Name: Mets rookie Nolan McLean dazzles in his first major league start
Uploaded: 2025-08-16T07:31-05:00
Duration: 83 s
Description: SNY's Steve Gelbs catches up with Nolan McLean after he tossed 5.1 scoreless innings and struck out eight batters in his MLB debut. Teammates Sean Manaea and David Peterson made sure to welcome McLean to the big leagues in appropriate fashion.

Mets

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez saw the command and competitiveness of Nolan McLean when both players were in Syracuse and praised his ability to throw all of his pitches in any count. Francisco Lindor observed that McLean executed from "pitch one" and that got the crowd involved as well in the Mets eventual 3-1 win over Seattle.

 Francisco Alvarez and Francisco Lindor comment on Nolan McLean's impressive Mets debut

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza felt the jolt of energy that Nolan McLean brought to Citi Field on Saturday, adding the "moment wasn't too big for him." Mendoza was duly impressed with McLean's pitching repertoire and him fielding the no-look comebacker that he turned into a double-play. When asked whether we should expect to see more of McLean, the manager simply replied with a laugh, "You think?"

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SNY's Steve Gelbs catches up with Nolan McLean after he tossed 5.1 scoreless innings and struck out eight batters in his MLB debut. Teammates Sean Manaea and David Peterson made sure to welcome McLean to the big leagues in appropriate fashion.

Mets rookie Nolan McLean dazzles in his first major league start

Mets rookie Nolan McLean made his MLB debut one to remember, throwing shutout ball into the sixth inning and striking out eight in New York's 3-1 win. Pete Alonso drove in his 100th run of the season and Edwin Diaz completed a six-out save as the Mets ended a three-game losing streak.

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"Try to stay positive," is about all Mets starter Sean Manaea could offer after the 11-9 loss to the Mariners. It was another rough night for Brooks Raley and the bullpen, allowing seven runs and 10 hits over the final four innings. Francisco Lindor was one of the only bright spots, going deep twice and driving in four runs. Lindor just feels the team isn't "clicking" and they have to find a solution quickly.

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For Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, having a bullpen with the experienced depth the team acquired before the trade deadline should be a huge advantage but the group "hasn't been able to get the job done." Despite the 11-9 loss to Seattle, Mendoza still believes they will turn it around. He credited starter Sean Manaea with grinding through five innings despite being hit hard but reiterated, "we have to play better baseball."

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Francisco Lindor clubbed a pair of home runs and had four RBI but  the Mets bullpen again failed to protect the lead as the Mariners prevailed 11-9.

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Mets pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci put on am impressive performance on Friday night for Double-A Binghamton, striking out 11 batters in 5.1 innings. The Mets' second-round selection in 2024 MLB Draft, allowed just three hits and one run against New Hampshire.

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Yankees

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Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton reacted to the Yankees' 9-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Judge hit his first home run in nearly two weeks, while Stanton went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.  

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Yankees starter Will Warren gave the bullpen a much needed break, pitching into the seventh inning, allowing just two runs and striking out seven. He credited catcher Ben Rice with a great job behind the plate, reminding him to stay aggressive "in the zone." Rice in turn, cited Cody Bellinger with providing an immediate spark, going deep in the first inning. Bellinger simply stated that it was good to finally get the results while putting in the work.

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SNY's Chelsea Sherrod catches up Yankees legends and fan favorites Joe Torre, Johnny Damon, Willie Randolph, Doc Gooden and Homer Bush as they return to the Stadium for this year's annual Old-Timers' celebration. They share their memories of being a Yankee and offer some observations on the current team's struggles.

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Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams was very blunt after struggling once again, this time against the Houston Astros in a 5-3 loss. Manager Aaron Boone also broke down what went wrong for the Yankees in the loss.

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On SportsNite, Michelle Margaux, John Jastremski and Jon Alba discuss the Yankees bullpen acquisitions and if they can bounce back to win the AL East. 

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Newly traded for José Caballero explains how it was being moved from the Rays to the Yankees in the middle of the two teams facing one another and says he grew up a fan of Derek Jeter. On the flip side, former Yankee Oswald Peraza bids farewell to the organization as he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels during the same game earlier on Thursday.

