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Mets star closer is losing confidence after giving up four-run lead: ‘I’m open to anything’

New York Mets star closer Edwin Diaz is going through it at the moment on the mound. Diaz just coughed up a four-run lead on Saturday against the Miami Marlins after allowing four hits and four earned runs in just 0.1 innings of work.

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Player Meter: Pitchers, May 13-19

A quick review of how the Mets’ pitchers fared over the past week. It’s a dark week, folks: the week of the Edwin Díaz poop emoji. It doesn’t make me feel good.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / 2 hours ago

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Continue To Implode In Miami

Talk about a rough weekend for the New York Mets in Miami. If dropping two out of three to a bad Marlins team wasn’t bad enough, Edwin Díaz‘s struggles continued to escalate, Christian Scott endured his first tough outing, and more red flags emerged.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / 11 minutes ago

Player Meter: Position players, May 13-19

A quick review of how the Mets’ position players fared over the past week. The Mets’ offense remains inconsistent. Though Saturday’s debacle can be placed solely at the feet of the pitching, the Mets were shut out twice this week—once by Aaron Nola (somewhat understandable) and again by Jesús Luzardo and the Marlins bullpen (less understandable).

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / 41 minutes ago

Mets set to visit first-place Guardians for three-game series

The Guardians have one of the best records in baseball. Fresh off a brutal weekend in Miami that saw them lose two of three games to the worst team in baseball, the Mets (21-25) head to Cleveland for a three-game series against the American League Central-leading Guardians (30-17), a team that has the fourth-best record in baseball.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Mets' Edwin Diaz addresses status after latest meltdown

The Mets' star reliever spoke on his status as he struggles to get back to form.

Mets reliever Edwin Diaz showing short shelf life of closers

Mets demote Edwin Diaz, opt for closer by committee

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The 'New York Mets managers' quiz

Harrison Bader News / Mets Merized Online / 1 hour ago

Harrison Bader Proving Productive For Mets

Heading into the season, the Mets needed to bolster their outfield depth, a longstanding issue for the team. While having Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, and Starling Marte in the outfield is a solid setup, additional depth was necessary.

Edwin Diaz News / Field Level Media / 36 minutes ago

Mets demote Edwin Diaz, opt for closer by committee

The New York Mets quietly demoted Edwin Diaz from his bullpen role, instead opting for a closer-by-committee approach while the struggling right-hander regains his confidence.

Matt Festa News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Mets Sign Matt Festa To Minor League Deal

The Mets signed right-hander Matt Festa to a minor league contract, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’s been assigned to Triple-A Syracuse and actually made his team debut yesterday, tossing 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief while picking up a pair of strikeouts.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / 1 hour ago

Players of the Week: Manaea and Martinez Heat Up

The Mets had a rough week against two National League East rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins. Dropping five of seven games leaves the Mets in fourth place in the division with a 21-25 record.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / 1 hour ago

Kevin Parada, Nolan McLean Homer On Sunday

Sunday was a bit of a microcosm of how the Mets’ minor league affiliates’ seasons have gone. The three highest levels (Triple-A, Double-A, High-A) won, and each of these affiliates now holds a record above .500.

Francisco Lindor News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Mets' Francisco Lindor ready to face former team in Cleveland

Perhaps his return to Cleveland will provide a needed offensive spark for the New York Mets' Francisco Lindor. Set to face his former team in Cleveland for the first time since being traded three years ago, struggling Lindor and the Mets try to keep the American League Central-leading Guardians from a fourth consecutive victory Monday night.

Blade Tidwell News / A to Z Sports / 9 hours ago

Former Tennessee Vols RHP Blade Tidwell gets great news

Former Tennessee Vols right handed pitcher Blade Tidwell learned on Sunday that his baseball career is taking its next step. Tidwell, a prospect in the

MLB News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Mets show late-inning resolve in dispatching Marlins

Tyrone Taylor and Harrison Bader drove in two runs apiece in the first inning as the visiting New York Mets averted a three-game sweep by defeating the Miami Marlins 7-3 on Sunday afternoon.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Mets reliever Edwin Diaz showing short shelf life of closers

Diaz has not been able to find his usual form this season. Is it a blip or a sign of things to come?

