MLB Network's Jim Duquette sounded confident last week that the Toronto Blue Jays landing free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso was "out of the equation" after Toronto agreed to a five-year deal worth at least $92.

Others, meanwhile, are selling it in the personage of prospects who could make the difference over the coming years. CBS Sports is underway examining the top three prospects in each organization. Our definition of "prospect" is simple: does that player have rookie eligibility remaining for the 2025 season?

Things are getting spicy by the day with Pete Alonso, the New York Mets, and Scott Boras. The post Scott Boras-Steve Cohen Beef Forcing Pete Alonso to Sign With Blue Jays, Claims MLB Radio Host appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Until the ink dries on a Pete Alonso contract elsewhere, there will always be a chance he returns to the Mets. Owner Steve Cohen acknowledged that much during a panel discussion at the team’s Amazin’ Day fanfest event at Citi Field,

After a successful few months with the Mets, Jesse Winker agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal to return for 2025, the club announced on Friday. The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus, per MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.

The Mets' Pete Alonso contingency plans are clearly in motion, revolving around the familiar faces of Mark Vientos and Brett Baty. Baty and Vientos -- both natural third basemen -- have been taking reps at first to ready themselves in case Alonso doesn't return.

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The New York Mets may be trying to replace righty power with righty power. Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated reported Tuesday that the Mets are looking into a potential trade for Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle.

Former New York Mets general manager Steve Phillips recently detailed a stunning little-known fact that will frustrate long-time fans. That

It's no secret that the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays are among the few MLB teams that both make sense and have expressed interest in signing free agent s