Mets Rookie Nolan McLean Makes MLB History With Record Start

11 months ago

Mets Rookie Nolan McLean Makes MLB History With Record Start

McLean became the first pitcher since 1913 with a 2-0 record, ERA under 1.50, opponent average below .150, 15+ strikeouts, and fewer than five walks across his first two MLB starts. The 24-year-old debuted with 5.1 scoreless vs. Seattle, then struck out seven over seven innings in a 12-7 win vs. Atlanta, boosting New York’s playoff hopes.

By Tanish Chachra

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Twins DFA Jose Urena, Call Up Mick Abel for Start

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Twins DFA Jose Urena, Call Up Mick Abel for Start

The Twins designated Urena after he allowed six runs in Thursday’s loss, raising his ERA to 4.58. Likely bound for free agency again, Urena has pitched for four teams in 2025. Former Phillies prospect Abel, acquired in the Jhoan Duran trade, gets the call. Abel posted a 1.76 ERA at Triple-A and debuts today vs. the White Sox.

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Lance McCullers Admits ‘Frustration’ as Astros Rotation Struggles Continue

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Lance McCullers Admits ‘Frustration’ as Astros Rotation Struggles Continue

McCullers Jr. lasted just four innings in Houston’s 10-7 win over Baltimore, allowing three runs with five walks. His ERA climbed to 6.89. “It’s frustrating… you feel great all week, then it unravels,” he said. With Framber Valdez also struggling and rotation depth thin, the Astros cling to a two-game AL West lead despite offensive sparks.

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Orioles’ David Rubenstein Signals New Era With Samuel Basallo Deal

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Orioles’ David Rubenstein Signals New Era With Samuel Basallo Deal

Orioles owner Rubenstein stressed his group’s financial strength after finalizing control in $1.7B takeover in 2024: “We have the resources to do these kind of deals.” That backing showed as Baltimore handed rookie catcher Basallo an eight-year, $67M extension. It takes two to do deals, but we thought this was the perfect one for the first one of its type.”

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Rob Thomson Defends Jhoan Duran After First Blown Save

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Rob Thomson Defends Jhoan Duran After First Blown Save

Duran’s 101.9 mph heat wasn’t enough as Washington rallied for a 5-4 win, his first blown save with Philadelphia. “That’s the game… tomorrow I’ll be ready,” he said. The loss snapped a four-game streak and cut the Phillies’ NL East lead to six games over the Mets. Despite the hit, Thomson defended him: “Mariano had 80 of them. It happens.”

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Angels’ Bryce Teodosio Steals HR With Stunning ‘Jumpman’ Catch

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Angels’ Bryce Teodosio Steals HR With Stunning ‘Jumpman’ Catch

Teodosio soared at the 396-foot marker to rob Ian Happ’s homer in the Angels’ 3-2 loss. “I just want to help the team however I can,” he said. Yoán Moncada added two solo shots, but Kenley Jansen’s second straight blown save sealed defeat. “Terrible. I stunk,” Jansen admitted as Los Angeles dropped five of seven amidst fading postseason push.

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