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Steve Cohen Interview with Howie Rose

Steve Cohen sat down with Howie Rose in an annual interview posted by the New York Mets to discuss why he is excited by this new Mets team and why he believes they are a playoff contender. He said the Mets have not won enough World Series and he wants to bring another to Queens. On Players Who Left He discussed how he can understand when fans get upset when fan favorite players leave the team....

Morning Briefing: Brewers Continuing to Field Offers on Peralta

Good morning, Mets fans! The front page of the New York Post on Saturday read, “Ya Gotta Bo’Lieve!” Mets fans are reacting on the Mets signing Bichette for $126 million to play third base for three years. Now, some of the focus shifts towards pitching amendments. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Milwaukee Brewers are continuing to field offers on their pitching ace, Freddy Peralta. Per...

Morning Briefing: Bo Bichette Nearly Had Agreement With Phillies

Good morning, Mets fans! The big news from Friday was that the Mets signed infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract with opt-outs after Years 1 and 2. The news was first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. Bichette is the Mets’ answer after losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes to the Dodgers. Bichette is a career .294 batter who hit .311/.357/.483/.840 with 18 home...

MMO Roundtable: Reaction to Kyle Tucker Signing With Dodgers

The Kyle Tucker sweepstakes are over and the new evil empire continued to add to their stacked roster. Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers that includes a $64 million signing bonus and $30 deferred. The Mets’ offer was for four years, $220 million with a $75 million signing bonus and no deferrals. Both the Mets and Dodgers offered Tucker opt-outs after the second...

Kyle Tucker Signs With Dodgers

Outfielder Kyle Tucker, the biggest prize of this offseason’s free agency, is headed to the Dodgers. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Tucker received a short-term contract. Tucker, 28, is a four-time All-Star with power and speed who hit .266/.377/.464 with 22 homers, 73 RBIs and 25 stolen bases in 136 games for the Cubs last year, his only season in Chicago after seven in Houston....

Free Agent Profile: Kyle Tucker, OF

Editor’s note: This free agent profile was originally posted on October 15, 2025. Kyle Tucker, OF Position: OF, B/T: L/R Player Data: Age: 28 (01/17/1997) 2025 Traditional Stats: 136 G, 597 PA, .266/.377/.464/.841, 133 H, 22 HR, 73 RBI 2025 Advanced Stats: 136 wRC+, 14.7 K%, 14.6 BB%, .282 BABIP, .382 xwOBA, 4.5 fWAR Rundown After being drafted by the Houston Astros in 2015, Kyle Tucker...

Morning Briefing: Kyle Tucker Watch Continues

Good morning, Mets fans! An MMO poll found that two out of three Mets fans agree on something. A source told former Mets GM Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio that the Mets, Blue Jays and Dodgers have each met with Kyle Tucker in person or via Zoom in an effort to recruit the four-time All-Star. The three clubs are considered the main competition for the 28-year-old’s services. In other hot...

Top Remaining Free Agents According To Fangraphs WAR

As seemingly has been the case the last few offseasons, Major League Baseball’s free agency has been crawling. With roughly 36 days until pitchers and catchers report on February 10, there are still several marquee free agents available on the market. The below is a list of these remaining free agents organized by projected 2026 Fangraphs’ wins above replacement (WAR). All the...

Rumor Roundup: Mets Linked to Bellinger, Tucker and Frontline Starters

The new year has begun, and most of the big free agents and trade candidates are still available. Jon Heyman of the New York Post and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com broke down where these players stand. Both reporters linked the Mets to multiple players that could slot into either the Mets rotation or outfield. Starting Pitching Another domino is off the board as Tatsuya Imai signs with the Astros on...

Will Different Be Good for the 2026 Mets?

Some change can be good. Sometimes not so much. As it pertains to the New York Mets, we know change will be in large supply in 2026. Whether all the change will result in a positive or negative year in Queens is simply unknowable right now. It will certainly look drastically different, that’s for sure. We can take that particular notion to the bank right now. For starters, it is going to...

Who Are the Best Remaining Free Agents?

The Mets, you may have noticed, have a lot of holiday shopping to do. Who’s on first? (Sometimes Jorge Polanco, apparently.) We know Brett Baty will play third, but I don’t know who’s in left, at the top of the rotation with Nolan McLean or getting the ball to closer Devin Williams. Here’s a look at the best of what’s left of the free agents out there, whether they...

Rumor Roundup: Mets Interested in Brenton Doyle

The Mets have a lot of holes to fill, and one is in the outfield. Rockies two-time Gold Glove center fielder Brenton Doyle is available via trade, and the Mets, Padres, Phillies, Yankees and other teams are showing interest, a league source told Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. Doyle, 27, hit .233/.274/.376 with 15 homers and 57 RBIs last year. He stole 18 bases in 20 tries. He would fit in with...

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