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Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher.McGraw played in 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1965 to 1984, for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, earning a total of over $2 million. [1]
A trumpet blares and an ominous, rumbling drumbeat accompany New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz as he emerges from the bullpen — usually in the ninth inning — to unleash his 100 mph ...
On November 9, 2022, Díaz signed a 5-year, $102 million contract with the Mets, the most valuable contract ever signed by a relief pitcher. [35] [36] On December 6, Díaz was named the 2022 National League Reliever of the Year. [37] He also made the All-MLB First Team. [38]
After the Mets won the game, the team celebrated with a post-game concert at Citi Field at which Iglesias sang "OMG," with teammates and fans joining in on the chorus. [4] The song became an unofficial Mets team anthem for the rest of the season. [1] A celebratory "OMG" sign was added to the dugout, held by players after each Mets home run. [5]
Edwin Diaz closed the book on the Mets' second no-hitter in franchise history, a five-pitcher effort, in the ninth inning of a win over the Phillies.
New York Mets relief pitcher Sean Reid-Foley during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, May 15, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
The team is often referred to as the "Amazin' Mets" (a nickname coined by Casey Stengel, who managed the team from their inaugural season to 1965) or the "Miracle Mets". The 1969 season was the first season of divisional play in Major League Baseball. The Mets were assigned to the newly created National League East.
New York Mets relief pitcher Ryne Stanek (55) reacts during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves on July 28, 2024, at Citi Field. Stanek and Maton are friends off the field. They enjoy ...