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Nolan McLean isn’t getting caught up in the noise surrounding this year’s National League Rookie of the Year race, even as his case keeps getting stronger down the stretch . The Mets’ right-hander has been one of the best starters in baseball over the season’s final two months, entering September with a sub-2.00 ERA across his last 10 outings and a […] The post Mets news: Nolan McLean weighs in on NL Rookie of the Year race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mets starter Nolan McLean didn't have his best stuff Friday night against the San Francisco Giants, but he battled to turn it into another strong outing.

Nolan McLean looks to continue to build his Rookie of the Year case in this home series opener against the Giants.

Lots of interesting, funny, idiotic, and insightful things were said by the Mets—and about them—recently.

Mets interim manager Andy Green said Nolan McLean battled out of trouble as the Mets beat the Giants 10-6. McLean said he was lucky but made big pitches when it matter. Alvarez, who hit two home runs in the victory, said he had success by staying ready and capitalizing on fastballs that he could drive.

Nolan McLean has been pitching very well in the second half. How he finishes the season could affect the caliber of pitcher the Mets pursue in the offseason.

A battle of orange clubs comes to Flushing.

The New York Mets are coming off a series win in Tampa Bay, and they've got an opponent who's ripe for the taking.