January 2026

National League East
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Best Offseason Moves for National League East

Over the course of this offseason, each National League East team has made its fair share of decisions that could improve its chances of capturing the division title. The Philadelphia Phillies outmatched their division rivals, easily taking home the top spot with a 96–66 record last season. The New York Mets fell victim to a […]

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Hall of Fame candidate Carlos Beltran playing against the Phillies in 2011 while with the Mets
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The 2026 Hall of Fame “Ballot” of Editor-in-Chief Evan Thompson

My 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame “Ballot” — Carlos Beltran and three others It’s that time again! I do not have a Hall of Fame vote yet and will not until the middle of next decade at the absolute soonest. But I still go through the exercise every year. Given how much I love baseball […]

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Starling Marte
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Mets Eyeing Reunion With Starling Marte

Starling Marte became a free agent when his four-year, $78 million contract with the New York Mets expired. The veteran outfielder spent four seasons in Queens, appearing in the 2022 All-Star Game and taking part in the 2024 NLDS. This offseason, the Mets parted ways with four franchise veterans, so some assumed Marte wouldn’t return. […]

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