Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Soto, Lindor Among MLB Network’s Top 10 Players

Good morning, Mets fans! MLB Network revealed the final leg of their annual “Top 100 Right Now” list on Thursday, which featured Juan Soto at No. 4 and Francisco Lindor at No. 6. Pete Alonso (No. 49), Mark Vientos (No. 81) and Brandon Nimmo (No. 91) all made previous appearances in the rankings. Now onto the morning briefing! Latest Mets News Mets president of baseball operations...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Continuing to Explore Trade Options

Good morning, Mets fans! Per SI’s Pat Ragazzo, the Mets have checked in on Rays infielder Yandy Díaz again this offseason. The 33-year-old hit .281/.341/.414 with 14 homers and 65 RBIs in 2024 and was an All-Star, Silver Slugger and AL batting champ in 2023. He’s set to earn $10 million in 2025 with a $12 million club option for 2026. Ragazzo also reports the Mets have explored trade options for...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Enter Trade Talks for Dylan Cease

Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported that the Mets’ reluctance to hand out long-term contracts to pitchers led them to avoid pursuing Max Fried and Corbin Burnes. However, they remain engaged in trade talks for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease and could also consider Michael King. The Chicago Cubs are another team in the mix, though San Diego may prefer the...

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Morning Briefing: Blue Jays and Alonso Not Close to Agreement

Good morning, Mets fans! There was plenty of news regarding free agent first baseman Pete Alonso on Thursday, as SNY’s Andy Martino and Newsday’s Tim Healey both reported that his talks with the Toronto Blue Jays were gaining steam. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith, however, stated that negotiations had not picked up between the two sides up to this point. For...

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Billy Wagner Finally Gets The Call

Another member of the 2006 New York Mets has earned a place in Cooperstown, fittingly closing his Hall of Fame journey much like he closed games for multiple teams during his storied career. On Tuesday, it was announced that Billy Wagner will join Ichiro Suzuki, Dave Parker, Dick Allen, and C.C. Sabathia as part of the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Wagner was elected in his 10th and final...

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