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  • BREAKING TRADE: Chiefs Wide Receiver’s Intriguing Two-Word Message to Lure $4 Million Former Ravens Running Back!

    BREAKING TRADE: Chiefs Wide Receiver’s Intriguing Two-Word Message to Lure $4 Million Former Ravens Running Back!

    Chiefs WR Sends 2-Word Message to Recruit Former Ravens $4 Million RB

    Getty Former Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins at M&T Bank Stadium on October 02, 2022.

    The Kansas City Chiefs are back in the free agency market after cornerback L’Jarius Sneed‘s trade to the Tennessee Titans cleared. With an extra $19.8 million in cash, the Chiefs have several roster holes to fill, including running back.

    ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday, April 2, that former Baltimore Ravens star J.K. Dobbins was “currently in Kansas City on a visit with the Chiefs per his agency LAA Sports & Entertainment. The former Ravens starting running back ‘is expected to have a home very soon.’”

    Spotrac.com projects Dobbins, the Ravens’ second-round pick from the 2020 NFL draft, earning a two-year, $4.3 million contract.

    One person hoping Dobbins’ new “home” is with the Chiefs is wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who signed a one-year $7 million deal with Kansas City last month. To lure the 25-year-old, Brown recycled the same recruitment message Chiefs head coach Andy Reid used on him.

    Brown shared the text messages he received from Reid before agreeing to a deal with the Chiefs. “Hollywood, think Red today, KC Red with diamonds!!!” Reid messaged with a wink-face emoji. After Kansas City won back-to-back Super Bowls, the message worked.

    Brown responded, “Yessir love the sound of that. Think Hollywood Brown. Lights, Camera, Action,” with two rocket ships emojis.

    Reid used a similar tactic while recruiting linebacker Drue Tranquill last offseason. “Andy Reid literally texted me the morning of [when] I was going to make my decision and he was like, ‘Think red. Think red. Think Super Bowls,’” Tranquill told NFL Access.

    “I just felt really valued over there, felt like they really had a role for me and really wanted me over there.”

    Chiefs News: J.K. Dobbins’ Lengthy Injury History Is Concerning


    Dobbins entered the NFL with high expectations after becoming the first running back in Ohio State history to rush for over 2,000 yards (2,003) in a single season. In 15 game appearances and 1 start in his rookie year, Dobbins registered 134 rushes for 805 yards and 9 touchdowns.

    However, after tearing his ACL in a preseason game, he missed the entire 2021 NFL season. He appeared in 8 games the following year, recording 92 rushes for 520 yards and 2 scores, along with 7 receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown. During the first week of the 2023 NFL season, the former Buckeyes star tore his Achilles in Week 1.

    Dobbins’ performance when healthy is not a concern, it’s his ability to stay healthy. However, he should be ready to go in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero posted on March 26, “Dobbins has been cleared for football activities, Dr. Neal ElAttrache wrote in a letter to select teams today, noting Dobbins looks ‘outstanding’ coming off a torn Achilles. Dobbins, who averages 5.8 ypc in his career, is expected to take visits soon. ”

    Before visiting the Chiefs, Dobbins had a free agency visit with the Los Angeles Chargers.

    The Chiefs are Considered the ‘Ideal Landing Spot’ for J.K. Dobbins

    Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins has been cleared for football activities, Dr. Neal ElAttrache wrote in a letter to select teams today, noting Dobbins looks “outstanding” coming off a torn Achilles.


    The 5-foot-10, 215-pound running back could offer the Chiefs a huge offensive boost. Bleacher Report’s Scott Polacek dubbed Kansas City the “ideal landing spot” for Dobbins.

    “He wouldn’t be expected to be the clear-cut featured back thanks to the presence of Isiah Pacheco, which should allow him to work his way back into a rotation as he returns to the field. What’s more, defenses will hardly ever stack the box against him since Patrick Mahomes is under center, which should create plenty of running lanes.

    “Adding someone who has posted nearly six yards per rushing attempt to an offense that already features Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Brown and Pacheco could be quite the issue for the rest of the league as the Chiefs attempt to win a third straight Lombardi Trophy.”

