10 players who hit key milestones in 2025
Every season is another chance for MLB’s talented players to show us all that they can accomplish. Entering the year, it’s always fun to anticipate which career milestones might be reached or surpassed in the upcoming round of 162 games. But over the course of the season, there are also
1 way Nolan McLean's debut season was unprecedented
Nolan McLean produced a bunch of impressive numbers in his first 48 Major League innings this past season. He had a 2.06 ERA, a 2.97 FIP and a 21.8% strikeout-minus-walk rate, which was tied for 17th best among starters with at least 40 innings. But there are two other numbers
A 2026 bounceback candidate for each team
It’s almost time to put 2025 in the rearview mirror. For several of the game’s stars, that’s a good thing. The new year offers a number of players the opportunity to rebound from underwhelming performances last season, and a chance to look like themselves again. With an assist from all
Each team's prospect to watch for 2026
Nick Kurtz. Drake Baldwin. Roman Anthony. Trey Yesavage. Nolan McLean. They and so many other rookies left their marks on the 2025 season. One year ago, they were mere prospects who had yet to make their MLB debuts, and another host of newcomers will inevitably be difference-makers for their clubs
6 reasons David Wright belongs in the Hall
David Wright's Hall of Fame case, like his playing career, is largely overshadowed by questions of what could have been. But bad luck doesn't tell his entire story, which is why he's managed to stick around for a third year of eligibility. He even made (admittedly minor) gains last season,
A look at some of the Mets' famous fans
Considering their location in New York City, the Mets have always attracted an A-list following just as vibrant as that of the crosstown Yankees. Here’s a look at some of the most famous Mets fans to make their mark in New York, Hollywood and beyond: Comedians The Mets have long
World Series titles and beyond: The best moments in Mets history
NEW YORK -- The Mets, one of Major League Baseball’s first expansion teams, have since developed a long and rich history. Over six-plus decades, they have experienced some of the game’s highest highs and lowest lows. There has been misery, for sure; few franchises can truly empathize with what’s happened
Latest Mets injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Mets injury news and transactions.
Each team's longest home run of 2025
Happy holidays, baseball fans. As our gift to you, we're back with the tradition we are determined to make happen: our yearly list of every team's longest home run of the season just past. Admittedly, we always think these lists make for good gifts, but we have a pretty good
Here’s what’s next in Mets roster overhaul
NEW YORK -- The Mets’ trade of Jeff McNeil to the A’s on Monday seemed to mark a point of delineation for president of baseball operations David Stearns. The core of this team is gone for good. How the Mets reimagine it will play a significant role in determining their
Revisiting every team's best win in 2025
While the old adage says that a win is a win, most would agree that not all victories are equal in terms of overall significance to a team -- or simply from an entertainment perspective as a fan. With that in mind, and with the help of all 30 MLB.com
These were the best Minor League promos of 2025 -- one from every farm system
There are 120 Minor League Baseball teams, and they each play approximately 70 home games a year. In the interest of not doing math, let's just say this results in a lot of gameday promotions over the course of the season. Theme nights, giveaways, celebrity appearances and more are a
Mets trade McNeil to A's for 17-year-old pitching prospect Rodriguez
NEW YORK -- Another piece of the Mets’ core has left the organization during an offseason that has seen the team’s four longest-tenured players all depart. The Mets on Monday dealt Jeff McNeil, a frequent subject of trade rumors, plus cash to the A’s for teenage pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez.
Mets' fast-rising prospect Benge could impact '26 plans
NEW YORK -- From the outset of this offseason, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns made it clear that he wants to keep Carson Benge in his plans. “When you have good players at the upper levels of the Minor Leagues,” Stearns said in November, “we have to find
Mets make 2-year deal with Luke Weaver official
NEW YORK -- In the wake of Edwin Díaz’s departure, the Mets are rebuilding their bullpen with a healthy assist from the Bronx. The team on Monday announced a two-year deal with right-hander Luke Weaver. The contract is worth $22 million, a source said. Weaver, who spent time setting up
Here's one stat from each farm system that caught our eye in 2025
When we rank prospects at MLB Pipeline, it’s always with a long-term-potential frame of mind. We’re trying to project what kind of big leaguer each of these Minor Leaguers are going to be, so we look at tools or stuff and how we think each player will use them consistently
5 reasons why Carlos Beltrán belongs in Hall of Fame
Now in his fourth year on the Hall of Fame ballot -- after moving to the precipice of election with 70.3 percent last time around -- Carlos Beltrán's candidacy remains rather polarizing. On merit alone, the longtime center fielder has one of the best cases for election among the players
No shelves for these elves! Trio ready to impact Mets
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Who is repping each team on the 2026 HOF ballot?
There are 27 players on the 2026 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Hall of Fame ballot, and their careers went in so many different directions. Some were paragons of stability. Ryan Braun, Alex Gordon, Félix Hernández, Dustin Pedroia and David Wright each played for just one Major League team.
9 farm systems that improved the most in 2025
We talk about individual breakouts throughout the season -- hitters and pitchers who exhibited impressive growth to unlock another level in their prospect stock. Pile enough of those up, maybe throw in some nice additions through trades and the Draft and you'll notice that farm systems as collectives can have
McLean, Holmes to pitch for Team USA in '26 Classic
Team USA is building out its starting rotation for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The team announced the addition of three more starters on Wednesday: Mets right-handers Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes and Twins ace Joe Ryan. They join a starting staff headed by 2025 National League Cy Young Award
Each team's best single-game performance of '25
As we say goodbye to 2025, it's a good time to revisit some of the best moments of the past season. From 13-strikeout complete games to multiple four-homer performances, the 2025 campaign featured excitement all across MLB. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a look at
Mets make 2-year deal with Polanco official
NEW YORK -- Throughout the early offseason, even as they parted with franchise stalwarts Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Díaz, Mets officials insisted that this was not a rebuild or a reset, but a reshaping of the roster. The Mets still intend to construct a playoff team, which they