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On Baseball Night in NY, SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino evaluates the moves made by the Yankees and Brian Cashman at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline.

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It was a long day at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, with GM Brian Cashman making several deals at the trade deadline. That coupled with a nearly three-hour rain delay turned the Yankees 7-4 win over the Rays into a marathon. Manager Aaron Boone is "excited" about the new additions to the relief core with closer Devin Williams adding that Camilo Doval throws "a hundred miles an hour." Giancarlo Stanton offered that the win made the endless wait worthwhile.   

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Jets

Jets quarterback Justin Fields and rookie tight end Mason Taylor, both acknowledged that the loss to the Giants was not up to the "standard" they've tried to establish in training camp. Save for a few effective runs, the offense struggled mightily. Taylor expects the team to learn from their mistakes and be ready for the season opener.

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Following their 31-12 preseason loss to the Giants, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn put it bluntly, "we weren't good enough." He lamented the seven penalties his team incurred, in addition to several dropped passes and an ineffective offense as a whole.

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New York Jets RB Breece Hall complements the Giants' defense, led by Abdul Carter and Brian Burns. Plus, Jamien Sherwood explains how the defense was successful in stopping the run game against Big Blue.

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The New York Jets warm up and get ready for another joint practice with the crosstown Giants.

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn provided injury updates on Tyrod Taylor and Allen Lazard at the joint practice with the New York Giants. Third-string QB Brady Cook also left with an ankle injury, but Glenn stressed the injury was not serious.

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New York Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson explains how he feels coming off his Achilles injury and how the organization plans to take it slow with him. Plus, OT Alijah Vera-Tucker comments on the team's running back room and building chemistry with QB Justin Fields.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields explains what he's learned from Giants QB Russell Wilson, how he takes charge in the huddle, and his growth in maturity since first entering the NFL.

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At Jets-Giants joint practice, Justin Fields works with Breece Hall and the running backs, while Garrett Wilson and the wide receivers perform blocking drills.

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Giants

Kayvon Thibodeaux speak about how he plans on using his strength in the NFL, setting personal goals such as Michael Strahan's sack record and how coaching can make good players into great players.

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Brian Daboll discusses the joint practices with the Jets and what the Giants got out of it, and also the effects that veteran players have on the rest of the team.


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New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart details how it has been to be a part of this organization so far and describes how excited he is to play in front of the fans at MetLife Stadium.

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New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter explains how he has been picking the brains of veterans Brian Burns and Dexter Lawrence. Plus, Burns details how the defense has been improving through the preseason and confirms he is healthy.

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The New York Giants warm up and get ready for another joint practice with the crosstown Jets.

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Russell Wilson and Dexter Lawrence break down the 'good things' that happened during the Giants' joint practice with the Jets, Abdul Carter's performance in training camp, and what the Giants need to do to be successful this season.

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Giants head coach Brian Daboll speaks about the team's upcoming joint training camp with the Jets, his respect for Jets coach Aaron Glenn, and Malik Nabers not practicing as he is still recovering from an injury.

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Knicks

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Spotrac and The NBA Front Office Show's Keith Smith to discuss the state of the Knicks, including whether or not the still-unsettled situation between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks could possibly play in New York’s favor.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Spotrac and The NBA Front Office Show's Keith Smith to discuss the Knicks' cap space they could spend before the start of the NBA season and if they have enough room to extend Mitchell Robinson.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Spotrac and The NBA Front Office Show's Keith Smith to discuss the Knicks options with their remaining cap space and how Mikal Bridges' four-year, $150M extension impacts their future.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY’s NBA Insider discusses the staff under new Knicks head coach Mike Brown, and the possibility of adding a name like Terry Stotts into the mix.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider catches up with Knicks point guard Deuce McBride to talk about his new children's book and asks him his thoughts on his new head coach Mike Brown.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider alongside Knicks fan Lee Escobedo discuss the state of the Knicks, how the guys playing in summer league have been performing, and an interview with Deuce McBride.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, Kings radio's Kevin Gleason explains why new head coach Mike Brown will love Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and the rest of the Knicks' wings.

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