The Mets are close to a deal with relief pitcher Brandon Lyon, according to CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman. One source cautions the deal isn't yet completed, but the two sides are in serious discussions.

Abut a month ago Jim Leyland addressed his feelings for reliever Brandon Lyon. He talked a bit about Brandon, and about his dream for the back end of the bullpen: “My dream would be to use Lyon in the ...

The Yankees have expressed interest in free agent reliever Brandon Lyon, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. The writers note that the Yankees "likely will express interest ...

After a roller-coaster ride through 34 1/3 innings, the New York Mets designated relief pitcher Brandon Lyon on Sunday. The move effectively ends Lyon’s run with the Mets, and without some luck, this ...

CHICAGO -- Brandon Lyon said he has never had a year like this in the majors. He was a closer and setup man with the Arizona Diamondbacks before signing a one-year, $4.25 million deal with incentives ...

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 23: Brandon Lyon #34 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 23, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ...

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 23: Brandon Lyon #34 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 23, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ...