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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 05: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets walks back to the dugout after striking out during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Citi Field on August 05, 2025 in New York City.

Boomer Esiason Rips Juan Soto For Loafing

Juan Soto saved the New York Mets from embarrassment on Wednesday by hitting a one-out home run in the ninth inning to break up Gavin Williams' no-hitter, though his squad still dropped the game 4-1 to finish off a sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians. The Mets have now lost eight of...

Justin Hussong • 11 months ago

Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets stands in the batters box, wearing a special "4" decal along with Red "4-ALS" wristbands to honor Lou Gehrig and acknowledge 2024 being the fourth Lou Gehrig Day, during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on June 2, 2024 in New York City. The Diamondbacks won 5-4.

Mets Are Discussing Trade For Padres Pitcher

The New York Mets made their first National League Championship Series appearance since losing the World Series in 2015. After finishing with a record of 89-73 and coming in second place in the National League East, the Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies as underdog...

James Merling • 1 year ago

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets watches after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Five of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 18, 2024 in New York City.

Analyst Calls Out Pete Alonso To Make A Decision In Free Agency

The New York Mets appeared in their first National League Championship Series since losing in the World Series in 2015. After the long and unexpected postseason run, the Mets went into the offseason and made a splash by signing free agent Juan Soto from the New York Yankees to a 15-year deal...

James Merling • 1 year ago

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Owner Steve Cohen of the New York Mets talks with members of the media prior to a game between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 02, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Steve Cohen Used 1 Word To Describe Negotiations With Pete Alonso

The New York Mets are coming off of a better season than most people probably expected as they made a playoff run to the National League Championship Series. After finishing the season with a record of 89-73 and squeezing into the postseason via a wild-card spot, the Mets knocked off the Milw...

James Merling • 1 year ago

Analyst Warns Mets About Possibly Losing Pete Alonso

The New York Mets made the postseason for the first time since 2022 after finishing with a record of 89-73 and second in the National League East. After making a run to the National League Championship Series, the Mets went into the offseason and made likely one of the biggest moves in franch...

James Merling • 1 year ago

Ichiro Suzuki is acknowledged before the game during Opening Day between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park on March 30, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Former Mets GM Admits Regret About Ichiro Suzuki

The New York Mets made the postseason for the first time since 2022 after finishing with a record of 89-73 and coming in second place in the National League East. With an offseason that saw the team acquire the top free agent Juan Soto from the New York Yankees, Mets fans are likely excited f...

James Merling • 1 year ago

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets reacts after catching a pop fly in foul territory to end the 1st inning during Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Tiki Barber Issues Blame For Pete Alonso Situation

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets have followed up their postseason run to the National League Championship Series with a big offseason. After the postseason ended, all eyes turned to top free agent Juan Soto. While the process seemed to take forever, the Mets eventually came out on top and signed Soto to a...

Mets Agree To Deal With Rival Relief Pitcher

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets were one of the biggest stories in the 2024 postseason with a run to the National League Championship Series. After the playoffs ended, the Mets were one of the biggest stories in the offseason as they signed free agent Juan Soto to a deal worth $765 million over 15 years. N...

Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets looks on during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

The Mets Reportedly Expect Pete Alonso To Sign With Another Team

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets followed up their Cinderella postseason run to the National League Championship Series by signing the top free agent in this year's class this offseason. After signing Juan Soto from the New York Yankees, the Mets appear to have a solid offensive lineup heading into the 2025...

Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets bats against the St. Louis Cardinals during their game at Citi Field on May 19, 2022 in New York City.

Analyst Has A Strong Belief On Where Pete Alonso Will Sign

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets made the postseason in 2024 with a record of 89-73 after missing the playoffs in 2023. After a loss in the National League Championship Series, the Mets have been busy this offseason to improve their roster for the 2025 season. The Mets signed the top free agent Juan Soto of...

Insider Notes Surprising Fact About Mets' Payroll

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets made a splash in the postseason by making a run to the National League Championship Series, and they followed that up by making another splash in the offseason. After making the surprising postseason run, the Mets followed up by signing the top free agent in this year's clas...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets rounds the bases in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Five of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 18, 2024 in New York City.

Insider Reveals Latest Offer From Pete Alonso's Agent

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets are trying to take over the city as its best Major League Baseball team. After making an unlikely run to the 2024 National League Championship Series, the Mets entered the offseason and signed one of the New York Yankees' best players, Juan Soto, as a free agent. With the ad...

Insider Says Mets Could Have Interest In Free Agent Outfielder

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets made a surprising run to the 2024 National League Championship Series after being underdogs in their first two series. After showing that they have the potential to reach the World Series in 2025, the Mets went all in and signed free agent Juan Soto this offseason. Along wit...

Mets Make Big Announcement About David Wright

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets have been in the spotlight for most of the Major League Baseball offseason thus far after their big free agent signing. After making a postseason run to the National League Championship Series, the Mets made even more noise this offseason by signing the top free agent Juan S...

Analyst Believes The Mets Need To Make 1 More Move This Offseason

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets made an unlikely postseason run in 2024 as they beat the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies in the playoffs before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. After a taste of October baseball, the Mets came into the offseason and s...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets rounds the bases in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Five of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 18, 2024 in New York City.

Insider Reveals Why Pete Alonso Hasn't Signed Yet

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets entered the offseason after a postseason run to the National League Championship Series. After almost reaching the World Series, the Mets took the offseason by storm by signing free agent Juan Soto away from the New York Yankees. Along with Soto, the Mets have added p...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets reacts after catching a pop fly in foul territory to end the 1st inning during Game Six of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Insider Names The Most Likely Team To Sign Pete Alonso

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets made a surprising run to the National League Championship Series, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies in the playoffs before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the excitement of almost making a World Series appearance, the Mets have added some key...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets watches after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Five of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 18, 2024 in New York City.

