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Mets Face Phillies July 15 as Nola Posts 15 K.

7/16/2026

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Summary

Nola Dominates

Mets play Phillies July 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Aaron Nola struck out 15 with two walks over 12 innings in two outings.
Jake Mangum posted .310, stole 18 bases and went 7-for-20 for the Pirates.
Ryan Jeffers returned from a fracture on July 10 and went 2-for-8 with two doubles, RBI and a walk.
Cole Carrigg, promoted June 9, bats .273 with four homers, 22 RBI and 23 runs in 31 games.

Summary

Pfaadt Rebounds

Dan's guide lists six waiver-wire targets for Week 16, including a hot-hitting catcher returning from injury.
Andy highlights three under-rostered starters, two from St. Louis and a desert-based ratio stabilizer.
Brandon Pfaadt rebounded with a 3-0 record, 1.72 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in his last three starts.
Kyle Leahy posted a 0.47 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in 19 1/3 innings as his slider usage rose to .249 xwOBA and +18% whiff.

History

Historical Context

After MLB expanded to 30 clubs in 1998 and introduced the wild-card format (first used in 1995), the National League race climaxed when the New York Mets clinched the wild card on Oct 4, 1998. That season the Yankees set a record 114 regular-season wins and the NL saw the Mets finish 88-74. The current reliance on waiver pickups echoes that 1998 emphasis on depth.

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Nola Dominates

Mets play Phillies July 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Aaron Nola struck out 15 with two walks over 12 innings in two outings.
Jake Mangum posted .310, stole 18 bases and went 7-for-20 for the Pirates.
Ryan Jeffers returned from a fracture on July 10 and went 2-for-8 with two doubles, RBI and a walk.
Cole Carrigg, promoted June 9, bats .273 with four homers, 22 RBI and 23 runs in 31 games.

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