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One of the Mets’ biggest moves before the 2026 season was the team’s trade with the Brewers for Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers. As was the case with nearly all of the most significant moves of the offseason, this one went pretty terribly for the Mets, as Peralta wound up with a 4.99 ERA and […]
Meet the Mets Anthony DiComo discussed what the Mets have learned from Freddy Peralta’s disappointing tenure in New York and his resurgence with the Rays. Kevin Long will meet with the Mets today about a coaching staff position, according to Mike Puma’s source. Long most recently served as the Phillies’ hitting coach and was the […]
Hanshin Tigers third baseman Teruaki Sato is headed to MLB, with the Tigers approving his posting request Monday and clearing the way for all 30 teams to negotiate with him once he’s formally posted. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reported in August that the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, and Phillies have all been linked to the 27-year-old. A Triple Crown Season In Japan Sato hit .306/.383/.609 with 39 home runs and 106 RBIs in 143 games this season, leading the Central League in all three Triple Crow...
In August, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Freddy Peralta in a trade with the New York Mets. Just a few days later, he was named AL Pitcher of the Month. Apparently, it was a sign of bigger things to come for the Rays. On Monday, Peralta and Tampa Bay reached the World Series after outclassing […] The post Freddy Peralta’s wild run with Rays is like no other since 1968 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta admitted he never imagined reaching the 2026 World Series just two months ago, following a difficult stint with the New York Mets. The 30-year-old right-hander earned American League Championship Series MVP honors Monday night after helping the Rays defeat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 at Tropicana Field. […] The post Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta couldn’t imagine World Series run before Mets trade to Tampa appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After Tampa Bay finished off the Cleveland Guardians and punched their ticket to the Fall Classic, the Rays took the stage for the trophy ceremony, and when Kevin Cash announced Freddy Peralta — who was acquired at the trade deadline from the Mets after a rough start to the year, bought into the Rays adjustments, […]
The Mets and Kevin Long will meet tomorrow to discuss a possible role on the coaching staff, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Long is a familiar face in Queens, as he previously worked as the Mets’ hitting coach during the 2015-17 seasons. It’s logical to assume that Long is a candidate […]
The New York Mets are scheduled to speak with former Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long on Tuesday about a position on the major-league coaching staff, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. Long, 59, was fired as Phillies hitting coach last week after five years with the team. The Phillies were top ten in […]
Kevin Long was the Mets' hitting coach for three seasons.
A new rumor offers the New York Mets a chance at a young, high-upside starting pitcher in a rare trade […]
Huascar Brazobán’s Mets tenure was undeniably a highly successful one. Acquired for a pittance at the 2024 deadline from the Marlins ($10 for you if you can name the prospect the Mets gave up in that deal without looking it up), the 36-year-old posted 135.2 innings of 3.45 ERA ball in Queens. He was a […]
Meet the Mets Mets relief prospect Ryan Lambert is off to a strong start in the Arizona Fall League. Around the National League East Washington Nationals CFO Ted Towne is leaving the organization to become CFO of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, per a report from the Washington Business Journal. Chief Revenue Office Chris Zaber and […]
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Former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was hired by the Phillies to be their third base coach earlier this week. Philadelphia wasn’t the only team pursuing him, though. Jorge Castillo of ESPN reports that Mendoza was in the mix for the Mariners’ managerial vacancy. He withdrew his name to take the job with the Phillies. New […]
There were a lot of problems with the 2026 Mets, a depressing and lengthy list that we don’t need to rehash here. The bullpen, however, was not one of them. Prior to the trade deadline, the Mets’ relief corp posted a 3.82 ERA with a 3.79 xERA and 15.1 K-BB%. That latter mark ranked 4th […]
Meet the Mets Mets top prospect Jefferson Rojas launched a pair of homers last night in the Winter League; the 21-year-old Dominican is 4-for-7 overall in his first two games with Cibao. Around the National League East Former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was a candidate for the Mariners’ managerial job before withdrawing his name to […]
The New York Mets decided to move on from manager Carlos Mendoza during the regular season. It seemed as if Mendoza would be a candidate to manage once again in 2027. Sure enough, Mendoza was reportedly linked to the Seattle Mariners manager opening before he joined the Philadelphia Phillies as a third base and infield […] The post MLB rumors: Carlos Mendoza was linked to Mariners before joining Phillies coaching staff appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Five more players who played in MLB this year have elected minor league free agency, according to the transaction tracker at MiLB.com. These players were all outrighted off teams’ 40-man rosters and have played seven-plus seasons in the minors, so the elections are mostly formalities. Infielders Vidal Bruján (Mets) The Mets acquired Bruján from Minnesota […]
Meet the Mets David Stearns’ current team may not be in the World Series, but Greg Joyce analyzed how he helped build the foundation for the Brewers’ run. Steve Cohen’s influence could be the X-Factor in the offseason chase for Tarik Skubal. Should the Mets give up on Ronny Mauricio? Logan VanDine believes it may […]
Today’s Reflections THE DODGERS LOSE! THE DODGERS LOSE! THEEEEEE DODGERS LOSE! (I know that was John Sterling’s phrase, but I respectfully enjoyed — I mean, borrowed it) And Cleveland is still up two games to one after Friday’s game was rained out. Game 4 tonight. Things get better and better! (except it doesn’t involve the […]
The Mets have an opportunity to sign Tarik Skubal, but there's one reason to believe such a dream won't become reality.
With the Philadelphia Phillies turning their focus to next season following the conclusion of their regular-season campaign, the front office has appointed former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza to a new role within the organization for 2027. In the MLB, midseason managerial firings are a rarity, but after a downward spiral during the 2026 campaign, the New York Mets parted ways with Carlos Mendoza . While many assumed Mendoza’s story in the division was paused, the rival Philadelphia P...
A new report opens the door to the New York Yankees and New York Mets battling it out for a […]
When the Mets sent prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat to the Brewers ahead of the 2026 season, Freddy Peralta was undoubtedly the headliner of the package they got in return. With Peralta heading for free agency after the season, though, conventional wisdom at the time of the trade was that the Mets did well […]
Next month, I’ll begin my usual “Cubs free agent target” series, as well as writing a few articles about potential Cubs trade targets. For now, I’d like to continue this series that’s been taking a look at 2026 Cubs who are going to be free agents. Tyrone Taylor came over from the Mets as part […]