Month: January 2026

Morning Briefing: Kazuma Okamoto Signs With Blue Jays

Good morning, Mets fans! Just 48 days until the Mets’ first spring training game of 2026. Baseball is right around the corner. Japanese third baseman Kazuma Okamoto has made a decision. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, sources have told ESPN that he is in agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays on a free agent contract. Latest Mets News Major League Baseball on Saturday released its early...

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Free Agent Profile: Nick Martinez, SP/RP

Nick Martinez Position: SP/RP B/T: L/R Age: 35 (8/05/1990) 2025 Traditional Stats: 11-14, 4.45 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 165.2 IP, 116 SO, 42 BB, 40G, 26G, 0 SV, 5 HLD, 0 BS 2025 Advanced Stats: 103 ERA+, 17.0% K%, 6.1% BB%, 3.97 xERA, 4.33 FIP, 4.54 xFIP, 2.1 fWAR, 2.3 bWAR Rundown After pitching to a 3.31 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 359 innings from 2022 to 2024, Nick Martinez had one of his worst seasons...

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Morning Briefing: Former Mets Hitting Coach Jeremy Barnes Joins Nats

Good morning, Mets fans! Former Mets hitting coach Jeremy Barnes announced on LinkedIn that he is joining the Nationals as the director of baserunning, game play and defense. Barnes spent 2022-2025 on the Mets’ major league staff, serving this past season as co-hitting coach with Eric Chávez. The Mets replaced Barnes and Chávez with Troy Snitker. Latest MLB News Former White Sox...

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Free Agent Profile: Cody Bellinger, 1B/OF

Cody Bellinger, 1B/OF Position: 1B/OF B/T: L/L Player Data: Age: 30 (7/13/1995) 2025 Traditional Stats: 657 PA, .272/.334/.480/.813, 160 H, 29 HR, 98 RBI 2025 Advanced Stats: 125 wRC+, 13.7% K%, 7.9% BB%, .274 BABiP, .322 xwOBA, 4.9 fWAR, 5.1 bWAR, 7 DRS (LF), -3 DRS (CF), 8 DRS (RF), -1 DRS (1B), 4 OAA (LF), -1 OAA (CF), 2 OAA (RF), 0 OAA (1B) Rundown Former NL MVP Cody Bellinger may be among...

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Rumor Roundup: Mets Linked to Bellinger, Tucker and Frontline Starters

The new year has begun, and most of the big free agents and trade candidates are still available. Jon Heyman of the New York Post and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com broke down where these players stand. Both reporters linked the Mets to multiple players that could slot into either the Mets rotation or outfield. Starting Pitching Another domino is off the board as Tatsuya Imai signs with the Astros on...

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