Mets Discussing Three-Team Deal Involving J.T. Realmuto

The New York Mets have talked about a three-team trade that would involve the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins in which they would acquire catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to sources. It's unknown if starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard is involved, but the Mets wouldn't give up Syndergaard if they would only be getting Realmuto in […]

Mets Meet With Wilson Ramos

The New York Mets had a meeting with free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos on Monday. The Mets clearly aren't comfortable with using injury-prone Travis D'Arnaud as their primary backstop next season. Ramos has been somewhat injury prone in recent years but is one of the more underrated hitting catchers in baseball when he's healthy. The 31-year-old […]

Mets Unwilling To Trade Amed Rosario

The New York Mets are unwilling to trade shortstop Amed Rosario in a package for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, and they also do not want to include both outfielders Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo. The Marlins will be asking for a ton in exchange for the best hitting catcher in baseball and the Mets […]

Mets Losing Momentum In Trades

The New York Mets have lost momentum on potential trades involving starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard and Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. They are highly motivated to acquire Realmuto, but the Marlins high asking price has the Mets feeling less optimistic that a trade will get done heading into the winter meetings next week. Because almost […]

Mets Unlikely To Trade Michael Conforto

The New York Mets are unlikely to include outfielder Michael Conforto in any deal for Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. The Mets seriously covet Realmuto, as do many other teams, but the Fish are believed to want Conforto more than Brandon Nimmo in a package. Conforto hit .243/.350/.448 with a career-high 28 home runs and 82 […]

Patrick Corbin to Nationals - Fantasy Impact

Starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was one of the top free agents on the market this winter, with his market dwindled down to the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals. On Tuesday, the Nationals got over the line with Corbin, inking a six-year/$140 million deal with the 29-year-old lefty. This was a mild shock […]

Mets Considering Trading Brandon Nimmo

The New York Mets are considering using outfielder Brandon Nimmo as a centerpiece in a package to acquire Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. However, no trade is imminent between the two clubs. Realmuto is a hot trade commodity with other clubs aware that they will not sign him to a long-term extension. The best-hitting catcher […]

Mets In Contact With A.J. Pollock

The New York Mets have been in contact with the agent for free-agent outfielder A.J. Pollock, and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen thinks Pollock is a good fit for their team. The Mets are restocking their roster quickly under new leadership and hope to contend immediately in 2019. Pollock would help them achieve that, as […]

Mets Continue To Talk About J.T. Realmuto

The New York Mets continue to discuss a trade for Miami Marlins All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto and made contact again on Tuesday, according to sources. While the Marlins are highly unlikely to reach a contract extension with Realmuto at this point, they will request a ton in return for Realmuto, who has developed into the […]

Robinson Cano Had Knee Surgery After Season

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (knee) underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery after the 2018 season and had it performed by Mets doctor David Altchek, according to major league sources. The surgery was considered minor and Cano is expected to be a "full go" for spring training. The 36-year-old leads the majors with 2,078 […]

Noah Syndergaard Unlikely To Be Traded

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said the trade to acquire second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz makes it less likely that they will trade starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard, because the "chips are in" to win now. Thor does have injury concerns, but he's one of the more dominant right-handed pitchers […]

Mariners on the Rebuild - Fantasy Impact

Over the weekend, the New York Mets and the Seattle Mariners closed a long-gestating agreement to exchange money, pro talent, and young assets. The M’s continued their descent into “Tank City” by unloading slugger Robinson Cano and his $120 million contract along with cheap All-Star closer Edwin Diaz in exchange for less expensive but less […]

Mets Make Major Move - Will Fantasy Teams Benefit?

The second blockbuster for the Seattle Mariners during the 2018 MLB offseason was finalized on Monday, as the Mariners sent Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano to the New York Mets for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Gerson Bautista, Justin Dunn, and Jarred Kelenic. By trading Cano and Diaz, the Mariners got financial freedom from Cano's contract […]

2018 Pitching Leaders - ERA

It was an impressive year for ERA in 2018, as MLB's combined 4.14 ERA was the lowest since league pitching recorded a 3.95 ERA in 2015. Just to give you an idea of how much pitching improved this year, all four of the pitchers that will be mentioned in this list finished in the top-10 […]

Buy Low(er) - Dynasty Baseball Players Due For A Rebound

Dynasty teams are great to own and develop; they are my favorite teams to manage actually. In real life and fantasy, there are managers who find happiness by having a finished organization that can run itself with very little decision-making on their part. There are other people who find pleasure building an organization up and […]

