Edwin Díaz: Choosing Dodgers Over Mets ‘Wasn’t Easy’

The trumpets have officially left Flushing, and according to Edwin Díaz, leaving New York behind was ultimately a relatively straightforward decision. Díaz was introduced as a Dodger wearing No. 3, formally closing the door on a seven-year run with the Mets. For fans hoping for additional drama, Díaz dismissed that notion, instead framing the move less as a breakup and more as a step toward...

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Pete Alonso Shares Thanks to Mets During Orioles Introductory Press Conference

The Baltimore Orioles officially ushered in the Pete Alonso era on Friday with his introductory press conference at Camden Yards, thus simultaneously bringing his time with the New York Mets to an end. Alonso, who signed a five-year deal worth $155 million with Baltimore during this week’s Winter Meetings, stated that the Orioles checked all the boxes in terms of what he was looking for in...

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A Farewell for Pete Alonso

I’m responsible for a few dozen of the 66,000 views on YouTube. “He did it! He did it!” Mets radio announcer Howie Rose exclaims as Pete Alonso circles the bases. “Pete Alonso with the most memorable home run of his career!” Alonso, of course, hit a three-run home run off Devin Williams in the top of the ninth inning at Milwaukee with the Mets trailing 2-0. New York...

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Free Agent Profile: Kenley Jansen, RP

Kenley Jansen, RP Position: RP B/T: S/R Age: 38 (9/30/1987) 2025 Traditional Stats: 62 G, 47 GF, 0 HLD, 29 SV, 1 BS, 59 IP, 5-4, 2.59 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 57 SO, 19 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 165 ERA+, 24.4% K%, 8.1% BB%, 3.75 xERA, 3.98 FIP, 4.04 xFIP, 1 bWAR, 0.6 fWAR Rundown With 476 saves, Kenley Jansen is one of the most accomplished closers in MLB history. He already has the fourth-most saves in...

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Morning Briefing: Pete Alonso Pens Goodbye Message to Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets, through the team’s socials, issued an emotional farewell post to Pete Alonso. SNY shared Alonso’s own written goodbye to fans, where he thanked New York and reflected on how the city shaped him as a player and a person. “New York, thank you,” Alonso wrote. “These last few years have shaped me in ways I’ll carry for the rest of my life. This city demands...

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Braves Sign Robert Suarez to Three-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free agent closer Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million deal Thursday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Mets were among several teams rumored to be after the 34-year-old, who led the National League in saves this year for the Padres with 40. The Mets, who could use a reliever to set up Devin Williams, may look to pivot to Pete Fairbanks, a free agent who saved...

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