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Four things the New York Mets must do this offseason

October 4, 2020 Craig Singleton 6

Every Mets fan would have taken this outcome at the start of 2020. Having missed out on a place in the largest playoff pool in MLB history with a top five offence, this probably isn't the expected conclusion, but it just shows the relief in Queens at the impending end of the Wilpon's ownership.

Five National League teams that benefit most from the universal DH

July 30, 2020 Craig Singleton 1

Which teams will improve the most with a DH every day?

Jeff McNeil is one of MLB’s most underrated players

June 6, 2020 Sam Cox 2

Underrated isn’t the first word that comes to mind with a player coming off their first All-Star appearance. In the case of the Mets’ Jeff McNeil, however, it might just be the right one.

Potential Conforto trade shows how hard coronavirus could hit MLB

May 4, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The delayed or cancelled 2020 MLB season will change a lot. It will hit the league hard financially, and could lead to some high-profile trades, including New York Mets star outfielder Michael Conforto.

New York Mets could be the pleasant surprise of National League in 2020

February 15, 2020 Teodor Tsenov 1

The New York Mets started the 2019 season without tremendous expectations but with an absolutely loaded roster which ended up heavily underperforming.

Dellin Betances will be different than Edwin Diaz in New York Mets debut campaign

December 27, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

New York Mets went into the offseason knowing what exactly ruined their chances of returning to the MLB postseason for the first time since 2017. It was the failure by their bullpen that cost the team big so Brodie Van Wagenen and his front office set off on a mission to fix that issue.… Read more

Betances signing gives Mets potential for lockdown bullpen

December 24, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The New York Mets have agreed a deal to sign hard-throwing reliever Dellin Betances.

What the Mets need to do after signing Michael Wacha

December 12, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The New York Mets secured a deal with starter Michael Wacha on Wednesday. Brodie van Wagenen also traded for centre fielder Jake Marisnick and they saw Zack Wheeler depart the Big Apple for their division rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies.

Wacha slots into the fifth spot in the rotation behind Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Marcus Stroman and Steven Matz.… Read more

Dallas Keuchel should be a target for New York Mets in free agency

December 1, 2019 Sam Cox 0

New York Mets look set to lose starter Zach Wheeler, leaving a hole in their rotation. Free agent Dallas Keuchel should be a leading candidate to fill that berth.

Five teams that should make the push for Nicholas Castellanos

November 28, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 1

Nicholas Castellanos completed an impressive turnaround to his 2019 campaign after he was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Chicago Cubs. Now, after being said to have improved his defensive skill set, he could be a vital part of a not so deep free agent outfield group.

Struggling Edwin Diaz could cost New York Mets a playoff spot

August 12, 2019 Craig Singleton 0

The Mets go into a crucial three game series in Atlanta with a deep line-up and rotation, which is what Brodie van Wagenen envisioned when trading for the best closer in baseball. It is time for the Edwin Diaz that the GM thought he was acquiring to make an appearance, or the Mets do not really have much of a chance to get to October.

Panik, Brach signings are exactly the moves the Mets should be making

August 9, 2019 Craig Singleton 0

If these moves alongside the return of Nimmo and Smith can get the Mets into the postseason, anything can happen in October with their rotation.

Brodie Van Wagenen gambled and Mets’ hot streak shows it has paid off

August 7, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Since losing to the San Francisco Giants on the 21st July, the New York Mets are the hottest team in baseball, winning 13 of their last 15 games and muscling their way into the heart of an intense National League wildcard race.

New York Mets aiming for playoff push after Marcus Stroman trade

July 30, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

While the Mets will be losing very little next year and this deal puts the 2020 team in even better situation, it was a buyer-type acquisition that has more impact on the team’s battle to change the outcome of the season, and that’s one of the reasons why Syndergaard is not going anywhere.

New York Mets got a very good deal in surprise Marcus Stroman trade

July 29, 2019 Joe Cox 4

Marcus Stroman was traded to the New York Mets on Sunday, three days before the trade deadline. The Mets gave up pitching prospects but improve rotation.