Mets Morning News: It’s been one week

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 14: New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) reacts to striking out with two runners in scoring position in the 8th inning of the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 14, 2026 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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The Mets lost their seventh game in as many days, falling to the Dodgers 2-1 in a true pitcher’s duel. Francisco Lindor provided the team’s sole run, hitting his first home run of the season to lead off the game, recording his first RBI of the season in the process. Nolan McLean had a transcendent start, pitching seven innings of one-run baseball, striking out eight and allowing just two hits and two walks. His sole run was given up in the first, when a Freddie Freeman dribbler up the first base line allowed Kyle Tucker to score from third. But Yoshinobu Yamamoto was just as fantastic, going 7.2 innings, allowing just the one hit and striking out seven. Brooks Raley took the loss, allowing a run in one inning of work, where one hit made the difference after two walks.

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Nolan McLean’s pitch mix is quite unique, as is his ability to create spin when he throws.

The Mets’ current offensive rut can’t be placed solely on the absence of Juan Soto, and in fact goes much deeper than that.

Prior to last night’s game, the Mets called up Austin Warren and placed newly called up reliever Joey Gerber on the 15-day injured list with a right finger blister.

Jared Young has been dealing with some left knee discomfort, and is awaiting the results of some testing to determine a possible injured list stint.

Around the National League East

The Phillies traded former top pitching prospect Griff McGarry to the Dodgers.

The Nationals beat the Pirates 5-4, with CJ Abrams getting three hits—including a home run—and driving in two runs.

The Phillies were handed a smackdown by the Cubs in a 10-4 loss, with Tim Mayza taking the loss after giving up four runs (only three earned) while only recording a single out.

The Braves eked out a 6-5 win against the Marlins, with Dominic Smith driving in three runs in the bottom of the eighth to put the Braves ahead in the eleventh hour.

Around Major League Baseball

The key to a great pinch-hitter may come down to the length of the batter’s swing, at least according to Rangers manager Skip Schumaker.

The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a big hit to their lineup with Christian Yelich now expected to be out until at least the middle of May, if not longer.

Mayor Ken Sim has called for a bid for an expansion team to be given to the city of Vancouver.

Lucas Giolito is still on the free agent market, but he might not be for much longer with multiple teams in desparate need of pitching.

Orioles’ manager Craig Albernaz may be bruised and have several broken bones, but he’s already back after taking a foul ball to the face and a trip to the hospital.

Tatsuya Imai has admitted to having some trouble adjusting to an American lifestyle, both within and outside of the world of baseball.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Steve Sypa is up to his third Mets Minor Leaguers of the Week roundup.

Today in the Feed

This Date in Mets History

29 years ago today, MLB held the first ever Jackie Robinson Day at Shea Stadium, with several big names in attendance including President Bill Clinton and Robinson’s widow Rachel Robinson.