their needs in the way many would like to see.

Jeff McNeil News / Amazin' Avenue / January 13

Tuesday Top Ten: Jeff McNeil Memories

For ten days, Jeff McNeil was the longest-tenured Met. After an offseason purge which saw Brandon Nimmo traded to Texas while Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz departed in free agency, it appeared for a brief moment that McNeil may have survived to play another season in Queens.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / January 13

The New York Mets Still Have Work To Do in Fixing the Bullpen

The MLB offseason is long, and even with light at the end of the tunnel and spring training a little more than a month away, the New York Mets still have work to do.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 13

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Chris Suero (17)

Chris Suero’s family emigrated from the Dominican Republic to the United States when he was a child, settling down in the Bronx. He initially attended

Marcus Semien News / Empire Sports Media / January 13

Mets’ Marcus Semien is already showing leadership skills and taking young players under his wing

By mid-January, most offseason stories blur together. Weight room clips. Smiling photos. Vague optimism. This one felt different. Marcus Semien was already on a back field, glove on, sweating through real work with players who could shape the New York Mets for years.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 13

Huascar Brazobán was a valuable, if overused, contributor out of the bullpen

When the Mets traded for Huascar Brazobán in the summer of 2024, it was seen as a minor, but craft move. Brazobán, a late bloomer in terms of big league appearances, was under team control through 2028, had two options remaining, and had some interesting facets of his game just below the surface.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 12

Kyle Tucker has ‘positive’ meeting with Mets as free agency negotiations heat up

The New York Mets have made a slew of moves this offseason, bringing in Marcus Semien in exchange for Brandon Nimmo as well as signing Devin Williams in a bit of a buy low to replace free agency departee Edwin Diaz.

Carson Benge News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Why Carson Benge Should Be The Mets Opening Day Centerfielder

The New York Mets are extremely high on Carson Benge and believe he has the potential to become a star. With Tyrone Taylor looking like their only option for centerfield, it wouldn’t hurt them to give Benge the starting job if he shows out in spring training.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Mets, Dodgers, & Jays Reportedly Met With Kyle Tucker

The New York Mets‘ interest in star free agent Kyle Tucker is real. The Mets are among the three main teams remaining that are heavily involved in the Tucker sweepstakes, a source confirmed to Sirius XM and SNY’s Jim Duquette late Sunday night.

Cody Bellinger News / Yardbarker / January 11

Are the Mets a favorite for Cody Bellinger after Yankees back away?

Are the Mets a clear favorite for Cody Bellinger after Yankees back away?

The New York Yankees’ pursuit of star OF/1B Cody Bellinger has stalled, brutally matching their tepid offseason.

Yankees may have given up on Cody Bellinger

Kyle Tucker saga is down to three potential destinations

Best fits for the top five remaining free agents

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Starling Marte News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

Report: Mets Share Mutual Interest in Reunion with Free Agent Slugger

The New York Mets could potentially re-sign a familiar face this offseason. Free agent Starling Marte and the Mets share mutual interest in a reunion, sources first indicated to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated.

Ji-Hwan Bae News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Mets Outright Ji Hwan Bae

The Mets announced that infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae has been sent outright Triple-A Syracuse. When combined with the club losing Drew Romo via waivers to the White Sox, the Mets’ 40-man roster count dropped to 38 this week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 13

Kyle Tucker saga is down to three potential destinations

Tucker is coming off a down year by his standards because of injuries.

Blue Jays reportedly targeting top free agent Tucker amid Bo Bichette saga

Yankees have a controversial candidate to replace Cody Bellinger

Yankees pivot to Bichette as Bellinger signing looks less likely

Red Sox face just one competitor for top free agent Alex Bregman

Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Mets Prefer Trade Market To Free Agency In Rotation Search

The Mets are still in the market for upgrades to their starting pitching group, but they prefer to bolster the rotation by way of a trade rather than via free agency, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report.

Kris Bubic News / Yardbarker / January 7

Potential Mets-Royals trade centered on breakout starter Kris Bubic would be win-win

Trade between the Mets and Royals involving Bubic would make sense. The two sides could help strengthen weak points on the other roster.

Phillies prove desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest free-agent target

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The '2024 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Action Network / January 7

When Will The New York Downstate Casinos Open?

The casino landscape in the New York City metropolitan area is about to experience a significant transformation. Following the New York State Gaming Commission’s approval of downstate licenses last month, three new full-scale commercial casinos are set to make their debut.