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Mets announce star closer Edwin Díaz will not pitch in 2023

Sep. 19, 2023 18:20 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — The New York Mets confirmed Tuesday that injured star closer Edwin Díaz will not rejoin the club this season. Díaz tore the patella tendon in his right knee during a victory celebration after closing Puerto Rico’s victory over the Dominican Republic in the World...

Showalter says no sympathy in MLB: `People will step on your neck and laugh while you’re bleeding'

Sep. 11, 2023 18:48 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets manager Buck Showalter expects little empathy from the rest of the major leagues for his team's sorry season. Expected to contend for a title with a record payroll of $355 million on opening day, the Mets entered the schedule's last three weeks with a 65-77...

Mets closer Edwin Díaz throws bullpen and hopes for return to mound this season

Aug. 28, 2023 21:05 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — After throwing his first outdoor bullpen following knee surgery, All-Star closer Edwin Díaz remained hopeful he can return to the mound for the New York Mets this season. The 29-year-old right-hander tore his right patellar tendon on March 15 while celebrating...

The Padres and Mets are running out of time to turn around disappointing seasons

Jul. 03, 2023 10:06 AM EDT

In the last few days before the All-Star break, the San Diego Padres will host the New York Mets this week. It's safe to say both teams are ready to put the first half behind them. The Padres and Mets are two of baseball's biggest disappointments so far, languishing below .500...