    Emily Bicks covers the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Bills, Seahawks and Chiefs. She’s contributed to Heavy since 2019 and has interviewed some of the biggest stars in sports, including Jerry Rice, Shaquille O’Neal and Stefon Diggs. More about Emily Bicks

  • You don’t just watch Travis Kelce play; you immerse yourself in his brilliance. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that leaves you in awe

    You don’t just watch Travis Kelce play; you immerse yourself in his brilliance. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity that leaves you in awe

    Travis Kelce has established himself as one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history over the past several seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs.

     

    At just 33 years old, he is still playing at an elite level and shows no signs of slowing down. For football fans fortunate enough to watch Kelce live and in person, they are witnessing greatness that may never be replicated at the tight end position.

    Kelce’s rare combination of size, speed, athleticism, and football IQ have made him a nightmare matchup for opposing defenses. Standing at 6’5″ and 260 pounds, Kelce has the frame of an NFL receiver but moves more like a running back. He runs crisp routes, accelerates in and out of cuts with ease, and has the strength to break tackles after the catch. Kelce has recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in five consecutive seasons, a feat only accomplished by two other tight ends in NFL history.

    Beyond the stats, Kelce plays with a passion and energy that are infectious. He celebrates big plays with emphatic fist pumps and spiked balls that get his teammates and the Arrowhead Stadium crowd on their feet. Kelce feeds off the energy of the fans and uses it to fuel his game-changing plays. In crucial moments, he seems to rise to the occasion with acrobatic leaping catches or physical runs through would-be tacklers. Kelce has a sixth sense for finding openings in zone defenses and out-muscling defenders in man coverage.

    Watching Kelce’s combination of talent, athleticism, and competitive fire on full display live is simply a sight to behold. From his first step off the line of scrimmage to his emphatic celebrations, every move is done with maximum effort. He plays with a joy and exuberance for the game that few players in any sport can match. Kelce leaves it all out on the field for the fans in attendance at Arrowhead on gamedays.

    Beyond just his on-field talents, Kelce has developed a larger than life personality that has made him one of the most popular players in the NFL. His outspoken nature and penchant for entertaining soundbites have turned him into must-see TV. Whether it’s firing up his teammates with passionate pre-game speeches or engaging in lively back-and-forths with reporters, Kelce brings excitement and humor to every situation.

    Interacting with fans is also clearly important to Kelce. He makes himself accessible before and after games, taking time for autographs and photos even after grueling contests. Kelce understands the platform he has been given and seems to genuinely appreciate the fans that help make his success possible. Witnessing Kelce’s magnetic personality up close adds another dimension to appreciating his greatness.

    While Kelce’s stats and highlights are undoubtedly impressive, being at Arrowhead Stadium to experience his dominance in person takes fan appreciation to an entirely new level. The atmosphere created when Kelce makes a big play is simply electric. A catch-and-run of 20+ yards is often followed by a deafening roar from over 70,000 fans celebrating his impact. The crowd feeds off Kelce’s energy and passion, creating a symbiotic relationship that elevates both player and fans to greater heights.

    For those lucky enough to attend a Chiefs home game, being surrounded by fans experiencing that electricity together is truly special. Strangers high-five, hug and chant Kelce’s name as one. The collective joy of witnessing greatness in real time builds a sense of community. Memories are made not just by what happens on the field, but through shared experiences with other fans both celebrating and commiserating together.

    With five straight Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl ring already on his resume, Kelce is cementing himself as not just one of the best tight ends of all time, but one of the greatest Chiefs of all time. He has been the model of consistency and big plays since entering the league in 2013. But Kelce is still playing at an All-Pro level in his 10th season, showing no signs of slowing down.

    At just 33 years old, Kelce could conceivably continue his dominance for several more seasons. But for fans, you never know when an injury may cut a great career short or age may suddenly diminish elite skills. That is why those who have witnessed Kelce in his prime should feel fortunate – his combination of talent, production, and infectious personality may never be replicated at his position. Years from now, those who saw Kelce play live will be able to say they witnessed arguably the greatest tight end of all time in his dominant years.

    When Kelce eventually does decide to hang up his cleats, his legacy as one of the all-time great Chiefs will be cemented. But for now, fans can continue enjoying his greatness from the stands at Arrowhead. With each acrobatic catch, explosive run after contact, and emphatic celebration, Kelce creates memories that last a lifetime. Getting to witness such a uniquely talented football player enjoying his craft at the highest level is truly a special experience NFL fans may only get once in their lifetime. That is why watching Travis Kelce play for the Chiefs has become must-see TV and a can’t-miss live event for diehard football fans across the world.

