Edwin Diaz implodes in ninth, Mets lose heartbreaker to Marlins
MIAMI — The Mets have a big headache in Edwin Diaz. Never mind that the All-Star closer is far from his 2022 peak, but suddenly his reliability to finish games is questionable. After squandering back-to-back save chances against the Phillies, the right-hander was given a no-save situation on Saturday, and in the 10th inning of […]
Mets need to move Edwin Diaz out of closer role until he gets untracked
MIAMI — The Mets have Edwin Diaz issues and have no choice but to remove the man they have consistently and rightfully called “one of the game’s best closers” from his customary closer role, at least for today. There was no. Timmy Trumpet will likely have to play as a reliever or sweeper, at least […]
Mets not concerned as Edwin Diaz’s late-game struggles fester
MIAMI — Edwin Diaz’s recent save didn’t ring any alarm bells. The All-Star closer allowed a run in the ninth inning on Thursday, tying the game the Mets ultimately won in overtime against the Phillies, but Diaz, who has made three saves in his past four opportunities, The slump in the early part of the […]
Mets’ Edwin Diaz won’t use being out for year as reason for closing woes
PHILADELPHIA — It took Edwin Diaz 17 games this season before he allowed his ninth goal and lost his third save. That’s on par with the total number of goals conceded and coughed-up saves he coughed up in 61 games during his magical 2022 season. Throughout the first seven weeks of the season, Diaz proving […]
Edwin Diaz, Mets implode as Phillies take extra-innings win
For eight innings, the Mets pitched, hit, and played some pretty basic baseball. The ninth and 10th innings were chaotic and ultimately cost them. In front of a crowd of 28,086 at Citi Field on Monday, the Mets suffered a stomach-churning loss in the series opener to the Phillies, but in a tumultuous ninth inning, […]
Mets’ Edwin Diaz looks dominant again after back-to-back saves
Edwin Diaz couldn’t have gotten off to a better start to the season post-injury. The closer, who made his 100th career save with the Mets for the second time in recent days, allowed just one earned run in seven innings. He looked a lot like the team’s leading reliever before missing all of last year […]
Edwin Diaz felt ‘chills’ in emotional Mets return after 537 days
Mets fans danced through the pain. The trumpets rang, the crowd applauded, and the crowd stood up to welcome Edwin Diaz back to the mound, welcoming the long-awaited return of the beloved and dominant closer. However, amidst that joy, there was a situation where the Mets were trailing by two points. Edwin Diaz pitched a […]
Mets’ Edwin Diaz draws fan appreciation after another strong outing
Notable items from Sunday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz takes the field in the seventh inning of a game against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park. USA Today Sports Go back and learn more Edwin Diaz received a standing ovation for his perfect seventh inning performance in the Mets’ 7-6 win […]
Edwin Diaz feels ‘great’ after passing latest Mets test
PORT STREET LUCIE — As the national anthem was played on Clover Park’s main field before the Mets faced the Yankees in a Grapefruit League game, “Narco” rang out in the backfield. It sounded like the classic Edwin Diaz look, and soon it looked like that too. Diaz pitched in his first Red-White game Tuesday […]
Edwin Diaz’s return increases likelihood of a Mets postseason
PORT STREET LUCIE — There’s no special reason why the Mets went from 100 wins in 2022 to 75 wins last season. But if you’re looking for a starting point where everything didn’t end well, it was 50 weeks ago, when Edwin Diaz tore his patella tendon while celebrating Team Puerto Rico’s victory in the […]