Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 28/09/2025*12-8, 3.59 ERA, 165.2 IP.. Stats were not updated on BBREF when I posted this originally. 070
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 28/09/2025Hat 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 1341
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 22/09/2025I certainly hope we didn't witness a death blow for the #Mets this weekend... www.justmets.net/p/a-devastat...justmets.netA devastating loss leaves the Mets on the outside looking inThe Mets are out of playoff position for the first time since April 5 2100
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 20/09/2025Juan 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 0161
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 19/09/2025Brandon Nimmo, last 95 games: .283/.351/.464, 17 doubles, 16 HR, 59 RBI, 102 hits, 56 runs scored. #Mets 1110
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 19/09/2025Since 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 1110
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 07/09/2025Massive 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. 080
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 07/09/2025Get to know Brandon Sproat, next up on the #Mets pitching prospect list. By Drew Van Buskirk www.justmets.net/p/heres-what...justmets.netHere's what to look for in Brandon Sproat's debutOn 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 011
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 03/09/2025Nolan McLean is adding a calm, refreshing presence to a chaotic #Mets pitching staff... www.justmets.net/p/nolan-mcle...justmets.netNolan McLean is bringing calm to a chaotic pitching staffThe rookie right-hander allowed no runs over his final six innings as the offense did the rest to secure a series win in Detroit 2190
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 03/09/2025Since May 30, #MLB ranks: .283 avg (28th) .431 OBP (2nd) .615 SLG (4th) 187 wRC+ (2nd) 4.3 fWAR (1st) 1.046 OPS (2nd) 29 HR (3rd) 66 RBI (6th) 72 R (1st) 72 BB (1st) 20 SB (3rd) #mets 250
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 02/09/2025Brandon Nimmo, last 82 games: .293/.365/.486 (.850 OPS) 18 doubles, 14 home runs, 51 RBI, 91 hits, 51 runs scored. #Mets 1160
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 02/09/2025Since 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 0121
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 02/09/2025Guess 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-...justmets.netJuan Soto has begun to carry the MetsSoto's biggest game of the year helped carry the Mets to a 10-8 win over the AL-best Tigers on Monday 3351
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 29/08/2025#Mets roster moves: RHP Jonah Tong (#21) selected to the Major League roster RHP Kevin Herget optioned to Triple-A Syracuse 291
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 29/08/2025Brett Baty, 20 games in August: .339/.406/.565 21 hits, 2 2B, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 7 BB, 16 runs scored. #Mets 0142
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 29/08/2025Forget last night with the #Mets - it's Jonah Tong Day! www.justmets.net/p/its-jonah-...justmets.netIt's Jonah Tong Day for the Mets!The Mets kicked the ball around on Thursday in an ugly loss, but tonight is must-see TV with Jonah Tong toeing the rubber 0130
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 28/08/2025In 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. 1230
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 28/08/2025Francisco Lindor, 24 games in August: .350/.430/.570 7 doubles, 5 home runs, 14 RBI, 35 hits, 22 runs scored #Mets 0200
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 28/08/2025Brett Baty, last 40 games: .299/.371/.513 4 doubles, 7 HR, 13 RBI, 35 hits, 26 runs scored #Mets 1301
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 28/08/2025During 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 0160
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 26/08/2025The #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. 1161
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 26/08/2025The #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-...justmets.netSo, 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... 030
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 25/08/2025It 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 open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comAnother 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 150
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 24/08/2025The #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. 5120
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 24/08/2025The #Mets have gotten a surprisingly good season out of Starling Marte. An in depth from Drew Van Buskirk… www.justmets.net/p/the-mets-n...justmets.netThe 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. 0130
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 23/08/2025Nolan 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. 1191
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 23/08/2025Francisco Lindor, 19 games in August: .372/.449/.664 7 doubles, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 29 hits, 19 runs scored. #Mets 0140
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 23/08/2025Juan Soto, 19 games in August: .268/.404/.563 7 HR, 14 RBI, 16 BB, 19 hits and 17 runs scored. #Mets 0110
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 23/08/2025Brett Baty, 14 games in August: .378/.440/.667 2B, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 17 hits, 13 runs scored. #Mets 0140
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 18/08/2025Francisco Lindor is hitting. And when that happens, the #Mets hit. Plus, thoughts on a great night from Swaggy V, and a good night turned bad for Alvy... www.justmets.net/p/as-francis...justmets.netAs Francisco Lindor goes, so does the Mets offense...The Mets got another big night from Francisco Lindor's white hot bat. They also got a big bop from Mark Vientos. But they have a new injury concern with their catcher. 070
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 18/08/2025Juan Soto drew three walks and stole a base on Sunday - he reached the 20 home run/20 stolen base (20/20) plateau for the first time in his career. If he hurries, he can get to 30/30. #Mets 1322
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 18/08/2025In 21 games since returning from the minor leagues, Francisco Álvarez is hitting .323/.408/.645 with six doubles, a triple, four home runs and 13 RBI with 20 hits and 14 runs scored. His thumb injury is Ill-timed. Hopefully it is nothing major. #Mets 2301
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 18/08/2025Francisco Lindor now has a six-game hitting streak, during which he is hitting .560/.607/1.040 with three doubles, three home runs and seven RBI with 14(!!!) hits and seven runs scored. #Mets 180