Analyst Reveals What He's Hearing About Pete Alonso, Mets

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets made the 2024 MLB postseason after finishing with a record of 89-73. Squeezing into the playoffs as a wild card, the Mets knocked off the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Since then, the Mets have made some no...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 26: Teoscar Hernández #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a single against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during Game Two of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California

Teoscar Hernandez Had Interest From Another Team Before Signing With Dodgers

James Merling • 1 year ago This Major League Baseball offseason has been full of excitement and surprises involving big-time trades and big-time free-agent signings. One of the biggest signings of the offseason came by the New York Mets who signed the top free agent Juan Soto to a 15-year deal worth $765 million. The M...

Analyst Calls For Mets To Re-Sign Free Agent

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets were one of the more surprising teams in the postseason in 2024. After squeezing into the playoffs in a wild-card spot, the Mets knocked off the Milwaukee Brewers in the wild-card round and then knocked off the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series. Al...

Analyst Warns To Look Out For 1 MLB Team Next Season

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets made the postseason in 2024 after finishing in second place in the National League East with a record of 89-73. After sneaking into the playoffs via a wild-card spot, the Mets made a shocking postseason run to the National League Division Series after defeating the Philadelp...

Insider Believes Mets Could Make Another Big Free Agency Move

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets finished second in the National League East and made a strong playoff run after finishing with a record of 89-73. After losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, the Mets went into the offseason looking to add some pieces for the 2025 seas...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Juan Soto of the New York Mets poses with his new uniform after his introductory press conference at Citi Field on December 12, 2024 in New York City.

Video Showing Juan Soto's Jab At Yankees Is Going Viral

Justin Hussong • 1 year ago Juan Soto shocked the baseball world this offseason when he left the New York Yankees after one season to sign a record-breaking contract with the New York Mets for 15 years and $765 million. Since signing the deal, Soto has made headlines with his subtle jabs at his former team, and one rece...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 18: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets watches after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Five of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 18, 2024 in New York City.

Analyst Names The Best Team Fit For Pete Alonso

James Merling • 1 year ago The New York Mets finished second in the National League East, and though they didn't win the division, they made an extended postseason run by winning two series as underdogs before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. The Mets followed up their posts...

Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on during batting practice before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 6, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Francisco Lindor Makes Big Personal Announcement

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The New York Mets' family got much bigger this week when the team signed free agent outfielder Juan Soto to the largest contract in professional sports history at 15 years, $765 million. As big as that signing was, the news didn't stop there as shortstop Francisco Lindor announced on Friday t...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Juan Soto of the New York Mets poses with his new uniform after his introductory press conference at Citi Field on December 12, 2024 in New York City.

Juan Soto Makes It Clear That New York Is A Mets Town

James Merling • 2 years ago The New York Mets entered the offseason coming off a postseason run that saw them eventually lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. Now that the Mets know they can win games in October, they can taste a World Series title in 2025. To show how much owner St...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: New York Mets owner Steve Cohen looks on before Game Four of the Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on October 09, 2024 in New York City.

Steve Cohen Sends A Clear Message About Mets After Signing Juan Soto

James Merling • 2 years ago The New York Mets had one of the more impressive postseasons in 2024 as they won two series as underdogs to advance to the National League Championship Series. Although the Mets eventually lost to the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers, they showed that they have the ability to win in October...

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 10: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees looks on prior to the game against the Kansas City Royals during Game Four of the Division Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Juan Soto Reveals Why He Chose The Mets

James Merling • 2 years ago The Major League Baseball offseason was hit with the biggest news of the year after superstar free agent Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets. Soto played his first year with the New York Yankees in 2024 before signing with the other New York team this offseason. The Soto sweepstakes was f...

New York Yankees Introduce GSports Agents Scott Boras looks on during the New York Yankees press conference to introduce Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium on December 18, 2019 in New York City.

Scott Boras Hints At Another Big Move Coming For Mets

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The tales of MLB superagent Scott Boras' demise last offseason were greatly exaggerated. He recently orchestrated the largest deal in professional sports history, helping Juan Soto land a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets. Boras is always a fun interview and is a master at bui...

Fans React To Mets' Projected Lineup After Signing Juan Soto

James Merling • 2 years ago Major League Baseball was hit with the biggest news of the offseason as top free agent outfielder Juan Soto signed a 15-year contract worth $765 million with the New York Mets. The long-anticipated decision by Soto was finally made as the superstar will stay in the state of New York but move...

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 10: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees looks on prior to the game against the Kansas City Royals during Game Four of the Division Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Details Emerge About Mets' Offer To Juan Soto

James Merling • 2 years ago The Soto sweepstakes has imitated a movie this offseason with the roller coaster of events. Rumors have been swirling around Soto and what team he is going to sign with and for how much money. The teams involved in talks with Soto include the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodge...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees bats during the 3rd inning of Game One of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2024 in New York City.

Former GM Has A Strong Belief About Recent Mets, Juan Soto Rumor

James Merling • 2 years ago The New York Mets were arguably the biggest Cinderella team in the 2024 Major League Baseball postseason with their run to the National League Championship Series. After a productive and somewhat surprisingly successful season, the Mets head into the offseason with a World Series title on the...

Analyst Says There Is More Work To Be Done This Offseason For 1 NL Contender

James Merling • 2 years ago The New York Mets had their longest postseason run in 2024 since losing the World Series in 2015. After losing the National League Championship Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets got a glimpse of what it will take to reach the World Series in 2025. With another strong free agent clas...