Steven Matz has the itch to get back on the mound again
Steven Matz is ready to go. After a season that saw the 24-year-old lefthander start Game 4 of the World Series as a rookie, the Ward Melville High School graduate is beginning to feel the gentle pull...
View ArticleNewsday's David Lennon explains his 2016 Hall of Fame ballot
No matter how you feel about the process, we've always believed transparency is the best policy when it comes to voting on awards, whether it's for MVP or the Hall of Fame, which will announce its...
View ArticlePaul DePodesta reverses field, leaves Mets to run NFL's Browns
The Cleveland Browns on Tuesday announced the hiring of Mets executive Paul DePodesta as the team's Chief Strategy Officer.
View ArticleMike Piazza, Ken Griffey Jr. elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
One of the greatest players in Mets history is now a Hall of Famer.
View ArticleWhy Mike Piazza should have made Hall of Fame sooner
Mike Piazza waited four years for Wednesday's phone call, the voice welcoming him to Cooperstown. And by our estimation, it was three years overdue.
View ArticleDaniel Murphy will miss Mets but eager to join Nationals
Before signing with the Nationals, free-agent second baseman Daniel Murphy spoke with Matt den Dekker, his teammate with the Mets in 2013-14.
View ArticleSandy Alderson explains why Yoenis Cespedes isn't a good fit
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson chose the happy occasion of Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey Jr.'s Hall of Fame news conference on Thursday to make his first public appearance since the team revealed...
View ArticleMaking a splash a la Mike Piazza deal? Not these Mets, says Sandy Alderson
Sandy Alderson made his first public appearance Thursday since the Mets revealed a month ago that their general manager is battling cancer, and that spoke to the significance of Mike Piazza's election...
View ArticleZack Wheeler has healthy outlook on Mets future
Zack Wheeler has made it quite clear that he wants to remain with the Mets. It is as important to the righthander as his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery, which will keep him sidelined until the...
View ArticleKeith Hernandez, SNY agree on new contract
Keith Hernandez reached a deal in principle Tuesday for a new contract with SNY. Hernandez's contract was set to expire before the start of the coming season. The agreement means SNY will retain the...
View ArticleJacob deGrom expects Mets' pitching staff to live up to great expectations
Jacob deGrom has thought about cutting his trademark long, flowing hair but superstitiously reconsidered removing what may be locks of luck after two riveting seasons with the Mets.
View ArticleChris Davis signing could bring Yoenis Cespedes, Mets together
Will the Mets and Yoenis Cespedes negotiate now that free agent first baseman Chris Davis is remaining with the Orioles?
View ArticleYoenis Cespedes market still too costly for Mets
Yoenis Cespedes remains on the free-agent board, and as the calendar steams toward spring training, it's possible that his chances of landing the six-year deal he desires could be diminishing. But a...
View ArticleYoenis Cespedes a possibility for Yankees? Hal Steinbrenner mum
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- As the Mets continue to play a waiting game with Yoenis Cespedes, holding out for the unlikely hope of a below-market bargain, their crosstown rival took the opportunity Wednesday...
View ArticleMets sign lefty reliever Antonio Bastardo to two-year deal
The Mets rounded out the back end of their bullpen Wednesday night when they agreed to terms with veteran reliever Antonio Bastardo. The lefty signed a two-year, $12-million deal, a source confirmed.
View ArticleSource: Yoenis Cespedes won't get more than 3-year Mets bid
Even the threat of another defection to the Nationals hasn't softened the Mets' stance on a long-term deal for Yoenis Cespedes.
View ArticleYoenis Cespedes, Mets agree on 3-year deal with opt-out clause
The Mets pulled off the coup of this winter late Friday night. After a whirlwind 24 hours of negotiations, they agreed on a three-year contract with Yoenis Cespedes worth $75 million, according to a...
View ArticleMets have made a loud statement with signing of Yoenis Cespedes
Not only did we wake up under a foot of snow Saturday morning, but apparently it's a whole new world, the dawn of a different era at Citi Field.
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