Mets owner Steve Cohen promises ‘competitive’ 2024 team despite massive deadline sell-off

The New York Mets are focusing on the future after a trade deadline sell-off that included aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander showed the team is waving the white flag on the 2023 season.  It’s a disappointment for the franchise and its fan base after owner Steve Cohen was aggressive to build off a 101-win… Continue reading Mets owner Steve Cohen promises ‘competitive’ 2024 team despite massive deadline sell-off

Mets’ Steve Cohen explains trade deadline moves: ‘Hope is not a strategy’

The New York Mets appeared to wave the white flag on the 2023 season as it traded key acquisitions over the last two seasons in Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander in a matter of days. New York started the season with an opening day payroll of $336.6 million. With the Mets struggling by the trade… Continue reading Mets’ Steve Cohen explains trade deadline moves: ‘Hope is not a strategy’

Mets lose in brutal fashion hours after trading Justin Verlander to Astros

The New York Mets had themselves one rough Tuesday as a disappointing season continued.  After trading three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers over the weekend, the Mets sent Justin Verlander – another three-time Cy Young winner – to the Houston Astros on Tuesday, the organization that Verlander helped to win two… Continue reading Mets lose in brutal fashion hours after trading Justin Verlander to Astros

Max Scherzer reveals Mets focused on ‘2025-26’ after conversations with GM Billy Eppler, owner Steve Cohen

New York Mets GM Billy Eppler said that just because veteran ace Max Scherzer was dealt to the Texas Rangers prior to the MLB trade deadline, it did not mean the team was in rebuild mode.  Well, Scherzer seems to think otherwise.  “I talked to Billy,” Scherzer said to The Athletic. “”I was like, ‘OK,… Continue reading Max Scherzer reveals Mets focused on ‘2025-26’ after conversations with GM Billy Eppler, owner Steve Cohen

Justin Verlander back with Astros as Mets unload second ace at MLB trade deadline: reports

It’s a Houston reunion: Justin Verlander is back with the Astros just before the MLB trade deadline, according to multiple reports.  The Mets already unloaded Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers, as their 2023 season has not been going according to plan.  New York will reportedly acquire outfield prospect Drew Gilbert, the Astros’ top prospect… Continue reading Justin Verlander back with Astros as Mets unload second ace at MLB trade deadline: reports

Mets GM denies team’s rebuilding as Max Scherzer trade to Rangers becomes official

The Texas Rangers and New York Mets officially completed the Max Scherzer trade on Sunday. The Rangers acquired the three-time Cy Young Award winner and cash considerations in exchange for utility man Luisangel Acuna. Both teams announced the deal after it was initially reported Saturday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Max… Continue reading Mets GM denies team’s rebuilding as Max Scherzer trade to Rangers becomes official

Mets trade Max Scherzer to Rangers after 3-time Cy Young winner approves deal: reports

The New York Mets traded eight-time All-Star Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers Saturday night in exchange for top prospect Luisangel Acuña after Scherzer agreed to the deal, according to multiple reports. A tentative deal was struck earlier in the day, but it needed Scherzer’s approval because he had a no-trade clause. The Rangers are… Continue reading Mets trade Max Scherzer to Rangers after 3-time Cy Young winner approves deal: reports

Mets agree to trade 3-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to Rangers pending pitcher’s approval: reports

The New York Mets have reached a deal to send eight-time All-Star Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers if the veteran pitcher agrees to waive his no-trade clause, according to multiple reports. Scherzer and the players the Mets would receive in exchange would also have to pass physicals before a trade is finalized.  The Rangers… Continue reading Mets agree to trade 3-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to Rangers pending pitcher’s approval: reports

Mets trade David Robertson to Marlins amid disappointing season: ‘I figured I would be moved’

The New York Mets entered the 2023 MLB season with sky-high hopes after going on a spending spree during the offseason and building the highest payroll in baseball history with World Series expectations.  On Thursday, New York traded closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for two young prospects, signaling the Mets will more than… Continue reading Mets trade David Robertson to Marlins amid disappointing season: ‘I figured I would be moved’

Mets’ Max Scherzer says ‘bunch of people’ will have conversations with front office after trading closer

The New York Mets traded closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for two young prospects Thursday night, signaling that the Mets will more than likely be sellers at the trade deadline. It’s been a wildly disappointing season for the Mets, who entered the 2023 MLB season with sky-high expectations after going on a spending… Continue reading Mets’ Max Scherzer says ‘bunch of people’ will have conversations with front office after trading closer