Michael Baron
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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.
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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! 👏
#Mets
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! 👏
#Mets
September 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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! 👏
#Mets
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! 👏
#Mets
I certainly hope we didn't witness a death blow for the #Mets this weekend...
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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
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September 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I certainly hope we didn't witness a death blow for the #Mets this weekend...
www.justmets.net/p/a-devastat...
www.justmets.net/p/a-devastat...
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
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
September 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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
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
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
That is a 55 HR, 126 RBI, 129 walk, 43 stolen base pace over 162 games. #Mets
September 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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
That is a 55 HR, 126 RBI, 129 walk, 43 stolen base pace over 162 games. #Mets
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.
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.
September 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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.
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.
Get to know Brandon Sproat, next up on the #Mets pitching prospect list.
By Drew Van Buskirk
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By Drew Van Buskirk
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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
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September 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Get to know Brandon Sproat, next up on the #Mets pitching prospect list.
By Drew Van Buskirk
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By Drew Van Buskirk
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Nolan McLean is adding a calm, refreshing presence to a chaotic #Mets pitching staff...
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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
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September 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Nolan McLean is adding a calm, refreshing presence to a chaotic #Mets pitching staff...
www.justmets.net/p/nolan-mcle...
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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
September 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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
Guess who is starting to carry the #Mets?
The guy having a “down 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-...
The guy having a “down 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-...
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
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September 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Guess who is starting to carry the #Mets?
The guy having a “down 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-...
The guy having a “down 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-...
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.
August 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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.
August 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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
August 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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.
He has arguably been the most dominant pitcher in the minors this year. He just got to Triple-A and has already dominated.
August 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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.
He has arguably been the most dominant pitcher in the minors this year. He just got to Triple-A and has already dominated.
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-...
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-...
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...
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August 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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-...
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-...
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
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By Justin Mears
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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
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August 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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
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By Justin Mears
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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.
And, they're 6-7 during that span.
August 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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.
And, they're 6-7 during that span.
The #Mets have gotten a surprisingly good season out of Starling Marte. An in depth from Drew Van Buskirk…
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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.
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August 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The #Mets have gotten a surprisingly good season out of Starling Marte. An in depth from Drew Van Buskirk…
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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.
First two MLB starts for the #Mets:
12.1 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 4 BB, 15 K, 28.2 swing-and-miss rate.
August 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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.
First two MLB starts for the #Mets:
12.1 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 4 BB, 15 K, 28.2 swing-and-miss rate.