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MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 9
Retired All-Star J.D. Martinez Reveals Shocking Experience with Astros
Without a doubt, J.D. Martinez is a bonafide hitter. A World Series champion, six-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger with a career .283 average,
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 9
J.D. Martinez makes bold claim about how 2026 Mets compare to 2024 NLCS team
Veteran slugger J.D. Martinez served as a designated hitter for the 2024 New York Mets team that surprisingly completed a trip to the National League Championship Series. More recently, Martinez returned to the Mets to serve as a special advisor to baseball operations.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 8
Jose Iglesias’ Message to J.D. Martinez After Taking Mets Front Office Job
This past week, the New York Mets reunited with a familiar face by hiring former designated hitter J.D. Martinez as a special advisor to baseball operations.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / March 31
New York Mets Hire Fan Favorite As Special Adviser To Baseball Operations
It feels like just yesterday that J.D. Martinez was digging into the batter’s box at Citi Field, casually terrifying opposing pitchers while serving as the veteran anchor for a surprisingly resilient lineup.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31
Mets To Hire J.D. Martinez As Special Advisor
The Mets are going to hire J.D. Martinez as a special advisor to baseball operations, reports Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Though there’s no mention of retirement, Martinez is now 38 years old and hasn’t played in the big leagues since 2024, so this seems to signal that he is moving into his post-playing days.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 11, 2025
Freddie Freeman & J.D. Martinez Helping Mookie Betts
Mookie Betts has struggled for the better part of the 2025 season and was recently mired in a difficult stretch that saw him go hitless across a career-worst 22 consecutive at-bats.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 8, 2025
Former Dodgers Teammate J.D. Martinez Helped Mookie Betts
Heading into a third season of the National League having a designated hitter, the Los Angeles Dodgers made a drastic change in their strategy by signing J.D.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 7, 2025
Analyst suggests Mets bring back veteran player as hitting coach
It's been no secret that the New York Mets struggled offensively during their dismal 1-5 homestand. As they prepare to visit the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 28, 2025
Former Dodgers All-Star Offered Contract From AL Contender: Report
Former Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez received an offer from the Texas Rangers to join their squad for the 2025 season. Martinez has been without a team this year.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27, 2025
Rangers reportedly made recent offer to veteran slugger
The Rangers recently made an offer to slugger J.D. Martinez in hopes of acquiring a bat to bolster their struggling offense, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / April 10, 2025
World Series Champion J.D. Martinez Reportedly Staying Ready, Waiting For a Job
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, free agent slugger J.D. Martinez is staying ready and waiting for his name to be called. JD Martinez is hitting and staying ready while waiting for a job.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 12, 2025
Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for a right-handed bat
The injury bug has hammered the New York Yankees during spring training.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 3, 2025
Ex-Met J.D. Martinez projected to land with AL contender
Although MLB Opening Day is just a few weeks away, several key members of the New York Mets' 2024 roster remain unsigned as free agents. Before Monday, southpaw pitcher Jose Quintana could be counted among these.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2025
Yankees reportedly eyeing potential Giancarlo Stanton replacement
The Yankees' lineup will be significantly lacking at the beginning of the 2025 season. To fill that hole, they could consider signing a veteran power hitter.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 4, 2025
Ex-Mets DH J.D. Martinez Eyeing Next Step After Career
Former New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez has his eyes set on another sport once he retires from Major League Baseball. On Monday, JOOLA, a table tennis and pickleball brand, announced that the veteran slugger has signed an "exclusive deal" with them to play professional pickleball once he calls it a career in baseball.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 1, 2025
Mets Free Agent J.D. Martinez Still Looking to Sign With a Team
Free agent slugger J.D. Martinez did not put up his usual power numbers during his age-36 season with the New York Mets. But despite considering retirement a year ago, he is not ready to call it a career just yet.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31, 2025
Six-time All-Star slugger addresses playing future
Designated hitter J.D. Martinez is planning to play in 2025.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24, 2025
4 best J.D. Martinez landing spots as MLB Free Agency winds down
JD Martinez is still available as MLB free agency winds down. The 37-year-old was solid as the designated hitter for the New York Mets last year and should be on a one-year contract again.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 9, 2025
Mets Free Agent J.D. Martinez Called a Fit For NL Foe
After a one-year stint with the New York Mets last season as their designated hitter, this NL West team is viewed as a fit for J.D. Martinez. ESPN's David Schoenfield named the Arizona Diamondbacks as a potential fit for Martinez after Joc Pederson, their starting DH last season, signed with the Texas Rangers back in December on a two-year deal.
MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 30, 2024
Why Brewers Should Sign Six-Time All-Star Slugger JD Martinez
The Milwaukee Brewers could use one more slugger before Spring Training gets here. Milwaukee has a lot of talent but has to find a way to replace Willy Adames' 32 home runs and 112 RBIs from last season.
New York Mets News / Just Baseball / December 28, 2024
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent J.D. Martinez
You’d be forgiven if you forgot J.D. Martinez was a free agent. It’s the time of year when rumors run rampant, yet the slugging DH has not been credibly linked to any MLB teams this winter.
MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 3, 2024
Potential D-backs Free Agency Target: J.D. Martinez
This article is part of a series evaluating potential free agent and trade acquisitions for the Arizona Diamondbacks entering the 2025 season. J.D. Martinez is an Arizona Diamondbacks legend.
New York Mets News / Bluejaysnation / November 15, 2024
Free Agent Profile: J.D. Martinez hits the open market looking for another opportunity late in his career
After spending his 2023 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, J.D. Martinez is once again looking for an opportunity to prove himself on the big league stage.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 27, 2024
Red Sox Insider Suggests Former Boston Superstar Could Retire Soon
One former member of the Boston Red Sox will hit the open market this winter with an uncertain future. Former Red Sox star J.D. Martinez spent the 2024 season as a member of the New York Mets.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 21, 2024
Mets’ J.D. Martinez hilariously reveals plan amid looming free agency
It was further than they ever anticipated going this season but the New York Mets ultimately fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series with a Game 6 loss Sunday night.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 9, 2024
Mets slugger details how close he was to retiring before 2024 season
The New York Mets are one win away from their first NLCS appearance since 2015 and five victories stand between them and their first World Series berth in nine years as well. One key player almost missed the party.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 4, 2024
Mets’ JD Martinez shuts down haters with wild postgame comment
The New York Mets lived a season with more stops and starts than one of the city’s subway trains. It was a rollercoaster of a 162-game ride going from 11 games under .500 to finding out their MLB Wild Card fate on the last day of the season.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29, 2024
Mets’ J.D. Martinez calls out ‘uinfair’ schedule amid wild card ticket hunt
The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are playing a doubleheader on Monday for playoff positioning. Their original games were scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday of this past week but were postponed because of Hurricane Helene.
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