Author: Kai Chang

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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Morning Briefing: Mets, Blue Jays Reportedly Make Tucker Offers

Good morning, Mets fans! Per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, the Mets have offered Kyle Tucker a short-term deal with an average annual value of roughly $50 million. Rogers also reports that the Blue Jays have put a long-term offer on the table for Tucker. MMO’s Robert Colonna rounded up all of the Tucker rumors that circulated on Tuesday. Latest Mets News David Stearns spoke publicly at Citi Field about...

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Morning Briefing: Duquette Reports Mets Among Most Aggressive Tucker Suitors

Good morning, Mets fans! Former Mets general manager Jim Duquette reports that the Mets, Dodgers and Blue Jays are among the most aggressive suitors for free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. He referred to those as the “main three teams.” Previous reporting had indicated the Blue Jays were the leaders of the pack, but that the Mets were still in the mix. Latest Mets News Nolan McLean...

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Free Agent Profile: Austin Hays, LF

Austin Hays, LF Position: LF B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 30 (07/05/1994) 2025 Traditional Stats: 103 G, 416 PA, .266/.315/.453/.768, 101 H, 16 2B, 15 HR, 64 RBI, 29 BB, 107 SO 2025 Advanced Stats: 105 WRC+, 25.7% K%, 7.0% BB%, .326 BABIP, .300 xwOBA, 1.2 fWAR, 0.8 WAR, 1 OAA, -2 DRS, 0 FRV Rundown Austin Hays entered the open market following a 2025 season that served as a partial rebound. After...

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Morning Briefing: Jeff McNeil ‘Really Excited’ to Join A’s

Good morning, Mets fans! Jeff McNeil spoke a bit on his excitement to join a rapidly improving Athletics team. “They have a great young core, and I just want to do my part to help them. I’m really excited to be a part of it,” McNeil said, reflecting on his whirlwind day and his expectations joining the young A’s squad. Read more from Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Latest Mets News The New York...

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