  • Travis Kelce grabs dinner with brother Jason in LA after vacationing with Taylor Swift

    Travis Kelce grabs dinner with brother Jason in LA after vacationing with Taylor Swift

    The Kelce brothers were photographed reuniting in Los Angeles for a casual dinner Monday night after Travis Kelce’s romantic getaway with girlfriend Taylor Swift.

    Travis, 34, dressed down in a green sweater, which he paired with gray sweatpants, a white cap and two-tone sneakers.

    His business manager, Aaron Eanes, also joined the “New Heights” podcast co-hosts for the low key outing.

    Jason and Travis Kelce
    Jason and Travis Kelce were spotted grabbing dinner Monday night.TheImageDirect.com

    Jason Kelce
    Jason Kelce dressed down in a hoodie and flip flops.TheImageDirect.com
     
    Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce
    They were also joined by Travis’ business manager, Aaron Eanes.TheImageDirect.com
    Jason Kelce, 36, looked equally laid back in a gray hoodie, black pants and a pair of flip flops.

    The former NFL player also carried a small, green bag in one hand.

    The dinner comes one week after Swift, 34, and Travis were spotted packing on the PDA in the Bahamas.

  • “Taylor Swift Weekend to Kelce Brothers Bonding: A Transition to LA Dining”

    “Taylor Swift Weekend to Kelce Brothers Bonding: A Transition to LA Dining”

    Travisand Jason Kelce appear to be having something brother bonding time this week. The two bros were spotted having a casual dinner together in Los Angeles, Calif., on Monday, April 1, just one day after they reportedly spent the Easter holiday with Taylor Swift. Travis, 34, and Jason, 36, were photographed outside a restaurant in L.A. on Monday night, where they both rocked super casual ‘fits while joined by Travis’ business manager, Aaron Eanes, for the outing. In the pics obtained by Page Six, the Chiefs player looked effortlessly cool in a green sweater, grey sweatpants and a white baseball cap.

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly spotted in Philadelphia over  Easter weekend - Irish Star

    His older bro also dressed down, opting for a a light grey hoodie, sweatpants and a pair of flip flops. Travis and Jason were believed to be in Pennsylvania just one day earlier to celebrate Easter together, according to a report from the Daily Mail. The outlet obtained photos that reportedly show Taylor and Travis’ car parked in the driveway of the Haverford Township home where Jason lives with wife Kylie Kelce and their three children.

    Internet Erupts After Seeing Taylor Swift's Birthday Outfit for Party Travis  Kelce Missed - Parade

    Though news of their visit has yet to be officially confirmed, an Easter with Jason and his family would mark Taylor’s first time meeting Travis’ three nieces: Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 3 and Bennett, 13 months. Travis-or “Uncle Trav” as they call him-has previously been caught having some adorable moments with Jason’s girls while filming the brothers’ New Heights podcast.

    Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce Spotted Dining in LA - Parade

    Travis and the “Karma” singer are believed to have flown back to L.A. on Monday morning, as cameras captured the couple on the tarmac at Burbank airport around 1:30 p.m. local time. Though Travis was wearing the same green sweater he was spotted wearing later in the day, Taylor, 34, kept her outfit a mystery with a giant umbrella shielding her from photographers.

  • Before taking a private plane back to Los Angeles, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent Easter Sunday with Jason and Kylie at their opulent Pennsylvania home

    Before taking a private plane back to Los Angeles, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spent Easter Sunday with Jason and Kylie at their opulent Pennsylvania home

    and  took a cross-country hop to spend  Sunday with  Jason and Kylie and their family at their home in .

    And Swift took another step into the heart of the Kelce clan as, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal, Kelce’s adorable nieces, Bennie, 1, Elliotte, 3 and Wyatt, 4, were introduced to their Auntie Tay for the first time.

    Kelce, also 34, and his Pennsylvania-born pop princess jetted in from  Sunday morning for the flying visit to Jason’s home in the upscale enclave of Haverford Township just nine miles outside Philadelphia city center.

