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Rival scout drops ‘nasty’ take on Mets’ young saviors

The New York Mets have managed to remain in the postseason picture despite a recent stretch of poor play. Rookie starting pitchers Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, and Brandon Sproat have been asked to step up and help an ailing New York rotation.

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Rookie Nolan McLean did something on Sunday no Mets' players has ever done

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Why Mets’ Pete Alonso sees Max Scherzer in Nolan McLean

New York Mets starter Nolan McLean recently received high praise from teammate Pete Alonso, who compared the young star to a seasoned veteran. Alonso told Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post that he sees a bit of starter Max Scherzer in McLean.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / September 12

2 Up, 4 Down: Slumping Mets Collapse In Philly

We appear to be on the brink of the 2025 season for the New York Mets. Mired in yet another alarming slump, the Mets were easily swept aside by the Philadelphia Phillies in a four-game sweep.

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / September 9

McLean Shows Repertoire in Tough-Luck Loss

Before Monday’s 1-0 loss to the Phillies, Carlos Mendoza said that Nolan McLean has “a lot of different weapons that can get hitters out.” The rookie took the ball and made the manager’s words ring true.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / September 8

Mets Drop Heartbreaker in Crucial Game Against Phillies

The first game of the Mets’ massive four-game series with the Phillies on Monday night featured a pitching matchup of Nolan McLean and Aaron Nola that heavily favored the Mets.

MLB News / The Good Phight / September 8

Opposition research: Nolan McLean

Mets righthanded pitcher Nolan McLean was a thought of as a good prospect before the season. After being drafted in the third round of the 2023 draft, the righthanded pitcher quickly rose through the Mets’ system.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 8

Mets' rookie phenom smartly named 'X-factor' down the stretch

The New York Mets have a lot of work to do in a short period of time if they are going to catch the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East race.

New York Mets News / ESPN / September 8

Three young arms are here to carry the Mets into October

The rookie trio of Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat look to lift New York's fortunes this season.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / September 5

Nolan McLean Emerging as Mets’ Potential Ace

On August 16, with the Mets reeling after losing 13 of their last 15 games, they turned to top prospect Nolan McLean for a spark. The rookie responded with 5 1/3 scoreless innings, striking out eight against a tough Seattle Mariners lineup.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 5

Mark Vientos makes Nolan McLean's case for being Mets ace

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean has been the talk of the baseball world for the past couple of weeks. This is owed to the historic start to his MLB career, which includes McLean amassing a 4-0 record, a 1.37 ERA, and 28 strikeouts in 26.1 innings pitched in four starts.

New York Mets News / Stadium Rant / September 3

Magnificent McLean Leads Mets To 12-5 Victory! Is Rookie Of The Year Possible?

Nolan McLean is the calm settling down a storm. The New York Mets, in freefall before his callup, have played winning baseball during his Big Apple stay.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 3

Mets' Nolan McLean makes more history in latest brilliant start

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean is off to an incredible start to his major league career. McLean now has four wins in as many starts and boasts a 1.37 ERA across 26.1 innings.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3

Mets’ Nolan McLean pulls off eye-popping feat last seen in 1981 Fernandomania

The New York Mets are heating up at the right time, and they have rookie pitcher Nolan McLean to thank. During Tuesday night’s 12-5 win over the Detroit Tigers, the Mets rookie pitcher turned in another gem, drawing comparisons to one of the most iconic debuts in MLB history—Fernando Valenzuela’s legendary 1981 start.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / September 2

Mets' Nolan McLean brings unblemished record to Detroit

Rookie right-hander Nolan McLean has given the New York Mets' rotation a jolt of energy since his major league call up last month. McLean will aim for his fourth victory in as many starts during the middle game of a three-game series against the host Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

New York Mets News / Stadium Rant / August 30

Is Nolan McLean The Ace Of The Future For The Mets?

Nolan McLean has had a phenomenal start to his MLB career with the New York Mets. He is currently undefeated in his first three games. While it is a small sample size, if he continues to be dominant, could he end up being the ace for the Mets in the future?

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 28

Mets sweep Phillies behind Nolan McLean's historic night

Nolan McLean looks less like a rookie and more like the New York Mets’ next ace every time he takes the mound. On Wednesday, in just his third career start,

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Mets’ Nolan McLean enters Randy Johnson territory with torrid start to career

The New York Mets have a rising star making waves in the National League — Nolan McLean. In just his first three big-league starts, the 24-year-old right-hander has done more than stabilize the Mets rotation — he’s already carved out a place in MLB rookie pitcher history.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 27

Rookie Nolan McLean dazzles as Mets blank Phillies to tighten NL East race

Rookie Nolan McLean allowed four hits in eight dynamic innings as the host New York Mets inched closer in the NL East with a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27

Mets' Nolan McLean off to historic start to MLB career

The New York Mets were looking to sweep the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, and rookie pitcher Nolan McLean made sure his team came away with a win.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 27

Rookie Nolan McLean, Mets seek to sweep Phillies

Shortly after he delivered a walk-off single on Tuesday night, New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo mused that baseball can be "a funny game." The Mets surely are more entertained lately by the sport's twists and turns than the Philadelphia Phillies are.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 25

Mets’ Nolan McLean makes MLB history in first two starts

It would be difficult to draw up a better start to a career than what New York Mets rookie pitcher Nolan McLean has delivered in his first two big league outings.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / August 23

Top Pitching Prospect Off To Historic Start With New York Mets

The New York Mets are just 6-13 in August and have fallen six games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East. But as they cling to a 1.5-game led over the Cincinnati Reds for the final wild card spot, the Mets' top pitching prospect could help them secure a playoff bid.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 22

Mets, aiming to halt slide, send Nolan McLean to oppose Braves

The New York Mets will send their promising rookie to the mound on Friday in hopes of slowing a brutal recent skid against the Atlanta Braves. Right-hander Nolan McLean will attempt to boost a New York squad that has lost 16 of 21 games to put its National League wild-card hopes in jeopardy.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / August 16

New York Mets Starting Pitcher Nolan McLean Delivers In MLB Debut

Look, we’ve all been burned before by hyped-up prospects making their big league debuts. You know the drill – some 22-year-old gets called up, throws three innings of absolute chaos, and suddenly everyone’s pretending like “he just needs time to adjust” while secretly knowing he’ll be back in Triple-A by Tuesday.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / August 14