Luis Severino leaves Mets for stunning $67 million A’s contract
Key members of the Mets' rotation from last season are heading west to uncharted territory. Luis Severino agreed to a three-year contract worth $67 million with the Athletics on Thursday, industry insiders confirming, as he prepares to start playing in Sacramento for at least three seasons before settling in Las Vegas. He has the right […]
Juan Soto’s Citi Field fit could make for perfect Mets match
Juan Soto's bat has played in every corner of the MLB world, but through his first seven seasons, there's one venue that has probably honored him more than any other. If the Mets needed an extra selling point from the All-Star outfielder in a meeting with team officials last month, it was this: Soto's 1.175 […]
Yankees, Mets get extra option year on Everson Pereira, Max Kranick
The Yankees have already made significant acquisitions this offseason, with outfielder Everson Pereira being one of the players to receive an additional minor league fourth option, the Post reported. Players typically have three minor league options, essentially allowing them to leave the majors without receiving waivers for three seasons. However, in cases where injuries often […]
Mets voice Howie Rose responds to Michael Kay jab over ‘Golden At-Bat’ take
The Yankees and Mets are engaged in their most intense battle for Juan Soto since 2000, but off the field there's an entirely different issue that broadcasters from both teams are sparring with. After YES Network's Michael Kay criticized Mets radio voice Howie Rose over his opposition to MLB's “golden at-bat” initiative, Mets Voice posted […]
Juan Soto ‘eliminating teams’ as Yankees, Mets battle for superstar
The bid to acquire Juan Soto's services is reaching its climax. While everyone is eagerly awaiting information regarding Soto's free agency and his agent, Scott Boras finally puts some speculation to rest That his announcement is imminent. “When you're going through something like this, he's a man of resolution,'' Boras said after the Dodgers' press […]
Francisco Alvarez pitches Juan Soto, Vlad Guerrero Jr. on Mets
And they would call themselves Queens in Kings. Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez made public the call-ups of Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and free agent Juan Soto in a social media post Monday. The Instagram Story features an image of Alvarez and Guerrero side by side wearing the same jerseys, taken at the Source […]
MLB teams interested in Clay Holmes as starter — including Mets
Another potential starting pitcher is added to the free agent market. Sources told the Post that several teams, including the Mets, have inquired about moving Clay Holmes from the bullpen to the rotation. Holmes hasn't started since 2018, his debut season with the Pirates. However, he was a starter throughout his minor league tenure. With […]
Frankie Montas signing with Mets on two-year, $17 million contract
The Mets have identified their next starting pitching project. Frankie Montas will be looking to revive his career at Queen's after a year in which Sean Manaea and Luis Severino arrived at relatively low prices and he enjoyed a recovery season. The Mets and the 31-year-old have agreed to a two-year contract worth $17 million […]
Short-lived Mets GM Jared Porter is owning up to lewd texts that got him fired
In his first public comments since being fired by the Mets, Jared Porter admitted he sent the inappropriate messages that led to him losing his job, saying he had no ill will towards the team and was trying to portray a changed man. He said he tried to do so. Mr. Porter was hired as […]
Mets sign veteran Genesis Cabrera to rebuilding bullpen
The Mets added another option to a bullpen that will need to be rebuilt. On Wednesday, David Stearns & Company signed veteran left-hander Genesis Cabrera to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league camp. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Genesis Cabrera in September 2024. AP Cabrera, a 28-year-old native of the Dominican […]