     

    Exclusive images obtained by DailyMail.com show their car parked in the driveway of Jason’s charming stone home which has a wraparound deck and is set on an acre of landscaped gardens complete with large patio and swimming pool.

     

     

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce took a cross-country hop to spend Easter Sunday with brother Jason, wife Kylie and their family at their home in Pennsylvania

    The couple thrilled their legion of fans with cute Easter posts on their official fan pages on Sunday, with the NFL tight end sharing a photo of himself wearing bunny ears

    Jason and Kylie’s charming stone home a wraparound deck and is set on an acre of landscaped gardens complete with large patio and swimming pool.

    The couple’s Cadillac Escalade was seen parked outside Jason’s Pennsylvania property as they spent Easter Sunday with his family

    Travis and Taylor left Pennsylvania on Monday, with the singer’s private jet seen landing at Burbank airport

    His superstar girlfriend was more cautious about getting snapped on the tarmac, covering up with umbrellas as she deplaned, before getting into a car

    Kelce and Swift no doubt

    In 2015, then 25, Swift posted a 29-second video to her Instagram account in which she could be seen scrambling around her parents’ yard, fighting with younger brother Austin, 23, in a fierce bid to find more Easter eggs than him.

    She posted it with the captioned: ‘When your parents arrange a competitive sibling Easter egg hunt failing to take into account that their children are Ross and Monica,’ a reference to the characters on Friends.

    Kelce and Swift are believed to have stayed at the Four Seasons after enjoying the day with Jason and his family.

    On previous visits, Swift has stayed at The Ritz Carlton and has been seen dining at the Four Season’s Jean-Georges restaurant.

    They flew back to the west coast Monday morning landing at Burbank airport and deplaning amid a thicket of umbrellas around 1:30pm local time.

    The couple has been all but inseparable since Swift returned to the States having completed the Australia and Asia legs of her monster Eras Tour last month and recently came back from a sun-filled vacation on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera.

    Jason Kelce has fun with his wife and daughters on the field at pro bowl practice in February

     

     

    DailyMail.com photos show Travis wearing a bright green sweater and baseball cap as he stepped off the plane on Monday

    Both Travis and Taylor are enjoying some well-earned downtime together during the pop star’s tour hiatus and the NFL player’s off-season

    Taylor and Travis – pictured sharing a smooch at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory party in Las Vegas February

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    In one picture Kelce lay sunbathing, with one hand affectionately placed on Swift’s bikini-clad posterior. In others they enjoyed cocktails in the surf.

    Swift’s next concert date isn’t until May 9, in Paris, and Kelce is

    Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is currently enjoying some well-earned downtime following the team’s February Super Bowl win in Las Vegas.

    Organized team activities don’t begin again until off-season workouts start at the end of May.

    Kelce and Swift thrilled their legion of fans with cute Easter posts on their official fan pages on Sunday.

    Kelce’s featured the grinning footballer wearing a bunny ears hat beneath the simple message ‘Happy Easter.’

    He had perhaps learnt the lesson that simple is best after recently having to delete a 2010 Easter post in which Kelce, then an unknown playing for the University of Cincinnati, wrote, ‘happy Easter to all!!! #shoutout to Jesus for takin one for the team…haha.’

    Meanwhile on Swift’s official fan page @taylornation, her management featured adorable footage of the singer, aged one, being held in her mother, Andrea’s arms while . The silent clip shows a timestamp of March 14, 1990.

    Swift’s management team, known as Taylor Nation, referenced her penchant for dropping Easter eggs when they shared this clip on Instagram

    The message reads: ‘Dropping Easter eggs since March 1989. What’s your favorite era?’

    The throwback video was likely filmed in Swift’s childhood home in West Reading, Pennsylvania – itself a possible ‘Easter egg’ reference to the state in which she spent Easter this year.

    Swift’s habit of ‘dropping Easter eggs’ is a reference to the hidden clues, hints, and teasers for which the singer-songwriter is known.

    They often give nods to the release date or title of new songs or offer clues as to who a song might be about. She also frequently features her lucky number 13 or the year of her birth, 1989.

    Her fondness for such ‘Easter eggs’ has clearly rubbed off on her boyfriend as eagle-eyed fans noted that when Kelce was spotted out enjoying a game of golf with friends (most notably former NBA star Chandler Parsons) last week, his Sherwood Country Club baseball hat featured not only the year 1989 but also the embroidered figure of an archer.

