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Mike Piazza Talks Old Timers' Day, Rivalry with Braves, Edwin Diaz's Dominance Mike Piazza visited Citi Field on Friday to introduce the partnership between the New York Mets and his own True Vodka, and spoke about the...

AUGUST 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mets TV broadcast made Edwin Diaz's trumpet entrance look like a movie SNY director John DeMarsico has a film background and has been bringing a cinematic approach to Mets games.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Can Atlanta Braves catch up to New York Mets in NL East?

With the Mets taking four of five games at Citi Field, is the division theirs to lose? And where does that leave Atlanta? Deesha Thosar chec...

AUGUST 8, 2022

The Most Electric Thing in Sports Right Now is Mets Closer Edwin Diaz Entering a Game Video of his cinematic entrance to the pitching mound goes viral.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clean inning for 26th save Diaz struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over Atlanta.

Impact Diaz faced the top of the order, retiring Dansby Swanson, Matt Olson and Austin Riley on a combined 14 pitches (10 strikes). This was Diaz's sixth straight appearance with a save. He extended his scoreless streak to 18 innings, a span in which he's allowed seven hits, one walk and a hit batter while striking out 38. The dominant closer has a 1.39 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 91:12 K:BB and 26 saves through 45.1 innings this year.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Edwin Diaz didn't need music in dominant two-inning save Edwin Diaz’s music wasn’t playing as he jogged in from the bullpen, so he hummed “Narco,” by Blasterjaxx and Timmy Trumpet, to himself.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • NYPOST.COM

Two-inning save Thursday Diaz allowed a hit and struck out three over two scoreless innings to earn the save in Thursday's 6-4 win over Atlanta.

Impact This was just the third time this year Diaz has been asked to get more than three outs. He was fresh, having not pitched since July 29, and he didn't show any rust in a typical shutdown performance. The Mets' closer has not allowed a run in 16.1 innings, and he's converted 10 of his 24 saves this season in that impressive span. He owns a 1.44 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 87:12 K:BB through 43.2 innings.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Naquin's two homers, Diaz's two-inning save lift Mets

Deadline acquisition Tyler Naquin homered twice in his home debut, Edwin Diaz locked down his first two-inning save as a pro and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 to op...

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Team of the Month: Austin Riley starts lineup, Edwin Diaz closes it

Braves star Austin Riley and Mets closer Edwin Diaz were dominant in July, earning spots on Ben Verlander's Team of the Month.

AUGUST 2, 2022

Pitching Ninja's 5 Filthiest Pitches: Seth Lugo buckles knees with his curve

This week the Pitching Ninja highlights knee-bending curves, wicked sliders and the best eephus pitch you'll ever see.

AUGUST 1, 2022

Locks down save Diaz struck out all three batters he faced and earned a save over the Marlings on Friday.

Impact Diaz threw all 10 of his pitches for strikes and rolled straight through Miami's lineup to finish off the 6-4 win. He's now converted 23 of 26 save chances this season, including 13 straight dating back to May 27. The 28-year-old is riding a 14.1-inning scoreless streak, allowing just six hits with a remarkable 31:1 K:BB during that stretch. On the year, Diaz is sporting an 84:12 K:BB with a 1.51 ERA through 42 appearances.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees, Mets playing like they're headed to Subway World Series

In a matchup highlighted by Max Scherzer vs. Aaron Judge, the Mets and Yankees brought a playoff atmosphere in July, Deesha Thosar writes.

JULY 28, 2022

Yankees and Mets showing that baseball is thriving in New York

With the Yankees and Mets squaring off this week, it's difficult not to envision a Subway World Series, Charlotte Wilder writes.

JULY 28, 2022

Picks up 22nd save Diaz earned the save, striking out four and allowing one hit in 1.1 innings in a 6-3 victory Tuesday over the Yankees.

Impact Diaz entered the game with two outs and a man on first in the eighth inning and struck out Joey Gallo. In the ninth, the Yankees threatened with two on and one out but Diaz struck out the final two batters to end the game. The 28-year-old is now 22-for-25 in save chances this year and has fanned 51.6 percent of the batters he's faced. Over his last 13.1 innings, he has not allowed a run and has a 28:1 K:BB.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 21st save Diaz struck out one without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Padres.

Impact It didn't look like Diaz would be needed initially, but Joely Rodriguez allowed four straight batters to reach base to begin the ninth inning. Diaz would allow one inherited runner to score on a groundout, but he was able to protect the lead for his 21st save of the season. The closer extended his scoreless streak to 12 innings in 13 appearances since June 22. He's added a 24:1 K:BB in that span, and he's trimmed his ERA from 2.30 to 1.60 while providing dominant late-innings work.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB underreported first-half stories: The dominance of Edwin Diaz, Christian Walker's livewire bat and more While the focus has been on the Yankees and Dodgers, here are some of baseball's best-kept secrets.

JULY 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Closes out first game Saturday Diaz picked up the save in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs. He threw a perfect frame and struck out two on 10 pitches.

Impact Diaz is on an otherworldly run. He's recorded multiple strikeouts in each of his last nine appearances, with a total of two hits allowed in that span. The right-hander is now up to an even 20 saves this season, and he is an All-Star for the second time in his career.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edwin Diaz Continues to be Lights out for New York Mets Edwin Diaz continues to be lights out for New York Mets.

JULY 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dominant in 19th save Diaz struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his 19th save of the season in a 4-1 win over Atlanta.

Impact Ten of Diaz's 11 pitches were pumped into the strike zone as the right-hander topped out at 99.1 mph with his fastball in another thoroughly dominant performance. Diaz has reeled off 10 straight scoreless appearances, posting a ridiculous 20:1 K:BB through nine innings over that stretch, and on the season he boasts a 1.73 ERA with a stunning 51.4 percent strikeout rate.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Scherzer twirls seven strong innings, Edwin Diaz records another save in big win over Braves ATLANTA– Max Scherzer delivered a brilliant performance in his most important start yet for the Mets. Badly wanting to begin the series with...

JULY 12, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, Starling Marte and Edwin Diaz selected as All-Stars for Mets These are second-career All-Star nods for all four Mets players.

JULY 11, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Report: Edwin Diaz Hoping to Sign Long-Term Deal With New York Mets Report: Edwin Diaz hoping to sign long-term deal with New York Mets.

JULY 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Notches 18th save Diaz gave up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Diaz allowed a couple of baserunners, but he used his power slider to strike out a pair of hitters before getting out of the inning with his 18th save of the season. His save total ties him for fifth-best in the majors and comes along with an enviable 1.95 ERA. The 28-year-old flamethrower's most impressive stat could be his strikeouts -- he has struck out 63 batters over 32.1 innings for an incredible 17.5 K/9.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets' Edwin Diaz Throws Fastest Pitch of Career New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz throws fastest pitch of career.

JUNE 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Picks up a save Diaz picked up the save Saturday against Miami, allowing no runs on no hits while striking out three and walking none.

Impact Diaz pitched a clean ninth inning, throwing 12 of 16 pitches for strikes against the heart of Miami's order. It was the eight time this season that the reliever struck out at least three batters in an appearance. The save was his 16th of the year and the outing lowered his ERA to 2.12.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE