Author: Kai Chang

Morning Briefing: Beltrán to Wear Mets Cap in Cooperstown

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Beltrán will wear a Mets cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, which will place him alongside Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza as the only players to enter the Hall representing the franchise. Beltrán played for the Mets from 2005-11 and produced some of the best seasons of his career during that stretch, including a 40-homer year in 2006. While he began his career with the...

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Morning Briefing: Trade Deadline set for August 3

Good morning, Mets fans! The 2026 trade deadline will be on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET. Latest Mets News Freddy Peralta was officially introduced by the Mets after being acquired last week, expressing excitement about joining New York. He acknowledged the pressure of playing in New York but said his postseason experience has helped to prepare him. Peralta also emphasized staying true to himself, a...

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Deep Dive into Tobias Myers

It’s easy to look at the Mets’ January blockbuster with Milwaukee and view it strictly as the “Freddy Peralta trade.” And to Peralta’s credit, that’s fair. But history shows that the secondary pieces in these deals often end up outplaying expectations. Think Trevor Williams in the Javier Báez trade back in 2021. That secondary piece here is Tobias Myers. To understand what the Mets actually...

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Yankees Re-Sign Cody Bellinger

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger has agreed to a contract with the New York Yankees. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported the financials: five years, $162.5 million, which keeps Bellinger in pinstripes through his age-35 season. Bellinger entered the offseason as one of the most sought-after bats on the market. After a pair of short-term...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Make Trade, Announce Bichette Presser

Good morning, Mets fans! In a late-night trade Tuesday, the Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr., sending Luisangel Acuña and Truman Pauley to Chicago in return. Acuña, still just 23, headlines Chicago’s return. The Mets originally acquired him in the Max Scherzer trade back in 2024. He made a strong first impression, hitting .308/.325/.641 with three home runs in just 40 plate appearances. However,...

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