    According to online sleuths the year was a clear nod to Swift and the archer was a reference to Kelce’s signature move of miming firing an arrow up into the crowd when he runs out onto the field at the Chief’s home stadium of Arrowhead, Kansas City.

    Fans have also pointed out that Swift performs the same move when performing ‘The Archer’ in her Eras tour.

  • After vacationing with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce has supper with his brother Jason in Los Angeles

    After vacationing with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce has supper with his brother Jason in Los Angeles

    The Kelce brothers were photographed reuniting in Los Angeles for a casual dinner Monday night after Travis Kelce’s romantic getaway with girlfriend Taylor Swift.

    Travis, 34, dressed down in a green sweater, which he paired with gray sweatpants, a white cap and two-tone sneakers.

    His business manager, Aaron Eanes, also joined the “New Heights” podcast co-hosts for the low key outing.

     

    Jason and Travis Kelce were spotted grabbing dinner Monday night.TheImageDirect.com

    Jason Kelce dressed down in a hoodie and flip flops.TheImageDirect.com

    They were also joined by Travis’ business manager, Aaron Eanes.TheImageDirect.com

    Jason Kelce, 36, looked equally laid back in a gray hoodie, black pants and a pair of flip flops.

    The former NFL player also carried a small, green bag in one hand.

    The dinner comes one week after Swift, 34, and Travis were spotted packing on the PDA in the Bahamas.

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen kissing in bathing suits on PDA-packed tropical vacation0 seconds of 51 seconds

    The dinner came one week after Travis and Swift were getting cozy in the Bahamas.Mega/BackGrid

    There were spotted packing on the PDA in the ocean.Mega/BackGrid

    The pair, who enjoyed some alone time at the $15,000-a-night Rosalita House estate, looked loved up while swimming in the crystal blue water together, wrapping their arms around one another as they locked lips.

    The “Lover” hitmaker, who held a drink in one hand, wore a cheeky Montce bikini top ($143) and bottom ($94) in the brand’s Canary Stripe colorway, and dark shades, as she appeared to go makeup-free for the romantic beach day.

    Following the getaway, Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce, dished on Travis’ relationship with the pop superstar in a TV interview.

    “Ultimately, if Travis is happy, we’re happy,” Kylie, 32, said on Monday’s episode of the “Today” show.

    Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce, recently dished on Travis’ romance with Taylor Swift.kykelce/Instagram

    “Ultimately, if Travis is happy, we’re happy,” Kylie said.AP

    The couple began dating in the summer of 2023.AP

    The mom of three, who shares Wyatt, 4, Elliotte, 3, and Bennett, 1, with the retired Philadelphia Eagles center, said she and her family are “always cheering on Uncle Trav.”

    “It’s such a treat to be able to do that on and off the field, but it’s been amazing,” she told Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie when asked about watching Swift’s romance with her brother-in-law “close up.”

    The “Cruel Summer” songstress has been dominating sports headlines since she started dating the Kansas City Chiefs tight end last summer.

    Jason, Kylie and Swift were all on hand to watch Travis’ third Super Bowl win.Getty Images

    Travis has been jetting all over the world following the end of the NFL season in February.New Heights Podcast/YouTube

    Kylie, who is an event consultant and field hockey coach, noted she wasn’t used to the level of attention that’s been thrust upon her and Jason in recent months.

    “It’s interesting. I am trying to take it in stride and just make sure that as people are talking about me, it’s about important things,” she said, referencing the Eagles Foundation.

    Both Kylie and Jason spent time with the Grammy winner throughout the 2023 NFL season, which ended in Travis’ third Super Bowl win and Jason’s emotional retirement announcement.

  • Edwin Diaz not planning Travis and Jason Kelce style podcast as Mets pitcher reveals fierce rivalry with fellow baseball star brother

    Edwin Diaz not planning Travis and Jason Kelce style podcast as Mets pitcher reveals fierce rivalry with fellow baseball star brother

    Edwin Diaz has no plans to follow in the footsteps of NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce and team up with his brother in the podcast world.

    The New York Mets pitcher says it’s a ‘dream come true’ for their family that both men have made it from the streets of Puerto Rico to the major leagues, but joked to talkSPORT: “I don’t like him that much!”

