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12 hours ago
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Mets' Brandon Nimmo goes scorched earth on ‘broken' All-Star system
The post Mets' Brandon Nimmo goes scorched earth on 'broken' All-Star system appeared first on ClutchPoints. Although the New York Mets added another All-Star due to injury, outfielder Brandon Nimmo didn't hold back. He delivered a sharp critique of the MLB All-Star Game selection process, calling it 'broken' and unfair to players who genuinely earn the honor through performance. Before the Mets' game in Baltimore, Brandon Nimmo took direct aim at the rule requiring every team to have at least one All-Star. In his view, that policy waters down the meaning of the event and blocks more deserving players. 'It's supposed to be All-Stars,' he said. 'It's not supposed to be, 'Who is the best player on every team?'' Brandon Nimmo pointed to Juan Soto's exclusion from the 2025 National League roster as a glaring example. Soto has posted elite numbers and remained one of the league's most consistent performers. Yet the league left him off the team. Nimmo called that decision 'unbelievable.' Although Nimmo admitted his 2025 numbers don't merit selection, he reflected on past seasons when he felt overlooked. 'There were two years when I probably should have been an All-Star and wasn't,' he said. 'And I get it, somebody from every team has to go. But if we're truly honoring the best players in the game, that system doesn't make sense.' He believes players could raise the issue during future collective bargaining talks. Still, he's unsure how many will treat it as a priority. For now, Nimmo plans to stay focused on his own game. But he continues to question how the league defines excellence. Despite the flaws he sees, the Mets will still send four players to the All-Star Game: Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz, and David Peterson. While those selections reflect a strong first half, Nimmo's comments have reignited debate over the fairness of the league's approach. Nimmo urges MLB to stop playing politics and start rewarding performance if it truly wants the All-Star Game to showcase baseball's elite. Related: Mets gets another All-Star thanks to Robbie Ray injury Related: Mets' Carlos Mendoza calls out offense after loss to Orioles
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12 hours ago
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Mets on verge of pressing gas pedal before trade deadline
The post Mets on verge of pressing gas pedal before trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Mets, currently leading the NL East standings, are preparing to intensify trade talks ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. With a 60-44 record and a slim half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies, the club is entering a crucial stretch that could determine whether they secure their first division title since 2015. The urgency comes directly from the front office. The New York Post's Mike Puma took to his X account (formerly known as Twitter) and reported that internal discussions are scheduled to escalate in the coming days. 'With several teams on the bubble as buyers/sellers, Mets officials view this weekend as a decision point for many. Team brass plans to ramp up the process beginning Sunday night, when more specific trade targets and scenarios will start being discussed among club officials.' This signals a shift in tone for the Mets trade rumors landscape. With the trade deadline coming up this Thursday, New York is done evaluating. Now, they're preparing to act. The David Stearns regime has already shown a willingness to buy, sending two prospects to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for reliever Gregory Soto Friday night. But there's a sense that move was just the beginning. Rumors and fan replies to Puma's tweet speculate about possible additions like Luis Robert Jr. or a reunion with Harrison Bader. With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, Stearns' next move could define the franchise's season. Their current positioning—leading the NL East standings, riding a 7-3 stretch over their last ten games, and 37-16 at home—adds more pressure to maximize this window. Another bat or frontline starter could separate them from the Phillies and provide October insurance. As Puma noted, New York's strategy may hinge on how bubble teams perform this weekend. Sellers like the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates could be pivotal trade partners if they fall further from contention. The Mets are believed to be monitoring that closely, ready to strike as soon as conditions align. The front office, led by Stearns, has the prospect capital and financial backing to make an aggressive push. Whether they prioritize an outfield upgrade, rotation depth, or another bullpen arm, they have the assets—and the motivation. A strong showing at the MLB trade deadline would also serve as a vote of confidence in the current roster. Players like Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo have already commented on how much trust they have in leadership. That belief could turn into real momentum if reinforcements arrive. If the Mets press the gas now, they'll not only cement their spot in the playoff picture—they could become legitimate contenders to break their 10-year division title drought. Related: MLB rumors: Yankees, Mets set to target bullpen help as trade deadline draws near Related: Mets' Brandon Nimmo dishes truth on resurgent 2025 season
