The Mets made what they perceived as a last-ditch effort to sign Pete Alonso and when that was rejected began their pivot away from their slugging first baseman, The Post has learned.

With less than a month before players begin reporting to spring training, the market is still moving like molasses.

Tommy Brown, the last living member of the historic 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, died at the age of 97 this week. 

The Chicago Cubs could join the long list of teams interested in acquiring former Los Angeles Dodgers ace Jack Flaherty.

Peña was rated the No. 3 prospect in the international class for this year by MLB.com behind Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki.

While the sides appear amenable to a short-term structure, one question remains: Can they bridge the gap in finances to keep Pete Alonso in Flushing?

He fashions his game after the likes of Jacob deGrom on the mound and Elly De La Cruz as a hitter.

The 23-year-old Arias split last season between Chicago’s Double-A and Triple-A affiliates.

The 17-year-old international signing is receiving the largest bonus in Mets history.

The Dodgers could trade for international bonus pool money as the deadline to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki nears its conclusion.

Sabol, 27, batted .313 in 11 games for the Giants while spending most of the 2024 season at Triple-A Sacramento.

The hunt for Roki Sasaki is over, which likely means most of the drama around the Yankees rotation is over for the rest of the offseason.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are reportedly coming down to the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres.

Sean Manaea’s three-year, $75 million deal was a significant part of what’s been a busy Mets offseason so far — and he hopes it’s not done. 

The Houston Astros are likely to watch Alex Bregman walk in free agency, but it could be a big nightmare if he lands with the Boston Red Sox.

The former first-round pick of the Mets has agreed to a minor league deal with the Yankees.

Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos believes the NL MVP should have been given to a Mets player, and he’s not talking about Francisco Lindor. Castellanos’ 2024 NL MVP pick? Jose Iglesias.

The New York Mets could be forced to watch Jose Quintana bolt in free agency for a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman reportedly is likely going to betray his former team and sign elsewhere this offseason.

The two Yankees fans who pinned Mookie Betts’ hand down and pried a ball out of his glove have reportedly been indefinitely banned from MLB stadiums.

The Blue Jays just acquired one of free agency’s top relievers to boost their bullpen.

The Athletics should expect to play in front of packed houses at Sutter Health Park this season.

Guerrero and Valdez can become free agents after the World Series.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.

The Yankees are still trying to trade Marcus Stroman and are willing to pay down his $18M salary. 

Here are your hot stove rumors for Thursday, Jan. 9

There will be no arbitration drama for the 2025 Mets.

Estrada has a .251 average with 48 homers, 195 RBIs and 52 stolen bases in 469 games over parts of six seasons with the Yankees (2019-20) and the Giants (2021-24).

Cartaya played 93 games at Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City last season. The 23-year-old Venezuelan had 66 home runs and 235 RBIs in 363 minor league games for the Dodgers.

The Mets find themselves in a star standoff that was probably predictable from the start.

David Wright believes the Mets in the World Series won’t be such a rare occurrence going forward, thanks to the spending prowess of owner Steve Cohen.

Amed Rosario — who played four season with the Mets — and the Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract on Wednesday.

The 33-year-old played for Pittsburgh and San Diego last season, going 5-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 26 starts. He is 90-87 with a 4.44 ERA in 314 major league appearances, including 269 starts.

The Atlanta Braves could look to sign future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer to fill the hole in their rotation after Justin Verlander landed elsewhere.

Left-hander Brian Matusz, a 2008 first-round draft pick who spent most of his eight-year career with the Orioles, died Monday at 37.

Here are your hot stove rumors for Wednesday, Jan. 8

The New York Yankees have made key additions this offseason but could dump one of their worst contracts to land a new second baseman.

Justin Verlander has a new home.

Matusz made 279 of his 280 career appearances with the Orioles, who wrote a heartfelt tribute to the pitcher on social media.

The New York Yankees let Gleyber Torres walk in free agency and now need to find a way to fill the hole left at second base.

After five frustrating seasons bouncing between the Boston Red Sox major and minor league teams, Bobby Dalbec has found a new baseball home.

The new deal keeps Brent Rooker signed through 2029, when the team is planning to be in Las Vegas.

Wright almost certainly will never get the day in Cooperstown his old friend covets for him, one for which he was on a fast track until his back began to bark. July 19 will have to do.

The Mets’ search for bullpen help has the team at least exploring the high end of the market.

Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a long-term deal for the late-blooming slugger.

The Yankees will have to look elsewhere to sure up their infield. 

As the Cardinals continue their quest to trade Nolan Arenado, the third baseman has reportedly informed the club he’ll waive his no-trade clause for one team.

Sheel Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed suit against two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to gain control of the team.

The Toronto Blue Jays could steal free agent Alex Bregman away from the Boston Red Sox before Boston has a chance to sign him.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason may not be over after signing South Korean infielder Hye-Seong Kim. They could make a few more moves.