Being complacent isn’t going to make that happen. The Mets have to get over the thought of losing out on potential and missing out on a guarantee, if it requires them to trade away prospects. If they can get a solid player without giving up too much, then go for it. But contenders do whatever it takes to win.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday (July 31), meaning that teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The Mariners made the first notable transaction of the mad season on Thursday night,

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The New York Mets addressed the most pressing component of their trade deadline plans on July 25, when they acquired southpaw reliever Gregory Soto from the Bal

At some point soon, Pete Alonso will hit his 253rd career homer, passing Darryl Strawberry for the most in Mets history while continuing to stake his claim as one of the premier offensive talents the franchise has employed.

Alcantara has been floated as a potential trade target for the Mets over the last several weeks, but it’s unclear if they will trade for a pitcher now that their envisioned starting five rotation is finally healthy. This season, Alcantara is pitching to a 6.66 ERA with 77 strikeouts over 104 innings pitched.

With just one week remaining until the trade deadline next Thursday, the New York Mets are eager to be active buyers and plug some holes in their roster. While