Tag: Edwin Diaz

Morning Briefing: Mets Take Losing Streak to Los Angeles

Good morning, Mets fans! Who is ready to stay up late? The Mets (7-9) dropped their fifth in a row on Sunday, 1-0, to the Athletics, wasting a pair of fine pitching performances. Freddy Peralta gave up one run on four hits and struck out six in six innings and Sean Manaea threw three perfect innings and fanned four. One other bright spot: Carson Benge made an inning-ending, diving catch in...

Steve Cohen Interview with Howie Rose

Steve Cohen sat down with Howie Rose in an annual interview posted by the New York Mets to discuss why he is excited by this new Mets team and why he believes they are a playoff contender. He said the Mets have not won enough World Series and he wants to bring another to Queens. On Players Who Left He discussed how he can understand when fans get upset when fan favorite players leave the team....

Statistical Spotlight: Luke Weaver’s Durability

In 2025, it was Juan Soto and Clay Holmes. This year it is Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. Not as big of a splash, however, it is still great to see some players opting for the New York Mets over the New York Yankees. Hopefully, both of these relief pitchers still have a lot more in the tank to be stand-out Mets. An improvement to the bullpen was a necessity this offseason. While losing Edwin...

Morning Briefing: Mark Vientos to Represent Nicaragua in WBC

Good morning, Mets fans! Mark Vientos will represent Nicaragua at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Vientos was born in Connecticut and went to high school in Florida, but his mom was born in Nicaragua while his dad was born in the Dominican Republic. Notable players who represented Nicaragua in the 2023 WBC include Jonathan Loáisiga and Erasmo Ramírez. Latest Mets News The Mets posted a...

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...

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...

MMO Roundtable: Reactions to Edwin Díaz Signing With Dodgers

Mets fans were stunned Tuesday when Edwin Díaz agreed to sign with the two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The MMO team gave their reactions to the move. Dave Melendi I was an Edwin Díaz fan and would have liked to see him come back. The trumpets were pure fun. But I think losing him can be overcome. (Starting pitching, please.) This may sound like sour grapes, but his...

Stearns Exudes Calm Amidst the Storm

Some in the fan base might be in shambles, but David Stearns isn’t panicking. He was his typical steady self on Tuesday, talking to reporters after the Mets lost the best closer in baseball to the Dodgers. “I’m very optimistic about where our offseason is headed,” he said at the winter meetings in Orlando, Fla. “We’ve certainly got work to do, but there are a...

Morning Briefing: Pirates ‘Hanging Around’ Alonso Market

Good morning, Mets fans! Pete the Pirate?! Winter Meetings The winter meetings got started Sunday in Orlando and MMO’s Mike Mayer is on hand. He has the scoop on Super Nintendo World. (Spoiler: it is epic.) As for any epic signings or trades, nothing to report on the first day. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale did have lots of Mets tidbits in his column, however, and perhaps the most...

2025 Mets Winter Meetings Mega-Preview

The 2025 edition of the Winter Meetings is just about here. On Monday, the four-day gathering will begin and should hopefully serve as a spark to Major League Baseball’s offseason. Two notable events that will be held during the meetings is the MLB Draft Lottery and the Rule 5 Draft. The meetings, and those events, will all be held in Orlando, Florida from Dec. 7-10. As for the New York...

Devin Williams Ready For Eighth Or Ninth Inning Role With Mets

The Mets made their first big splash of the offseason December 3 with the signing of Devin Williams. The former Brewers closer and Yankee inked a three-year, $45 million contract with the Mets, which included no opt-outs and a $1 million payout if ever traded. A deal that signifies his commitment to Queens, which was based on Williams’s feeling for the Mets’ commitment to win....

Morning Briefing: Ronny Mauricio Homers in LIDOM Debut

Good morning, Mets fans! Ronny Mauricio made his Dominican Winter League season debut on Friday night, and made an immediate impact with a home run in his second at-bat. Mauricio struggled for most of 2025, owning a .663 OPS in 61 games. Latest Mets News Devin Williams was officially introduced as a Met on Friday. Williams told reporters he joined the Mets because they’re a team that wants...

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