New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cole Mathis News / Mets Merized Online / November 14

Arizona Fall League Recap: Mathis Homers, Drives in Seven

MMO No. 16 Met prospect Cole Mathis hit a three-run homer and drove in seven runs Friday to help lift the Surprise Saguaros to a 10-4 playoff win over the Glendale Desert Dogs.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / November 14

Mets reportedly interested in Ty France, Alec Bohm as potential first baseman

When speaking to the media earlier this week, David Stearns identified first base as an area the Mets would look to upgrade, either with a full-time player or a platoon partner for Jared Young.

Christian Scott News / Amazin' Avenue / November 14

Christian Scott impressed in his return from Tommy John Surgery

Heading into the 2026 season, all eyes were focused squarely on Nolan McLean as the Mets’ best young arm with the brightest future. Following his brief but eye-catching stint with the club in 2025, he was seen as the de facto future ace of the rotation and the team’s top pitching prospect.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

How many of the National League Cy Young Award winners since 1967 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'MLB wins-leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

MLB News / Athlon Sports / November 14

In 1965, the Mets drafted Nolan Ryan in the 12th round out of a Texas high school; 28 years later, he retired with a record 5,714 career strikeouts

Nolan Ryan’s path to becoming one of baseball’s most dominant pitchers began with an unexpected opportunity in the first Major League Baseball amateur draft.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 14

Projecting $40 Million Contract That Could Solve Mets First Base Issue

With the MLB lockout looming, the New York Mets would love nothing more than to make a few moves before it begins. Coming off a second straight disappointing season, the Mets have a lot of work to do this offseason if they want to compete in what is expected to be an ultra-competitive NL East.

New York Mets News / EssentiallySports / November 14

'I’m Not Sure': MLB Insider Casts Doubt on Mets’ Chances of Landing Tarik Skubal Despite Steve Cohen Factor

For the New York Mets, money has never been the biggest obstacle to landing baseball’s biggest stars. Steve Cohen proved that by committing a staggering $765 million to Juan Soto, raising expectations for what the franchise could achieve with its financial muscle.

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

Mets Prioritizing Starting Pitching Is the Correct Offseason Approach

The GM Meetings in Las Vegas didn't produce any notable transactions for the New York Mets, but they did offer a significant clue about their offseason plans.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Mets rumors: Ken Rosenthal questions New York being favorite for Tarik Skubal narrative

Tarik Skubal is the big fish in the MLB free agency pond, as nearly every team is going to attempt to sign the two-time Cy Young Award winner. The New York Mets have been deemed the favorites to potentially sign Skubal, however, insider Ken Rosenthal isn’t buying the buzz in the rumor mill.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 13

'Nearly everybody' expects Tarik Skubal to join Mets

'Nearly everybody' expects Tarik Skubal will join Mets, who 'are downplaying their chances of signing' the ace

A report from earlier this month revealed that the New York Mets were "considered the favorite to land" ace pitcher Tarik Skubal over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Report: 1 NL team considered Dodgers’ ‘stiffest competition’ for Tarik Skubal

How pursuit of Tarik Skubal benefits Blue Jays

Braves make first big offseason splash, sign reliever Evan Phillips to three-year contract

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / November 12

Mets Reportedly Pursuing Trade for Top NL Central Slugger

The New York Mets enter this offseason still searching for a durable, everyday answer at first base. More than a year has passed since Pete Alonso departed as a free agent, and the club has yet to locate a hitter who can reliably anchor the middle of the lineup the way Alonso once did.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Mets To Hire Derek Johnson

The Mets are expected to hire former pitching coach Derek Johnson, as first reported by Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. Will Sammon of The Athletic adds that Johnson will serve in an advisory role with New York.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 11

Cy Young winners Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler make history together

Both earning the highest individual honor awarded to a pitcher unanimously, Milwaukee Brewers' ace Jacob Misiorowski and New York Yankees' stud Cam Schlittler will forever be tied together.

Yankees' Cam Schlittler, Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski unsurprisingly win Cy Young awards

From starter to closer: Blue Jays' Louis Varland wins first AL Reliever of the Year

Pat Murphy wins historic third straight NL Manager of the Year award ... from a hospital bed

Brewers' Pat Murphy speaks out after being named NL Manager of the Year

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

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The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Mets Eyeing Left-Handed Relievers

The Mets, like just about every club in the game, are looking to strengthen their bullpen this winter. They’ll pursue a wide variety of options, but lefties Alex Vesia and Tim Hill are among their early targets, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic.

MLB News / Baseball Now / November 11

Mets Reportedly Interested In Dodgers Reliever One Year After They Stole Edwin Díaz

The New York Mets need pitchers, and they could be very active in free agency. They have reportedly already scheduled a meeting with Tarik Skubal and could try signing other starting pitchers as well.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 11

Mets rumors: New York linked to reunion with pitcher who had 1.96 ERA with them last season

The New York Mets are currently in the early stages of MLB free agency, looking to add to their team after another disappointing season in 2026. New York needs help in several areas of the roster this offseason, including the pitching staff, which struggled with injuries and overall inconsistency this past year.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker

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Narrowing down the 25 most worthy heavy metal vocalists of all time is a daunting task. We tried to cover as many subgenres within the metal family tree.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / November 11

Five Things the Mets Must Get Right This Offseason

The New York Mets have a laundry list of issues to sort out prior to the start of the 2027 season. With free agency officially opening up this week, there’s no better time to examine what exactly New York must do to contend next season.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Mets Focused On First Base, Pitching Upgrades

There are myriad holes for the Mets to try to fill this winter, but president of baseball operations David Stearns suggested Tuesday at the GM Meetings that second base isn’t one of them (via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com and Chelsea Janes of SNY).