Edwin Díaz, the star closer for the New York Mets, has faced a tumultuous journey over the past few years, marked by significant injuries and remarkable comebacks. In March 2023, during a celebratory moment in the World Baseball Classic, Díaz suffered a complete tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee, an injury that […]
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Edwin Díaz, the flamethrowing closer for the New York Mets, has reportedly agreed to a historic contract extension worth $102 million, a deal that includes deferred payments stretching all the way through 2042. This contract, which comes on the heels of Díaz’s dominant performance on the mound, is a groundbreaking agreement that not only underscores […]
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In a thrilling Game 2 of the NLCS, the New York Mets secured a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, thanks in large part to a dominant performance by closer Edwin Díaz. With the game hanging in the balance, Díaz entered the contest in the ninth inning, tasked with protecting a four-run lead. The […]
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The retirement of Willie Mays’ No. 24 by the New York Mets is a moment steeped in history and sentimentality, encapsulating the enduring legacy of one of baseball’s all-time greats. On a day dedicated to honoring the legends of the game, the Mets made the poignant decision to retire Mays’ number, signifying not only the […]
Continue ReadingIn a landmark move for the New York Mets, the organization has officially signed star closer Edwin Díaz to a record-breaking five-year contract worth $109 million. This deal not only sets a new standard for closers in Major League Baseball but also reflects the Mets’ commitment to building a competitive roster in pursuit of a […]
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Edwin Díaz, a prominent pitcher for the New York Mets, made the strategic decision not to appeal his suspension related to the use of foreign substances. This choice reflects a significant moment in his career and has broader implications for both him and the team. In baseball, the use of foreign substances to alter […]
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In an effort to strengthen their struggling bullpen, the New York Mets traded for reliever Phil Maton from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, agreeing to send a player to be named later or cash. Maton, who posted a 4.58 ERA with two saves in 40 appearances for the Rays this season, has shown improvement […]
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Edwin Díaz returns to mound for Mets for first time since October 2022 NEW YORK (AP) — Mets closer Edwin Díaz returned to a major league mound after an absence of 538 days, pitching the ninth inning in New York’s 7-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Díaz missed last […]
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CHICAGO — As Edwin Díaz stood on the infield grass Sunday night at Wrigley Field, surrounded by a pair of umpires and two of his teammates, he quietly pleaded his case. Crew chief Vic Carapazza turned Díaz’s palm upward and placed his own hand on it, trying to gauge the stickiness. Díaz’s hand was mottled with black, […]
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Mets reliever Edwin Diaz will not appeal his 10-game suspension for violating the prohibitions on foreign substances. He will begin serving it on Tuesday when the Mets face the Yankees at Citi Field, and is eligible to return on July 6 when the Mets face the Pirates in Pittsburgh. The Mets closer was about to take the mound for a ninth […]
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