David Stearns can’t let magical Mets moment sway Pete Alonso talks
The sun's temperature on Wednesday morning was 19 degrees. It was so cold that I had to thaw my hair before brushing it. The cold brought to mind something Frank Gifford said in the early afternoon of Dec. 31, 1967, hours before kickoff at the Ice Bowl at Lambeau Field. “I just took a nice […]
Yankees interested in Tim Hill reunion but Mets also in play
As the reliever market continues to take shape, their competition could come from across town, with the Yankees still interested in reuniting with left-hander Tim Hill. The Post confirmed that the Mets are also considering a deal with the 34-year-old, who has emerged as a reliable weapon in the Bronx. The Yankees have some work […]
Mets finalize $5 million deal with 17-year-old Elian Pena
Although the Mets lost Roki Sasaki, officials confirmed they received a significant consolation prize in 17-year-old shortstop Elián Pena from the Dominican Republic. Pena, considered by some scouts to be the next best international free agent, signed a $5 million contract with the Mets on Wednesday, the first day of the international signing period, after […]
Carlos Beltran’s Hall of Fame possibility presents Mets fans a curveball
Maybe we should start talking about this now. There is at least a chance that Carlos Beltran will receive the 75 percent of votes needed to be inducted into the Hall of Fame as early as next Tuesday. And when that happens, if not now, then in a few years, it will be most interesting […]
Roki Sasaki’s finalists emerge after Yankees, Mets miss out
Roki Sasaki is narrowing down his options, which is bad news for both local teams. The Yankees and Mets have each been told they will not sign the 23-year-old Japanese right-hander, the Post confirmed. The three remaining teams on Sasaki's list are the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays, the Post's Jon Heyman confirmed. It was […]
Roki Sasaki eliminates Mets with free agency winding down
Roki Sasaki will not come to New York. According to the paper's Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, the Mets were also informed late Monday that they would not be signing Sasaki, after learning the Yankees had excluded him from the sweepstakes. The Mets met with Sasaki last month in the first known meeting between a […]
Reliever market finally moving as Mets eye bullpen arms
Now that MLB's arbitration-eligible contracts are almost finalized and they finally acquired several relief pitchers in free agency, the bullpen market has probably started to move. The Mets have other things to do besides Pete Alonso, and they're keeping an eye on Edwin Diaz as he could be a late addition. The Blue Jays signed […]
Nationals sign former glove-throwing Mets reliever Jorge Lopez
The self-proclaimed “worst teammates” in baseball form a new team. Former Mets relief pitcher Jorge Lopez has signed a new contract with the Nationals, the team announced Saturday. Lopez, a right-handed relief pitcher, caused a lot of controversy last season when he was with the Mets, starting with a game against the Dodgers in May […]
Mets reach deals with David Peterson and five others
Arbitration will not happen for the Mets in 2025. The Mets agreed to one-year deals Thursday with each of the arbitration-eligible players: right-handers Paul Blackburn and Tyler Megill, left-hander David Peterson, outfielders Jose Siri and Tyron Taylor, and catcher Lewis Torrence. Megill settled the case for $1.975 million, officials said. David Peterson and the Mets […]
Mets still looking to add another stud reliever
The Mets are looking to add another big arm to the back end of their bullpen, and Tanner Scott could be the perfect fit. Scott recently met with the Mets, the Post's Mike Puma confirmed. Scott's left-handedness is a bonus. Tanner Scott remains one of the top relievers on the free agent market. Getty Images […]