Mets Struggle as Mclean Fights Through Tough Start
WHO:
NY Post - Nolan McLean is a pitcher for the New York Mets.
Fox News - Foster Griffin is a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians.
WHAT:
Fox News - Nolan McLean has a 2.29 ERA as a visiting pitcher this season.
Fox News - The Guardians are tied for the final Wild Card spot, with four teams within three games of that position.
MLB.com - Gill Hill is the Mets’ No. 19 prospect.
MLB.com - Gill Hill has a 60-grade control on his four-pitch mix, which includes a fastball, cutter, slider, and changeup.
MLB.com - Gill Hill has hit .700 (14-for-20) with 22 total bases over five games in August.
MLB.com - Aidan Smith is the Mets’ No. 14 prospect.
MLB.com - Sammy Stafura is the Mets’ new No. 11 prospect.
MLB.com - Cole Mathis is the Mets’ No. 18 prospect.
Fox News - The Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Guardians with a 13-6 victory.
Fox News - Nolan McLean's record is now 7-7 with a 3.29 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP, with 148 strikeouts ranking ninth in baseball.
Fox News - Foster Griffin has a record of 12-3 with a 3.06 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP, along with 116 strikeouts.
MLB.com - Gill Hill generated eight swings-and-misses during his five shutout innings in Double-A Binghamton’s 23-3 victory over Hartford.
MLB.com - Gill Hill's performance included allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out four.
MLB.com - Gill Hill is 22 years old and returned to New York after playing high school baseball in Westchester County.
MLB.com - Gill Hill has a 60-grade control on his four-pitch mix, which includes a fastball, cutter, slider, and changeup.
MLB.com - Gill Hill has hit .700 (14-for-20) with 22 total bases over five games in August.
Fox News - Nolan McLean has been described as having the "filthiest offspeed pitches in the MLB" by Rob Friedman.
MLB.com - Gill Hill, the Mets’ No. 19 prospect, made a good first impression with five shutout innings in Double-A Binghamton’s franchise-record-breaking 23-3 rout of Hartford, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out four.
MLB.com - Gill Hill's four-pitch mix includes a fastball, cutter, slider, and changeup, with 60-grade control.
MLB.com - Gill Hill had a 5.49 ERA in 41 innings in his first full season in 2023, which he lowered to 3.15 over 108 2/3 innings in 2024.
MLB.com - Gill Hill battled to a 4.49 ERA over 20 starts between High-A Bowling Green and Double-A Montgomery in 2025, striking out 87 over 108 1/3 innings.
MLB.com - Aidan Smith hit his first home run as part of the New York organization during a game for High-A Brooklyn.
MLB.com - Sammy Stafura doubled in his team debut for High-A Brooklyn.
MLB.com - Cole Mathis doubled and drove in two runs in his second game with High-A Brooklyn.
NY Post - Nolan McLean allowed five runs in his start against the Guardians, marking his worst performance since May.
NY Post - The Mets defeated the Guardians 13-6, completing a three-game sweep.
Fox News - McLean has a record of 7-7 with a 3.29 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP.
Fox News - McLean has recorded 148 strikeouts, ranking ninth in baseball.
Fox News - Foster Griffin has a record of 12-3 with a 3.06 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP, along with 116 strikeouts.
WHERE:
NY Post - The game took place at the Mets' home stadium in New York.
Fox News - The Cleveland Guardians are based in Cleveland.
WHEN:
Fox News - McLean's best month of the season was July, with five quality starts and no more than two earned runs allowed in any outing.
Fox News - The Guardians are currently three games back of the White Sox in the standings.
WHY:
Fox News - Interim manager Andy Green stated that the remainder of 2026 will serve as an evaluation period for everyone on the Mets' roster, including veterans like Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette.
MLB.com - Interim manager Andy Green stated that the remainder of 2026 will serve as an evaluation period for everyone on the Mets' roster.
Fox News - The Mets have struggled in recent years, with a current record of 49-66, one of the worst in baseball.
Fox News - The Guardians made trades at the deadline to bolster their rotation and lineup, aiming for a postseason run.
HOW:
Fox News - The Mets have struggled in recent years, currently holding a record of 49-66, one of the worst in baseball.
Fox News - The Mets have been unable to find consistent success despite making roster moves.
Nolan McLean is having an impressive season as a visiting pitcher, boasting a 2.29 ERA, while the Guardians are currently tied for the final Wild Card spot with four teams closely trailing within three games. In Mets news, Gill Hill has emerged as a standout prospect, hitting .700 with 22 total bases over five games in August, and he holds a 60-grade control on his four-pitch mix. Additionally, Aidan Smith is ranked as the Mets’ No. 14 prospect, Sammy Stafura has moved up to No. 11, and Cole Mathis is now the No. 18 prospect in the organization.