The Mets were off on Monday after dropping two of three in Chicago. Their reward for a return home will be a showdown with the best team in baseball, the 81-50 Brewers.<\/p>\n
Tim Britton examined whether Carson Benge or Nolan McLean have a case for NL Rookie of the Year on This Week in Mets<\/a>.<\/p>\n Anthony DiComo argued that<\/a> Benge indeed belongs in the NL Rookie of the Year discussion.<\/p>\n Mike Vaccaro wrote that<\/a> the shine coming off McLean early in the year only solidified his importance to the team.<\/p>\n Nate Lavender talked about<\/a> his current opportunity with the Mets.<\/p>\n Peter Sblendorio looked at how<\/a> ex-Mets prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams are doing with the Brewers after being traded there during the offseason.<\/p>\n Around the National League East<\/p>\n It\u2019s the little things that Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. does, as well as his smile, that makes him<\/a> a fan favorite.<\/p>\n Paul Casella identified<\/a> the ten best moments from the Phillies\u2019 remarkable run.<\/p>\n The Phillies saw their nine-game winning streak end with a 9-2 loss to the Mariners. Wheeler took the mound<\/a> in search of his first win since July 12, but a five-run first and four home runs derailed<\/a> those efforts as his troubling trends continued.<\/p>\n The Nationals put up 13 runs in the final four innings to bludgeon the Rockies 13-3, as the Nationals\u2019 bats woke up after scoring<\/a> just six runs in their previous four games and being no-hit through four innings. The outburst coincided with CJ Abrams\u2019 return to the lineup.<\/p>\n The Marlins allowed a run in the eighth and two in the ninth to lose 4-2 to the Red Sox. Pete Fairbanks exited with an apparent injury<\/a> for Miami after facing just one batter in the ninth inning.<\/p>\n The Marlins did get some positive injury news as they reinstated<\/a> Kyle Stowers from the injured list following a left hamstring strain.<\/p>\n Around Major League Baseball<\/p>\n The Brewers took down the Dodgers at the top of the MLB Power Rankings<\/a> ahead of their visit to Queens.<\/p>\n Rob Manfred assured fans<\/a> that they want to play baseball in 2027.<\/p>\n The Astros and GM Dana Brown mutually agreed<\/a> to part ways, even with Houston in first place in the historically-weak AL West. The team released a statement<\/a> about the decision.<\/p>\n The new Padres owners re-affirmed that<\/a> they are \u2018all in\u2019.<\/p>\n There are a lot of great series<\/a> to keep an eye on this week.<\/p>\n There has been a huge shift<\/a> in MVP polling this week.<\/p>\n Sam Dykstra looked at<\/a> the ten best farm systems by outfield prospects.<\/p>\n It\u2019s never too early to start thinking about the Arizona Fall League, and now you can<\/a> with a look at the teams and schedule.<\/p>\n Edwin D\u00edaz understands that<\/a> he has not done his job this season as he prepares for a new role for the Dodgers.<\/p>\n The Rangers pounded the White Sox 11-2. In the victory, old friend Brandon Nimmo went to the apex<\/a> of his leap to rob a home run. Joc Pederson, meanwhile, was ejected<\/a> from the dugout in the second inning of the game.<\/p>\n The majority of Boston\u2019s runs in their 4-2 against Miami came courtesy<\/a> of the bottom of their lineup.<\/p>\n Cal Raleigh homered three times<\/a> in Seattle\u2019s win last night, becoming just the second Mariners\u2019 catcher (along with his current manager Dan Wilson) to accomplish the feat while with the franchise.<\/p>\n The Rays beat the Tigers 4-1 as Drew Rasmussen made it seven<\/a> straight winning starts.<\/p>\n The Guardians doubled up the Angels 4-2 for their fifth straight victory.<\/p>\n The Cubs blanked the Diamondbacks 7-0 as Kevin Gausman spun a scoreless gem<\/a> for Chicago.<\/p>\n The Pirates outlasted the Padres 3-2 in 12 innings.<\/p>\n The Twins withstood a furious ninth inning rally by the Athletics to win 9-6.<\/p>\n The Giants shut out the Reds 5-0.<\/p>\n Yesterday at Amazin\u2019 Avenue<\/p>\n Linus Lawrence provided<\/a> a Monday Stat Party.<\/p>\n This Date in Mets History<\/p>\n The Mets traded Hall of Famer Billy Wagner to the Red Sox on this date in 2009<\/a>.<\/p>\n