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12 hours ago
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Mets' Brandon Nimmo dishes truth on resurgent 2025 season
The post Mets' Brandon Nimmo dishes truth on resurgent 2025 season appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Mets have surged to the top of the National League East this season, and one of the most crucial drivers of that success has been outfielder Brandon Nimmo. After a frustrating 2024 season plagued by injuries and inconsistency, Nimmo is bouncing back—mentally and physically. His comments after Friday's 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants revealed the mindset shift fueling both his personal resurgence and the Mets playoff push. Nimmo's struggles in 2024 were clear, as he hit just .224 while battling plantar fasciitis. Missing the Midsummer Classic for a second consecutive season in 2025 could have been another setback—but instead, it's become a source of motivation. Through Saturday, he's batting .265 with 19 home runs, 59 RBI, and an .800 OPS, helping lead the club back to the top of the NL East. Since June 1st, Nimmo has slashed .303/.372/.526 with 7 home runs, 24 RBI, and a 2.0 fWAR—numbers that reflect a steady presence in the heart of the lineup. His recent stretch of production has helped anchor the offense and played a key role in the Mets' surge toward the top of the National League East. In a clip posted to X (formerly known as Twitter) by SNYtv, the surging left fielder discussed how his approach has evolved in 2025 and what has helped him stay consistent throughout the season. 'Last year after the All-Star break when I didn't make the All-Star Game, I felt like I wasn't good enough, I need to do more. That got me in trouble. This year I've been like I'm going to trust the process.' These honest reflections from Nimmo form the emotional heart of the Mets season narrative. His emphasis on a trust the process mindset shows a new level of self-awareness—one that's helping the left fielder find consistency. It's also setting the tone for a locker room that now believes it can capture the organization's first division title since 2015. Nimmo's turnaround in 2025 hasn't gone unnoticed. After slashing just .224/.327/.399 last season, he's found new life by avoiding overcorrection and committing to daily fundamentals. His standout April 28th performance—a grand slam, two home runs, and nine RBI—tied a franchise record and foreshadowed the breakout stretch that followed. As trade deadline week arrives, the club is gaining momentum. The recent addition of Gregory Soto bolsters a bullpen that needed reinforcements, but it's players like Nimmo who are stabilizing the foundation. In his last 15 games alone, Nimmo is batting .333 with 18 hits, 2 home runs, and 11 RBI. With the Philadelphia Phillies just half a game back in the standings, every at-bat matters. And for New York, having a veteran like the 32-year-old Nimmo locked in mentally and physically could make all the difference. His resurgence is more than just numbers—it's leadership, confidence, and emotional maturity. As Nimmo continues to deliver on the field and in the clubhouse, his bounce-back season is becoming one of the defining stories of the Mets playoff push. Related: MLB rumors: Yankees, Mets set to target bullpen help as trade deadline draws near Related: Mets on verge of pressing gas pedal before trade deadline
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2 days ago
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Last Night in Baseball: Padres Snap Mets' 7-Game Win Streak in Wild W
