Morning Briefing: Mets Even Series With White Sox

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets defeated the White Sox on Saturday in a dominant 10-5 fashion. Luis Robert Jr. went yard twice, while Bo Bichette, Carson Benge and Luis Torrens each homered as well. The series is now even at a game apiece.

The Mets and White Sox wrap up their series with the rubber game on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET. Nolan McLean will get the ball for the Mets.

Francisco Lindor by Chris Simon

Latest MLB News

According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, Aaron Boone told the media on Saturday that Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton strained his other calf while running, which now puts his return in 2026 in jeopardy.

Per Scott Merkin of MLB.com, White Sox prospects Billy Carlson and Roch Cholowsky have been shut down for the remainder of the season.

Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported that the Padres said Casey Mize left Saturday night’s game with a right ankle sprain after appearing to slip going down the dugout steps in the second inning.

According to the MLB transaction tracker, the Minnesota Twins signed right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio to a minor league contract.

Per Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network, Max Fried threw a 26-pitch bullpen session on Saturday, which was the first time he was on a mound after being placed on the injured list with a bone bruise on his left elbow.

The Washington Nationals on Saturday announced that they claimed right-handed pitcher Matt Waldom off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.