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Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased

Pete Alonso may have a four-word message for interested teams — “Prices just went up.” The five-time MLB All-Star slugger Alonso has a significant ask in free agency, Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported on Tuesday.

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings

Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues that allegedly impacted Mets during 2025 season

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Mets to pick 27th in 2026 draft

Major League Baseball held its draft lottery at the Winter Meetings today, and the Mets’ first pick will be the 27th overall pick in the draft. As has been the case in the recent past, the team was penalized by ten spots in the first round because of the competitive balance tax threshold that is surpassed during the 2025 season.

David Peterson News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Mets open to dealing David Peterson

The New York Mets are willing to entertain offers on starter David Peterson, write Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic. That probably wouldn’t be for prospects but could be part of a swap for a player at a position of need.

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David Stearns News / Mets Merized Online / December 9

Stearns Exudes Calm Amidst the Storm

Some in the fan base might be in shambles, but David Stearns isn’t panicking. He was his typical steady self on Tuesday, talking to reporters after the Mets lost the best closer in baseball to the Dodgers.

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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.

Devin Williams News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Mets Lose Díaz to Dodgers as Bullpen Plans Shift to Devin Williams

The last trumpet has blown at Citi Field. After weeks of free agent drama, the New York Mets ultimately lose Edwin Díaz, who is signing a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic.

New York Mets News / ESPN / December 9

Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 9

Why this Mets’ preference might be hurting them

The New York Mets had a very bad day at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday. Watching closer Edwin Diaz leave for the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-year deal worth $69 million was a low light for David Stearns, who received a ton of criticism online for not going far enough to retain the best closer in baseball.

Starling Marte News / New York Mets on SI / December 9

Source: Mets and Starling Marte have mutual interest in reunion

ORLANDO - The New York Mets could potentially re-sign a familiar face this offseason. Sources indicate there is mutual interest in a reunion between the Mets and free agent outfielder/DH Starling Marte.

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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.

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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / December 9

Tigers will listen on star ace, potential Mets' trade target

With the MLB Winter Meetings officially underway, the talk surrounding the offseason's biggest name has continued to heat up. As contract talks stalled between the Detroit Tigers and their back-to-back Cy Young winning ace Tarik Skubal, it was rumored that the club would be open to moving him for the right price.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 9

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

The star first baseman opted out of the second year of the two-year contract he signed last season.

Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased

Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings

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New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

New York Mets Brass Being Skewered For Offseason Performance

In the world of New York Mets baseball, the hot stove isn’t just warm; it’s practically radioactive. And the latest meltdown has Mets fans pointing their pitchforks squarely at one man: David Stearns.

David Peterson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Mets rumors: Trade interest growing in David Peterson, but New York wants a big return

The New York Mets continue the Winter Meetings reeling from Edwin Diaz’s jump to the Los Angeles Dodgers, trade buzz tightening around David Peterson, and the steady pressure that shadows every move GM David Stearns makes.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 9

Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing

The bullpen had been an ongoing sore spot for the Dodgers in 2025.

Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens learn fate as new Hall Fame member announced

Former Giants star, NL MVP Jeff Kent finally gets his due with HOF election

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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 9

Mets target re-signs with division rival on mammoth $150 million deal

The buzz inside the Winter Meetings hotel lobby always feels a little overcaffeinated, but on Tuesday, the energy around the New York Mets carried a different edge.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 9

Mets reportedly held a video meeting with top pitching target

Sometimes an offseason really starts to take shape the moment a rumor becomes a conversation. For the New York Mets, that moment arrived the second word got out that the front office hopped on a video call with Michael King.