If Team USA needed one more look at Nolan McLean before finalizing its World Baseball Classic staff, it got it in 56 pitches. McLean allowed one hit, walked one, and struck out six, retiring 12 of the 14 hitters he faced. During one stretch, he set down nine in a row. The most glaring takeaway from the Statcast data was a significant jump in velocity. McLean’s sinker, which averaged 94.4 mph...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets topped the Houston Astros behind four scoreless innings from a stellar Nolan McLean, who allowed one hit, walked one, and struck out six while flashing a roughly 2 mph velocity jump, sitting 97 mph and touching 97.6. Tyrone Taylor launched a 419-foot homer, Marcus Semien added a solo shot, and Robert Stock struck out five over three strong relief innings to seal...
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We will take a look at three long shots in this preview. It would be stunning if Great Britain, Brazil, or Czechia advanced out of pool play. But March is known for madness. Notable Players Jazz Chisholm Jr., perhaps tuning up for the second-ever 50-50 season in MLB history, leads Great Britain. The other active MLB players on the squad are Nate Eaton (Red Sox), Tristan Beck (Giants), Harry Ford...
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Nolan McLean and the Mets’ pitching staff dominated, and the Mets (3-2-1) got a pair of home runs as they downed the Astros (1-3) in Palm Beach on Thursday. Thursday’s game started fast as Marcus Semien hit a single that deflected off pitcher Tatsuya Imai’s hand. Thankfully, Imai was not hurt, shaking off the trainer, and the inning ended quickly with a fly out followed by a...
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Thursday, February 25, 2026 • 1:05 PM CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches • West Palm Beach, FL RHP Nolan McLean (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Tatsuya Imai (0-0, -.–) WHSQ 880AM It’s Nolan McLean Day! And if you’re an Astros fan, it’s Tatsuya Imai Day! But it’s not on TV. Nolan McLean was a sensation when he got called up to the Mets last season. Over eight starts he pitched 48 innings with a...
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I come from Italian heritage, so it’s sacrilege that I haven’t incorporated food into my baseball analysis. That changes here. I’ve begun to think of an-bat as one of my favorite pastimes: cooking a homegrown meal. The similarities are plentiful. Pasta, seasonings, and a choice of meat are exchanged for fastballs, curveballs, and sweepers. The aroma of sauce rolling through the kitchen is...
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