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There is now about a month from spring training, and the New York Mets' starting rotation is still in an equally unsettling place as it was to close out the 2025 campaign.

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Mets rumors: When did New York’s talks with Bo Bichette begin

The New York Mets agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with infielder Bo Bichette on Friday morning, a deal that carries an average annual value of $42 million.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / January 16

Rumor Roundup: Mets Remain in on Bellinger, Showing Interest in Canning

The Mets are still in on Cody Bellinger, sources told Pat Ragazzo of Mets on SI on Friday. Bellinger, the best position player left in free agency, would be a good fit since New York needs an outfielder.

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 16

Mets claim former top prospect off waivers from Rays

Just hours after the Bo Bichette news broke, the New York Mets added another infielder to their organization. On Friday afternoon, the Mets announced that they had claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

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Cody Bellinger News / New York Mets on SI / January 16

Sources: Mets still in play for Cody Bellinger

It doesn't sound like the New York Mets are finished adding big names this offseason after signing Bo Bichette to play third base for three-years, $126 million.

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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 / Empire Sports Media / January 16

Mets News & Buzz: Mets sign Bo Bichette after whiffing on Kyle Tucker; What happens with Brett Baty and Mark Vientos now? More

The New York Mets offered Kyle Tucker a four-year, $220 million contract. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed him to a four-year, $240 million deal.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 16

Insider reveals Mets top outfield option after missing on Kyle Tucker

Many New York Mets fans had been getting their hopes up that the team would sign star outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency. On January 15, reports came out that Tucker's decision was imminent, and that the three finalists to sign him were the Mets, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Griffin Canning News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Cardinals, Mets Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning

The Cardinals and Mets both have some interest in free agent righty Griffin Canning, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Canning spent the 2025 season with the Mets after signing a one-year, make-good deal in free agency last year.

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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.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 16

Interesting new details emerge on Bo Bichette’s contract with the Mets

The New York Mets had to get a little bit creative to land their guy. News broke on Friday that the Mets have signed two-time All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette in free agency.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / January 16

Mets get good news on potential trade target

The New York Mets made a major splash in free agency on January 16, as news broke that the team had signed infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

What’s Next for Mets After Landing Bichette

In a quick turn of events after missing out on Kyle Tucker, the New York Mets ink star free agent Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal. Will Sammon of The Athletic was first to report on Friday. The deal includes opt-outs after the first two years, no deferrals and a full no-trade clause, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Bo Bichette to Mets: Fantasy Baseball Analysis

MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand is reporting that the New York Mets agreed to a three-year deal with Bo Bichette to play third base in 2026. In all of my circles this never was something that was talked about.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Mets Strike Back, Sign Bo Bichette to $126M Deal

In a little over 12 hours later, the New York Mets got their guy. Bo Bichette, the highly sought-after infielder, signed a three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets, first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / January 16

Mets' infield additions tell contradictory story

The New York Mets have made run prevention a key part of their offseason strategy.

Mets improve lineup, agree to deal with free agent Bo Bichette

Mets lose Kyle Tucker sweepstakes to Dodgers despite reportedly offering substantial contract

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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 16

Mets improve lineup, agree to deal with free agent Bo Bichette

When all signs pointed to the Philadelphia Phillies landing Bichette, the New York Mets swooped in and stole him away from their division rival.

Interesting new details emerge on Bichette’s contract with Mets

Mets' infield additions tell a contradictory story

Phillies retain their franchise mainstay J.T. Realmuto

Reds’ historic offer that Elly De La Cruz turned down revealed

Mets lose Kyle Tucker sweepstakes to Dodgers despite contract offer

Dodgers stun baseball universe with Tucker signing

Griffin Canning News / Empire Sports Media / January 16

Mets want to bring back Griffin Canning after successful 2025

The number that jumps out isn’t the ERA. It’s the price tag. For $4.25 million, the New York Mets bought themselves a bet on process, not production, when they signed Griffin Canning before the 2025 season.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

The Mets got played again — and baseball has a bigger problem

To put it simply: the Mets were used again. Throughout Steve Cohen’s tenure, the organization’s financial muscle has repeatedly been leveraged by players and agents to drive up the market elsewhere.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 16

Mets lose Kyle Tucker sweepstakes to Dodgers despite reportedly offering substantial contract

The New York Mets have been one of the biggest losers of the MLB offseason so far.

Los Angeles Dodgers stun baseball universe with Kyle Tucker signing

Blue Jays find out yet again Dodgers can not be beaten

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The 'A.L. and N.L. RBI leaders since 2000' quiz

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / January 16

Mets receive fantastic re-grade from Juan Soto signing last winter

The New York Mets were considered one of the big winners of last year's offseason. Despite making a couple of splashes, it didn’t result in them making the playoffs.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16

Mets Reportedly Offered Tucker Four Years, $220MM

The Mets’ final offer to Kyle Tucker was for four years and $220MM, reports Jim Duquette of MLB Network on Sirius XM Radio. Jon Heyman of The New York Post adds that the offer included no deferred money and would have been slightly frontloaded, paying $120MM over the first two seasons.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Whats Next for the Mets after missing on Tucker?

We finally have a resolution as to where superstar free agent Kyle Tucker will play in 2026 — and potentially beyond. Tucker and the back-to-back World Series winners Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $240 million deal.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Mets owner Steve Cohen sparks Kyle Tucker buzz with his latest post

Steve Cohen sure knows how to build anticipation. The New York Mets owner Cohen caused a stir on Thursday night with a cryptic post. As the Mets await a decision by top free agent target Kyle Tucker, Cohen posted a seven-word message to X.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Mets sign 2 players with high ceilings

The New York Mets entered a new phase of roster development Thursday as their international signings headlined the opening of the 2026 MLB international signing period.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / January 15

Top Mets Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

The New York Mets enter the 2026 season with a perfect situation to put their talented farm system on display. After years of a system filled with mediocre prospects thanks to a handful of poor decisions in the annual MLB Draft, the Mets have quietly built one of the most lethal farm systems in the game.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Details emerge on Mets’ contract offer to Kyle Tucker

The New York Mets apparently mean business after losing Pete Alonso and others this offseason. The Mets have made a sizable offer to free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Tuesday.