Author: Nathan Cooper

Morning Briefing: Nolan McLean to Start WBC Championship Tonight

Good morning, Mets fans! The WBC championship game takes place tonight at 8 p.m. EST on FOX. Luckily for Mets fans, Nolan McLean will take the mound, trying to help Team USA win its second WBC and its first since 2017. McLean will look to improve on his first start, where although he only allowed two hits, he surrendered three earned runs. That game was nearly catastrophic for the United States...

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Senga Electric, Holmes Strong in Mets’ 1-0 Loss to Marlins

Kodai Senga and the New York Mets (9-7-1) took on the Miami Marlins (7-10) in Port St. Lucie in a low-scoring loss on Friday. Senga came out guns-blazing in a 1-2-3 first inning. He threw six pitches above 96 mph, maxing out at 97.9 mph on his thirtieth pitch of the inning before fooling Connor Norby on his patented ghost forkball for a strikeout. Senga continued his work in the second inning,...

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Morning Briefing: Stearns Still Optimistic About Lindor’s Return

Good morning, Mets fans! MMO’s Brandyn Pokrass continued his excellent spring training coverage with notes from David Stearns’ and David Wright’s media availability.  In the press conference, Wright spoke about how he is enjoying the enthusiasm the team is showing right now. He was also excited to hear from Bo Bichette and his request to speak with Wright during spring...

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Alvarez, Manaea Show Positive Signs in Mets’ Loss to Marlins

The Francisco Alvarez and Sean Manaea-led New York Mets (5-5-1) fell to the Miami Marlins (6-6) tonight in a low-scoring game in Jupiter. After the Mets went down in order in the top of the first inning, Manaea took the mound for his Grapefruit League debut. After retiring the first two batters, he allowed a solo home run to Connor Norby on a sweeper before getting out of the inning trailing...

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Morning Briefing: Team USA Ironing Out Starting Rotation

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets starter Nolan McLean will make his WBC debut in Team USA’s fourth game against Italy, per Joel Sherman of the NY Post. However, he did not report Monday with the rest of the team. McLean is ill, which may put his initial start in jeopardy. Due to still being with the Mets in Port St. Lucie, it is possible he could start for the Mets on Wednesday, instead of...

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