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Mets need to go all in for Tarik Skubal despite all the reasons not to

The Mets almost have to do what history indicates they should not.

Dodgers claim versatile infielder from Mets in first offseason acquisition

It was hardly a splash. But the Dodgers' offseason is officially underway.

Yankees promote Aaron Gershenfeld to major league staff after Tanner Swanson’s exit

To account for the loss of Tanner Swanson, the Yankees are promoting another top coach from their catching department.

Twist in chase for Dodgers’ star pitcher Tarik Skubal as NL rival drops out

A big-market team in the National League are no longer in the mix for the Tarik Skubal

Dodgers ace’s agent takes shot at MLB owners over salary cap proposal as lockout looms

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's agent did not mince words on the players' stance regarding a potential salary cap

Tarik Skubal might not be Dodgers’ only star target this offseason

The Dodgers are never hesitant about targeting star talent. This winter could offer some intriguing options beyond just Tarik Skubal.

Where Mets might turn for bullpen help at GM meetings

The lone obvious area in which the Mets succeeded in building last season’s roster was the bullpen.

The biggest Yankees questions looming over MLB GM meetings

There should still be plenty of it for the Yankees this winter, but the time for introspection is almost over.

Nets routed by Mavericks in sluggish performance

The Nets’ defense collapsed in a 130-93 loss to Dallas.

The long-shot Corey Seager play Yankees should make — with a twist — to fill glaring hole

Explore why the Yankees should make a long-shot trade for Corey Seager to fix third base and revive a lineup short on impact bats.

The big-money regrets that hang over Yankees’ bullpen rebuild

The last time the Yankees invested significantly in relievers, it ended terribly.

Cody Bellinger caps stellar Yankees defensive season with Platinum Glove

All Gold Glove winners from each league are eligible for the Platinum honor, and a winner is determined by a fan vote.

MLB pitch-rigging case witness testifies he stopped getting tips after Shohei Ohtani interpreter scandal

The Guardians’ pitch rigging case has yet another interesting wrinkle.

Where the Yankees can turn to in free agency to bolster center field

An ideal target would probably be a strong defender, a righty hitter potentially as a complement to the lefty Jones, and one who is affordable in prospects or dollars.

Ex-Met Jerry Blevins, MLB insider ‘heartbroken’ over shock mass layoffs at SNY

The mass layoffs at SNY have left those connected to the TV station gutted.

Mets bring back analytic-minded arm Robert Stock on one-year MLB contract

The Mets are retaining an arm and his brain.

Josue De Paula on mission to improve defense — and break into Dodgers lineup

The Dodgers have a designated hitter, and he’s under contract for seven more seasons. His name is Shohei Ohtani. Doesn’t matter how special of a hitter the Dodgers believe Josue De Paula is. Doesn’t matter how many evaluators say that De Paula reminds them of Yordan Alvarez in the batter’s box. De Paula will not...

Red Sox unlikely to bring back Sonny Gray after strong season

After posting a 2.72 ERA in 2026, free-agent pitcher Sonny Gray is unlikely to re-sign with the Boston Red Sox this offseason.

Mariners swipe longtime Yankees coordinator Tanner Swanson as bench coach

Tanner Swanson, who has been the Yankees’ catching coordinator since November 2019, leaving to become the bench coach of the Mariners, The Post has learned.

Dodgers contract impasse leads to unexpected coaching staff shakeup

The Dodgers have an unexpected coaching vacancy to fill this winter.

Blue Jays blast own $93 million outfielder Anthony Santander after Islamophobic comments

Santander, 32, is two seasons into a five-year, $92.5 million contract he signed in 2025.

How the proposed MLB salary cap would put the squeeze on the Mets roster

Let's say a salary cap happens, at the number proposed by the owners, where would that leave the Mets?

Breaking down the Yankees’ nine decisions at the non-tender deadline, from Anthony Volpe to Luis Gil

Two weeks from Friday, amid what might be a busy time in free agency with 11 days left before the lockout, the Yankees have decisions due.

Yankees prospect Dax Kilby overhauled swing in one week — and it changed everything

Formerly with a wide base and closed off, the lefty-hitting Dax Kilby is now narrower and more open.

Max Scherzer’s lockout plan at 42 — and if season 20 is in cards

Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer, 42, might keep pitching, and if his boffo finale in Toronto on short rest is any indication, there’s more there.

Yankees’ biggest infield need might not be what you think

The Yankees are looking at third base and bullpen as areas of need. They think they are OK at second with Anthony Volpe and possibly Luis García Jr.

