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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 12

Pete Primed to Procure Payday

David Stearns and co. played their hand perfectly last offseason when they waited out the market for slugger Pete Alonso. Of course, Pete was coming off a down year and had the qualifying offer attached.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / November 12

New York Mets are interested in Yankees’ free agent

For the second consecutive offseason, the New York Mets appear to be competing to pry an outfielder away from their crosstown rivals. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets are interested in free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, who spent the 2025 season with the Yankees.

Carson Benge News / New York Mets on SI / November 12

Why Mets’ call to let Carson Benge compete for CF job is sound strategy

The New York Mets have a lot of questions to answer this winter, and one of the more underrated decisions they face is what to do in center field. Tyrone

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Cody Bellinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Mets interested in Cody Bellinger

The Mets have interest in free agent Cody Bellinger, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman also downplays the possibility of the Dodgers making a strong run at free agent Edwin Díaz, which he suggests could be good for the Mets.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

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David Stearns News / Mets Merized Online / November 12

2025 Mets Report Card: David Stearns, President of Baseball Operations

“I’m the architect of the team and I’m responsible for it.” David Stearns did not mince words when taking the blame for the Mets’ disappointing 2025 season.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 12

What Mets’ Edwin Díaz is seeking in free agency

As clues about MLB’s free-agent and trade markets slowly leak out of the GM meetings in Las Vegas, Edwin Díaz’s contract ask from the New York Mets — or other teams — has become clear.

Kodai Senga News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Mets All-Star pitcher garnering trade interest

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga has already garnered trade interest from multiple clubs.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 12

Fan Shot: Asking Lots of Questions

Fan Shot written by Brian Wertkin With the World Series officially in the rearview mirror, today’s as good a day as any for a requiem of the 2025 Mets season.

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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.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / November 12

David Stearns addresses factors that will impact Pete Alonso decision

David Stearns addresses factors that will impact Mets' Pete Alonso decision

For the second straight year, the New York Mets declined to lock Pete Alonso down via a multi-year agreement before the first baseman reached free agency.

Insider refutes takes about Mets' David Stearns, Pete Alonso amid free-agency chatter

Mets ‘interested’ in stealing another Yankees star in free agency

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Mets ‘interested’ in stealing another Yankees star in free agency

The New York Mets want to take a star outfielder away from their crosstown rivals for the second straight winter. The Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract last December after his lone season with the Yankees.

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David Stearns News / New York Mets on SI / November 11

What Mets’ David Stearns had to say at GM Meetings

For the first time since his end-of-the-year press conference, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke about what the ballclub's plans will be during the GM meetings on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 11

Mets have early Rookie of the Year favorite on roster to build around

The 2025 season was a disaster for the New York Mets, who still missed the playoffs after signing Juan Soto to a historic 15-year, $765 million deal. It certainly wasn’t Soto’s fault that the team struggled, as he was named a finalist for the National League MVP award.

Kodai Senga News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 11

Mets rumors: Kodai Senga drawing trade interest from multiple teams

The New York Mets failed to reach the postseason in 2025, and their starting rotation’s inconsistent results were part of what plagued the club down the stretch.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Mets interested in right-hander Tatsuya Imai

The Mets are interested in Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Imai has not been officially posted yet, but his team, the Saitama Seibu Lions of NPB, recently announced that they intend to do so.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / November 11

Insider refutes takes about Mets' Stearns, Alonso amid free-agency chatter

Insider refutes takes about Mets' David Stearns, Pete Alonso amid free-agency chatter

Alonso has only played for the Amazins since he made his MLB debut in 2019.

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Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Pete Alonso Free Agency News Emerges on Monday

The New York Mets didn't make the playoffs in 2025 despite having MLB's second-highest payroll, per Spotrac. Now, they might lose one of their biggest stars.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Mets Add Player in Free Agency on Monday

The New York Mets missed out on the MLB playoffs in 2025, finishing with an 83–79 record under manager Carlos Mendoza. While the Mets finished above .500, the team clearly is not good enough to compete in its current state, as they went 28–37 after the All-Star break.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / November 10

New York Mets Reportedly Lead MLB in Financial Losses in 2025

Not only did the New York Mets miss the 2025 MLB playoffs, but they reportedly led all teams in money lost this past season. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported on Monday that the Mets lost roughly $350 million.

MLB News / Field Level Media / November 10

Citi Field to host Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic 'Showdown'

Puerto Rican baseball legend Carlos Delgado, who is among the candidates for the Hall of Fame's Contemporary Era ballot, and eight-time All-Star Robinson Cano of the Dominican Republic will be at the forefront of the "RD vs PR Showdown" on Nov.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Mets rumors: Why New York’s ’embarrassment’ could lead to multiple star pitching acquisitions

Despite a 2025 MLB season payroll that could probably fund a space program, the New York Mets failed to get the job done. They did not even make the MLB postseason, finishing the campaign with just 83 wins.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 9

Yankees should show interest in this Mets pitcher in offseason

In 2023, Japanese ace Kodai Senga arrived in Queens, raising expectations for a New York Mets team that had accrued 101 wins on a sub-par pitching performance (4.03 team ERA in 2022).

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Pete Alonso News / Last Word On Sports / November 8