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Juan Soto ghosted Yankees, jumped to Mets to 'grow a dynasty'
Juan Soto buttoned up his Mets threads for the first time on Thursday afternoon and explained his reasons for changing sides of New York went beyond the 15-year, $765 million contract. ,"What they had done the last couple of years, they have shown all of the ability to keep winning, to keep growing ...
Mets see jump in World Series odds after winning Juan Soto sweepstakes
The Mets made history on Sunday night by reportedly signing superstar Juan Soto to a 15-year, $765 million pact -- the largest deal ever in professional sports -- leading oddsmakers to tab New York as a serious contender to go all the way next season.,Shortly after the Dodgers secured their second c...
Reports: Juan Soto lands record 15-year, $765M deal with Mets
Superstar Juan Soto made professional sports history on Sunday night, agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million contract -- the largest deal in professional sports history -- with the New York Mets, according to multiple media reports. ,None of the money in the deal is deferred, and the contract could end...
Mets, Clay Holmes reportedly agree to 3-year, $38 million deal
The New York Mets agreed to a three-year, $38 million deal with right-hander Clay Holmes, according to multiple media reports Friday.,The deal reportedly would allow him to opt out after the 2026 season.,The Mets reportedly will convert the longtime reliever into a starter next season. Holmes hasn't...
Reports: RHP Frankie Montas agrees to 2-year, $34M deal with Mets
Right-hander Frankie Montas has agreed to a two-year, $34 million deal with the New York Mets, multiple media outlets reported Sunday night. ,Coming off a National League Championship Series appearance, New York is trying to fill in its starting rotation after watching Sean Manaea, Luis Severino and...
Juan Soto rejects qualifying offer; Reds' Nick Martinez accepts
Former New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto and former New York Mets right-hander Luis Severino were among the players who rejected a qualifying offer from their 2024 club on Tuesday and elected to remain free agents.,Only one of the 13 players who received a qualifying offer, Cincinnati Reds right...
Rays trade OF Jose Siri to Mets for RHP Eric Orze
The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jose Siri from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Eric Orze.,Siri, 29, figures to fill a spot in center field for the Mets with Harrison Bader not expected to return to the club.,Siri spent parts of the last three seasons with the...
Prospect Jett Williams injures ankle, Mets optimistic
New York Mets prospect Jett Williams injured his ankle running into the outfield wall in the Arizona Fall League's regular-season finale Thursday.,Mets officials are optimistic that their No. 2-ranked prospect's sprained right ankle won't have a significant impact on his offseason, according to MLB....
Report: Free agent Juan Soto to meet first 4 suitors
Free agent slugger Juan Soto has meetings scheduled with four teams this week in California, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The 26-year-old outfielder batted .288 with 41 homers, 109 RBIs and 128 runs for the New York Yankees in 2024.,In addition to the Yankees and the reported co-favorite New York Mets, th...
Mets OF Tyrone Taylor recovering from 2 surgeries
New York Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor will be sidelined for approximately two months following two surgeries.,The team announced Friday that Taylor underwent an umbilical hernia repair on Oct. 30 in Phoenix with Dr. Venkata Evani.,On Thursday, he had a procedure to remove a loose body in his right ...
RHP Dylan Covey signs 1-year deal with Mets
Free agent right-hander Dylan Covey signed a one-year contract with the New York Mets on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Mets for Covey, who posted an 0-2 record with a 2.66 ERA in 18 relief appearances with three different minor league teams this past season. He was working his ...
Mets RHP Paul Blackburn has spinal procedure, out 4-5 months
New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn underwent a procedure to repair a cerebrospinal fluid leak earlier this month and will be sidelined at least four-to-five months, the team announced Tuesday.,The surgery was performed by Dr. Wouter Schievink on Oct. 11 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los A...
Dodgers send Mets home, head back to World Series
LOS ANGELES -- Tommy Edman hit a two-run home run and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series with a 10-5 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday night in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. ,Will Smith added a two-run home run as the Dodgers earne...
Mets bank on Sean Manaea stopping Dodgers in Game 6
LOS ANGELES -- As the runs continue to flow in the National League Championship Series, the New York Mets think they might have the answer to halt the deluge and extend their season in Game 6 on Sunday against the host Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Mets will send left-hander Sean Manaea to the mound afte...
Yanks become World Series favorites after edging Guardians in Game 4 of ALCS
Just one night after coughing up a 5-3 lead in the ninth inning and going on to lose in the 10th, the New York Yankees looked determined to prevent the Cleveland Guardians from picking up any more momentum in the American League Championship Series on Friday. ,Cleveland almost did, though. It manage...
Yanks hold off Guardians in Game 4 of ALCS, become World Series favorites
Just one night after coughing up a 5-3 lead in the ninth inning and going on to lose in the 10th, the New York Yankees looked determined to prevent the Cleveland Guardians from picking up any more momentum in the American League Championship Series on Friday. ,Cleveland almost did, though. It manage...
Mets drill Dodgers 12-6 in Game 5, stay alive in NLCS
NEW YORK -- Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer in the first inning before the New York Mets fended off several rallies by the Los Angeles Dodgers and staved off elimination with a 12-6 win in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Friday.,The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series three ...
Mets aim to stay alive in Game 5 vs. surging Dodgers
NEW YORK -- The New York Mets, 11 games under .500 in late May, turned their season around after adopting an against-the-world mentality.,The attitude was best summarized by designated hitter J.D. Martinez, who said the best way to quiet the critics who didn't believe in the Mets was to "let's go (s...
Mookie Betts (4 hits) guides Dodgers to 3-1 NLCS lead vs. Mets
NEW YORK -- Mookie Betts homered and finished with four hits and four RBIs for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who took control of the National League Championship Series with a 10-2 win over the New York Mets in Game 4 on Thursday night.,The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and will attempt to cl...
Mookie Betts leads Dodgers to 3-1 series lead vs. Mets
NEW YORK -- Mookie Betts homered and finished with four hits and four RBIs for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who took control of the National League Championship Series with a 10-2 win over the New York Mets in Game 4 on Thursday night.,The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and will attempt to cl...