New York Mets

A record nine MLB teams were over the luxury tax threshold for 2024, according to a memo sent to teams Friday and obtained by ESPN. The result was a record $311 million paid in penalties, led by the Los Angeles Dodgers who are paying $103,016,896. The New York Mets were next at $97,115,609. The Chicago Cubs were taxed the least, paying $570,309.

The New York Mets pulled off the biggest move of the offseason when they secured the services of Juan Soto, signing him to a record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract in free agency that could be worth as much as $805 million.

The Mets added a few more fliers, including a former top-prospect outfielder who is now a pitcher. Intriguing lefty Anthony Gose, recovering righty Oliver Ortega and catcher Chris Williams have been signed to minor league contracts and will be in Mets major league spring training. Gose made the switch to pitching following the 2016 season. Getty Images Explore More Juan Soto insists he never had issues with Yankees employees Yankees made pitch to Roki Sasaki on same day as Mets in latest NY free agency battle Christian Walker lands with Astros for $60 million as Yankees, Mets continue first base search Gose, 34, was a hyped outfield prospect with the Phillies, Blue Jays and Tigers and played

The first-base market has begun to move, and the Yankees and Mets have not yet moved. Christian Walker struck a three-year, $60 million deal with the Astros on Friday that takes one target off the board for the Yankees and takes one landing spot off the board for Pete Alonso, which helps the Mets' chances of bringing back the slugger. Walker became the initial free-agent first baseman to find a new home on a deal that is not extraordinary. He was among the best bats and probably the best glove available at his position. 4 Christian Walker is headed to Houston. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con As a Diamondback, he had won a Gold Glove each of the past three seasons, a span in which his OPS has

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed left-handed pitcher Josh Walker to a one-year contract worth US$760,000, the team announced Friday. Across 43 total games at all levels last year, the left-handed reliever posted a 4.32 earned-run average. The six-foot-six, 225-pound lefty from Otisville, N.Y., was selected by the Mets in the 37th round of the 2017 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of New Haven. The Blue Jays designated right-hander Hagen Danner for assignment in a corresponding move.

The New York Yankees have had their fair share of strikeouts in free agency. The Mets are threatening them in the pursuit of another All-Star. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale the Yankees are focused on Paul Goldschmidt after missing out on Walker.

Griffin Canning went 6-13 with a 5.19 ERA during a disappointing 2024 season with the Angels, who traded him to the Braves for Jorge Soler.

Here’s the latest on where free agent Pete Alonso, who is drawing interest from both the Mets and Yankees, could end up…

All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman remains unsigned, arguably the top position player still on the free agent market.

With the Winter Meetings in the rearview mirror and 2025 ahead, here are three predictions for where the Mets will turn and how the roster will look.

The Mets have made another depth signing, inking catcher Chris Williams to a minor league deal.

NEW YORK — New Year, new Clay Holmes. The Mets’ newest pitching acquisition is already undergoing a transformation of sorts with his new team. Tuesday afternoon on a Zoom call, the right-hander was sporting a beard, something forbidden while playing for the Yankees, and a t-shirt from the brand Meanwhile Back in Queens, a local company that sells clothing, accessories and other items to ...

For the Cubs, shedding Bellinger's salary should allow the team to make improvements elsewhere on the roster.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap the Juan Soto introductory news conference and preview the rest of the offseason.

The Mets' new pitcher spoke to the media on Tuesday, and shared expectations for his transition from high-leverage reliever to potential front-end starter.

Young is a .210 career hitter with two home runs, eight RBIs and a .725 OPS in 22 major league games and 69 plate appearances with the Chicago Cubs.

The New York Mets are reportedly signing left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell to a minor-league deal.

NEW YORK — Former Mets captain David Wright will be honored this summer in a dual ceremony, taking his rightful place in franchise history. The former Mets third baseman who played all 14 years of his major league career in Queens will be inducted into the team hall of fame and have his number retired July 19, ahead of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. No. 5 will be enshrined ...

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Yankees signing Max Fried, the Red Sox trading for Garrett Crochet, the Rangers making moves to improve their roster, and make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.