Sound the Horns

David Rainey • August 15, 2022

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Sound the Trumpets

The Edwin Diaz Phenomena 


         Baseball can be a dull sport at times.  Baseball old heads refusing to accept the existence of young players with personality, and the “unwritten rules” of baseball can drive fans away.  But every now and again, a trend or a player comes along that delivers levels of entertainment that the sport desperately needs.  The bat flip after a home run and the signature celebration while rounding the bases are something that comes to mind as a new and exciting trend in recent years.  But something that’s been around forever now that always gets fans going is a player’s entrance music.

            Every now and then, a player will become one with entrance music.  A good closer in baseball, if paired with a good walkout song, can become iconic.  Think back to Brian Wilson with the “Fear the Beard” movement when he would jog out on the field to “Jump Around.”  Or Trevor Hoffman striking fear into his opponents with “Hells Bells.”  And perhaps the iconic of all, opponents knowing the game was over when “Enter Sandman” would blare through Yankee Stadium and that 42 would come walking out the bullpen.  While all of those are incredible examples of the perfect walkout song, we have a new competitor for the greatest walkout song in baseball history. 


I present to you: Edwin Diaz and the trumpets


              First, let’s give credit to the people responsible for this incredible song.  The song is “Narco” by Blasterjaxx & Timmy Trumpet, and it has become inseparable with Mets’ closer Edwin Diaz.  When the Mets go into the 9th inning with a lead, fans know they are about to be in for a show. 

            “Sound the Trumpets” is a saying that has spread through Citi Field, New York, and Twitter like wildfire.  Even if you’re not a fan of the Mets, close your eyes and put yourself in the seats at Citi Field.  The Mets have a lead going into the 9th innings.  The stadium goes quiet. A slow rumble begins to come through the stadium subwoofers.  Then… THE TRUMPETS.  Soundwaves of singing trumpet flow through the New York sky.  Then, a figure appears in the outfield as the bullpen door swings open.  Like Stone Cold Steve Austin storming the stage when the glass shatters, Edwin Diaz graces the field as the trumpets sound.  Every Mets’ fan in the stadium, and probably even some fans of the opponent, begin to dance and with their buddies because the joy the trumpets provide is undeniable.  And the Mets’ fans begin to celebrate because they know the game is over, and their trip home is going to be a pleasant one.  THAT is the Edwin Diaz experience.

            Now, you can’t just have a cool walkout song and expect your entrance to connect with fans.  For just any song and entrance to become one of those iconic entrances, the player has to standout.  Mariano Rivera’s “Enter Sandman” entrance is the greatest in baseball history because of his dominance throughout his career.  When your walkout song plays, it should send those who came to see your opponent heading for the exits.  That is exactly what Edwin Diaz has accomplished with “Narco.”  The Mets “sound the trumpets” at Citi Field, and fans of the opponent attempt to beat traffic, because Diaz has been one of the most dominant closers in baseball this year. 

            The 7th Year All-Star closer is almost automatic when it comes to closing out games for the Mets.  He has an incredible 1.36 ERA and an incredible 18.1 strikeouts per 9 innings. In 46.1 innings pitched he’s given up just 27 hits and 7 earned runs, and most importantly, he has a solid 26 saves.  As I said, he’s been one of the most dominant closers in baseball.  The other aspect of this is how good the Mets have been.  They are currently in first place in the NL East and second overall in the NL behind the Dodgers. 

            So, we’ve established that this is already one of the greatest closer entrances of all time.  But what would it take for it to become the G.O.A.T of closer entrances?  As of now, that title belongs to Mariano Rivera, and I don’t know that Diaz will ever be able to surpass him simply because Rivera is arguably the greatest closer of all time.  But I do think he can get close.  What separates Mariano from Diaz, now, is the longevity of Mariano’s dominance while using “Enter Sandman” and the fact that he did it in the playoffs.  If Diaz can carry this dominance into the postseason and allow fans of the sport to experience his entrance on nationally televised games throughout October, he will start to see his entrance up there with the all-time greats.  I, for one, hope he can do it, because I absolutely LOVE this walkout.  So much so, that I made it my ringtone as I was writing this article.


            Next time the Mets play a nationally televised game, sit down with your family, enjoy some baseball, and hope you get to see Edwin Diaz and the Mets, “Sound the Trumpets.”


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Tight End Room Outlook: Revamped and Ready To Roll

By Kaden Arkeder • July 4, 2026
The tight end room has some fresh blood and they look poised to be more impactful heading into next season. With the new arrivals of Noah Fant and third round draft pick Oscar Delp the offense will have the ability to play more in multiple tight end sets to create mismatches for the defense. Multiple tight end sets should allow the Saints to improve the run game and conversely the play action game. Playing in tight end heavy sets was something they were unable to do more of last year due to injuries and lack of talent at the tight end position. Mainstay and the only returning starting caliber player is Juwan Johnson. Johnson had a good year last year as one of the few reliable targets in the passing game aside from Chris Olave. Johnson is looking to build on a solid year where he had 77 receptions for 889 receiving yards with 3 touchdowns. He was a security blanket when Rattler was starting and had quite a few big plays when Shough took over as the starting quarterback. With Shough coming into the season as the presumed starter I expect their connection to be even better next season. Someone hoping to have a better connection with a new QB is Noah Fant. Fant was a first round pick back in 2019 with the Broncos but has never quite lived up to his draft status. Fant will be playing on his third team in three years as he seeks to be a quality rotational piece in the offense and find stability for his career here in New Orleans. Fant should be utilized more in the passing game than in the running game but should be able to hold his own when called upon to do his part on run downs. Fant has been on a statistical decline since his time with Denver as his best receiving season came in at 68/670/4 back in 2021. Although his stats have been declining Fant still has plenty to offer with his athleticism and should produce more given a better opportunity. After Fant in the depth chart should be Oscar Delp who could be the x-factor of the tight end room after being selected in the third round of the draft this year. Delp brings a versatile option to the offense as he can lineup in various spots and handle the rigors of blocking in the run game. Delp’s calling card in college was his elite athleticism which jumps off the screen when you watch his tape. He has the ability to turn a five yard catch into an explosive play with how quickly he can get to top speed. Delp is an adequate, willing blocker where like most new tight ends in the league has room to improve in the blocking area of his game. With his versatility and athleticism I believe Delp will play a pivotal role in the offense this upcoming season. With Delp presumed to round out the depth chart at tight end the remaining tight ends will be competing for spots on the practice squad or spots on another team. This group includes Cody Hardy, Treyton Welch, Moliki Matavao, and Zaire Mitchell-Paden. We’ve seen Welch and Matavao from last season fill in admirably after some injuries but are best served as bench options at this point in time in their development. This group of roster hopefuls should hopefully provide some good competition from one another as we progress through training camp and preseason here shortly. Overall this group has a lot more promise heading into this season as it did last year. By getting younger and more athletic the tight ends will play a more prominent role in Kellen Moore’s offense. Whether it’s Juwan building on last season or Fant having a bounce back year or Delp proving to be revelation, the team is going to have plenty of options to choose from to attack the defense. Exactly what this team needed after not having enough last season.

Even the Restless can sit still

By Garrison Giddens • June 24, 2026
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