     

    Mets star Diaz is raring to go for the new MLB season after a year on the sidelines

     

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    Mets star Diaz is raring to go for the new MLB season after a year on the sidelinesCredit: Getty

    Diaz has emerged as the Mets’ top closer – the pitcher selected for the final few innings to close out a win – since his arrival in New York from Seattle Mariners in 2019.

    He won the Trevor Hoffman Award as the best reliever in the National League in 2022 after a season to remember, saving 32 games for his team, and fans are eager to see him back in action in 2024 after a year on the sidelines with injury.

    He’s not the only star of the family, though, with Alexis currently playing with the Cincinnati Reds and the brothers set to play each other for the first time in over a year when their teams meet in April.

    And it appears their relationship is not short on sibling rivalry, as well as – like the Kelce’s – brotherly love.

    “He’s doing great, I’m really happy for him,” Mets star Diaz told talkSPORT from the club’s Spring Training base in Florida.

    “I can’t wait to start the season and see if we can both make the All-Star Game. It’s really special, it’s a dream come true for our family. Coming from the bottom, we played together in the World Baseball Classic for the first time. We faced each other in Major League Baseball twice. It’s really fun.

    “We focus on our business but we talk almost every day. We watch each other’s games and if he has to say something to me he does. If I see something with him, I call him and tell him, ‘You did this good and this bad’, and we try to figure it out every time.

    “Is there brother rivalry? 100 per cent! We both think the same way because we like to compete. He’s a closer and I’m a closer, I want to have a better year than him, but at the end of the day I want him to be good too.

    The Diaz brothers are both loving life in Major League Baseball

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    The Diaz brothers are both loving life in Major League BaseballCredit: Getty

    Jason and Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast is one of the most popular sports shows out there right now

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    Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast is one of the most popular sports shows out there right nowCredit: YouTube: @NewHeightShow

    “It was a dream playing in the big leagues. I made it faster than him but in the end he made it too and I’m really happy for that.”

    However, when asked if there could be a Diaz brothers podcast in the works, like the Kelce brothers’ popular New Heights show, he said: “I don’t think so – I don’t like him that much!

    “If one day we have to start one, we’ll have to talk and show the people how friendly we are.”

    While the majority of MLB teams began the new campaign as part of Wednesday’s Opening Day celebrations, the Mets were forced to wait until Thursday due to rain in New York seeing their clash with the Milwaukee Brewers delayed.

    One day is nothing to Diaz, though, after a year out with a knee injury he suffered at the WBC with Puerto Rico, and he can’t wait to get back and show fans what they and the team have been missing.

    “I think we have a really good team this year – I don’t know if we will win 100 games but I’m pretty sure we will have a great season and try to make the playoffs,” said Diaz, who played a major role in the Mets’ memorable 101-win season in 2022.

    It was only the fourth time in franchise history the Mets had amassed more than 100 victories in a season, and Diaz says the current team – led by new manager Carlos Mendoza – is capable of doing it again.

    He said: “The 2022 season was special for us. I think this year we can do something close to that. I can feel the vibe here in the clubhouse, I feel really happy with the team.

    Diaz has been hard at work in Spring Training to be ready for the new 2024 MLB campaign

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    Diaz has been hard at work in Spring Training to be ready for the new 2024 MLB campaignCredit: Getty

    “I can tell you about the bullpen, we have a couple of pitchers who are really good. If they have a good season, we will have a great season. They can help me and I can help them. We can have a good season if they perform really good.

    “We have a new manager, a new front office, we have got everything new. I think they’re really good. I like what they have been doing here. That has put us in a position to perform good and try to make the playoffs – that’s the main goal for us.

    “The coach communicates with me really good. As soon as he got the job he called me, that was really nice of him. I’m happy with him and how he handles the business and can’t wait to start the season.”

    Diaz’s injury last year was a source of frustration for the Mets and fans. The team has just made him the most valuable relief pitcher in the history of baseball by signing him to a new five-year deal worth $102million in November 2022.

    Four months later, he suffered a serious injury to his right knee while celebrating with his Puerto Rico teammates, after closing out a game against rivals Dominican Republic to send his nation to the WBC quarter-finals.

