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Why Have the Phillies Been SO MUCH BETTER THAN the Mets?! | Should the Mets Have Fired Mendoza? Jun 18, 2026

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Philadelphia Phillies surge after midseason shakeup as Don Mattingly takes the helm—can the New York Mets keep pace or are deeper issues holding them back?

Ryan Finkelstein highlights how the Phillies bounced back from a brutal 9-19 start, powered by dominant pitching from Zach Wheeler, Jesús Luzardo, and Cristopher Sánchez, and a rejuvenated offense led by Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.

Key topics include the Mets’ ongoing struggles under Carlos Mendoza, pivotal pitching matchups with Sean Manaea and Freddy Peralta trying to anchor the rotation, and the looming challenge of facing Wheeler without a clear starter.

The conversation covers strategic bullpen decisions, Francisco Lindor’s potential return, and the importance of upcoming games against division rivals.

With the trade deadline approaching and a tough schedule ahead, can the Mets find the spark to turn their season around, or will pitching depth continue to derail their playoff hopes?

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BLOWOUT: Nolan McLean DEALS Like an Ace, New York Mets' Bats AWAKEN to Salvage a Win vs. the Reds! Jun 17, 2026

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New York Mets crush Cincinnati Reds as Nolan McLean flashes ace potential and the offense finally erupts. Can this be the turning point for a team stuck in a cycle of inconsistency?

Bo Bichette continues his red-hot streak, Juan Soto delivers clutch RBIs, and Mark Vientos rebounds at the plate despite defensive struggles, fueling a much-needed series salvage win.

Ryan Finkelstein analyzes McLean’s dominant seven-inning, nine-strikeout performance, key defensive moments from AJ Ewing, and the lineup’s resurgence with 15 hits and improved situational hitting.

Discussion centers on the Mets’ unreliable rotation, critical upcoming matchups against the Philadelphia Phillies’ pitching duo of Christopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler, and the pressure to play winning baseball before the trade deadline.

What will it take for the Mets to escape their pattern of one step forward, two steps back—and can Freddie Peralta remain with the team if things don’t improve quickly?