What Tarik Skubal and other top 30-plus available players will command in MLB free agency

Here’s our annual dollar prediction for the top 30-plus available players, ranked by projected annual salary.

Ex-Guardians catcher Bo Naylor testifies that he ‘didn’t know’ gamblers bet on singular pitches

“I didn’t know that before,” he said. “I didn’t know that until the situation.”

Andy Green reunited with coaching buddy Johnny Washington on Mets’ hitting staff

The Mets are tapping into manager Andy Green’s past to fill out their coaching staff.

Blue Jays slugger Anthony Santander under fire for controversial Abdul El-Sayed posts after midterms

His comments come after El-Sayed defeated Republican opponent Mike Rogers in a highly-contested election on Tuesday.

Retired umpires — including Joe West — sue MLB for $2 million

Five retired MLB umpires have filed a federal lawsuit against Major League Baseball.

The Yankees are getting bashed for what they do wrong. Prospect J.T. Etheridge is an example of what they do right

Etheridge was and remains a project, but he has begun to show signs that he can pan out.

Yankees’ Triple-A manager Shelley Duncan poached by Red Sox

Shelley Duncan, who managed the Yankees Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre affiliate the past four seasons, is reportedly headed to their rivals.

Kyle Tucker, Edwin Díaz need to produce more than ‘pretty good outcome’ for Dodgers

I guess it could have been worse. Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz could have stunk in the regular season and the playoffs. So, maybe Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes had a point when he offered an extremely charitable evaluation of their seasons at a news conference last month. Gomes hailed the money-suck tandem’s…

Where Mets can turn for ‘consolation prize’ if Tarik Skubal pursuit fails

So the reality is there’s a decent chance Skubal doesn’t end up in Queens.

Albert Pujols interviewing for another MLB managing job

MLB legend Albert Pujols is interviewing for the Houston Astros' managerial opening following the team's 81-81 season.

Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s potential $3 billion F1 sale takes surprising Red Sox twist

Boston Red Sox owner FSG is among the parties interested in buying Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter's Cadillac F1 team.

Mark Teixeira is one of the few Republicans who had a good night

The GOP team for the congressional baseball game just landed its cleanup hitter.

Marco Luciano ‘immediately bought into’ Yankees changes — now they hope he can take off

There is an undetermined, but certainly lengthy, amount of time from now until the next baseball season, and the Yankees have plenty of decisions and transactions to make to fill out their roster.

MLB insider shares new Angels ownership could be handcuffed during free agency

The Los Angeles Angels find themselves in a new light in the MLB offseason, and that's due to team owner Arte Moreno selling the team to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment last summer.

Tarik Skubal contract could look similar to Kyle Tucker’s, ESPN MLB insider hints

Tarik Skubal is officially a free agent for the first time in his seven-year MLB career. Skubal is predicted to sign a deal that will make him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, but it begs the question of what the figure will look like and for how many years. ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney appeared...

Yankees are staring down a David Bednar conundrum as they await his qualifying offer decision

The Yankees got the fairly straightforward part out of the way Monday.

Four intriguing candidates who could fill the Yankees’ third-base need

To address their third-base need, the Yankees could target intriguing trade candidates.

Dodgers free agent gets new look for offseason as future in LA remains uncertain

It’s out with the old and in with the new for Alex Vesia this offseason. The Dodgers free agent was recorded by his wife, Kayla, as he shaved off his long beard. Vesia, who has spent the last six seasons in Los Angeles, completely removed the beard and opted for a more clean-shaven look. Los...

MLB owners offer up salary cap twist in latest CBA proposal

MLB owners are willing to wait an additional year on a key proposed element of the next collective bargaining agreement.

Why MLB’s latest salary-cap proposal has major implications for Dodgers

The Dodgers were facing a pickle this offseason. MLB's newest CBA proposal might have offered a some important clarity

Yankees split with Jazz Chisholm feels inevitable after $23 million decision

Jazz Chisholm's fate with the Yankees seems to be decided.

Brewers manager reveals Brian Cashman damage control after getting ‘caught’ bashing Yankees

Brewers manager Pat Murphy called Brian Cashman following his comments about the Yankees after Milwaukee won the World Series.

Mariners make Jason Kanzler their new manager in shocking hire

The Mariners went with a wild card for their new manager in 2027.

Giants could go scorched earth with offseason trade frenzy — and no one on the team is safe

The Giants may be better off blowing the whole thing up.

