Author: John Stocum

Mets Minors Recap: Santucci Strikes Out Seven in Stellar Start

Despite the Mets’ minor league affiliates going 1-3 on Friday, there were some great starts across the organization. Most notable of the bunch was Jonathan Santucci, who went 6 1/3 innings, allowing only one earned run and striking out seven batters. Santucci had gotten off to a rough start this year after dominating Double-A in the second half of 2025. However, on Friday night, Santucci...

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David Peterson’s Free Fall Continues In Blowout

After Kodai Senga’s start on Sunday lasted only 2 2/3 innings, I said to myself, “I don’t think the Mets starters can get worse than this”. And then David Peterson took the mound on Wednesday. Peterson lasted only 3 2/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs on five hits and three walks. Peterson exited to a flurry of boos from the crowd, leaving the bases loaded for Sean...

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Senga Struggles Again In Doubleheader Nightcap

Do you know the saying, “When it rains, it pours”? Well, what comes after it pours? Kodai Senga struggled yet again in the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader, allowing three earned runs in only 2 2/3 innings, giving up three hits, three walks, and striking out one. Senga’s ERA ballooned to 9.00, lasting only 20 innings through five starts. The Mets were swept by the...

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Mets Minors Recap: Elian Peña Shines in St. Lucie Debut

Jonah Tong got roughed up in his second start of the Triple-A campaign. He only lasted 1 2/3 innings, giving up seven runs (four earned) on four hits, three walks, and two strikeouts. Control has been an issue at times in Tong’s minor league career, and this start was no different. Only 34 of his 60 pitches were thrown for strikes, and his average four-seam fastball velocity was down...

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Free Agent Profile: Aaron Civale, SP/RP

Aaron Civale, SP/RP Position: SP/RP B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 30 (6/12/1995) 2025 Traditional Stats: 23 G, 102 IP, 4.85 ERA, 1.265 WHIP, 4-9, 88 K, 33 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 86 ERA+, 20.2% K%, 7.6% BB%, 4.1 xERA, 4.63 FIP, 4.73 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR, 0.1 bWAR Rundown After bursting onto the scene in 2019 with a spectacular rookie campaign, Aaron Civale looked like he had potential to be a staple name...

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