New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns and team owner Steve Cohen know that fans want the club to pursue big-name free agents following a rather underwhelming offseason for the organization. 

“At some point, we’ve got to take our shots — and we will,” Stearns said. “This organization has done it under Steve previously, and we will again. But they need to be  very well thought out. They need to be well calculated. And we have to understand we can’t do it all the time.” 

Stearns wasn’t yet employed by the Mets when Cohen signed off on last summer’s fire sale that included the club acquiring younger talents for co-aces Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. However, Stearns and Cohen later failed to land two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto in free agency before the Mets concentrated mostly on adding depth pieces ahead of spring training. 

“Where big-market clubs historically have gotten themselves into long-term trouble is by making repeated big mistakes in the luxury aisle of the supermarket,” Stearns continued. “So we’re going to shop in that aisle, but we have to do so intelligently, and we have to do so when it makes sense for the overall direction of our franchise.” 

Cohen essentially confirmed recently that All-Star Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will test free agency after the upcoming season. While it’s unknown if Cohen will pay the fan-favorite slugger later this year, the Mets have also repeatedly been linked with New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto. Like Alonso, Soto is on track to reach free agency this fall. 

In an exciting announcement for candy enthusiasts and soda lovers alike, Dr Pepper Peeps are set to make their return for the second consecutive year.

Following the resounding success of its debut, this time around, the limited-edition flavor collaboration will be available in stores nationwide, including Walmart, Target, CVS, Kroger, Walgreens and more.

Combining the unmistakable taste of Dr Pepper with the delightful texture of melt-in-your-mouth marshmallow, this confection promises to be a welcome indulgence. With its unique flavor profile and charm, Dr Pepper Peeps are poised to capture hearts and taste buds across the country.

Dr Pepper Peeps will be available for purchase while supplies last, offering fans the chance to savor the fusion of soda and sweetness.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have fired Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, amid allegations of a “massive theft” of millions, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

Mizuhara, 39, a longtime friend of the two-time American League MVP,  reportedly sent $4.5 million from Ohtani’s bank account to a Southern California bookmaking operation currently under federal investigation. The interpreters firing came after reporters asked questions about the wire transfers.

A spokesperson for Ohtani claimed the baseball player transferred the funds to cover Mizuhara’s gambling debt. The spokesman would later disavow Mizuhara’s account of the incident and said Ohtani’s lawyers would prepare a statement.

“In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft, and we are turning the matter over to the authorities.”