Jay Bruce Expected To Remain With Mariners

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jay Bruce, who was part of the trade that sent second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to the Mets, said he's been told that he will stay with the Mariners entering spring training. Bruce is owed $26 million over the next two seasons, so the Mariners were believed to be […]

Mariners-Mets To Announce Blockbuster Deal Tuesday

The Seattle Mariners and New York Mets have scheduled a press conference on Tuesday at 11 am ET to announce their blockbuster deal that will send second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to the Mets in exchange for outfielder Jay Bruce, reliever Anthony Swarzak, outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic, pitching prospect Justin Dunn and […]

Mets Discussing Corey Kluber

The New York Mets have spoken to the Cleveland Indians about trading for starting pitcher Corey Kluber, according to sources. Kluber is a perennial Cy Young candidate and has a history with Mets manager Mickey Callaway when Callaway was the pitching coach in Cleveland. While Kluber will be 33 next April, he managed to go […]

Wilmer Flores Will Be Non-Tendered

The New York Mets will non-tender infielder Wilmer Flores on Friday, making him a free agent. The Mets are going in a new direction after Flores hit .267/.319/.417 with 11 home runs and 51 RBI in 126 games in 2018. He has the ability to play shortstop, third base and first base and has some […]

Mets To Keep Travis d'Arnaud Around

The New York Mets are planning to tender a contract to catcher Travis D'Arnaud, according to a source. d'Arnaud is coming off Tommy John surgery and hit just .200/.250/.400 in 15 at-bats for the team this season. They haven't given up on him just yet, but most fantasy owners probably have after he fails to […]

Mets Likely To Pursue Trade For Yan Gomes

The New York Mets are optimistic that they have the prospect depth and payroll flexibility to pursue a trade for Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes even if their proposed deal for Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz is completed, according to a source. The Mets are expected to non-tender catcher Travis D'Arnaud, […]

Jeff McNeil Not Involved In Deal With Seattle

The New York Mets aren't including second baseman Jeff McNeil in a potential blockbuster trade that would involve Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz. The two teams are closing in on a deal on Thursday night. As of now, the M's would send Cano and Diaz to the Mets in exchange […]

Mets Close To Landing Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz

A trade that would send Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to the New York Mets is close, according to sources. No announcement is expected to come on Thursday night, but it could be finalized on Friday. Cano must waive his full no-trade clause in order for the trade to go […]

Jeff McNeil Being Discussed In Mets-Mariners Potential Swap

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil is being discussed in the potential trade between the Mets and Seattle Mariners that would involve second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz, according to a source. Several first-round picks, including 2018's Jarred Kelenic, are also being discussed. McNeil came out of nowhere this year to hit […]

Mets Making Progress In Deal For Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz

There is significant momentum toward a deal that would send Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz to the New York Mets, according to league sources. A deal is not done yet, but the expectation is that the trade will get finished. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic is reporting that two […]

RotoBaller Early Mock Draft Analysis (Rounds 3-10)

A group of 10 RotoBaller fantasy baseball experts recently came together to conduct a slow mock draft for the 2019 season. Was it way too early? That all depends on who is asking. But with it complete, we can start to look at where players ended up on the board. This is the first staff […]

RotoBaller Early Mock Draft Analysis (Rounds 1-2)

I know what you are probably thinking as you click this link, who is doing fantasy baseball drafts in October and November?! Well, the answer to that is 10 Rotoballer Fantasy Baseball enthusiasts who are already longing for the long hot days of summer and the return of everyday baseball. This is the first of […]

Mets Discussing Gio Gonzalez

The New York Mets have discussed free-agent starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez if they wind up trading Noah Syndergaard. Gonzalez owns a career 1.75 ERA at Citi Field, but the left-hander was a disappointment in 2018 between the Nationals and Brewers, going 10-11 with a 4.21 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 across 32 starts. He […]

Mets Aggressive On Robinson Cano

The New York Mets are being "aggressive" in their pursuit of Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano and are hoping the M's sweeten their offer, according to a rival executive in touch with the team. New York is trying to capitalize on Seattle's wish to unload Cano and the remaining $120 million owed to him […]

Padres, Reds Interested In Noah Syndergaard

The San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds are among the teams that are interested in trading for New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard. The Rays are also a team to watch out for, as they have a deep farm system and want young, controllable players. Thor has three years until he'll become a free […]