Marc Malusis praised Nolan McLean for his refreshing and "old-school" approach to pitching, which stands in stark contrast to the modern trend of using multiple bullpen arms to get through a game. Malusis highlighted McLean's recent eight-inning, 95-pitch gem as a perfect example of a pitcher who is not afraid to push through a lineup multiple times, something he believes is missing from today's game due to an over-reliance on analytics. He emphasized that McLean’s efficiency and competitive drive are what set him apart, and that this mentality is injecting a much-needed jolt of energy into the Mets.