Leslie

McLean makes case to start Game 1 Mets rookie star Nolan McLean has been so good in all of his eight starts since being called up, and he has stood out the most of all the Mets starters in being the team's best starter.

@jewelsnbinoculars.bsky.social I wrote about Nolan McLean for my column today: lesliemonteiro.substack.com/p/mclean-mak...

Mets can still be playoff threat Despite the Mets' struggles since June, the team can flip that around and be a factor in October if they play in the postseason.

@jewelsnbinoculars.bsky.social I wrote a column on the Mets today. Enjoy:
lesliemonteiro.substack.com/p/mets-can-s...

This world is hell.

I love the sound of that.

The Mariners control their destiny. Just win games. They are in a better place right now. I knew winning two in a row at Atlanta would get them going. They just have to keep winning.

Davey Johnson was right guy for '86 Mets Davey Johnson found a way to get 25 guys with crazy personalities to play together and make right decisions in leading the Mets to a World Series championship in 1986.

@jewelsnbinoculars.bsky.social Davey Johnson was the best manager the Mets ever had. My column: lesliemonteiro.substack.com/p/davey-john...

I wrote an ode on him that is worth your time reading.

@chrisbanks3.bsky.social The Mariners are back!

This is fun. I knew getting two wins at Atlanta would get the ball rolling here.

4 in a row now.

I think just getting two wins have the ball rolling. I want a sweep tomorrow.

Much better.

Mariners need to keep it going here at home. I just want to go on a run the next few weeks. I will take it. I am in better spirits.

It is actually.

Leo has been the only bright spot on this trip.

I know everyone is ticked off about him playing, but at some point, he has to learn. He can't be rotting on the bench. What was the point of calling him up if he is not playing? I was fine with that move no matter what.

These are bad, bad vibes.

I am not saying this flippantly here. This is real. Not a good place to be on September 5 where the team is winless in September.

@caitykaboom.bsky.social The Rangers won BTW! How long until they are in first place!

NYC is expensive. I pay $3 for a train ride. I have been jumping on turnstiles for a year to get free rides. I got caught by the police yesterday and I was told if I do it again, I will be arrested. Now I have to make adjustments, and I don't make that much coin to pay rides everyday. Food is $20.

The first time you see them, say hello and introduce yourself. The sooner, the better.

Few days later, give them cookies or whatever to make them feel home.

Fair point. At least the Seahawks have given good years. I think the Kraken are on the right track. It's just that I love the Mariners more.

These are bad, bad vibes.

I am not saying this flippantly here. This is real. To say the team will turn it around coming home is too simple. I don't know how you flip the switch here. It seems too many guys are cracking under pressure, especially Cal. Eugenio has been a bust, too.

I just hope the M's win a game.

It was like it was not even a problem when he caught it.

Only bright spot in what has been a depressing road trip.

I know fans were stunned he batted in that spot, but here's the thing: If you can't trust him or play him, when will you? It didn't work. If he got a hit, no one would bat an eye. I can't get worked up about Harry batting there. He has to learn.

I have been depressed since Monday. My mood is based on what the Mariners do. When they lose, I am not a pleasant person. When they win, I am a great guy to be around. The Mariners mean this much to me.

Sounds like your hubby is upset about Dipoto have that swing for the fences approach, eh.

I worked four days this week, but I logged on six hours a night, and I have to work in the morning. I need all the money I can get with how expensive everything is in North Jersey and NYC.

Some good matches. How about Osaka losing? I wish I can get into tennis.

We'll see.

It's just that I am more of a baseball fan. I love the Mariners this much. I want to see us celebrate our team and be proud of it. Seattle is special when the Mariners do well. I still get chills of 1995 as a 15-year-old kid at the time.

He is the only one that performed in this trip. This is what's troubling, Cat. If the Mariners can't get excited about this hit, what can they get excited about? This team looked like a dead team, even after the game was tied. These are bad, bad vibes, my friend.

I know fans were stunned he batted in that spot, but here's the thing: If you can't trust him or play him, when will you? It didn't work. If he got a hit, no one would bat an eye. I can't get worked up about Harry batting there. He has to learn.