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to follow themselves. Don't worry, we're here to help you by figuring out what you missed but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Padres, Mets go back-and-forth in amazing/upsetting game The Mets entered play on Monday having won seven games in a row, but their series opener against the Padres was a mess. In the best way. Unless you're a Mets fan, anyway — things didn't end well for that side. But the game leading up to that end was something else. Heading into the fifth inning, the two sides were tied up, 1-1, with both starters — Frankie Montas for New York and Dylan Cease for San Diego — getting through the opposing lineups with little issue. Well, Cease can thank Fernando Tatis Jr. for that a bit, since he reeled in a would-be home run in top of the fourth. The fifth is when things fell apart for both sides, however. First up, a Mark Vientos grand slam that scored Brandon Nimmo, Juan Soto and Jeff McNeil, and put the Mets up 5-1. The Padres would answer back immediately. Luis Arraez of all people decided it was time to go yard, and while he had to get an assist from the foul pole for it to happen, that still counts the same, you know. The Mets had the inning all wrapped up and the damage limited to Arraez's two-run shot, until they couldn't quite get the third out at first base on a ball hit to Pete Alonso. Jake Cronenworth ended up with an RBI single and the Padres got another chance at the plate thanks to his legging this one out, and then Bryce Johnson made the most of the opportunity with his own single that scored Xander Bogaerts to tie things up, 5-5. Elias Diaz would add yet another post-Cronenworth RBI single, putting San Diego up 6-5. The Mets would not go quietly, however. Ronny Mauricio tied things up in the top of the ninth with a solo home run off of closer Robert Suarez. Suarez would hold the Mets after that, however, getting Brandon Nimmo to fly out to center and Francisco Lindor to strike out on a foul tip. The Mets would put Gregory Soto on the mound for his second appearance since he was acquired from the Orioles, and it would not go as well as the first. Xander Bogaerts singled to open the inning, then pinch-hitter Jose Iglesias reached on a fielder's choice, while Bogaerts was safe at second due to a throwing error by Soto. Cronenworth attempted to bunt both runners over but got Bogaerts thrown out at third, and then Johnson would strike out, so it seemed that the damage had been avoided. However, it was not to be, as Soto hadn't erased all the damage from his throwing error: Diaz would drive in another run with a single that scored Iglesias, and the Padres snapped the Mets' seven-game win streak. San Diego picked up a game in the wild card standings, while the Mets stood pat in the NL East thanks to the White Sox defeating the Phillies. So hey, not all bad, New York. Hey, it got there Sometimes you see an extremely powerful throw from third base after a tough defensive play, and you're wowed by it. And sometimes, the throw has just enough on it. Lucky for Mariners' third baseman Ben Williamson, both approaches are valid. Before getting into how the Twins walked it off against the Red Sox following a rain delay, it's very important that you know that, on Monday night in the ninth inning, Jhoan Duran faced Jarren Duran. That's right, we got Duran-Duran. Ahem. The Red Sox entered the top of the ninth with the score tied 3-3, but a Roman Anthony single gave them their second lead of the evening. No one could hold back the rain, so the game had to pause to let the storm pass, and when play resumed, the Sox began to come undone. DaShawn Kairsey Jr. singled to lead off the bottom of the inning, then both Mickey Gaspar and Will Castro were hit by pitches, loading the bases with no outs. A force out at home kept the bases loaded but gave the Sox one out, but it was too late (Marlene): Brooks Lee would single home a pair of runners in the next at-bat, and it was ballgame, Twins. Minnesota was clearly hungry for a win. You might even say they were hungry like the wolf. But it's unclear why you would say that. Feels forced. Naylor's 1st Mariners dinger The Mariners traded for Josh Naylor so they could get more offense, and on Monday, that's what they got. Naylor's first homer in a Seattle uniform was his 12th of the year, and it gave the Mariners a 1-0 lead in a game they'd end up winning against the A's, 3-1. A timely shot, but no baseballs were harmed in the making of that homer. Unlike with the next one. Acuna destroyed a baseball Ronald Acuna Jr., 468 feet. Holy smokes. Despite hanging up there forever, Acuna hadn't passed first base by the time it landed. And that's fine. You'd admire a shot like that one, too. Burns was feeling it Reds' rookie starter Chase Burns has struggled a bit since coming to the majors, but you can see stretches of the 22-year-old — who was drafted second-overall just last summer — putting it all together. And it looks incredible when he does, such as on Monday when he struck out five Dodgers' batters in a row. Burns would give up three runs in 5.2 innings, and Cincinnati would lose 5-2, but starts like that one are still encouraging ones. That Reds' rotation is so close to being top-to-bottom nasty. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience San Diego Padres New York Mets Major League Baseball recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
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3 days ago
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Brandon Nimmo throws out Wilmer Flores at second
Brandon Nimmo makes a great throw to second base to nab Wilmer Flores in the bottom of the 6th inning
