Author: Nathan Cooper

Morning Briefing: Mets Make Two Minor League Signings

Good morning, Mets fans! Although none of the big free agent names came off the board Monday, the Mets made two depth moves that could prove to be beneficial in 2026. The first move was signing right-handed pitcher Robinson Martínez to a minor league deal via Mike Mayer of MMO. During this winter ball season, the 27-year-old reliever has posted a 3.52 ERA and 19 strikeouts over 15 1/3 innings....

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Morning Briefing: Mets Assistant GM Talks Offseason

Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Johnny Trujillo shared the following interview with Eduardo Brizuela, assistant general manager for the Mets. Below is the translation of the interview: Eduardo: Yes, we are looking for an outfielder. We are looking for players because we like the versatility of the roster we have right now, but we are looking for players who can continue to help us....

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Morning Briefing: McNeil Goes the Way of Alonso, Díaz, Nimmo

Good morning, Mets fans! Yesterday, Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics for 17-year-old rookie ball arm Yordan Rodriguez.  The trade of McNeil continues the complete retooling of the Mets roster going into the 2026 season. Over eight seasons with the Mets, McNeil accumulated 23.0 WAR, made two All-Star appearances and won the batting title in 2022. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Mets...

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Morning Briefing: Josh Bell Signs With Twins

Good morning, Mets fans! Several established veterans signed one-year deals with teams both trying to rebuild and compete for championships in 2026. The first of these signings is Josh Bell, who is signing a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins, as reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bell, a switch-hitting 33-year-old, is coming off of a polarizing year. In 2025, Bell slashed .265/.349/.456 with...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Showing Interest in Michael King

Good morning, Mets fans! The Winter Meetings have begun, and with them, rumors are swirling. Per Joel Sherman of The NY Post, the Mets have also shown interest in former Padre Michael King. The fit for King appears to be nearly perfect with the Mets need for starting pitching, especially considering his 3.10 ERA over 247 inning over the past two seasons. To keep with the theme of the Mets’...

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