    The timing of the injury led to questions being asked about the WBC and whether MLB stars should play, but Diaz has no regrets and explained why representing your country is so important to overseas players currently starring in the States.

    “Baseball is massive in Puerto Rico, it’s the No.1 sport, and playing for our country is really big for us,” he said.

    Diaz got the final out in the ninth inning of Puerto Rico's WBC win over Dominican Republic

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    Diaz got the final out in the ninth inning of Puerto Rico’s WBC win over Dominican RepublicCredit: Getty

    But was then carried off the field after being accidentally injured in the team's celebrations

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    But was then carried off the field after being accidentally injured in the team’s celebrationsCredit: Getty

    “We have the chance to represent our nation. Every time the WBC comes, that’s something big. People follow that because we play with a lot of emotion and we want to win the ring there.

    “Every time we have the chance to play in the WBC we give 100 per cent. We are representing our country and we only get the chance to do that once every four years, and when that time comes, you feel like, ‘Oh s***, I’ve got to perform really good to represent my country’, because we want to win.

    “Every time when we are in the locker room, we are expecting to win and trying to do our best. And the atmosphere at the games is different too, especially against the Dominican Republic. We are really close countries. Every time we play against DR the stadium goes all over the place. That’s really nice to see.”

    2024 is setting up to be a special season for Diaz, who is also set to travel with the Mets to UK shores in the summer to face rivals the Philadelphia Phillies in the MLB World Tour: London Series.

    Major League Baseball is heading back to the UK for the London Series in June

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    Major League Baseball is heading back to the UK for the London Series in JuneCredit: MLB

    “It will be my first time in Europe, it will be fun, I can’t wait to be there – the Mets and Phillies will be a great series,” said the star ahead of the Mets’ trip to play at West Ham’s London Stadium.

    “I’m going with all my family so it will be a good trip for us to go out and explore the country.

    “My wife really wants to go and my parents are coming from Puerto Rico, too. That will be the first time for them too. That will be a great experience for all my family.

    “I think we have one or two days off, so I will spend those days doing some tourism with my family.”

  • Breaking News : Jason Kelce’s daughter jumped for joy over Taylor Swift’s Easter egg gift .

    Breaking News : Jason Kelce’s daughter jumped for joy over Taylor Swift’s Easter egg gift .

    Jason Kelce’s daughter couldn’t contain her excitement when she received a special Easter gift from Taylor Swift. With spring finally in full bloom, the Kelce and Swift families planned to celebrate Easter together, continuing their tradition of gathering for a feast featuring grilled lamb or ham as the centerpiece. Rumors swirled as witnesses reported numerous deliveries of gifts to Jason Kelce’s Pennsylvania store, sparking speculation that Taylor Swift herself had sent colorful Easter eggs from Los Angeles.

     

     

    This news delighted fans, especially Jason’s daughter, Wyatt, who is known as one of the superstar couple’s most passionate supporters. Wyatt’s admiration for “Uncle Trav” (Travis Kelce) and Taylor was evident, especially when she made a heartfelt request for a chocolate-covered Easter egg from her idol. Travis, valuing family above all else, eagerly fulfilled his niece’s wish, even arranging for Taylor Swift to personally decorate the eggs, making the holiday truly unforgettable for the young girl.

    As Easter approached, anticipation grew about Taylor Swift’s rumored attendance at the Kelce family’s Easter meal. The music sensation had been spending time with Travis in Los Angeles following a romantic getaway, leading fans to speculate about their future plans. Despite Taylor’s upcoming tour in Europe, Travis was committed to supporting her every step of the way, ensuring their relationship remained stable amidst their busy schedules.

    With Travis by her side, Taylor could count on stability and security, knowing that their love would endure the challenges of their respective careers. As they looked forward to their European adventures, fans could rest assured that “Tav” would be there to cheer Taylor on as she took the stage, their bond stronger than ever.

  • Jason Kelce Daughters Meet Taylor Swift For The First Time

    Jason Kelce Daughters Meet Taylor Swift For The First Time

     

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce traveled across the country to spend Easter Sunday with Jason, Kylie, and their family in Pennsylvania. Swift also made another step into the heart of the Kelce clan, as DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal that Kelce’s lovely nieces, Bennie, 1, Elliotte, 3, and Wyatt, 4, were introduced to their Auntie Tay for the first time.

