MLB Power Rankings: Week 21 Update

Numerous divisional clashes began Friday, setting the stage for the twilight of the 2025 regular season. The Mets went to Atlanta and got a massive 12-7 win to stave off the Reds in the National League wild card chase, the Red Sox stole a win 1-0 in the Bronx against the Yankees to solidify second place in the American League East, and the Padres finally defeated the Dodgers 2-1 to pull into a...

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Nolan McLean Sparkles in Second MLB Start

Mets fans can take a deep breath: A starter not named David Peterson has made it through six innings. In Friday’s series opener against the Braves, Nolan McLean became the first since Clay Holmes on June 7 to accomplish such a feat. Not only did it end an embarrassing streak for the Mets, but it gave them all the more assurance that perhaps McLean is here to stay. “At this point, I...

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Mets Minors Recap: Clifford Connects for Syracuse

Ryan Clifford, who hit 24 homers with Double-A Binghamton to lead the Eastern League before he was promoted, launched his first two homers for Triple-A Syracuse. The first one went to the opposite field. So did the second. The 22-year-old first baseman is 9-for-33 in 10 games for Syracuse. Triple-A Indianapolis Indians (72-51) 0, Syracuse Mets (63-61) 5 Box Score 1B Ryan Clifford, 3-for-4, 2 HR...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Gain Ground in NL East, Wild Card Race

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets defeated the Braves 12-7 on Friday night. The offense woke up in a big way, recording 21 hits, while Nolan McLean dazzled in seven strong innings. Reed Garrett and Ryan Helsley faltered, though, and gave up a combined five runs over the final two innings. With the Mets’ win, and the Phillies and Reds both losing, the Mets gained ground in both the NL East...

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McLean, Offense Roll in Mets’ 12-7 Win Over Braves

Nolan McLean tripped on the mound and plunked Jurickson Profar with his first pitch. When the rookie left the mound after his last toss, he had helped the Mets break an embarrassing streak. McLean (2-0) struck out seven over seven innings in his first road start, and the offense tied a season high with 21 hits in a 12-7 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday at Truist Park....

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Game Thread: Mets vs Braves, 7:15 PM

Friday, August 22, 2025 • 7:15 PM Truist Park • Atlanta, GA RHP Nolan McLean (1-0, 0.00) vs. LHP Joey Wentz (4-3, 4.72) Apple TV+ The Mets are coming off a disappointing series against the Nationals, and it feels like the season is on the line this weekend. That’s not literally the case, though, as the Mets still have a half-game lead on the Cincinnati Reds for the final Wild Card spot in...

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