Mets’ starting pitching plan looks very familiar so far without true ace
If Sean Manaea is the last mainstay of the Mets' rotation, the club's 2025 rotation will have similarities to its 2024 rotation. That means there's plenty of depth, potential and experience, but perhaps no true established ace. That would be fine for the Mets, who saw their roster construction go pretty well last season. “It […]
Mets showed interest in Joc Pederson before $37M Rangers deal
The Mets are looking at various ways to improve their batting lineup and were interested in Joc Pederson even before he signed a contract with the Texas Rangers. The Post's Jon Heyman reports. Monday. Pederson, 32, has signed a two-year, $37 million contract with the Diamondbacks after a resurgent season as a designated hitter, according […]
Why Mets deserve time to complete Juan Soto-led makeover
This time last year, the Mets had not yet signed Sean Manaea. They hadn't added J.D. Martinez and Harrison Bader yet. They had just traded for Tyron Taylor and Adrian Hauser. In other words, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns didn't have much of a role until this point in 2023. There are still moves […]
Sean Manaea back with Mets on three-year, $75 million contract
Sean Manaea is staying in Queens. He is signing a three-year contract worth $75 million to return to the Mets, the newspaper's Jon Heyman reported early Monday. Manaea, 32, enjoyed his career last year in his first season with the Mets, posting a 12-6 record with a 3.47 ERA in the regular season and a […]
Rickey Henderson’s iconic career came with stops with Yankees and Mets
Rickey Henderson, the Hall of Fame left fielder and beloved baseball icon, passed away Saturday after a long battle with pneumonia. He was 65 years old. MLB's all-time stolen base leader played most of his career with the Athletics, but spent nearly seven seasons in New York with the Yankees and Mets. Henderson's Big Apple […]
Mets take a chance on outfielder-turned-pitcher Anthony Gose
The Mets added several players, including a former top prospect outfielder who is now a pitcher. Rising left-hander Anthony Gose, recovering right-hander Oliver Ortega, and catcher Chris Williams have signed minor league contracts and will participate in the Mets' major league spring training. Gose turned to pitching after the 2016 season. Getty Images Gose, 34, […]
Yankees made pitch to Roki Sasaki on same day as Mets
Following the acquisition of Juan Soto, the Yankees and Mets competed for Roki Sasaki on the same day. Both New York clubs visited Los Angeles on Thursday to make a pitch for the young star Japanese right-hander, the Post reported. Until now, the Mets were the only team known to have sat with Sasaki during […]
Mets take MLB’s first meeting with Japanese star Roki Sasaki
The Mets, who just won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, are pursuing Aki Sasaki. The Mets met with the Japanese phenom in Los Angeles on Thursday, becoming the first team to meet Sasaki in person during the free agency process, The Post confirmed. SNY first reported the development. The Yankees also confirmed Wednesday that GM Brian […]
Mets’ Juan Soto win shows they’re ‘ready for’ expectations
Todd Zale plays Santa Claus and Reed Garrett, dressed in green and red velvet, plays the helpful elf at Citi Field, where the Mets host more than 125 Queens students for their annual kids' holiday party. He was next to Santa Claus. Of course, Steve and Alex Cohen already did their best Santa impressions this […]
Mets add Griffin Canning on one-year deal to shore up rotation depth
Griffin Canning is the newest addition to the Mets' starting rotation, the Post has confirmed. The Mets reached agreement on a $4.25 million contract with the 28-year-old right-hander on Wednesday, pending a physical. Canning was non-tendered by Atlanta earlier in the offseason after being acquired from the Angels in a trade for Jorge Soler. Los […]