As a two-time All-Star and a proven postseason workhorse, Framber Valdez would provide the New York Mets with the durable, top-of-the-rotation lefty they’ve been missing. His elite ability to suppress home runs and eat innings—averaging 192.0 innings with a 3.66 ERA and 187 strikeouts in 2025—would offer a reliable anchor for the rotation.

The Chicago Cubs just went out and made a big time move on the trade market, outdoing some of the bigger market teams.

Three reasons why the Chicago Cubs trade for Edward Cabrera isn't so great for the New York Mets.

New York Mets (35-38, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (36-39, fourth in the NL Central) PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Jose Quintana (2-5, 4.98 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 50 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (7-1, 1.89 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 78 strikeouts) : LINE Cubs ...

The New York Mets are openly pursuing Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker, one of the most discussed names on the market in recent days, as his future ahead of the next MLB season remains uncertain. While the Mets are widely viewed as serious contenders, there is also a clear path in which they could ultimately lose out on the star outfielder.

There's a parallel universe where the New York Mets look a lot more like the Chicago Cubs right now.

The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs are more alike than the blue in the uniform. Last offseason, Chicago took chances on several pitchers who turned out to be magnificent finds. Brad Keller and Drew Pomeranz in the bullpen plus Matthew Boyd in the rotation ...