Author: Kai Chang

Morning Briefing: Mets Lose Seventh Straight, Drop Another Series

Good morning, Mets fans! Tuesday’s pitching matchup between Nolan McLean and Yoshinobu Yamamoto went as advertised, but it resulted in another Mets loss. The Mets (7-11) fell 2-1 to the Dodgers as the offense continued to slump. Francisco Lindor led off the game with a homer, and New York never found the runs column again. The Mets have now lost seven in a row and the first two of the...

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Nolan McLean Twirls Another Gem for Mets

On Thursday, Citi Field witnessed Nolan McLean’s best outing of the year, but it got lost in a 7-1 defeat to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite the lopsided final score, McLean’s performance was the Mets’ clear standout. Through 6 1/3 innings of work, McLean surrendered only three hits and two earned runs, striking out eight, bringing his season ERA to 2.70. The right-hander set the...

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Freddy Peralta’s Mets Debut A Mixed Bag

Freddy Peralta’s Mets debut had its rough spots, but it didn’t need to be perfect. Backed by strong run support, the Mets pulled away for an 11-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at Citi Field. Pittsburgh struck first. Oneil Cruz opened with a single to center, and Brandon Lowe followed with a two-run home run to give the Pirates an early 2-0 lead. Peralta limited the damage...

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Morning Briefing: Cubs Extend Pete Crow-Armstrong

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Chicago Cubs and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong have agreed to a six-year, $115 million extension starting in 2027. Passan notes the deal is unique because it lacks a club option, allowing Crow-Armstrong to reach free agency before his age-31 season. Crow-Armstrong, of course, was originally drafted by the Mets. Latest Mets News...

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Kodai Senga Dominates Astros in Final Start of Impressive Spring

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga allowed three hits over four scoreless innings Thursday in a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros, lowering his spring ERA to 1.80. Senga struck out four and walked one on 63 pitches, navigating a veteran Houston lineup with a fastball that touched 97.3 mph and a forkball that generated five swings and misses. “Just to see him this early, pretty much it...

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