Mets Morning News: Benge delivers win against Tigers

There was a bit of controversy during the game when the home plate umpire charged an ABS challenge to Brett Baty despite him never asking for one.

Nolan McLean will be on the mound for the series finale, and he’s still searching for his first win at Citi Field this season.

Before the game, Francisco Alvarez was placed on the IL with a torn meniscus in his right knee and will miss at least six-to-eight weeks.

With their starting catcher out for the foreseeable future, what options do the Mets have to replace him?

Former Met John Franco threw out the first pitch on Italian Heritage Night, but his throw went a bit awry.

The Mets have come up with a contingency plan in case of a LIRR strike during this weekend’s Subway Series.

Around the National League East

The Braves defeated the Cubs 4-1 to become the first team to reach 30 wins this season.

After making his major league debut, Marlins prospect Robby Snelling was diagnosed with an UCL strain and placed on the IL.

The offense helped power Miami to a 9-5 win over the Twins.

The Phillies fell to the Red Sox 3-1 despite a solid start by Andrew Painter.

The Nationals defeated the Reds 8-7 in extra innings with the help of a go-ahead home run by Daylen Lile.

Around Major League Baseball

Yankees lefty Max Fried exited his start early against the Orioles and will undergo tests on his left elbow.

The Cubs signed veteran reliever Liam Hendriks to a minor league deal.

Rockies left fielder Jack McCarthy turned an unassisted double play, which is the first time that feat has happened in Colorado history.

Labor talks between MLB and the players’ union have officially begun, but not much is expected to come out of these preliminary talks.

A White Sox fan was injured and taken to the hospital after he fell over a railing into the Royals bullpen.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

On the latest episode of A Pod of Their Own, the Mets’ better play was discussed as well as A.J. Ewing’a call-up to the majors.

Brian Salvatore took a closer look at Ewing’s electric major league debut.

This Date in Mets History

On this date in 1972, the great Willie Mays hit a game-winning home run in his first game with the Mets.