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 17/08/2025It’s all about the RPMs for Nolan McLean, who has had a steady and predictable ascent to the big leagues. He dazzled in his #MLB debut on Saturday. By Drew Van Buskirk #Mets open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comNolan McLean spins his way to a stellar MLB debutThe rookie delivered exactly what he's put on display in Binghamton and Syracuse this year. Will it signal a turning of tides? 0140
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 14/08/2025The #Mets rotation is bleeding out, and there’s not a whole lot stopping it either. By Andrew Steele... open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comThe Mets rotation is bleeding out uncontrollablyThe Mets imploded and allowed nine runs in just one inning to lose to the Braves in another humiliating night in Queens... 030
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 13/08/2025Nolan McLean will make his #MLB debut on Saturday. Arguably long overdue... #mets www.justmets.net/p/mets-to-ca...justmets.netMets to call up Nolan McLean, will start Saturday against the MarinersMcLean, the club's third-ranked prospect, will replace Frankie Montas in the rotation for the time being 4142
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 13/08/2025The #Mets have a new all-time home run king! It’s Pete Alonso. Plus, they had a big night to snap their 7 game losing streak. Drew Van Buskirk takes a look at what went well for the offense, and snuck in some thoughts on the problems with Clay Holmes… open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comPete Alonso - the Mets all-time home run king!Plus, the bats woke up as the Mets pummeled the Braves at Citi Field on Tuesday night 251
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 11/08/2025At some point, you’d think the #Mets will hit rock bottom. But it hasn’t happened yet and they are going down belly first. From Justin Mears open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comIt's only getting worse for the Mets...The Mets get swept out of Milwaukee and head home with their hold on even a Wild Card berth tenuous at best 111
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 04/08/2025It's time for changes to the #Mets rotation, even if it means pinning unfair expectations on their pitching prospects. By Justin Mears www.justmets.net/p/its-time-f...justmets.netIt's time for changes to the Mets rotation...Frankie Montas got shelled again and the Mets dropped their second straight series and they're losers of 5 of their last 6 games 380
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 03/08/2025The #Mets hit on Saturday! Its why they won. They didn’t win because of Kodai Senga, however, who continues to be somewhat uncompetitive. What’s the deal with that? Drew Van Buskirk examines the metrics on him. open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comMets bats erupt and new additions shine in sunny Citi Field routPlus, should we be concerned about Kodai Senga? 041
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 31/07/2025Alrighty - the #Mets got their outfielder. Its Cedric Mullins. He is flawed, he is a rental, but he does address one area of weakness... open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comBREAKING: Mets acquire Cedric Mullins from the OriolesIn search of offense, the Mets are hoping for a rejuvenation from Mullins as he brings both power and speed to their outfield for the stretch drive 2131
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 31/07/2025The #Mets are in now or never mode with their club. Andrew Steele throws around some available names they can consider for their offense with the trade deadline closing in on them… open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comMets need to go all-in on offense at the trade deadlineAfter substantially bolstering the bullpen on Wednesday, offense now needs to be the priority for New York. Plus, another loss in San Diego confirms the series sweep... 210
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 29/07/2025The rumor mill is swirling around Mark Vientos, but he made a case to stay with his power display on Monday. Plus, buzz around the Mets and Brandon Lowe, Harrison Bader. Also - the #Mets blew a 4 run lead and lost last night, which stunk. open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comIf the Mets trade Mark Vientos, he won't be leaving without a fight...Mark Vientos hit a grand slam, and was robbed of another home run as the rumor mill swirls around him. Also - the Mets blew a four-run lead and lost to the Padres 050
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 28/07/2025#Mets, during their 7 game winning streak: Pitching Overall: 2.29 ERA, 2.4 R/game SP: 3.03 ERA, 5 IP/start RP: 1.32 ERA, 27.1 IP Batting .248/.327/.426 4.9 R/Game 250
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 28/07/2025Maybe the #Mets acquired their CF upgrade at the trade deadline in 2023? Justin Mears discusses an option they might already have. Also - the #Mets swept the Giants this weekend, head to San Diego for another big series with the Pads. open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comMaybe the Mets already have the answer in centerfield?The Mets have a top prospect tearing it up in Triple-A who could help the Mets now. Plus, the Mets swept away the Giants in San Francisco, head to San Diego for another big series 140
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 27/07/2025The best upgrade for the #Mets centerfield problem is... Also, they won for a sixth straight game last night. By Drew Van Buskirk. open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comWho might the perfect upgrade in center field be for the Mets?Also, the Mets won their sixth straight game on Saturday night 250
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 26/07/2025The #Mets enjoyed a laugher in SF last night. They also made a trade to help the bullpen before the game. The big move they should make? It’s Steven Kwan from Cleveland. Andrew Steele takes a look at the pros and cons of such a move this morning… open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comMets should swing-for-the-fences, get Steven KwanPlus, the Mets win big in San Francisco thanks to clutch hitting and defense, while they also acquire a much-needed lefty reliever... 460
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 26/07/2025#Mets had a nice win in SF last night. Top of the order (1-4) - which had been ice cold for a while - went 7-for-19 w/ 4 runs scored and 6 RBI. Clay Holmes gave them 5 solid & the bullpen was great too. 1st place, 6th best record in MLB, & more help coming. Hanging tough! 1120
Michael Baron @michaelgbaron.net · 25/07/2025#Mets make a deal! They are attempting to address their hole on the left side of their bullpen. They will try with Gregory Soto. open.substack.com/pub/justmets...open.substack.comMets acquire Gregory Soto for two prospectsIn Soto, the Mets are addressing their need for the left side of their bullpen 060