The New York Mets need to make a lot of big moves in the offseason to avoid repeating the same disappointment from this year.

If the Phillies don’t bring Schwarber back, the New York Mets could emerge as a serious suitor.

Mets sign lefty sidearm pitcher who played college baseball at Manhattan University originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Most free agents wait a bit longer to sign. But the New York Mets pounced on a sidewinding lefty relief pitcher on Wednesday.

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Despite a surprising playoff berth, the Red Sox's offense faltered, prompting a bold suggestion: sign free agent slugger Pete Alonso. With Rafael Dev

The New York Mets have a new arm on a minor-league contract, though it's unclear how much opportunity he has in front of him.