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Terrance Gore News / Field Level Media / February 7

Former World Series champ Terrance Gore dies at 34

Terrance Gore, who was part of World Series championship teams as a speedy bench weapon, passed away at the age of 34, the Kansas City Royals announced Saturday.

Freddy Peralta News / Empire Sports Media / February 7

Mets’ Freddy Peralta stays sharp with first live batting practice session in Port St. Lucie

Forget the slow burn. The New York Mets just hit the gas pedal, and the rest of the National League East better find a mirror. David Stearns didn’t come back to Queens to play with prospect spreadsheets and “maybe next year” platitudes.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 7

Former major league OF Terrance Gore dies at age 34

Longtime Royals outfielder and pinch-running specialist Terrance Gore has died at age 34.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / February 7

José Ramos will try to make his big league debut in 2026

Having spent the entirety of his professional baseball career in the Dodgers organization until he signed a minor league deal with the Mets this offseason, José Ramos has yet to get a shot in the big leagues.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / February 7

First Week in Port St. Lucie

Pitchers and catchers do not report until February 11, 2026, but multiple Mets players have arrived in Port St. Lucie early. Francisco Alvarez arrived in camp early to work with both the young pitchers and newly acquired Freddy Peralta.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

Mets’ Francisco Lindor drops confident prediction in message to fans

With the New York Mets amid an important offseason, there is no doubt going to be high expectations heading into next season, especially with the additions made.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / February 6

Mets News & Buzz: Francisco Lindor opens up about WBC fiasco; Why David Stearns refused to trade Jonah Tong, more

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor addressed Puerto Rican fans after missing the World Baseball Classic (WBC) due to insurance constraints. Meanwhile, Jonah Tong remains a building block for the future, which is why the organization firmly opposed including him in a trade package.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 6

Javier Baez's WBC marijuana suspension a frustrating development

Javier Baez's World Baseball Classic marijuana suspension a frustrating development

Detroit Tigers Infielder Javy Baez will not be able to participate in this year's World Baseball Classic due to a failed marijuana test at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

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Francisco Lindor News / Empire Sports Media / February 6

Mets star Francisco Lindor opens up about not participating in World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic rosters dropped Thursday night, and while Citi Field will be well-represented with as many as 17 Mets players, the biggest star in the borough is staying home.

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Jonah Tong News / New York Mets on SI / February 6

Mets' Expected Plan for Jonah Tong Revealed

Jonah Tong is slated to be on the outside looking in for the New York Mets' rotation to start the 2026 season. In a February 5 article for The New York

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 6

'He’s Going To Be A Met' – Radio Host Predicts Blockbuster Trade for Expensive Pitcher

Lack of depth in the starting pitching department was one of the biggest issues for the New York Mets last season. The absence of a dominant ace at the top of the rotation proved expensive as injuries ravaged their pitching staff.

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

Mets' Clay Holmes Shares Opinion of Freddy Peralta

While David Stearns and the rest of the New York Mets’ front office might not want to admit it, they needed to address whatever happened in their clubhouse last season when building their roster this winter.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 5

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Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Mets' Francisco Lindor Dealt More Bad News Before World Baseball Classic

The New York Mets have one of the strongest infields in MLB, headlined by the team’s captain Francisco Lindor. Since arriving in Queens prior to the 2021 season via trade from the Cleveland Guardians, Lindor has been exactly as anticipated for the Mets.