Heading into the 2026 offseason, the New York Mets were expected to begin a long process searching for a manager. If you count Carlos Beltran, the Mets have hired five managers since Terry Collins last managed in 2017.
With the offseason approaching, several recognizable names could make sense for a few clubs looking for a different direction.
For 20 years, Carlos Beltran left quite the mark on the diamond. That led to Beltran’s induction into the Hall of Fame in January. He played with and against some of the era’s top players.
How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?
A Hall of Fame outfielder with deep ties to the franchise has emerged as a leading candidate to become the next manager of the New York Mets, according to a recent prediction circulating in baseball circles.
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Few Baseball Hall of Famers have waited longer than Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent to feel like rookies one more time.
With Carlos Beltran inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, people had been wondering why he chose the New York Mets cap on his plaque, as he’s played with many teams in his career.
Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent represent three countries, a dozen teams and a whole lot more.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend begins Friday, 7/24 in Cooperstown, with this year’s celebration built around Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent.
Carlos Beltran revealed that he had a conversation with the New York Mets about becoming their next manager. Beltran serves as a special assistant to President of Baseball Operations David Stearns.
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Beltran spent a portion of what became his Hall of Fame playing career with the Mets.
The New York Mets may have already decided on who their next manager will be, even if the hire will not take place until the offseason. Carlos Beltran is the Mets’ first choice to manage the team next season, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
The New York Mets organization appears hesitant to immediately install Carlos Beltran as their new manager following the departure of Carlos Mendoza. Recent reports indicate that while the former star outfielder stands out as a leading candidate, team officials are leaning toward other options to fill the vacancy.
Maybe the second time will be the charm. According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports, Carlos Beltran is the favorite to take over as the New York Mets' manager next season.
Former manager Carlos Mendoza was relieved of his duties in June.
For former New York Mets star Carlos Beltran, 2026 has brought nothing but good things. On January 20th, he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame after seeing his name on 84.2 percent of the ballots, becoming the sixth Puerto Rican to be enshrined.
With early access for MLB The Show 26 arriving March 13 and the full launch set for March 17, Diamond Dynasty players are already gearing up for the yearly grind.
Carlos Beltran played for several teams during his memorable 20-year career in the big leagues, and one of them is going to have the honor of getting represented by the nine-time All-Star on his Hall of Fame plaque.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that outfielder Carlos Beltran will have a New York Mets cap on his plaque when he is inducted this summer, while Andruw Jones will represent the Atlanta Braves and Jeff Kent will represent the San Francisco Giants.
The 2026 Hall of Fame class will have three members. Outfielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Carlos Beltran is considered to be one of the greatest switch hitters in MLB history. A five-tool player early on in his career with nine All-Star selections, two silver sluggers and three gold gloves, this dude was just meant for Cooperstown.
While it's often tough to predict the results of a Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, it's clear there are only two candidates who have a legitimate shot to get the call this year.
While the 2025 class is preparing to be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., it's worth peeking ahead to see which MLB stars could find their places among baseball's immortals over the next three years.
What would have been a disaster of a move. According to Andy Martino of SNY, the New York Mets could have traded third baseman David Wright to the Kansas City Royals for center fielder Carlos Beltran ahead of the 2004 MLB Trade Deadline.
Three players — Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner — were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Another deserving candidate, outfielder Carlos Beltran, came agonizingly close to being the fourth.
Carlos Beltran recently spoke with Joseph Reboyras of Puerto Rican newspaper Primera Hora about the Mets' offseason pursuit of Juan Soto.
The Mets officially introduced Manhattan native David Stearns as the first president of baseball operations in franchise history on Monday. The first item on the former Brewers exec's agenda will be hiring a new manager.
Previous skipper Luis Rojas was let go on Monday.
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