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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 26
MMO Roundtable: Our 2026 Mets Hot Takes 
It’s almost here! Opening Day’s almost here. That means that it’s also time for us to share our prediction pieces with you. We’ve already told you what we think the Mets Opening Day lineup will look like.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 26
Everything in its right place: the Mets open 2026 at home against the Pirates
The New York Mets welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates to Citi Field for the first series of 2026. For approximately three hours, confined to just one small section of Flushing, all is right with the world again.
David Stearns News / Total Pro Sports / March 26
'I Have Zero Memories' – David Stearns Drops World Series Message For New York Mets
Winning the World Series has been the sole objective for David Stearns since he took over as the president of baseball operations for the New York Mets.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / March 25
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Makes Bo Bichette Decision After Francisco Lindor’s Injury
Francisco Lindor is ready for Opening Day, but his hamate bone injury this spring forced the New York Mets to answer an important question: What do they do with Bo Bichette if their star shortstop can't go?
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 25
How to tune in to the Mets’ Opening Day game against the Pirates
There’s no better Mets tradition than tuning in to hear Gary, Keith, and Ron calling the team’s first game of the season. Unfortunately, Major League Baseball
Austin Barnes News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Mets Release Austin Barnes
The Mets have released catcher Austin Barnes, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The veteran backstop signed a minor league deal in late January. It’s the second catcher-related move of the day for New York, as the club also designated Ben Rortvedt for assignment this morning.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 25
Evaluating the 2026 MLB Betting Market
Baseball is back! With Opening Day on the horizon, it’s time to look at the betting market from a New York Mets point of view. Where can we find the best value?
Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25
Mets’ Freddy Peralta shares 4-word response to contract extension question
In an effort to bolster their pitching staff, the New York Mets acquired All-Star Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. The only problem is that Peralta is slated to be a free agent at the end of the season.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza makes Bo Bichette announcement before Opening Day
As the New York Mets attempt to make it back to the playoffs, they signed infielder Bo Bichette to a $126 million contract. The Mets have big plans for their most expensive free agency signing of the offseason.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 25
David Stearns Outlines Long-Term Plan for Sean Manaea
As was announced last week, the New York Mets have made a decision on how they will use Sean Manaea to start the season. In a somewhat surprising move, the club bumped the left-hander out of the rotation and into the bullpen with the intention of using him in a piggy-back role to start the year.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25
Mets release ex-Dodgers catcher before Opening Day
As Opening Day approaches, the New York Mets are putting the final touches on their roster. For one catcher, that meant the end of the road in New York.
New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / March 25
Five Bold Mets Predictions For 2026
If you showed Mets fans the Opening Day roster back in December, it would’ve made them do a double-take. Fans didn’t give David Stearns the chance to build a roster, instantly sharpening their pitchforks for a raid on Citi Field following the departure of Pete Alonso.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / March 25
Mets announce Opening Day roster with a couple of surprises
The New York Mets will kick off their season at home against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday at 1:15 pm. The organization as a whole has a lot to prove after last year’s second-half collapse, but they made a few potentially impactful additions and did their best to improve their weak points and shortcomings.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 25
Mets Showing Interest in Reunion with Former Trusted Reliever
It is finally here. Opening Day is just one day away. The New York Mets open their season at home tomorrow against the Pittsburgh Pirates. After a long, tumultuous offseason, they begin their quest to redeem last year’s disastrous season.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 25
Carlos Mendoza compares Mets and Yankees fans, discusses pressure after 2025 collapse
Before the New York Mets hired Carlos Mendoza as their manager in the fall of 2023, he spent the previous four seasons serving as Aaron Boone's bench coach with the New York Yankees.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Mets Designate Vidal Bruján, Bryan Hudson, Ben Rortvedt For Assignment
The Mets announced that infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján, left-hander Bryan Hudson and catcher Ben Rortvedt have been designated for assignment. All three are out of options and had to be bumped off the 40-man roster if not on the active roster.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / March 25
Francisco Lindor Off-Field Move Emerges Ahead of Mets Season
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has established himself as one of the best middle infielders in all of Major League Baseball throughout his career.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 25
Freddy Peralta vs. Paul Skenes headlines Mets-Pirates opener
The New York Mets were expected to overhaul their roster following a disappointing 2025. The Pittsburgh Pirates responding to their latest sub-.500 finish in similar fashion qualified as a far bigger surprise.
Carson Benge News / Last Word On Sports / March 24
Carson Benge 2026 Rookie Season Prediction
The hype around Carson Benge is no longer just prospect chatter—it’s becoming reality. The New York Mets are expected to give their 2024 first-round pick a real role in 2026, and with Benge projected to open the year as the starting right fielder (wearing No.
New York Mets News / Stadium Rant / March 24
New York Mets 2026 Preview: A Complete Roster Built To Contend
Expectations are nothing new for the New York Mets, but heading into the 2026 season, they feel different. They feel more urgent, more attainable, and far more complete.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / March 23
Mets Facing Tyrone Taylor Dilemma After Carson Benge Roster News
Coming off of a disappointing 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs entirely, the New York Mets made several bold decisions this offseason and are approaching opening day with a new-look roster.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21
Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen
The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 20
Mets, Freddy Peralta seem to have understanding about possibly signing extension before Opening Day
Not long after the New York Mets acquired Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this offseason, the 29-year-old who is set to reach free agency after the 2026 season wraps up suggested he could be open to signing an extension with the club before Opening Day.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 20
Nolan McLean nearly had Mets' Carlos Mendoza 'jumping off the couch' during WBC final
Before New York Mets prospect and potential future ace Nolan McLean started for Team USA versus Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic this
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