New York Mets

New York Mets

That means significant interest in two of the top talents in Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger, both of whom will cost a pretty penny. Bellinger, who spent last season with the Yankees, is projected to receive a shorter-term deal of five to six years, which will come in at a value north of $140 million. Tucker, meanwhile, could secure a decade-long deal worth over $400 million.

But there's another level the Blue Jays 'pen can reach and Toronto seems ready to dish out some cash to make it happen. They have previously been linked to Edwin Diaz, while they were also in talks with Raisel Iglesias before he re-signed with the Braves. Now, a Blue Jays beat reporter says Toronto is interested in a reliever who was one of their targets at the trade deadline this past season.

Will anyone speak up for Jewish New Yorkers against brazen antisemitism and hatred in our midst? Where is the anger and revulsion over the rhetoric used in Wednesday night's demonstration outside the historic Park East Synagogue on the Upper East Side, where pro-Palestine protesters converged to rally against a presentation from Nefesh B'Nefesh, an organization that assists with Jewish immigration to Israel.

A more consistently robust, perhaps less finicky team Hall of Fame - the kind of institution that steps to the forefront with some regularity before mysteriously fading from view between releasing its intermittent puffs of orange and blue smoke - would have already included the three members the Mets recently announced as their 2026 inductees.

President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that he plans to meet with New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said they'll "work something out," in what could be a detente for the Republican president and Democratic political star who have cast each other as political foils.

I've been one of, if not the, legislature's leaders on legislation to fight back against Trump,

Thursday was a busy night around the league, and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. joined in on the fun, taking home the National League Comeback Player of the Year Award. After returning from a major ACL injury, Acuña got back in the swing of things pretty quickly. He ended 2025 with a .290 batting average, cranking 21 home runs and even stealing nine bases.

According to team president David Stearns, rookie center fielder Carson Benge is legitimately in the mix for a spot on the 2026 roster. While the Mets navigate decisions around their veteran roster and long-term core, they are also clearly committed to creating opportunities for younger talent. SNY reported that Stearns emphasized that the club must remain cognizant of rising young players when shaping the major-league team, signaling a shift toward youth development as a key part of the organization's plan.

A couple of weeks ago, I asked who are the most hateable teams from a Braves fan perspective. The Phillies and Mets are run away favorites. So much so that they have already advanced in the bracket. The question now is who joins them in next Sunday's playoff. Your top two vote-getters will advance. I'm starting to feel the annoyance at the Dodgers. The Red Sox, Yankees, and Astros are good choices. I'm voting for the Marlins.

Mamdani and Lurie have a tremendous amount in common. Both are scions of privilege who bring little political experience to their jobs. The 34-year-old Mamdani, the progeny of a noted academic and an accomplished filmmaker, has been a state lawmaker for all of four years. Lurie, 48, grew up wealthy after his mother married Peter Haas, an heir to the Levi Strauss blue jeans dynasty. Before becoming mayor in January, Lurie had founded an anti-poverty nonprofit but had never held elected office.

Why would longtime New York political scion, ex-Clinton Cabinet member, former state attorney general, and three-term governor reduce himself to mayor, in the year of our Lord 2025? Well, the opening was apparent. The current mayor was a mess. Liberals sought guidance after Donald Trump's reelection. Other sex pests were making career comebacks. So why not? At least the city remembered his name. Sure, maybe its residents associated it with the infamous "I'm Not Perverted, I'm Just Italian" Fox News chyron.

Suppose you've been following my YouTube channel. In that case, you know that I enjoy covering major events during the Rangers (and Mets) season and documenting how those moments are presented on different broadcast feeds. With the start of a new season, there are plenty of moments to capture, and this time, I'm focusing on the JT Miller OT winner in Edmonton.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (l.) is facing a challenge in the November general election from independent candidate Diana Florence (c.) and Republican nominee Maud Maron. Photos by Max Parrott and provided by Florence and Maron campaigns While most Manhattanites are focused on the mayoral race this November, they will also get to decide whether to re-elect incumbent Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg or replace him with one of two candidates challenging him for the key law enforcement post.

Despite the changing ways in which American readers buy their books, the small independent bookstores of Upstate New York have withstood the test of time and, in fact, are growing in numbers. Here are a dozen of the best ones, from the Hudson Valley through Central New York and out to Western New York. If your favorite indie bookstore didn't make our list this time around, let us know at feedback@nyup.com.

After working within the Cleveland Guardians' organization, Correa, 36, joined the San Francisco Giants as a 31-year-old, where he served as the bench coach under manager Gabe Kapler for three years until briefly serving as interim manager in 2023. He rejoined the Guardians as a field coordinator and was promoted to director of defense, baserunning, and game strategy in 2024 Despite having never played, Correa has roughly 15 years of coaching experience in pro ball.

New York City's leading mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, raised nearly $13,000 from donors with addresses outside the United States, a Fox News review of New York City Campaign Finance records show - raising questions about campaign compliance and transparency. As of Oct. 3, at least 170 of the nearly 54,000 contributions to the Mamdani campaign may violate campaign finance rules, as only U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents are permitted to contribute to American political campaigns. Candidates are expected to return illegal donations.