Pete Alonso has plenty of other possibilities if he doesn’t return to Mets
It ultimately makes sense for the Mets to acquire fan favorite Pete Alonso, who had a great October and will likely be less than a season away from becoming the franchise's all-time home run king. The Mets appear to be more focused on superstar Juan Soto. There are several other possibilities for Alonso at the […]
Yankees check in Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell– including Mets target
The Yankees have checked out ace pitchers Max Fried, Corbin Burnes and Blake Snell in free agency, but it remains unclear whether they will also acquire Soto and ace pitcher. The Yankees also have interest in Sean Manaea and plan to decline a $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Mets. Corbin Burnes is one of […]
Mets’ David Stearns touts Brett Baty’s versatility
SAN ANTONIO — There are holes to fill through free agency and the Mets are a better team than they were a year ago, but the front office's fundamental tenets remain. Develop young talent. That's a point President of Baseball Operations David Stearns reiterated during Tuesday's GM meeting when discussing their futures with the Mets, […]
Yankees not fearful of Mets’ Steve Cohen’s deep pockets in Juan Soto pursuit
SAN ANTONIO — Steve Cohen's net worth may significantly exceed that of the Steinbrenner family, but the Yankees aren't worried that will prevent them from retaining the best players on the free agent market. During Tuesday's GM meeting, Yankees GM Brian Cashman acknowledged the Mets are a threat to sign Juan Soto. Still, he said […]
Yankees talk to Scott Boras about Mets slugger Pete Alonso
SAN ANTONIO — The Yankees need a first baseman, but no prominent first baseman in town is under contract. Following the decision to decline Anthony Rizzo's $17 million option for next season (the Yankees will instead pay Rizzo a $6 million buyout), general manager Brian Cashman on Tuesday announced that Pete Alonso's agent He said […]
David Stearns ‘energized’ by Mets offseason work needed to build off success
In some ways, a new season has just begun for Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, but that doesn't mean he's gotten over the old one. “It still hurts, it's going to hurt for a while, and it will,” Stearns said Wednesday at Citi Field, three days after the Mets lost to the Dodgers […]
Why Mets aren’t in hurry to hire a general manager
David Stearns is in no hurry to add a general manager to the Mets' organizational hierarchy. The position remained vacant after Billy Eppler left last offseason after an MLB investigation determined he violated rules regarding the use of injured reserve. Stearns, the team's president of baseball operations, said Wednesday he was “not keen” on hiring […]
Expecting the Mets to win is a surefire way for the Mets to lose
This is a guest piece by Scott Rogowsky. Rogowski is a comedian and former host of HQ Trivia. He is a lifelong New York Mets fan. You can follow him at X. @ScottRogowsky It's my fault that the Mets lost. In Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday night, starting pitcher Sean […]
David Stearns makes Mets’ Pete Alonso intentions clear
The Mets want to keep Pete Alonso in Queens, but they'll let him test the market. President of Baseball Operations David Stearns addressed Alonso's status during his season-ending press conference on Wednesday, three days after the Mets were eliminated from the playoffs in Game 6 of the NL CS. “Pete is a great Met. He […]
John Mayer celebrates Mets’ ‘monumental run’ in heartfelt post
John Mayer wants Francisco Lindor and the 2024 New York Mets to bow out after this season's “monumental run.” With a heartfelt message Shared on Instagram on Mondaythe seven-time Grammy Award winner spoke candidly about the inspiration he got from Lindor and the club during Sunday's NLCS Game 6 against the Dodgers, a 10-5 loss. […]