Author: Alexis Farinacci

Morning Briefing: Mets Get Back to Winning Ways

Good morning, Mets fans! Nolan McLean was untouchable on Saturday in his MLB debut with the Mets. He threw 5 1/3 shutout innings, giving up just two hits with four walks and eight strikeouts. He did exactly what the Mets needed him to do and with a 3-1 victory over Seattle, McLean also earns his first big league win. The Mets will look to win back-to-back games on Sunday in the Little League...

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Nolan McLean Ready for Major League Debut

Nolan McLean is officially a big leaguer. He’ll wear No. 26 when he takes the field for his major league debut with the Mets on Saturday, and attempt to live up to massive expectations to fix a struggling rotation. Upon his arrival at Citi Field on Friday, McLean caught up with the media, along with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza about finding out he was going to the big leagues and more. The...

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Rapid Road to the Show: Nolan McLean Has Arrived

Nolan McLean was drafted by the New York Mets in the third round (pick No. 91 overall) of the 2023 MLB draft out of Oklahoma State University as a two-way player. McLean was drafted in the same round the year before by the Orioles, but never signed. McLean has been impressive since he was drafted, advancing from draft to big league call-up at a rapid pace, earning his call-up almost exactly two...

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Morning Briefing: Alonso Ties Strawberry’s Record

Good morning, Mets fans! It’s official! Pete Alonso on Saturday night hit home run No. 252 to tie Darryl Strawberry for the Mets’ franchise home run record. He now needs just one more home run to officially hold the Mets’ franchise record. Though a triumphant mark for Alonso, his accomplishment was overshadowed by another demoralizing loss. A combination of defensive miscues and shaky pitching...

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Guardians Sweep Mets’ Lethargic Offense

The New York Mets once again fell short on Wednesday afternoon in the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, suffering their fifth series sweep of the 2025 season. The Mets’ only hit of the day came in the bottom of the ninth on a solo home run by Juan Soto, who prevented the Mets from being no-hit and shutout by Cleveland right-handed pitcher Gavin Williams. It was the first hit the...

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