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Stephen A. Smith shreds Mets and Steve Cohen for losing Edwin Diaz

The New York Mets are still reeling from the fact that they lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers on December 9, after Diaz accepted the Dodgers' three-year, $69 million offer rather than the three-year, $66 million deal the Mets presented him with.

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Mets' Kyle Tucker interest gets encouraging insider update

The New York Mets did not have a good day on December 9. The biggest reason for this is that their longtime closer, Edwin Diaz, spurned their three-year, $66 million contract offer to sign a three-year, $69 million deal with the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Where Edwin Díaz ranks among the best relievers in Mets history

With Edwin Díaz having signed a three-year deal with the Dodgers, the Mets have lost perhaps the best reliever to have ever pitched for the franchise.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Devin Williams News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Mets’ Devin Williams Sends Clear Message After Edwin Díaz Signs With Dodgers

New York Mets reliever Devin Williams doesn’t feel the pressure of possibly replacing Edwin Díaz after the latter signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Díaz, who had been the Mets’ closer since 2019, agreed to terms on a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 10

Mets have made a decision about David Peterson

The Mets face a key offseason coming off an incredibly disappointing 2025 campaign.

Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues that allegedly impacted Mets during 2025 season

This Mets move reportedly led to Edwin Diaz choosing to sign with Dodgers

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 10

Mets reportedly face competition from these AL East teams for Alonso

Mets reportedly face competition from these AL East teams in Pete Alonso sweepstakes

Along with filling a need at first base and in the lineup, re-signing Alonso would ensure that the Mets' all-time home run king and a homegrown player will continue playing home games in Queens for the foreseeable future.

MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost

Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased

Dodgers finally find their closer with Edwin Diaz signing

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / December 10

This Mets move reportedly led to Edwin Diaz choosing to sign with Dodgers

Could the Mets have avoided losing Diaz?

MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: NL powers add while Red Sox hope for Wilyer Abreu boost

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues that allegedly impacted Mets during 2025 season

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Mets urged to re-sign Pete Alonso after losing Edwin Diaz

When the New York Mets suffered one of the most painful collapses in franchise history last season, it was clear that changes were needed. But most fans are not enthused about bidding farewell to fan favorite Brandon Nimmo and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

New York Post back cover perfectly sums up Edwin Diaz Mets exit feelings

The rich keep on getting richer, and it’s every offseason at this point where the Los Angeles Dodgers simply beat other teams to the punch for the services of some of the best free agents.

Gregory Soto News / ESPN / December 9

Sources: Pirates, LHP Soto agree to 1-year deal

Two-time All-Star left-hander Gregory Soto agreed with the Pirates on a one-year, $7.75 million deal, sources told ESPN.

Devin Williams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Mets’ Devin Williams opens up on first free-agency experience

The New York Mets made one of the winter’s most decisive bullpen moves by securing one of baseball’s most electric late-inning arms. The signing of Devin Williams quickly became a headline moment for the organization this offseason, as the All-Star moved fast to find a new home in Queens.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9

Pete Alonso has significant demand, and his price tag 'likely' increased

Pete Alonso may have a four-word message for interested teams — “Prices just went up.” The five-time MLB All-Star slugger Alonso has a significant ask in free agency, Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported on Tuesday.

Mets set one condition to re-sign Pete Alonso

Pete Alonso meeting with 2 teams at MLB Winter Meetings

Carlos Mendoza blasts reports about clubhouse issues that allegedly impacted Mets during 2025 season

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David Peterson News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Mets open to dealing David Peterson

The New York Mets are willing to entertain offers on starter David Peterson, write Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic. That probably wouldn’t be for prospects but could be part of a swap for a player at a position of need.