Edwin Diaz

Edwin Diaz converts rare save opportunity as Mets try to find closer work

Edwin Diaz earned a save in the Mets' win over the Rockies on Aug. 7, 2024.

Breaking down Mets' revamped bullpen ahead of stretch run

When the Mets open a series in Anaheim on Friday, they will start August with a bullpen that has one — one — holdover from their July 1 bullpen. 

Jeff McNeil's walk-off hit in 10th propels red-hot Mets past Braves in thriller

The Mets opened their four-game series vs. Atlanta with a 3-2, 10-inning win, capped off by Jeff McNeil’s two-out double that scored Jose Iglesias.

Edwin Diaz works out of jam to close out Mets' win: 'Didn't feel nerves'

Diaz escaped with only one run scoring and earned the save in the Mets’ 6-4 victory over the Marlins.

Severino dominates as Mets hang on for nail-biting shutout win

Luis Severino needs to get disappointed more often.

Three questions facing Mets as second half of 2024 season begins

The Post's Peter Botte looks at three questions facing the Mets as they begin the second half of their 2024 season.

Mets' second half success rests on pair of pitchers

If the Mets continue to hit, a strong stretch run by Kodai Senga and Edwin Diaz could make the difference in qualifying for postseason play.

Contrite Mets closer earns save in first game back after suspension

PITTSBURGH — Edwin Diaz apologized to Mets teammates when he realized he would be suspended 10 games for violating MLB’s sticky substance rule. “I apologized to the guys because I...

Backup catcher plays hero in Mets' win to snap three-game skid

Luis Torrens probably wouldn’t have been part of Saturday’s starting lineup for the Mets if Francisco Alvarez was feeling right.

Mets' star closer vows to do 'same thing' despite sticky substance ban

Edwin Diaz plans to stick with the script.

Mets' taxed bullpen getting needed boost with closer's return from sticky suspension

The best that could be said about the situation is the Mets didn’t collapse in Edwin Diaz’s absence.

Mets decide on Kodai Senga's next rehab step

Kodai Senga aced the first test in a minor league rehab appearance and will now move ahead two levels for his next. 

Mets' season hinges on David Stearns acing first trade deadline test

All the good that the Mets have done to get back close to playoff position may be undone by an outmanned, overtaxed, under-experienced bullpen.

Here's how the Mets have turned their season around

May was miserable in Queens.

Mets bullpen takes another hit as reliever placed on 15-day IL

The Mets bullpen, already without suspended Edwin Diaz, is now also without Drew Smith, who was placed on the 15-day IL with a right elbow sprain.

Mets bullpen goes further into disarray with reliever's injury

Right-hander Ty Adcock was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to take Smith’s spot on the roster.

Mets closer makes appeal decision after 10-game sticky-stuff suspension

The right-hander did not get to throw a pitch Sunday night as umpires checked him when he was going to warm up for the ninth inning and tossed him for...

Mets closer suspended 10 games for sticky-stuff violation

The Mets closer was ejected before throwing a pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Cubs because of a sticky substance on his right hand.

Umpire's strong response to Mets closer's innocence claims after ejection

This umpire called foul on Edwin Diaz's explanation.

The Yankees and Mets reach this Subway Series juncture facing strikingly similar issues

Questions have cropped up about a pair of ninth-inning men who, at their best, have been among the best in baseball.