Author: Kai Chang

Morning Briefing: MLB Postseason Begins

Good morning, Mets fans! The MLB postseason began Tuesday, with four games to kick off the Wild Card series in both leagues. The Braves beat the Phillies 5-3 behind a Austin Riley go-ahead three-run homer off Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning. J.T. Realmuto had given Philadelphia a 3-2 lead with a two-run triple in the seventh. The White Sox defeated the Astros 6-3 after jumping out to an early...

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Zac Thornton Ends Rookie Year On a High Note

Going into 2026, Zac Thornton wasn’t one of the Mets’ blue-chip prospects. But after he spent most of the first half of the year in the minors, he got called up in July and proved down the stretch why he belongs. Thornton’s final start of the year was another solid one. He allowed two runs over five innings against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, giving up four hits while walking one...

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Morning Briefing: Andy Green Signs Three-Year Deal

Good morning, Mets fans! The big news on Tuesday was the Mets making their managerial decision, signing Andy Green to a three-year contract. You can watch the full press conference here. In Brandon Nimmo’s first game against the Mets, New York defeated the Rangers 6-3. The Mets rallied for three runs in the sixth inning after trailing 3-2, with Francisco Alvarez delivering the biggest hit, a...

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Nolan McLean Continues to Have Phillies’ Number

It was a nice rebound of a start for rookie Nolan McLean on Thursday. He has found plenty of success against the Phillies in his career, and that continued in his latest outing against them. McLean held Philadelphia to one run over six innings, allowing seven hits and three walks while striking out five. He threw 57 of his 82 pitches for strikes and lowered his season ERA to 3.18, though he was...

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Morning Briefing: Jared Young’s CT Scan Comes Back Negative

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets were shut out by the Phillies on Thursday, falling 3-0 despite Nolan McLean twirling a gem. The offense failed to provide any support, managing just four hits on the night. To make matters worse, Jared Young, one of the few bright spots of the Mets’ 2026 season, was carted off the field after a collision with McLean. Read more about Thursday’s action via...

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