nypost.com/2024/05/20/spo…. Diaz expresses optimism after temporary demotion, telling The Post, “I talked to them, and we’re on the same page. I’ll just go to work and get my confidence back and be back in my closing job.”

On in my favorite away city at 7:25 ct. Talkin Cubs, Sox, other things! 670 The Score

nypost.com/2024/05/19/spo…. Mets have a temporary plan for closing time but they have other issues and are currently “mixing and matching” in multiple spots

Mets are believed likely to close by committee with Ottavino and possibly Garrett, Lopez, Diekman and others until Diaz regains his confidence (they’re hopeful it won’t be long)

Lindor and Bader are also under the weather. Both are in lineup. Mets need a win Obvs.

JD Martinez out of lineup with flu-like symptoms. Something’s sweeping through Mets clubhouse.

nypost.com/2024/05/18/spo…. Despite slumping Mets’ record and rough start, patient Mendoza is the right guy for this star-crossed organization

nypost.com/2024/05/19/spo…. Diaz is a pro, a worker and all-around mensch, but not even Timmy Trumpet would keep him in the closer role now

We assess the chances of the Yankees signing Soto in season (practically none) and the value of reading into Steve Cohen’s cryptic tweet (absolutely none), and some other things, too #AroundTheBases

nypost.com/2024/05/18/spo…. Call me a honk, a fanboy or worse, but here’s why — even after their dismal, disheartening 8-0 defeat to the worst-in-the-majors Marlins — I think the Mets are October bound

nypost.com/2024/05/18/spo…. Call me a honk, a fanboy or worse, but here’s why — even after their dismal, disheartening 8-0 defeat to the worst-in-the-majors Marlins — I think the Mets are October bound

There’s a baseball game going on in Miami. But a couple of you may be interested in a certain hoops game in Indiana. For updates follow Stefan Bondy Mike Vaccaro Peter Botte and Brian Lewis

It was the baseball week about nothing. Hal’s in-season Soto contract hope is a nice for public relations but ultimately much ado about nothing (Not happening!) Which brings us to Steve’s cryptic tweet …

nypost.com/2024/05/16/spo…. Friday MLB notes: Scouting report on Mets’ expected new $5M SS plus notes on Verlander, Pressly, Luzardo, trade season, more

nypost.com/2024/05/16/spo… Friday MLB Insider: Where Soto, Shota, Lugo, Yamamoto snd Shohei rank among the 20 best moves of winter

nypost.com/2024/05/16/spo…. Friday MLB notes: Scouting report on Mets’ expected new $5M SS plus notes on Verlander, Pressly, Luzardo, trade season, more

nypost.com/2024/05/16/spo…. Where the Cardinals could turn if they made a managerial change: 3 beloved ex Cardinals (a Manager of the Year plus 1 of 2 legends)

nypost.com/2024/05/16/spo…. MLB Insider: Top 20 off-season moves (there were several franchise-transforming acquisitions)

Bye Bye Balboni

The Van Wyck. Ugh.