    Kelce, 34, and his Pennsylvania-born pop princess arrived from Los Angeles on Sunday morning for a flying visit to Jason’s house in Haverford Township, an upmarket enclave only nine miles outside Philadelphia.

     

    DailyMail.com has obtained exclusive photographs of their automobile parked in the driveway of Jason’s charming stone home, which has a wraparound deck and is set on an acre of landscaped gardens complete with large patio and swimming pool. Kelce and Swift almost certainly participated in the family’s annual Easter egg hunt, something Swift has always enjoyed.

     

    Swift, then 25, shared a 29-second video on Instagram in 2015 showing her racing around her parents’ yard, fighting with younger brother Austin, 23, in a desperate quest to discover more Easter eggs than him.

    She captioned it, ‘When your parents prepare a competitive sibling Easter egg hunt failing to take into account that their children are Ross and Monica,’ referring to the Friends characters. Kelce and Swift are thought to have stayed at the Four Seasons after spending the day with Jason and his family.

    Swift has previously stayed at The Ritz-Carlton and dined at Four Seasons’ Jean-Georges restaurant. They returned to the west coast on Monday morning, landing at Burbank Airport and disembarking under a thicket of umbrellas around 1:30pm local time.

    The couple has been almost inseparable since Swift returned to the United States after finishing the Australia and Asia legs of her mammoth Eras Tour last month. She recently returned from a sun-filled vacation on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera.

  • Following Travis Kelce’s defense of his offseason “dad bod,” Jason Kelce outlines his retirement weight-loss aspirations

    Following Travis Kelce’s defense of his offseason “dad bod,” Jason Kelce outlines his retirement weight-loss aspirations

    Jason Kelce said he’s planning to shed almost 50 pounds after retiring from the NFL.Ouzounova / SplashNews.com

    Jason Kelce revealed he has some lofty weight-loss goals after retiring from the NFL earlier this year.

    During an interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast, the former Philadelphia Eagles center, 36, detailed his plan to shed almost 50 pounds.

    “I’m in the process right now, I’m retired,” he told the former Governor of California.

     

    “I’m trying to get down to 250-260 [pounds],” he said on the “New Heights” podcast.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

    The retired NFL star said he was 295 pounds throughout his career.AP

    “I’ve played my whole career at 295 [pounds]. I’m trying to get down to 250-260. My goal is two pounds every week, lose it, but maintain my muscle mass,” Jason added.

    “And I’m trying to monitor my carbs, my proteins and my fats.”

    Schwarzenegger suggested that Kelce should “slowly decrease body fat” while “increasing body muscle.”

    “My goal is [to lose] two pounds every week,” he said.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

    Travis Kelce revealed his brother has seemingly gone vegan.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

    Elsewhere in the episode, Travis Kelce revealed his big brother had been trying his hand at veganism.

    “Jason does a lot of erm, what is it, you’re vegan?” the Kansas City Chiefs star, 34, said.

    “Jason’s real vegan. I always was out on vegan. I tried it one week and couldn’t do it. I needed way more protein than beans.”

    “Jason’s real vegan,” he said.Getty Images

    Meanwhile, Travis has seemingly been less worried about his physique.Mega/BackGrid

    The revelation comes less than one month after Jason said he didn’t believe in extreme dieting.

    “I look forward to getting skinny. But I’m gonna slim down … this last week I got down to like 285,” he said during a March episode of the brothers’ podcast.

    “There’s different ways to do this. I personally don’t subscribe to doing extreme diets like going all the way vegan or all the way carnivore or keto. F–k no, I’m not doing that.”

    The Kansas City Chiefs star flaunted his bod while on vacation with Taylor Swift.Mega/BackGrid

    The couple have been spending a lot of time together since his third Super Bowl win in February.REUTERSWhat do you think? Post a comment.

    Travis, for his part, also addressed his weight during the episode, after fans joked that he had a “dad bod” while on vacation with girlfriend Taylor Swift.

    “It’s March!” the athlete quipped, suggesting that he’s been more lenient with his diet and exercise routine after winning his third Super Bowl in March.

    The tight end has certainly been making the most of the off-season, jetting to Australia, Singapore and the Bahamas with his pop star girlfriend.