Even when the offense shows sparks, the same issue continues to weigh the Mets down. And for Ryan Helsley, things have gone from shaky to spiraling in a hurry. After Thursday’s meltdown, the Mets didn’t make Helsley wait long for a chance to redeem himself. He had blown a 3-2 lead in the eighth inning on Thursday — but with New York leading Seattle 6-5 in the seventh on Friday, back...
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Lefty Jonathan Santucci struck out a career-high 11 Friday in Double-A Binghamton’s 4-2 victory over New Hampshire. He gave up one unearned run on three hits and a walk over 5 1/3 innings to drop his ERA to 2.73. He has struck out 40 in 29 2/3 innings in six starts since his promotion to Binghamton. The 22-year-old drafted last year in the second round out of Duke came in at No. 13 on...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Not much is going right in Mets world right now, but one source of excitement is the debut of Nolan McLean on Saturday. One of the Mets’ most highly touted pitching prospects in recent memory, McLean will see his first major league action and will wear jersey No. 26 in the Mets’ second game against the Mariners. In a corresponding move Friday night, the Mets...
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It was “The Beatles Night” at Citi Field, and the Mets could have used more help from somebody, anybody in the bullpen. Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley and Brooks Raley combined to give up six runs as the Mets lost 11-9 to the Seattle Mariners Friday at Citi Field on the 60th anniversary of the Fab Four’s famed concert at Shea Stadium. The Mets (64-58) have lost 14 of 16. The last...
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The New York Mets (64-57) are trending in the worst direction imaginable. After holding a comfortable lead in the National League East mere weeks ago, they now sit in the final Wild Card spot. On days where the offense is clicking, their pitching struggles. On days where the pitching staff keeps opposing teams in check, the lineup goes missing. It will not get any easier for them, as the Seattle...
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Friday, August 15, 2025 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Luis M. Castillo (8-6, 3.19) vs. LHP Sean Manaea (1-1, 4.33) SNY • MLBN The Mets have another challenging weekend ahead of them as the Seattle Mariners, one of the hottest teams in baseball, roll into town. The Mariners have one of the best rotations in baseball, their bullpen closes the door and recently they’ve collectively...
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