In one blockbuster move, the Mets become World Series contenders after acquiring Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco  —  Remember when New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and team president Sandy Alderson said they were more than one player away, and it could take years before they were serious World Series contenders?

METS ACQUIRE FOUR-TIME ALL-STAR FRANCISCO LINDOR & RHP CARLOS CARRASCO FROM CLEVELAND  —  The New York Mets today announced that they have acquired four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and RHP Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland in exchange for infielder Amed Rosario …

Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets — Grading the trade, what's next for both teams and more  —  The New York Mets made their first bold offseason splash since owner Steve Cohen took control of the team in November, acquiring star shortstop Francisco Lindor and veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco …

'There's no rush to sign:' MLB agents bemoan slow free agent market  —  These are veteran agents, most of whom have gone through strikes and work stoppages, but nothing, they say, has resembled this winter.  —  There have been frigid free-agent winters, particularly the past few years, but nothing has resembled this deep freeze.

MLB threatens harsh discipline for teams violating facility access protocols before spring training  —  PHOENIX — Major League Baseball sent a detailed memo to its 30 teams Monday restricting access to their facilities and limiting voluntary workouts before the start of spring training …