Mets in middle of Tarik Skubal feeding frenzy with big-money rival staring them in face

The Mets are 0-for-4 when they go up against the Dodgers one-on-one in recent years.

Clay Holmes opts for MLB free agency — is a Mets reunion next?

The right-hander, whom the Mets traded at the deadline, declined his $12 million player option for 2027.

Baseball’s bizarre free agency has begun — and Yankees, Mets are already on clock with Teruaki Sato

The pending lockout has extra ramifications for Sato, who has a tighter timeline than other free agents.

What the Yankees miss when they dismiss criticism as ‘noise’

The Yankees won 93 games, second-most in the American League. They won a round in the playoffs. They did this in a year in which they reached the postseason for the ninth time in 10 years and the 27th time in the past 32 years. And they are in the midst of being trashed like...

Shohei Ohtani named NL MVP finalist alongside Pete Crow-Armstrong, Brice Turang

Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani is a 2026 NL MVP finalist alongside Brice Turang and favorite Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Mets’ Carson Benge named Rookie of the Year finalist after missing out on Gold Glove

Carson Benge may have missed on receiving a Gold Glove Award, but Monday he became a finalist for an even more prestigious honor.

Trial begins for Guardians pitchers accused of pitch-rigging gambling scheme

The trial for arguably the biggest baseball betting scandal since the Black Sox has begun.

Brian Sabean humbled by Hall of Fame candidacy as second Yankees tenure comes to a close

Brian Sabean offered gratitude – both for the team that just let him go and just being part of a group being considered for immortality.

Dodgers poach Padres executive to fill key front-office vacancy

The Dodgers are poaching a business executive from the San Diego Padres to fill a recently vacated role in their front office. Caroline Perry, who was the Padres’ chief operating officer, was hired by the Dodgers to serve in the same role, the team announced Monday. A long-time Padres executive who was promoted to…

Yankees make $23 million David Bednar qualifying offer decision

This qualifying offer should be less controversial than the last one the Yankees gave out.

Robinson Cano Jr., 16, agrees to $1 million deal with Marlins

Robinson Canó Jr. has a home in MLB.

Tarik Skubal next team odds: Dodgers, Mets emerge as favorites as free agency begins

Tarik Skubal is the top target on the MLB free agent market this offseason, which means there will be plenty of bidders and the money could be record breaking.

Sandy Alderson, Lou Piniella on non-player era committee Hall of Fame ballot

A Mets architect, an invaluable pair of eyes who helped put together the dynastic Yankees and a longtime major league manager who was beloved in The Bronx are vying for Cooperstown.

Tarik Skubal free agency decision timeline revealed with lockout looming

The MLB lockout is set to begin less than a month from now, and free agents are looking to strike a deal now as a potential salary cap is hanging over the league's head.

Dodgers owner reverses course, looks to offload another asset for $3 billion

Dodgers owner looks to move off another asset for billions

Spike Lee reveals incident ‘in front of my house’ after ‘f–k Palestine’ altercation with Yankees fan

Spike Lee's Yankees suite altercation was only glimpse into the outrage he's encountered for his pro-Palestine views.

Dodgers face new big-market contender for Tarik Skubal who want him ‘badly’

The MLB lockout is set to begin in less than a month, and the time for the Dodgers to try and re-sign Tarik Skubal is now.

Mets signing Christian Cairo in first move of offseason

The Mets' roster building for next season is underway, with the team addressing its infield depth on Monday.

Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus interviewing for Astros’ managerial job

The Yankees might be forced to make a change to their coaching staff.

Yankees free agency targets: Top contact hitter would fill lineup need

The Post's Dan Martin lists three free-agency possibilities for the Yankees.

Mets free agency targets: Offseason wish list starts with a pair of arms

The Post's Mike Puma lists three free-agency possibilities for the Mets.

The Tarik Skubal-sized hole to fill in Mets’ rotation plans for free agency

The Mets have starting pitching pieces, but that alone doesn’t make a rotation.

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger wins second Gold Glove as Mets’ Nolan McLean earns historic honor

McLean’s Gold Glove ended a Mets drought that extended to 2014, when Juan Lagares won in center field. Ron Darling (1989) had been the last Mets pitcher to win it.

Jerry Koosman’s tenacity was paramount to 1969 Mets writing the greatest baseball story ever told

“My friend,” Koosman said, “I don’t care what evidence you give me. There’ll never be another team like the ’69 Mets.”

