Unscripted reality of MLB has teams following pitching trend
When the Yankees traded for Ryan Weathers and the Mets for Freddy Peralta, they were not only fortifying…
Inside Mets’ star-studded overhaul that comes with historical caveat
All that is keeping me from really liking this Mets offseason is history. That generally the teams perceived…
Mets’ internal options can swing 2026 season regardless of offseason approach
The Mets are going to make more moves. Really. I have no idea if these will turn out…
Steve Cohen must address potential Juan Soto-Francisco Lindor Mets rift
Let’s take the Mets at their insistence: Nothing to see here when it comes to the relationship between…
Properly evaluating Cody Bellinger, Pete Alonso markets at crux of critical Mets, Yankees decisions
Does the industry actually value Pete Alonso and Cody Bellinger in a significantly different — more appreciative —…
David Stearns must ace offseason and build 2026 contender with Mets faith in balance
Do you feel better about where the Mets are today or a year ago at this time? Try…
Did David Stearns already tip Mets’ Pete Alonso hand?
Five offseason questions on my mind: 1. How committed is David Stearns to “run prevention”? The Mets president…
Tigers’ franchise-altering Tarik Skubal decision comes down to these factors
What the Tigers decide to do with Tarik Skubal looms larger than any free agency this offseason. Skubal…
How MLB contenders solve staggering pitching puzzles will swing pennant races
From Andrew Abbott to Yosver Zuletta, 861 pitchers had been used this year (going into the weekend), of…
Mets, Yankees using rare pitching formula in playoff push could not have been foreseen
Will Warren is not the most valuable Yankee. He may, though, have the most valuable accomplishment for the…
Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong represent MLB’s imperfect plans to unleash electric arms in pennant push
Do contending teams need to plan for an August surprise? Traditionally, post-trade deadline is when also-rans summon elite…
Pete Alonso’s contract among critical offseason decisions awaiting Mets as pressure builds
Pete Alonso has certainly done more than enough this year to reject his $24 million player option for…