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Co-creator, Just Mets. I have written for SNY, I have written for MLB. I've been writing about the Mets since 2009. www.justmets.net

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*12-8, 3.59 ERA, 165.2 IP.. Stats were not updated on BBREF when I posted this originally.

28.09.2025 12:44 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hat tip to Clay Holmes for a hell of a first season as a starter. He was gassed for sure in the second half, but all in all, 11-8, 3.66 ERA, 159.2 IP.

There's work to do - he's a pitch-to-contact pitcher as a starter, so he needs to cut the walks down.

But well done! πŸ‘

#Mets

28.09.2025 12:04 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A devastating loss leaves the Mets on the outside looking in The Mets are out of playoff position for the first time since April 5

I certainly hope we didn't witness a death blow for the #Mets this weekend...

www.justmets.net/p/a-devastat...

22.09.2025 14:27 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Juan Soto, NL ranks:

5.8 fWAR (5th)
172 wRC+ (2nd)
.534 SLG (4th)
.397 OBP (1st)
42 HR (3rd)
117 BB (2nd)
103 RBI (3rd)
34 SB (5th)
121 BB (1st)

#Mets

20.09.2025 10:14 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Brandon Nimmo, last 95 games:

.283/.351/.464, 17 doubles, 16 HR, 59 RBI, 102 hits, 56 runs scored. #Mets

19.09.2025 11:36 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Since May 30, a span of 96 games, Juan Soto is hitting .286/.419/1.025 with 9 doubles, 1 triple, 33 home runs and 75 RBI with 77 walks, 26 stolen bases, 98 hits and 81 runs scored.

That is a 55 HR, 126 RBI, 129 walk, 43 stolen base pace over 162 games. #Mets

19.09.2025 11:29 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Massive game for the #Mets here today. Need to win to control the tiebreaker vs Cincinnati.

They'd be 3-3 vs CIN, but NY is 23-19 vs the NL East, CIN is 17-22 vs the NL Central.

That's the next tiebreaker, their own division record.

07.09.2025 12:14 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's what to look for in Brandon Sproat's debut On the heels of a tough loss for Jonah Tong and the Mets on Saturday, the Mets look to another highly-rated rookie for additional answers

Get to know Brandon Sproat, next up on the #Mets pitching prospect list.

By Drew Van Buskirk

www.justmets.net/p/heres-what...

07.09.2025 11:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nolan McLean is bringing calm to a chaotic pitching staff The rookie right-hander allowed no runs over his final six innings as the offense did the rest to secure a series win in Detroit

Nolan McLean is adding a calm, refreshing presence to a chaotic #Mets pitching staff...

www.justmets.net/p/nolan-mcle...

03.09.2025 13:33 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Since May 30, #MLB ranks:

.283 avg (28th)
.431 OBP (2nd)
.615 SLG (4th)
187 wRC+ (2nd)
4.3 fWAR (1st)
1.046 OPS (2nd)
29 HR (3rd)
66 RBI (6th)
72 R (1st)
72 BB (1st)
20 SB (3rd)

#mets

03.09.2025 13:18 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Brandon Nimmo, last 82 games:

.293/.365/.486 (.850 OPS)

18 doubles, 14 home runs, 51 RBI, 91 hits, 51 runs scored.

#Mets

02.09.2025 13:27 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Since May 30, Soto is hitting .280/.429/.606 (1.035 OPS) with six doubles, one triple, 28 home runs and 65 RBI with 71 walks, 79 hits and 70 runs scored, a span of 81 games. #Mets

02.09.2025 13:22 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Juan Soto has begun to carry the Mets Soto's biggest game of the year helped carry the Mets to a 10-8 win over the AL-best Tigers on Monday

Guess who is starting to carry the #Mets?

The guy having a β€œdown year” who is about to be 30/30.

I talk about that guy and what is arguably becoming an MVP-type season for him…

www.justmets.net/p/juan-soto-...

