Meet the Mets
Carson Benge was deservedly named a finalist for the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
Anthony DiComo explained why this is a crucial offseason for David Stearns, who is entering his fourth year as the team’s President of Baseball Operations.
The Mets made a series of minor moves that coincided with the beginning of free agency, including claiming Jack Anderson and Pierson Ohl from the Twins and Rockies, respectively.
New York also signed Christian Cairo to a one-year, major league contract.
Joe DeMayo shared his list of the club’s Top 30 prospects.
You can now vote for Nolan McLean for a Platinum Glove.
Sandy Alderson is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the Contemporary Baseball Era.
The Mets, who typically put single-game tickets on sale in December or January, have decided to move that up to November 12. Gee, I wonder why?
Around the National League East
Cristopher Sánchez and Chris Sale were named finalists for the NL Cy Young Award.
Don Mattingly and Walt Weiss were named finalists for the NL Manager of the Year Award.
Jhoan Duran was named a finalist for the NL Reliever of the Year Award.
The Braves have a few offseason needs, and Mark Bowman put those needs up to a vote to see what fans would do.
The Nationals designated José Tena for assignment.
The Marlins claimed Cameron Weston off waivers from the Mets.
Want to feel old? The Marlins signed Robinson Cano Jr. to a $1 million deal.
Around Major League Baseball
The finalists were announced for several major awards, including the Most Valuable Player Awards, the Cy Young Awards, the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Awards, the Manager of the Year Awards, and the Relief Pitcher of the Year Awards.
The ESPN staff discussed some of the offseason buzz ahead of free agency.
As part of that buzz, Jeff Passan is reporting that the Cubs badly want Tarik Skubal, and they may represent the Dodgers’ stiffest competition in the race.
The CBS Sports staff predicted where Skubal would land, with one of the three writers saying he would end up with the Mets.
Keith Law analyzed what he is calling the weakest free agent class in recent memory.
21 additional players hit free agency.
Eight players received qualifying offers, including a couple of players who could potentially be targeted by the Mets.
Noticeably absent from the list was Jazz Chisholm Jr., who did not receive a Qualifying Offer from the Yankees.
Ken Rosenthal wrote about the tight timeline for Japanese players who are being posted ahead of the MLB lockout.
The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee announced their candidates for Cooperstown.
Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were in a Federal Courthouse in Brooklyn yesterday as their trial began. They are facing four criminal counts related to pitch rigging. Sam Blum shared a guide to the trial.
The Diamondbacks have a lot of questions to answer this offseason, but the one that is at the forefront of everyone’s mind is: What will they do with Ketel Marte?
Former Met Watch: The Rangers added José Buttó via waiver claim from the Giants.
The Cubs signed Jacob Webb to a one-year deal with a team option for 2028.
The Orioles declined their option on Ryan Mountcastle, while Heston Kjerstad cleared waivers and was outrighted.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore eulogized Jerry Koosman.
Lukas Vlahos argued that the Mets should not sign Tarik Skubal.
Steve Sypa reviewed Week Four of the Arizona Fall League.
This Date in Mets History
After winning World Series MVP honors, Ray Knight appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated on this date in 1986.