Yankees head into free agency with heavy lifting to do — and one glaring hole to fill

Aaron Judge supports wife Samantha at NYC marathon with daughter Nora

Aaron Judge was in attendance supporting his wife, Samantha, once again at the New York City marathon Sunday, this time holding their 1-year-old daughter, Nora.

Jerry Koosman, Miracle Mets hero, dead at 83

Jerry Koosman, the legendary Mets southpaw who helped lead the franchise to its first World Series title in 1969, died Sunday morning.

The ‘draft’ quirk that became a relic of the first years of MLB’s landmark free agency

Fifty years ago Wednesday, the official dividing line between “the way things used to be” and “the way things will be from now on” was established.

Yankees’ Spencer Jones, girlfriend get engaged at Empire State Building: ‘Forever starts today’

Spencer Jones is already enjoying his Yankees offseason.

Elly De La Cruz’s Luka Doncic trolling adds twist to Dodgers trade rumors

MLB insider Jim Bowden says the Cincinnati Reds could trade Elly De La Cruz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but De La Cruz is busy trolling Luka Doncic.

Alex Rodriguez’s prominence after cheating past is telling sign of TV’s moral bankruptcy

Nothing demonstrates the moral bankruptcy of national TV than the repeated, two-network appearances of Alex Rodriguez.

Yankees dump Omar Minaya, Brian Sabean in front office shakeup after 2026 flop

Brian Cashman will be back on a new deal, but the front office around him will look differently next season.

Astros hire Randy Flores as new general manager to continue whirlwind offseason

The Houston Astros hired St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy Flores as general manager Friday.

Japanese star Teruaki Sato adds fascinating layer to free agency — one ex-Met has seen the upside up close

The Yankees can envision a big-time, lefty-hitting slugger who solves their third base problems. The Mets can envision a belated, high-upside replacement for Pete Alonso at first base.

Daniel Vogelbach hilariously sings ‘Stacy’s Mom’ in surreal Brewers World Series parade moment

Daniel Vogelbach has got it going on.

Stitches sends his farewell after 2026 MLB season comes to a close

Money was draining faster from my account than the water from my kitchen sink.

The Brewers haven’t slept since winning the World Series — as they slam beers at wild parade celebration

The Brewers may be suffering from a case of Foam-o.

Mark Walter lays out vision for another decade of Dodgers dominance as lockout looms

Mark Walter laid out specific plans, goals for Dodgers future.

Kaima Taira takes first step toward MLB jump — and Yankees are interested

While major league baseball awaits a potentially lengthy lockout, it’s not stopping some top Japanese players from making the leap this offseason.

Brewers’ bizarre cigarette ritual revealed after World Series win

The Brewers threw it back on the way to their first World Series title.

Brewers’ David Hamilton, Dusty May announce wives’ pregnancies after World Series

Some Brewers players had an extraordinary celebration after Milwaukee won the 2026 World Series.

Bo Bichette’s opt-in was just the first step in a hurried Mets offseason

Stearns has indicated the team will, at bare minimum, look for starting pitching help, but it would be somewhat surprising if another bat isn't added.

What the Yankees need to address before MLB lockout shuts them down

In practical terms for the Yankees, the offseason will be crammed into the next month before the sport is expected to shut down because of a lockout.

Bo Bichette exercising $42 million player option to remain with Mets for 2027

One question of the Mets' infield equation for the 2027 season has been answered.

The World Series’ end ushered in what may be an endless winter for baseball

When baseball goes away, how many of you will come back?

Padres face costly fight to keep Michael King after opt-out

Michael King opted out his Padres deal Thursday. The right-hander declined his player option and will be one of the most coveted arms on the free agent market this winter. Last offseason, King returned to San Diego on a three-year, $75 million deal that included opt-outs after each of the first two seasons. San…

Astros eye Brewers’ Matt Kleine as next GM after World Series win

The Astros are coming off an 81-81 season.

Will there be a free agency splash before MLB lockout? And three other burning offseason questions

For the second time in five years, there is an unknown about when spring — and the regular season — will arrive in 2027.

MLB free agency: Which Dodgers, Padres and Giants players have hit the market?

The MLB offseason is officially underway with the Brewers crowned as World Series champions. The Dodgers, who stood behind Milwaukee and the Fall Classic, lost a number of players to free agency Thursday morning. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal celebrates after striking out Atlanta Braves’ Austin…

Brewers bring World Series trophy to Packers game — then hit iconic Lambeau Leap celebration

One Brewers player even partook in a time-honored Lambeau Field tradition.