Author: Jack Markowski

Steve Cohen Quiets Concerns About Mets Lowering Payroll in 2026

Amidst a rather eventful offseason for the New York Mets thus far, owner Steve Cohen took to social media to address the club’s payroll for the 2026 campaign. On the morning of Dec. 19, the New York Post’s Mike Puma wrote in an article that the Mets currently estimate that they’ll shell out a grand total of somewhere between $310 million and $320 million to their roster next...

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Pete Alonso Shares Thanks to Mets During Orioles Introductory Press Conference

The Baltimore Orioles officially ushered in the Pete Alonso era on Friday with his introductory press conference at Camden Yards, thus simultaneously bringing his time with the New York Mets to an end. Alonso, who signed a five-year deal worth $155 million with Baltimore during this week’s Winter Meetings, stated that the Orioles checked all the boxes in terms of what he was looking for in...

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Rumor Roundup: Mets All Over Starting Pitching Market

As expected, the New York Mets have their hands in many pots when it comes to the starting pitching market this winter after their rotation faltered down the stretch of the regular season. They’ve been linked to several of the top names on the trade market, such as Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins, but perhaps David Stearns will go against his M.O. and hand out a big deal to a free agent...

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Adolis García, Jonah Heim Headline Non-Tendered Players

Friday’s non-tender deadline has seen a new group of players become free agents. Listed below are some of the higher-profile players who were let go by their clubs along with their arbitration estimates from MLB Trade Rumors. Adolis García, OF ($12.1MM) Adolis García, who had been a staple for the Texas Rangers since the club acquired him from the St. Louis Cardinals in December 2019, is now on...

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Friday Rumor Roundup: Blue Jays Meet With Edwin Díaz’s Agents

The Mets are facing some early competition in their quest to re-sign closer Edwin Díaz. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Toronto Blue Jays met with Díaz’s representation during the general managers’ meetings in Las Vegas before they came to an end on Thursday. “The Blue Jays, according to people briefed on their activity, met with Díaz’s agents from...

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