Name: David Stearns on the Mets losing closer Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers | Mets Hot Stove
Uploaded: 2025-12-09T08:11-05:00
Duration: 458 s
Description: On Mets Hot Stove, president of baseball operations David Stearns joins Steve Gelbs, Jim Duquette and Todd Zeile as he tries to explain the circumstances that led to Edwin Diaz leaving the Mets for the Dodgers.

Mets

On Mets Hot Stove, president of baseball operations David Stearns joins Steve Gelbs, Jim Duquette and Todd Zeile as he tries to explain the circumstances that led to Edwin Diaz leaving the Mets for the Dodgers. 

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On Baseball Night in NY, Sal Licata, Emmanuel Berbari, Anthony McCarron, John Jastremski and SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino live from the Winter Meetings discuss what Kyle Schwarber's return to the Phillies means for Pete Alonso. It certainly doesn't help the Mets position and the distinct possibility looms that he could actually end up in Baltimore or Boston.

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On Mets Hot Stove, recently signed free-agent reliever Devin Williams expresses his surprise at the news that former Mets closer Edwin Diaz is headed to the Dodgers.

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Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns discusses Edwin Diaz signing with the Dodgers, Devin Williams being the Mets' closer as of now, and other moves the team is eyeing at the MLB Winter Meetings.

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SNY's Eamon McAnaney and Anthony McCarron discuss Pete Alonso meeting with other teams at the MLB Winter Meetings and if that is concerning for the Mets. The crew also speaks about the chances of Michael King coming to the Mets.

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SNY's Steve Gelbs, Andy Martino, and Todd Zeile discuss Kyle Schwarber re-signing with the Phillies and if that has any implication in the Mets' plans for keeping Pete Alonso in New York.

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SNY's Steve Gelbs, Andy Martino, and Todd Zeile react to Edwin Diaz signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and what this means for the Mets moving forward.

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On Mets Hot Stove, manager Carlos Mendoza shares what he learned from the 2025 season and how he holds himself accountable.

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SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino shares the latest on where the Mets stand on starter Framber Valdez.

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Yankees

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone shares if he'd like to have Cody Bellinger back on the roster next season.

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SNY's Michelle Margaux catches up with Yankees up OF prospect Spencer Jones at the Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala at Marina Del Ray in the Bronx where he shares his thoughts on his Italian heritage, his best season as a pro in 2025 and a look ahead to spring training.

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On Baseball Night in NY, Emmanuel Berbari says from the intel he's been able to gather, Cody Bellinger will likely end up back with the Yankees.

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On SportsNite, the panel discusses free agent pitcher Ryan Helsley, and whether or not the Mets or Yankees should pursue him, despite his struggles with the Mets last season.

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Yankees general manager Brian Cashman spoke with the media at a charity event on Thursday about several topics including meeting with agent Scott Boras about re-signing Cody Bellinger, with Trent Grisham already back in the fold. He said there are "a lot of holes to fill" in the bullpen and Cashman also hopes to balance out a predominantly left-handed rotation.

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On The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo answer a Mailbag question about the idea of the Mets signing Trent Grisham to play center field, and then point out the perils of that possible signing.

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Aaron Judge speaks about winning his third MVP award, Cal Raleigh's historic season, and being one of the all-time Yankees greats.

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New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman shares if prospect George Lombard Jr. is an option to join the big league team in 2026.

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Cody Bellinger's agent Scott Boras explains how he believes the Yankees are approaching his client's free agency.

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Jets

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and the Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt break down the Jets' Week 14 loss to the Dolphins, Tyrod Taylor's injury, and where the Jets' 2026 draft picks may end up.

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Aaron Glenn discusses injury updates on Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields, what he thought about Brady Cook's performance against the Dolphins, and the team's struggles on defense. 

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On the heels of Tyrod Taylor's injury in Week 14, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes brings to question the Jets' quarterback decision that looms this offseason.

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SNY's Jeane Coakley caught up with Josh Myers and Isaiah Williams following the Jets' Week 14 loss to the Dolphins.

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Jets defensive stalwarts Jamien Sherwood, Quincy Williams, and Jermaine Johnson all addressed the media to discuss allowing 34 points to the Dolphins in their Week 14 loss at Metlife Stadium.

Sherwood, Williams, Johnson sound off on Jets' rough defensive performance vs. Dolphins

Following the Jets' 34-10 loss to the Dolphins, Brady Cook, Breece Hall, AD Mitchell, and John Metchie and react to Tyrod Taylor's injury, Cook getting to play in his first NFL game, and needing to play better.

