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Mets' David Stearns Scouts Japanese Star Munetaka Murakami Ahead of Possible MLB Move
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was spotted in Japan on Tuesday to scout highly touted corner infielder Munetaka Murakami.
David Stearns explains New York Mets 2025 deadline moves
With the 2025 MLB trade deadline having come and gone, the New York Mets addressed multiple areas of concern on their roster. Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns held a press conference Thursday to break down the moves made for San Francisco Giants reliever Tyler Rogers,
Mets' David Stearns confident team's hitting slump will end
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged feeling frustrated by the team's recent hitting struggles but expressed confidence the slump won't last long.
Mets’ David Stearns hits road to scout highly touted Japanese slugger
Mets' David Stearns was spotted Tuesday in Japan, where he was scouting Munetaka Murakami, a slugging corner infielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Mets’ David Stearns popped up in Japan to scout slugger
According to Japanese baseball reporter Yakyu Cosmopolitan, Stearns was in Japan on Tuesday to see slugger Munetaka Murakami .Murakami, 25, is a first baseman/third baseman for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Star Japanese slugger linked to four MLB teams
Another Japanese star may make the jump to Major League Baseball this offseason, and four teams are being linked to him. Slugging infielder Munetaka Murakami of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows is seen as likely to try to make the jump from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB this offseason.
Mets Eye Japanese Star Slugger as Offseason Target
The New York Mets appear poised to further invest in the Japanese market, withDavid Stearns leading the effort firsthand. The Mets’ president of baseballoperations was seen outside Meiji Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday,
Mets’ head of baseball reportedly goes to Japan to scout star slugger set to be posted in offseason
The New York Mets aren’t just browsing; they’re circling Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami like a hawk tracking its prey. Even […]
Mets on the Hunt for Munetaka Murakami: Team Travels to Japan to Scout the Slugger
Baseball always has its surprises, and this time the New York Mets have set their sights on the other side of the world. David Stearns, the mastermind behind the team's baseball operations, was spotted in Japan to get a closer look at Munetaka Murakami,

Controversial Mets' deadline decision is getting harder to defend

The decision to hold onto him was curious, and looks even worse in hindsight considering his usage or lack thereof. Vientos ...

Pete Alonso breaks silence on Mets future with Steve Cohen and David Stearns central to decision

Pete Alonso discusses his future with the New York Mets, highlighting the pivotal roles of owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns in his decision, following his ...

Mets’ Pete Alonso sends message to management after breaking home run record

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso sent a message to team management after breaking the club's home run record on Tuesday.

Mets' David Stearns Facing Backlash for Comments After Fourth Straight Loss

New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns is facing backlash for his comments after the team's fourth ...

Mets target 56-homer Japanese superstar as next New York signing as Yankees rumors swirl

Mets target 56-homer Japanese superstar as next New York signing as Yankees rumors swirl originally appeared on The Sporting ...

Mets Make 'Highly Notable' Move on Potential $300M Pete Alonso Replacement

At 25 years old, Murakami is the most promising Japanese professional likely to head stateside as a free agent this offseason ...

Mets’ Pete Alonso Sends Warning to Steve Cohen on Free Agency Situation

The New York Mets almost allowed Pete Alonso to walk in free agency just a year ago. For whatever reason, the Mets’ home run king could have been on a different roster.

David Stearns’ stellar Mets trade deadline earns flowers from rival execs

David Stearns and the New York Mets enjoyed a successful MLB trade deadline. Opposing teams have taken note. The New York ...

Mets’ David Stearns identifies 2 areas club will target at trade deadline: ‘We’ll be active’

NEW YORK — With 10 days remaining until the MLB Trade Deadline, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke with reporters on Monday. There, he was candid about the team’s plan, ...