Month: December 2025

A Farewell for Pete Alonso

I’m responsible for a few dozen of the 66,000 views on YouTube. “He did it! He did it!” Mets radio announcer Howie Rose exclaims as Pete Alonso circles the bases. “Pete Alonso with the most memorable home run of his career!” Alonso, of course, hit a three-run home run off Devin Williams in the top of the ninth inning at Milwaukee with the Mets trailing 2-0. New York...

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Free Agent Profile: Kenley Jansen, RP

Kenley Jansen, RP Position: RP B/T: S/R Age: 38 (9/30/1987) 2025 Traditional Stats: 62 G, 47 GF, 0 HLD, 29 SV, 1 BS, 59 IP, 5-4, 2.59 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 57 SO, 19 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 165 ERA+, 24.4% K%, 8.1% BB%, 3.75 xERA, 3.98 FIP, 4.04 xFIP, 1 bWAR, 0.6 fWAR Rundown With 476 saves, Kenley Jansen is one of the most accomplished closers in MLB history. He already has the fourth-most saves in...

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Morning Briefing: Pete Alonso Pens Goodbye Message to Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets, through the team’s socials, issued an emotional farewell post to Pete Alonso. SNY shared Alonso’s own written goodbye to fans, where he thanked New York and reflected on how the city shaped him as a player and a person. “New York, thank you,” Alonso wrote. “These last few years have shaped me in ways I’ll carry for the rest of my life. This city demands...

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Braves Sign Robert Suarez to Three-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free agent closer Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million deal Thursday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Mets were among several teams rumored to be after the 34-year-old, who led the National League in saves this year for the Padres with 40. The Mets, who could use a reliever to set up Devin Williams, may look to pivot to Pete Fairbanks, a free agent who saved...

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Mets’ Rumor Roundup: What Could Be Next?

After the departures of fan favorites Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, the Mets have a blank canvas to work with to build out their team for 2026 and beyond. Through free agency and trades, one thing is clear – this Mets organization is going to look different. Outfield Targets Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Mets were among the teams that checked in on Kyle Tucker. The Mets also...

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