Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free BALTIMORE — David Peterson had mostly discounted the notion he could be selected to the All-Star Game.

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded with the Cincinnati Reds for closer Alexis Diaz in late May, and he had been pitching in the minor leagues until his call-up on Tuesday.New York Mets' closer Edwin Diaz,

The New York Mets bullpen has a 3.80 ERA this season. While they are not among the worst teams in the league, there is room for improvement.

Diaz (4-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning victory over the Orioles, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. The Mets closer kept the game knotted at 6-6 on 10 pitches (five strikes),

Upon losing in the first round of last year’s Home Run Derby, Pete Alonso called the Derby “an event that I’ve really admired since I was a kid,” adding: “There’s definitely more in there for sure.” B

Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz were named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday, joining Francisco Lindor to complete the Mets' contingent in Atlanta.

The Mets have three All-Stars — and one notable omission. Pete Alonso was named a National League reserve and Edwin Diaz made the pitching staff, but Juan Soto was left off of the roster in a surprise snub.

Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free PITTSBURGH — Edwin Díaz’s arsenal during his Mets tenure has consisted strictly of fastball/slider,

Having pitched two straight days, Diaz was down for the Subway Series opener. Over 34 innings pitched this season, he’s struck out 51 batters while maintaining a WHIP of just 0.91. Needless to say, his absence was big in a tightly contested game.