Edwin Diaz returns to Seattle for first time since 2018 blockbuster
SEATTLE — Since being traded by the Mariners, Edwin Diaz hasn’t returned to his old team in a Mets uniform. That all changed on Friday when Diaz finally returned to T-Mobile Park. Diaz joined the Mets after the 2018 season, along with Robinson Cano, as part of a trade that sent Jarred Kelenic, Jay Bruce, […]
Edwin Diaz converts rare save opportunity for Mets
DENVER — Edwin Diaz hasn’t had many save opportunities recently, but the Mets’ closer has made saves when called upon. On Wednesday, he got the final three outs of the Mets-Rockies game at Coors Field for his second save since July 22. Diaz allowed a triple to leadoff batter Michael Toglia in the ninth inning, […]
Jared James Dicus pleads guilty to murder of wife Anggy Diaz
A Texas man who decapitated his wife just months after they were married has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the heinous crime. The trial of Jared James Dicus ended Wednesday, more than a year after he decapitated his 21-year-old bride, Angie Diaz, in their home near the Houston suburb of Magnolia. Dicus, […]
Giants fan ejected for throwing foul ball at umpire Laz Diaz
San Francisco Giants fans went wild during a game against the Colorado Rockies. With the Giants leading 1-0 in the top of the sixth inning in a Saturday afternoon game, Rockies center fielder Brendan Rodgers threw a 1-1 fastball to pitcher Blake Snell, who hit the foul ball back into the stands. The foul ball […]
Edwin Diaz works out of jam to close out Mets’ win
MIAMI — Edwin Diaz thought he had the start of a game-ending double play. But when the Mets closer caught Brian de la Cruz’s grounder in the top of the ninth inning Monday and turned toward second base, he noticed no one covering the base. Diaz changed direction and threw to first base, but it […]
Mets’ second half success rests on Kodai Senga and Edwin Diaz
The Mets have 67 games remaining to play to maintain or improve on their current playoff position, and the contributions of two former All-Star pitchers would be tantamount to achieving that once-unthinkable goal. Starting pitcher Kodai Senga hasn’t pitched in the majors this season because of shoulder and triceps injuries, and closer Edwin Diaz has […]
Nate Diaz sues Fanmio for $9 million after Masvidal fight
Fan-favorite UFC star and boxer Nate Diaz is suing digital company FanMio and its CEO for not paying him a large portion of his fight money after a recent boxing bout. Diaz defeat Fellow MMA star Jorge Masvidal turned boxer late on the night of July 6, 2024. The fighter appeared to have made a […]
A contrite Edwin Diaz earns save for Mets in first game back after suspension
PITTSBURGH — Edwin Diaz apologized to his Mets teammates after learning he would be suspended 10 games for violating MLB’s sticky substances rules. “I apologized to my team because it meant I was out for 10 games. I didn’t pitch that day so it was effectively 11 games,” Diaz said Saturday. “After that, everybody was […]
Mets’ Edwin Diaz vows to do ‘same thing’ despite sticky substance ban
PITTSBURGH — Edwin Diaz plans to follow the script. The Mets closer, who was suspended 10 games for violating MLB rules regarding sticky substances, maintained his innocence upon his return Saturday and said he saw no reason to change his methodology. Diaz said he was using a mixture of rosin, sweat and dirt when he […]
Nate Diaz defends Dana White on fighter pay
UFC legend Nate Diaz has defended the company’s president, Dana White, against criticism that he doesn’t pay his fighters enough. “All About SmokeDuring a podcast called “White’s Fighters” featuring former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the hosts commented that White has been “under-accused” of “underpaying his fighters.” Diaz explained that when he started […]