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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New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons 2025 Week 18 Recap

By Greyson Jenkins • January 4, 2026
New Orleans Saints 17 - 19 Atlanta Falcons The Saints' season is officially over. As sad as it is to say that, this season ended on a much more positive note than I expected, and has me actually looking forward to the offseason, not dreading it. The defense finished on a positive note, Tyler Shough is definitely the guy for at least the next few seasons, and Kellen Moore improved over the second half of the year. If the season finished how we expected prior to Shough saving the team, this offseason would be much more bleak in appearance. This is supposed to be a week 18 recap, but why recap a game no one really had any expectations for or cared about? No one, not even us Saints fans or analysts, really expected Shough to be able to do much with this offensive group, and he couldn’t really. Sure, he made a few really good plays, but you could tell Kellen Moore was struggling to find plays that he felt confident running with the receivers, and I don’t view that as a negative, just a bad scenario for everyone. Because of this, I am not going to write this really as a week 18 recap, but more as a short preview of this offseason. Chase Young Chase Young has made it clear that he is the best young player on this Saints team. Maybe you could swap him out with Chris Olave, but I struggle to overlook his incredible performances and constant clutch play in big moments to close out the year. He finished this game with one and a half sacks and three tackles for losses, but should have even had one more sack and a forced fumble on his stat sheet. Mickey Loomis seemingly has gotten away with the deal of a lifetime, sorry Loomis haters, by signing Young to a three-year deal for only $17 million per year on average. That is more than $10 million less than what the top 10 defensive end salaries are on a per-year basis, and Young has 10 sacks in 12 games played. While watching this one, I texted my buddies and said that Young is a top 10 EDGE in the league at this point, but they disagree. Although he may not be right now, Chase Young is quickly improving and becoming what everyone expected him to be when he came into the league. If he continues down this path, it would be extremely reasonable for him to try and get a pay raise after next season. Going into this offseason, the Saints must add at least one other piece to the defensive end rotation, so teams are forced to take their focus off of Young and open up the opportunity for even more plays by him. Tyler Shough Tyler Shough did not by any means have a perfect game; he finished 23 of 39 for 259 yards and a touchdown and an interception. However, as I said earlier, I don’t think anyone expected him to with the weapons at his disposal. He led the team down the field multiple times, and a Charlie Smyth missed field goal, and Dante Pettis offensive pass interference made this game appear worse offensively than it was. He made some throws and plays out of scheme that once again added to the current mindset that he is the team’s future, so I am not worried about the interception that came late in the fourth quarter on the tenth or so double slant pattern of the game. However, I will say that Shough’s ability to make things work at times with this battered of a weapon room is impressive in itself, and means that if the team decides to go and get him weapons in the draft or free agency, he can be even more successful. I’d really like the Saints to leave the draft with one of the following: Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, or Elijah Sarratt. If they do that, I think this offense alongside Shough would be extremely fun to watch next season. The Defense The Saints' defense finished the season without allowing a fourth-quarter touchdown since Week 11 against the Falcons. Yes, week 11. Although I felt the defense started off pretty rough, the second half of the season was a true testament to Brandon Staley’s abilities as a defensive coordinator. The Saints' defense improved this season in both total scoring and yardage allowed in comparison to last season, at 17th and 9th, respectively, before this game. They played another great game here with what should have been two turnovers if it weren’t for a bad call by the refs on the Chase Young strip-sack. Quincy Riley and Jonas Sanker both have been massive additions to this side of the ball, and Danny Stutsman appears to have the potential to be good whenever Werner or Davis leave. If the Saints decide to run it back with this same defense and bring back the vets, it would not be the worst thing in the world, but I would still like to see them bring in more young talent. Closing Time This season was my first writing for the team, and I really enjoyed recapping all of the highs and lows of the season and trying to let you guys know exactly how I felt about the team week in, week out. As much as I hate this team missing the playoffs and the season ending today, I’m happy I had this opportunity and look forward to doing the same next season. I may write a few offseason articles, but if not, I will definitely have a few Saints-focused episodes on my YouTube channel, Jenks Island. Until next time, Who Dat!! Offensive MVP: Tyler Shough Defensive MVP: Chase Young Special Teams MVP: NONE (Please fire Phil Galiano)

New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons 2025 Week 18 Preview

By Caleb Yaccarino • January 3, 2026
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