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Mets rumors: Framber Valdez on radar, but trade is top priority

The New York Mets have not enjoyed a stellar offseason thus far, but two insiders have connected them to a free agent starting pitcher who could change the complexion of their rotation in 2026.

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Lindor Deal Looks Good Five Years Later

The Mets stunned the baseball world five years ago today, completing a blockbuster trade with Cleveland that brought Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to New York.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / January 7

Thank You For Reading in 2025

The year 2025 certainly wasn’t what New York Mets fans were hoping for. The Mets couldn’t sustain a strong start to the season and missed the playoffs despite being expected to compete for a World Series title.

Nolan McLean News / Empire Sports Media / January 7

Mets star Nolan McLean is baseball’s top pitching prospect according to front office executives

The number that jumps out is not the ERA. It is the percentage. When more than 40 front office executives across the league were asked to name the best pitching prospect in baseball, Nolan McLean collected 25.6 percent of the vote.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / January 7

Top 25 Mets Prospects for 2026: Edward Lantigua (21)

Born on November 3, 2006, in Moca, a city in northern Dominican Republic, Edward Lantigua was considered one of the better players available in the 2024-2025 international rookie player class.

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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 7

Mets among most aggressive suitors for Kyle Tucker

It appears the New York Mets have joined a small group of teams that are aggressively pursuing Kyle Tucker. In a January 6th post on X, MLB analyst and former GM Jim Duquette reported that the Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays are "the most aggressive suitors" for Tucker.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 7

Red Sox star could be consolation prize if Mets miss on other top free agents

The New York Mets have been mostly quiet this offseason in terms of adding players, but there are a number of options still available that can turn things around for the team.

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.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / January 7

Juan Soto sends clear message about playing first base

As soon as he was at the plate, it's no secret that New York Mets superstar Juan Soto was not good on defense last season. Soto had a -13 Fielding Run Value in 2025, according to Baseball Savant.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

One Star Free Agent is Gaining an Edge with the Mets, Plus More Notes

January is typically a quiet month for baseball news and transactions, but this offseason’s slow pace has stood out. Teams across MLB are showing increased reluctance to meet initial asking prices, instead waiting for markets to settle at figures they deem more reasonable.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6

Ex-Mets reliever drawing interest from ‘most of NL Central’

There is always going to be a strong market for relief pitchers considering how important solid bullpen play is to playing winning baseball. To that end,

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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.

Cody Bellinger News / Empire Sports Media / January 6

Mets News & Buzz: New York expected to land one of the top lefties in free agency; prefer Cody Bellinger over Kyle Tucker; more

The New York Mets are widely expected to add a top starter, and some MLB insiders believe they will ‘inevitably’ end up with one of Framber Valdez or Ranger Suarez.

New York Mets News / Sport Relay / January 6

Recapping the Mets Offseason

The New York Mets‘ offseason has been a complicated one so far. The club started by overhauling its coaching staff. That came before they bid farewell to four franchise players, only to add four new faces to the roster.

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

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The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 6

Mets predicted to sign Yankees star to five-year, $135 million deal

The New York Mets have been a bit quiet lately in free agency, but there are still plenty of big names to pursue that can turn this offseason around. Recently, they were predicted to land one of the top prizes.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 6

Mets will ‘inevitably’ sign one of Framber Valdez or Ranger Suarez to bolster rotation

The first thing you notice when you scan the New York Mets rotation depth chart is not who is there, but who still needs to be. That empty space at the top matters.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 6

New report pours cold water on Mets–Kyle Tucker buzz for unexpected reason

During a January 4 appearance on The JD Bunkis Podcast, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith conveyed why he believes the New York Mets have become the favorites in the sweepstakes to sign superstar free agent Kyle Tucker.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / January 5

Mets News & Buzz: Mets ‘remain focused’ on starting pitching, linked to 3 rotation solutions, more

The New York Mets are reportedly examining all avenues to add to their starting rotation: blockbuster trade, free agent deals of all lengths and colors, and more.

Christian Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Mets To Sign Christian Arroyo To Minor League Deal

The Mets have agreed to a minor league deal with infielder Christian Arroyo, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. The O’Connell Sports Management also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Five Trades That Make Sense for the Mets

We’ve reached that point in the offseason when daily hypotheticals of things that definitely won’t happen become a common occurrence. For the New York Mets, that’s been a theme all offseason, “checking in” and remaining “interested” in all the top options.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Why the Mets Should Steal All-Star Lefty from Division Rival

The New York Mets have a big weakness that has not been addressed this offseason. That is their starting pitching. The Mets’ rotation was very lackluster in the second half of last season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 3

New York Mets reportedly eyeing significant free-agent move

The New York Mets offseason has been defined by the players who left the organization rather than any additions. That may be about to change.

Mets Have Checked In On Kyle Tucker

Heyman: Yankees, Dodgers and Cubs among interested suitors for Bo Bichette

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The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 2

Mets Have Checked In On Kyle Tucker

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets have “checked in” on free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. The four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner is MLBTR’s top free agent.