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Bichette embracing his new digs: NYC and third base

3:43 PM EST

NEW YORK -- In a small way, Bo Bichette has already begun the transition to third base. At home, before flying to New York for an introductory news conference on Wednesday, Bichette began taking ground balls at his new defensive home. It’s not much, but it’s a start. For a

Mets solve CF puzzle by acquiring Robert Jr. in trade with White Sox

4:19 PM EST

NEW YORK -- The Mets made a major move to finalize their outfield late Tuesday night, acquiring center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox for infielder Luisangel Acuña and right-handed pitching prospect Truman Pauley, the clubs announced. Talks regarding Robert have been ongoing since the Trade Deadline in

Mets add to 'pen depth with Luis García on one-year deal 

4:53 PM EST

NEW YORK -- As they look to finalize their bullpen mix with less than three weeks until the start of Spring Training, the Mets have added a longtime veteran reliever. The team signed sign right-hander Luis García to a one-year contract on Wednesday, adding him to a bullpen that also

Beltrán becomes 6th Puerto Rican elected to Hall of Fame

January 20, 2026

NEW YORK -- Carlos Beltrán, the graceful and powerful center fielder who plied his two-way talents for the Royals, Mets and various other clubs for two decades, is about to become the newest member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Beltrán officially earned election to Cooperstown on Tuesday, appearing

Bichette, Mets make 3-year, $126 million deal official

January 20, 2026

The smoke was seen a little later than envisioned. But there was still something for the Mets to celebrate. The Mets signed infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year deal, the club announced Tuesday, and will introduce him at a news conference at Citi Field at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

All game times for regular season, World Baseball Classic, Spring Breakout released

2:08 PM EST

Major League Baseball on Wednesday announced start times for its entire 2026 calendar of games, including the regular season, Spring Training and the third annual Spring Breakout.

Wright (14.8%) continues upward trend in 3rd year on HOF ballot

January 20, 2026

NEW YORK -- David Wright’s bid for Cooperstown, while still suspect with seven years of eligibility left, is gaining enough traction to leave the door open on future ballots. Wright received 14.8 percent of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America vote Tuesday in his third year of eligibility, earning a

Latest Mets injuries & transactions

December 17, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.

4 remaining questions for the Mets after signing Bo Bichette 

@jared_greenspan
January 17, 2026

The Mets’ pivot after losing out on the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes was as swift as it was unexpected. Less than 15 hours after Tucker agreed to a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers, New York agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with Bo Bichette, a source told MLB.com’s

Here are the Top 10 third base prospects for 2026

January 20, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

Mets' new-look infield could pull off rare feat on Opening Day

January 18, 2026

The newest members of the Mets' infield have a chance of doing something quite rare on Opening Day. Earlier this winter, the Mets signed Jorge Polanco with the intent of using him as a first baseman. Then, they reportedly added Bo Bichette to play third base. The two have combined

Mets sign elite Dominican shortstop Asigen, No. 2 international prospect

@JesseABorek
January 15, 2026

After an offseason of significant upheaval as far as their big league roster is concerned, the Mets struck a familiar tune Thursday, landing Dominican shortstop Wandy Asigen, MLB Pipeline's No. 2 prospect in the international class. Additionally, the club agreed to terms with outfielder Cleiner Ramirez (No. 23), a 5-foot-9

Will challenge system meet its match in Juan Soto? He has the 'green light'

January 15, 2026

No one has a better grasp of the strike zone than Juan Soto, so it stands to reason that the Mets superstar will have a natural advantage with the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System coming to MLB in 2026. The Mets are counting on it. With two challenges available for each

Breaking down the Mets' Big 3 rookie pitchers 

@jared_greenspan
January 14, 2026

As the Mets look toward the upcoming season, they are prepared to lean on a group of up-and-coming young hurlers. President of baseball operations David Stearns said as much at the Winter Meetings back in December. "Certainly, over the course of the year, we are going to expect significant contributions

Mets miss out on Tucker after he chooses Dodgers (source)

@jared_greenspan
January 16, 2026

In the end, the Mets' offer to Kyle Tucker wasn't quite enough, but it didn't take them long to make a different big-time move. New York reportedly extended Tucker a four-year contract offer worth $220 million, but the free agent right fielder ultimately chose an offer from the Dodgers worth

Here are the Top 10 first base prospects for 2026

@SamDykstraMiLB
January 16, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

Here are each team's first workout dates of Spring Training 2026

January 14, 2026

Following are the first workout dates, subject to change, for pitchers and catchers as well as full squads of the 30 Major League clubs for 2026 Spring Training.

Here are the Top 10 right-handed pitching prospects for 2026

@SamDykstraMiLB
January 12, 2026

MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2026 Top 100 Prospects list at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 23, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we'll examine baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.

International signing period is open: Here's where top prospects are going

@JesseABorek
January 16, 2026

Today's opening of the international signing period means amateur prospects from across the world can officially put pen to paper and call themselves professional ballplayers. It’s a testament to years of hard work not only for the players, but their families, their coaches and the extensive network of scouts and

As new wave arrives, 3 former Mets prospects could be key to '26 hopes

January 7, 2026

The Mets enter 2026 in a period of transition after saying goodbye to a significant portion of their veteran core. Amid that turnover, excitement is building around a new wave of young talent, with top prospects Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, Jett Williams, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat all expected to

Soto's bat needs no work. His glove does, but easier said than done

January 13, 2026

In the batter's box, Juan Soto is one of the very best in the world. Everybody knows that. And then there's the outfield, where he is … not. Now, if Soto just keeps hitting like he did in 2025 for the rest of his Mets career, that would be enough.

A look at each club's top international prospect

@SamDykstraMiLB
January 12, 2026

MLB's 2026 international signing period opens on Thursday, and its importance can't be understated. While the vast majority of players are teenagers years away from reaching the big leagues, history tells us that the impact some of them make once they get there will be enormous. In 2025, four players