Red Sox facing tough decision on this promising pitching prospect

Several players are likely to return soon for the Astros

Guardians receive a positive injury update on OF Steven Kwan

Dodgers add recently acquired lefty to the team's active roster

Twins designate struggling righty

New York Mets News / ClutchPoints / 16 hours ago

Pete Alonso, J.D. Martinez get trade update rumors as Mets struggle

The New York Mets are struggling, and there are rumors the team is now looking to move a few players. The Mets are rumored to be exploring trades for Pete Alonso and J.D.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / 19 hours ago

Five Things Carlos Mendoza Is Doing Right With the Mets

When the Mets got rid of Buck Showalter and lost out on the anointed one in Craig Counsell, settling instead for yet another first-time manager after the

Kodai Senga News / ClutchPoints / 21 hours ago

Kodai Senga’s latest injury update will fire up Mets fans amid loss to Marlins

The New York Mets are getting some encouraging news. Mets hurler Kodai Senga is getting closer to returning from injury, per SNY. Senga is getting some throws Sunday in the bullpen, working on his technique.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / May 18

Rumor: New York Mets Attempted To Lock Up 3-Time All-Star With Massive Offer This Offseason

The New York Mets have been struggling to find consistency in the past decade. While they have had some good teams, all the seasons have ended the same.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Pete Alonso reportedly turned down huge contract offer from Mets

Pete Alonso's future in New York remains uncertain, especially following a report revealing the substantial offer he declined from the Mets last summer.

Mets star has theory about closer Edwin Diaz's recent struggles

Mets president discusses possibly selling at trade deadline

Mets relief prospect undergoes internal brace procedure

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

The 'New York Mets managers' quiz

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / May 17

Mets cough up $5 million on elite international prospect

The New York Mets have traditionally been conservative with their international spending, but this week marked a significant shift as they invested approximately $5 million in Dominican Republic native Elian Peña, as reported by Baseball America.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / May 17

Mets president discusses possibly selling at trade deadline

The club's president of baseball operations echoed owner Steve Cohen's recent comments about a second-straight summer fire sale.

Marlins try to keep hot streak going vs. Mets

Steve Cohen addresses if Mets could again be trade-deadline sellers

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

The 'New York Mets managers' quiz

Steve Cohen News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16

Mets owner Steve Cohen clarifies stance on club's outlook

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen doesn't want to rip apart his team and actually views them as a playoff-caliber outfit?

Mets' Pete Alonso discusses if struggles are related to pending free agency

Mets’ Kodai Senga addresses recovery setback

The worst MLB teams from the 2000s

The 'New York Mets managers' quiz

Steve Cohen News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Did Steve Cohen accidentally hint at Mets' trade-deadline plans?

Did Steve Cohen accidentally provide major hint on Mets' trade-deadline plans?

Steve Cohen may have let one slip this week.

Sandy Alderson denies involvement in Mets, Billy Eppler IL controversy

Mets' Pete Alonso discusses if struggles are related to pending free agency

Mets designate one-time All-Star, righty reliever for assignment

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

The 'New York Mets managers' quiz

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / May 15

Mets Will Play Short Up the Middle to Add Mark Vientos’ Bat

On Tuesday, Jeff McNeil got a day off to clear his head after what has been a rough stretch for him at the plate. Hopefully he enjoyed that time off his feet, because he is not going to be seeing much of it moving forward.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / May 14

Under the Radar Mets Prospect Is off to Strong Start in Single-A

MLB scouts have raved about his power potential. From the moment that the New York Mets signed Jesus Baez as an international free agent for $275,000, his power and ability have translated well to the pro level. As a 17-year-old, Baez hit seven home runs in the Dominican Summer League in 2022, which was no easy feat, let alone someone his age.