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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 31

The Mets' Biggest Free-Agent Decision Is About More Than One Player

This offseason isn't just about improving a New York Mets roster that somehow finished nine games worse than the previous year. It's also about defining the direction of the organization.

MJ Melendez News / Amazin' Avenue / October 31

MJ Melendez was a microcosm of the offseason

Signing MJ Melendez was a very interesting idea that simply was relied upon a little too much for the Mets; which was very much a microcosm of the offseason David Stearns had prior to the 2026 season.

Daniel Duarte News / Amazin' Avenue / October 31

Daniel Duarte turned his career around in 2026

Things were looking pretty bleak for Daniel Duarte in the spring of 2024. He battled his way onto the Minnesota Twins roster before an elbow injury sidelined him for the rest of ’24 and all of 2025.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 31

3 Low-Cost Trade Targets Mets Must Aggressively Pursue This Offseason

The New York Mets should have high ambitions entering this offseason after failing to make the playoffs for the second consecutive year. While this free-agent class isn't as packed with high-end talent as previous offseasons, there are a few premium options New York should be aggressively pursuing.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

New York Mets News / EssentiallySports / October 31

'Might End Up Being the Best': Mets’ 2026 Disaster Doesn’t Stop a Surprising Prediction About Their Future

The New York Mets ended their disastrous 2026 campaign at the bottom of the NL East, with a 74-88 record. As David Stearns’ roster overhaul failed to bear any fruit, the Mets have their work cut out for them before the 2027 season.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Mets Acquire 24-Year-Old Infielder in First Offseason Addition

The New York Mets added organizational depth this week, by claiming infielder/outfielder Kyren Paris off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, according to the official MLB transaction log.

Bo Bichette News / New York Mets on SI / October 30

3 Biggest Mets Winners of Bo Bichette Opting into $42 Million Player Option for 2027

The New York Mets received welcome news late Thursday night, as Bo Bichette reportedly opted into his $42 million player option for the 2027 season, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Mets Immediately Release 4 Players After Disastrous Season

The New York Mets released four minor league players on Thursday, according to the official MiLB transaction log. All four were assigned to the organization’s Dominican Summer League affiliates—DSL Mets Blue or DSL Mets Orange—the lowest rung of the minor league ladder.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

New York Mets News / Viral Sports News / October 30

New York Mets Dump 7-Year MLB Veteran to Begin Offseason

The New York Mets designated outfielder Cristian Pache for assignment on Thursday as part of a corresponding roster move to claim versatile infielder/outfielder Kyren Paris off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, via the MLB transaction log.

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New York Mets News / Baseball Now / October 30

Mets Claim Infielder Who Had .981 OPS In Triple-A Last Season Off Waivers

On Thursday, the New York Mets claimed Kyren Paris off waivers and designated Cristian Pache for assignment. Paris was a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Angels in 2019 and made his big-league debut in 2023.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 30

Mets Dream Offseason: 5 Moves That Would Change Everything

After missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the New York Mets enter a pivotal offseason for the franchise. This winter isn't just about improving a roster that somehow finished nine games worse than the previous year, but also about changing the organization's direction.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / October 30

Back in Stock: Robert’s return was quietly one of the Mets’ best stories of 2026

36-year-old Robert Stock had last pitched for the Mets on July 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. James McCann was behind the plate, calling the signs in a pre-pitchcom world.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / October 30

The Mets’ 40-Man Roster Heading into Offseason

With the MLB offseason officially underway, let’s take a look at the state of the New York Mets’ 40-man roster before they head into an important short-term and long-term decision making stretch.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 30

Projecting the Mets 2027 Opening Day Roster Before Free Agency Begins

The World Series is officially in the books, closing the 2026 MLB season. The New York Mets did not make it back to the World Series for an 11th straight year, leaving David Stearns with plenty of work to do to improve his roster over the course of the offseason.

New York Mets News / EssentiallySports / October 30

'Huge Piece for the Mets': $42M Star’s Latest Decision Gives David Stearns a Major Reason to Celebrate

Bo Bichette has chosen to stay with the New York Mets. Bichette will reportedly exercise his $42 million player option and not explore the free-agent market amid the impending lockout and the uncertainty of CBA negotiations.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 30

Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option after disappointing season

Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option after disappointing first season with Mets

Bichette was expected to opt into the second year of his Mets contract, and a report Thursday gave more clarity on the situation.

Padres' Michael King declines player option, set to become free agent

Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes decline options, set to become free agents

Braves exercise options on Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies

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Did Yankees retain Aaron Boone because he takes 'punches' for players?

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / October 29

Mets Report Cards: Grading Every Player After the 2026 Season

One of the most disappointing seasons in the history of the New York Mets is finally complete. It was a season filled with countless disappointments, underperformance, and dysfunction, all contributing to a last-place finish in the National League East.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Since 2020, Francisco Lindor has helped fund Lindor Hall at his alma mater; his donations to Florida's Montverde Academy now top $1 million

Francisco Lindor has spent much of his baseball career making fans smile. But one of his lasting gifts may be found far from a ballpark. Since 2020, Lindor has donated more than $1 million to Montverde Academy in Florida, the school he attended after leaving Puerto Rico as an eighth grader.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 26

Mets make coaching addition after brutal season

The New York Mets have promoted Mariano Duncan to their coaching staff, appointing him to the newly created role of Major League coach. Duncan, 63, will assist the team’s position players in several areas while also serving as a batting-practice pitcher.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / October 26