02.09.2025 11:40 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

#Mets roster moves:

RHP Jonah Tong (#21) selected to the Major League roster

RHP Kevin Herget optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

29.08.2025 18:27 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Brett Baty, 20 games in August:

.339/.406/.565

21 hits, 2 2B, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 7 BB, 16 runs scored. #Mets

29.08.2025 13:42 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Jonah Tong Day for the Mets! The Mets kicked the ball around on Thursday in an ugly loss, but tonight is must-see TV with Jonah Tong toeing the rubber

Forget last night with the #Mets - it's Jonah Tong Day!

www.justmets.net/p/its-jonah-...

29.08.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In 23 games this month, the #Mets are batting .281/.358/.491. They rank first in the majors over the month in slugging and OPS (.849), are second in batting average, OBP, home runs and runs scored.

28.08.2025 12:57 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Francisco Lindor, 24 games in August:

.350/.430/.570

7 doubles, 5 home runs, 14 RBI, 35 hits, 22 runs scored #Mets

28.08.2025 12:55 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Brett Baty, last 40 games:

.299/.371/.513

4 doubles, 7 HR, 13 RBI, 35 hits, 26 runs scored

#Mets

28.08.2025 12:07 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

During his 10 game hitting streak, Mark Vientos has hit .395/.442/.974 with four doubles, six home runs and 17 RBI with 15 hits and 8 runs scored. #Mets

28.08.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The #Mets are calling up Jonah Tong. He will start on Friday against the Marlins.

He has arguably been the most dominant pitcher in the minors this year. He just got to Triple-A and has already dominated.

26.08.2025 20:30 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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So, why is the Mets offense suddenly clicking? The Mets are crushing it at the plate lately, which is the main reason the Mets beat the Phillies on Monday night...

The #Mets offense has been crushing it lately. There's a notable difference which helps explain it.

That plus thoughts on this race they're trying to get into, the pitching, some cool stats from last night too...

www.justmets.net/p/so-why-is-...

26.08.2025 14:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another typical loss for the Mets... The offense struggled and there were too many walks. Plus. it's now or never if the Mets still want to be a factor in the NL East

It was another typical loss for the #Mets on Sunday as they settled for a 3-3 road trip. But, they have a chance now against the Phillies, if they show…

By Justin Mears

open.substack.com/pub/justmets...

25.08.2025 12:08 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The #Mets are hitting .313/.377/.588 with 30 doubles, a triple, 32 home runs and 87 runs scored over their last 13 games.

And, they're 6-7 during that span.

24.08.2025 11:49 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mets not-so-secret weapon in the lineup... Also - the Mets powered up and Clay Holmes gave them a strong effort on the mound in their 9-2 win over the Braves.

The #Mets have gotten a surprisingly good season out of Starling Marte. An in depth from Drew Van Buskirk…

www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-n...

24.08.2025 11:44 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nolan McLean is the first non-David Peterson Mets starter in 62 games to finish 6 innings since Clay Holmes back on June 7th.

First two MLB starts for the #Mets:

12.1 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 4 BB, 15 K, 28.2 swing-and-miss rate.

23.08.2025 12:04 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Francisco Lindor, 19 games in August:

.372/.449/.664

7 doubles, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 29 hits, 19 runs scored. #Mets

23.08.2025 11:58 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Juan Soto, 19 games in August:

.268/.404/.563

7 HR, 14 RBI, 16 BB, 19 hits and 17 runs scored. #Mets

23.08.2025 11:56 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Brett Baty, 14 games in August:

.378/.440/.667

2B, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 17 hits, 13 runs scored. #Mets

23.08.2025 11:49 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As Francisco Lindor goes, so does the Mets offense... The Mets got another big night from Francisco Lindor's white hot bat. They also got a big bop from Mark Vientos. But they have a new injury concern with their catcher.

Francisco Lindor is hitting.

And when that happens, the #Mets hit.

Plus, thoughts on a great night from Swaggy V, and a good night turned bad for Alvy...

www.justmets.net/p/as-francis...

18.08.2025 12:19 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0