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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2025 season and the Los Angeles Angels would love nothing more than to bring home the son of one of their legends. The New York Mets have now entered the conversation. "In the Mets' perfect world, they'd love to find a deal for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who, like Juan Soto, is a slugger who makes contact," according to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by ESPN baseball insider Buster Olney.

The New York Mets were well-represented on the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, but only one ended up getting the call to Cooperstown. On Tuesday, it was announced that former Mets closer Billy Wagner earned induction by gathering 82.5% of votes, surpassing the 75% threshold needed to be elected. It was Wagner's 10th and final year on the Baseball Writer's Association of America (BBWAA) ballot; he will join first-ballot inductees Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia, along with Classic Baseball Era Committee selections Dick Allen and Dave Parker.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are still talking about Pete Alonso, but also about the actual addition of A.J. Minter and the re-addition of Jesse Winker.

With that said, some extra animosity could sneak its way into the rivalry this season if a former Mets pitcher switches sides to help out the sneaky-thin Braves rotation. Jose Quintana was a productive member of the Mets for the last two seasons after inking a $26 million contract. A 13-year veteran, Quintana will now be looking to prolong his career as long as possible into his late 30s. In a recent YouTube video, content creator Jim Riley of BALLCAP Sports predicted that Quintana would sign with the Braves, adding a consistent fourth starter to the mix while Spencer Strider attempts to return to the rotation early in the season.

A former New York Mets outfielder has agreed to a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. As first reported by Metsmerized's Mike Mayer, former Met DJ Stewart has agreed to a spring tryout with the NL Central squad. The 31-year-old played the last two seasons with the Mets as a part-time outfielder and suited up in 132 games; during his time in Queens, Stewart slashed .211/.329/.403 and hit 16 home runs with 45 RBI. As a left-handed batter, he makes sense for the Pirates as a strong side of an outfield platoon.

The New York Yankees announced their 2025 coaching staff under manager Aaron Boone on Tuesday, making just one change—and it brings back a familiar face. Earlier this offseason, former assistant pitching coach Desi Druschel left to take the same role with the New York Mets. The Yankees filled the vacancy by promoting Preston Claiborne, a former reliever who spent the 2024 season as pitching coach for the Low-A Tampa Tarpons and pitched two years in the Bronx.

Roki Sasaki has apparently created some enemies before his first major-league pitch. Before the Los Angeles Dodgers landed the Japanese pitching phenom on Jan. 17 in a move that was widely expected for months, if not years, Sasaki and his agent Joel Wolfe held a bidding of sorts that included at least eight teams, according to ESPN — the Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Blue Jays, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants.

As the Mets continue to assemble a roster they hope will be able to compete for a World Series in 2025, the Dodgers continue to put together a team that looks like one that would play in an All-Star Game.

Sixteen-year MLB veteran Evan Longoria has his doubts about how the New York Mets will coexist this season. Responding to a Talkin' Baseball Instagram post of the Mets' lineup following the re-signing of Jesse Winker on Jan. 16, Longoria wrote that he expects to get his popcorn ready over what could transpire in the clubhouse.

The latest Mets free agency and trade buzz during the MLB offseason.

Mets co-hitting coach Eric Chavez knows what it's like facing a powerhouse team. Answering a fan question (former NFL MVP Cam Newton?) regarding how he feels about facing the Los Angeles Dodgers' super team, Chavez said he was “excited.” Now is that a sustainable business plan, I have no idea. After a slow start last season, the Mets turned into one of the best team's after hitting rock bottom against the Dodgers on May 29.

The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a high-profile free agent, adding Anthony Santander to their powerful lineup.

There have been nasty rumors speculating that our Polar Bear will sign a contract with another club. The idea of Pete going elsewhere is rather silly. Pete has a chance to be the Mets all-time home run champion and break other records on his way to wrapping up his career as a Met.

The Mets have spent the most money ($939,950,00) followed by the Dodgers ($374 million) and the Yankees ($235.5 million). This, says Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, highlights the disparity in the sport. Obviously, the Dodgers have a lot more resources, naturally, from smart business moves they made years ago.

Free-agent first basemen are getting screwed. “It's just tough, Pete has been the face of the Mets for the past six years and that should mean something, in my opinion,” Pasquantino said, via Apple Podcasts.

Are the Mets now better than last year? This off-season has been kind of a roller-coaster for the Mets fans. From the high of signing Juan Soto to the current low of the first base/Alonso saga it has been an adventure.

Jose Iglesias might not be the flashiest name in free agency, but the veteran infielder proved his worth to the

Last Friday, the New York Mets addressed a key bullpen need by signing longtime Atlanta Braves southpaw A.J. Minter to a two-year, $22 million deal. This offseason, the Mets have brought in several affordable relievers who will compete for roster spots in spring training: Dylan Covey, Chris Devenski, Justin Hagenman, Hobie Harris, Anthony Gose, and most recently, Austin Warren, claimed off waivers.

Jeff Torborg, the former Mets manager and Yankees coach who caught three no-hitters and won a World Series as a player, died Sunday. “RIP Jeff Torborg,” Hall of Fame White Sox slugger Frank Thomas wrote on social media.

The New York Mets have taken a measured approach to this offseason, avoiding several big-ticket deals aside from locking down

NEW YORK — By now one would hope Pete Alonso has finally gotten the memo: The New York Mets never wanted him back. That’s why they never budged off their three-year offer in the $70 million range to him when he and his agent Scott Boras continued to push, first, for six and five-year deals and finally three years with an annual average value substantially more than the $23 million per Mets ...

The Mets are preparing for a new chapter in their infield as they pivot away from Pete Alonso after failing

David Wright has always played it by the book. The son of a police officer, the former Mets third baseman grew up in Norfolk, Va., exercising discipline as a little leaguer and right up through his 14-year major league career. So it should come as no surprise that Wright took the dress code very seriously during his playing days, back when the league had strict rules dictating what players and ...

The Mets have been exploring ways to reshape their roster ahead of the 2025 season, and one of the names

With Bob Uecker's passing at the age of 90, the Milwaukee Brewers' 2024 wild-card playoff loss represented an end of era.

Juan Soto headlines this year's MLB free agent class, expected to fetch a record-setting deal.