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 Jets head coach Aaron Glenn addressed the media after New York's disappointing 34-10 loss at home to the Dolphins, and remained focused on what the team needs to do in order to finish out the remainder of the season.

Aaron Glenn's response after Jets' loss to Dolphins: 'Get better. That's it.'

SNY's Bart Scott, Willie Colon, Connor Rogers, and Chelsea Sherrod discuss the Jets' 34-10 loss to the Dolphins, Brady Cook's performance at QB after Tyrod Taylor go hurt, and the team's first quarter defense.

Bart Scott, Willie Colon, and Connor Rogers react to Jets' 34-10 loss to Dolphins

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes believes Tyrod Taylor is the best option of all the veteran quarterbacks that will be available this offseason. Taylor is well respected in the Jets locker room and could be the ideal mentor should the Jets select a potential franchise QB in the NFL Draft.

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Giants

Mike Kafka speaks about firing assistant DL coach Bryan Cox, his goals for the rest of the season, and the Giants' upcoming matchup against the Commanders.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses Joe Schoen's comments to the media after the Giants fell to 2-11, his confidence in finding a head coach replacement next season, and if Schoen will be brought back as Giants' general manager.

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New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen reacts to where his team is at heading into the bye week. Schoen shares why he believes he's the man to lead this organization and how confident he is on his ability to find a new head coach for Jaxson Dart.

Joe Schoen on the state of the Giants heading into the bye week

For the second time in three weeks, Giants top pick Abdul Carter was benched for most of the first quarter for disciplinary reason. Carter wouldn't divulge specifics but did say, "I let my team down." Veteran edge rusher Brian Burns understands that people make mistakes but that Carter has to be a pro and take accountability for his actions.

Abdul Carter and Brian Burns discuss Carter's second benching prior to loss vs Pats 

It was a rough welcome back for Giants QB Jaxson Dart, taking a number of hard hits and coming up on the short end of a 33-15 loss to the Patriots. The rookie remained defiant saying "It's not soccer out here, it's football. You're gonna get hit." As for the loss, Dart pulled no punches in offering they got beat in all three phases of the game which is "not ideal."

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Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka admitted their 33-15 loss in New England on Monday night was "not our best effort." He called Jaxson Dart "a tough kid" after the rookie QB absorbed a big hit along the sideline from Patriots' linebacker Christian Elliss. Kafka also responded to several questions about benching first-round pick Abdul Carter for team disciplinary reasons once again in the first quarter. 

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Before addressing his return to the starting lineup, Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart took time out to thank former head coach Brian Daboll saying, "Who knows if I'd be in this position without him here." He acknowledged how difficult it was to be in concussion protocol and watch from the sideline but is thrilled to be back for a primetime game that you always "circle on your calendar." 

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Calling it an "adjustment for sure," Charlie Bullen talked about his first week as the Giants' new defensive coordinator. Bullen has already implemented some wrinkles including a defensive backs tackling drill and focusing more on proper gap alignment in hopes of improving the team's run defense.  As for making his debut on Monday Night Football, he called it "just another game."

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Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka speaks about firing Shane Bowen as the Giants' defensive coordinator, the timing behind the decision, and not kicking the field goal at the end of the fourth quarter in the team's loss to the Lions.

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Knicks

New York Knicks Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson preview the team's quarterfinal matchup with the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Cup. Plus, Jalen and Josh react to Brunson getting votes for New York City mayor.

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Mike Brown discusses Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride's injuries, competing in the NBA Cup, and the Knicks' win over the Magic. 

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SNY’s Eamon McAnaney and John Jastremski discuss OG Anunoby’s immediate impact upon rejoining the Knicks and the team’s impressive home record this season.

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OG Anunoby and Miles McBride spoke following the Knicks 146-112 win over the Jazz. OG returned from a hamstring injury that had him sidelined since mid November and spoke about how great it felt to play in front of the fans again. McBride was happy with the way the team played and with his own defensive effort.  

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New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown spoke about the imminent return of OG Anunoby, who has been out since November 14th with a hamstring injury. Brown said there is a chance if he warms up well.  

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On The Putback presented by Fanatics Sportsbook, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley answers the hypothetical question of if the Knicks would have already traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo if they never traded for Mikal Bridges.

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New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown shares that Ariel Hukporti won the team's defensive player of the game and explains why he called time out after a LaMelo Ball wide-open layup.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley presented by ⁨Fanatics Sportsbook, SNY's NBA Insider shares the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Knicks.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley presented by ⁨Fanatics Sportsbook, SNY's NBA Insider alongside Newsday's Steve Popper discuss where things stand between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Knicks, how Josh Hart has performed in the starting lineup, and how New York feels about its current roster.

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