New York Mets owner Steve Cohen wasn't planning on spending as much on the 2025 roster as he has. Speaking to The Athletic's Tim Britton, Cohen explained he "blew through" the original payroll projections in part because free agency proved more expensive than he thought it would be.

Outlook: After a negotiation that was more difficult than that of Juan Soto – per Steve Cohen – Alonso is back where he belongs at first base for the Mets. One reason it was so difficult for the two sides to strike a deal is because Alonso’s profile has more holes than it did a few years ago.

As war of words go, the cross-state exchange between Juan Soto and Aaron Judge was more peaceful monks sharing a vow of silence than Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar.

After a trip to the NLCS last season, the New York Mets entered spring training this week with immense expectations following an offseason in which owner Steve Cohen made significant moves. Cohen opened his wallet to make major additions to the roster,

In search of their first World Series title since 1986, the Mets lost to the Dodgers in last year’s NL Championship Series. After signing Juan Soto and others, Cohen estimated his team’s payroll at $325 million.

The New York Yankees got rid of their facial hair policy, which is a step in the right direction. However, they haven't done much about the team policy Juan Soto hated most.

While the money certainly didn't hurt, Juan Soto has made abundantly clear that he chose for New York Mets for lots of reasons that didn't have anything to do with the 15-year, $765 million contract he was handed by Steve Cohen.

Since taking over as owner of the New York Mets in 2020, Steve Cohen has been quite clear that he is ready to spend the team into greatness. His biggest splash came in this past offseason, when the Mets brought in superstar Juan Soto on a staggering 15-year,

Mets owner Steve Cohen spoke with reporters on Tuesday morning, discussing the organization’s spending outlook after another huge offseason. Cohen acknowledged that a winter involving a record-setting Juan Soto contract and retaining Sean Manaea and Pete Alonso pushed spending beyond his initial expectations.

From the moment that Juan Soto was set to hit free agency, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen seemed to take the devil may care approach of getting him to Queens a

In the Steve Cohen era, however, the Mets have tried taking New York City for themselves. The Mets are fresh off an NLCS appearance and signed perennial MVP candidate Juan Soto away from the Yankees this winter.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen went all out this offseason, re-signing All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso and adding perennial MVP candidate Juan Soto. Mets fans regularly shared their excitement on social media.