Mets need Nolan McLean, rest of top starters to add missing piece necessary to save season

Nypost · May 31, 2026 · 157 words · By Joel Sherman

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Sign up NowElements of “run prevention” are flourishing, particularly in the outfield with Carson Benge and especially A.J.

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Ewing motoring around center — not to mention how much more comfortable and natural Brett Baty looks at third.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Claim 1: “Brett Baty looks at third”

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Wikipedia and ESPN both confirm Brett Baty is a player for the New York Mets and specifically identify him as a third baseman.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Mets season is the 65th season of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball, their 18th at Citi Field, and their sixth under majority owner Steve Cohen. The Mets will attempt to imp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Mets_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brett Austin Baty ( BAIT-ee; born November 13, 1999) is an American professional baseball utility player for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Mets selected Baty in the first round…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_Baty

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Mets

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Claim 2: “Carlos Mendoza said of the duo eliminating extra-base hits and extra runs/pitches, “They are changing the game with the way they are playing defense.””

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While multiple sources confirm Carlos Mendoza has praised the duo's 'contagious energy' and style of play, the specific quote regarding 'eliminating extra-base hits and extra runs/pitches' is not explicitly found in the provided evidence snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 World Baseball Classic was an international professional baseball tournament between 20 national baseball teams, and the sixth iteration of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). It ran from March…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_World_Baseball_Classic

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Claim 3: “Juan Soto revealed Benge and Ewing call each other “psychopath””

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Three independent web sources (including MLB.com and Instagram/Social media reports) confirm Juan Soto stated that Benge and Ewing call each other 'psychopaths'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list is complete and up-to-date as of July 8, 2024. The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Cincinnati Reds National League franchise …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds_all-time_roste…

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Claim 4: “the rise of Huascar Brazobán, emergence of Austin Warren and return of A.J. Minter has deepened the quantity and quality of the Mets relief group”

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The web search results provided for this claim are completely irrelevant, returning results for 'appointment scheduling software' instead of baseball players. No evidence was found to confirm the status of Brazobán, Warren, or Minter on the Mets relief staff.

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 16, 2026 · Square Appointments leads my list of the best free appointment scheduling software for 2026, assessed based on free plan inclusions and features.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 29, 2026 · The result: fewer scheduling conflicts, less admin time, and a more professional experience for your clients. Why Does Your Business Need an Appointment Scheduler? Most small teams stil…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 16, 2026 · Compare the 15 best online appointment scheduling software tools for 2026. Detailed reviews of Calendly, Acuity, Square Appointments, Cal.com & more - with pricing, pros/cons, and free …
https://www.guideflow.com/blog/online-appointment-scheduling…

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Claim 5: “Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing [are] motoring around center”

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Multiple web search results confirm Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing are with the Mets and playing in the outfield, specifically mentioning Ewing's diving play in center field.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below are the full rosters, including the coaching staffs, of all 30 Major League Baseball teams. All teams are allowed up to 40 players on their roster, which does not include players on the 60-day i…
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Claim 6: “Stearns had a reputation of churning through options and sculpting strong pens in Milwaukee”

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Wikipedia confirms David Stearns served as the president of baseball operations for the Milwaukee Brewers before joining the New York Mets, supporting the claim of his role in sculpting that organization.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Stearns (born February 18, 1985) is an American baseball executive who serves as the president of baseball operations for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously served i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Stearns

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a history of professional baseball in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including its current team, the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise of the National League has employed 19 managers and 10 general managers (GMs) during its 50 seasons of play. The general manager controls pl…
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