{"id":618467,"date":"2026-03-11T12:33:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/618467\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:33:15","slug":"mets-morning-news-nolan-mclean-david-peterson-francisco-lindor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/618467\/","title":{"rendered":"Mets Morning News: Nolan McLean, David Peterson, Francisco Lindor"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Mets beat the<\/a> Cardinals decisively 6-1 yesterday, with David Peterson giving up just one run in four innings and Francisco Alvarez hitting a mammoth two-run home run.<\/p>\n

The Carlos Beltr\u00e1n redemption tour needs one last piece<\/a> to be fully successful: another shot at managing in MLB.<\/p>\n

Nolan McLean\u2019s rise from prospect to Mets starting pitcher and potentially pitching in the World Baseball Classic final has been helped<\/a> by his competitive spirit.<\/p>\n

Bryce Harper gave Nolan McLean some extremely high praise<\/a> before the World Baseball Classic game he started last night.<\/p>\n

Jonah Tong has been optioned<\/a> to Triple-A Syracuse.<\/p>\n

Francisco Lindor played in a game<\/a> on the minor league side of camp, leaving him very optimistic about his chances to make it back for Opening Day.<\/p>\n

Around the National League East<\/p>\n

Jayson Stark argued as to why the Phillies\u2019 plan of running it back might not be<\/a> the worst idea.<\/p>\n

Former Met Richard Lovelady was designated for assignment<\/a> by the Nationals after four spring training games to make room for pitcher Zack Littell.<\/p>\n

Around Major League Baseball<\/p>\n

Italy jolted Team USA with an 8-6 win<\/a> over the superstar-loaded team, putting the Americans in a situation of scoreboard watching<\/a> to see if they move on or have their worst result in the history of the tournament.<\/p>\n

Canada holds their World Baseball Classic fate in their own hands<\/a> thanks to a 3-2 win over Puerto Rico 3-2 last night. The winner of Canada-Cuba today will advance to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

Buster Olney wrote about the team perspective<\/a> when a star player goes to play in the World Baseball Classic.<\/p>\n

Despite being shut out for seven innings, Japan beat Czechia 9-0 to go undefeated<\/a> in the pool stage.<\/p>\n

Hunter Greene has to get arthroscopic surgery<\/a> in his right elbow for bone chips and loose bodies, and he\u2019ll be out until July.<\/p>\n

Israel beat Netherlands 6-2 in the last game of the tournament for both teams<\/a>, though they both have reasons to celebrate despite their early exits.<\/p>\n

Yesterday at Amazin\u2019 Avenue<\/p>\n

This Date in Mets History<\/p>\n