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On YouTubeLuis Robert News / Last Word On Sports / March 28
The Hidden ‘Advantage’ Behind Luis Robert Jr.’s Walk-Off
On a cold and windy day at Citi Field, Luis Robert Jr. sent New York Mets fans home happy, hitting a walk-off three-run home run on Saturday’s 4-2 opening series clinching win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the bottom of the 11th inning, finally ending a 3-hour, 22-minute game.
MLB News / Sport Relay / March 28
Mets Walk it Off in Extras Against Pirates 
It took 10 innings for either team to score a run, but Luis Robert Jr. was the one to seal the New York Mets 4–2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in extra innings.
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?
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 28
Luis Robert Jr. belts three-run HR as Mets down Pirates in 11
Luis Robert Jr. hit a walk-off three-run homer in the 11th inning Saturday for the New York Mets, who overcame a pair of deficits in extras to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-2.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28
Twins To Sign Drew Smith To Minor League Deal
Reliever Drew Smith has landed with the Twins on a minor league deal, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. The Roc Nation client was in camp with the Nationals.
Bo Bichette News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28
How Bo Bichette’s approach at the plate can help Mets reach World Series goals
A quick look at what New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette produced in his Flushing debut might be deceptive. On paper, the 28-year-old went 0-for-4, struck out three times, and recorded an RBI sac-fly that helped put up the team’s first run of the game.
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.
MLB News / Mets Merized Online / March 28
Game Chat: Pirates vs Mets, 4:10 PM
Saturday, March 28, 2026 • 4:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Mitch Keller (0-0, -.–) vs. LHP David Peterson (0-0, -.–) SNY The Mets look to take their first series of the season this afternoon as they take on the Pirates!
Jonah Tong News / Empire Sports Media / March 28
Jonah Tong’s successul Triple-A debut cements his place as a potential 2026 contributor
New York Mets right-hander Jonah Tong, MLB Pipeline’s 48th-best prospect for the 2026 campaign, already gave fans a glimpse of what he can do from an MLB mound last year.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 28
Mets’ Top Prospect Makes Jump to Low-A St. Lucie to Start the Season
The New York Mets knew that they had something special when they signed Elian Peña to the largest international signing bonus in franchise history. Now, they are looking to fast-track Peña to Low-A St.
Carson Benge News / Yardbarker / March 28
Why Mets rookie Carson Benge could notch a 20-20 season
The power and speed upside of Benge makes him a prime candidate to reach the 20-20 club this season.
Luis Robert News / Total Pro Sports / March 28
'He Just Been Freed From Prison' – Sports Radio Host Takes A Shot At The White Sox After Luis Robert Jr.’s Mets Debut
The New York Mets went through a major upheaval during the past offseason. Luis Robert Jr. was one of the high-profile additions to their roster for 2026.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 27
Mets Lose Potential Depth Option to White Sox
Even after the New York Mets finalized their Opening Day roster on Thursday, the team made some minor moves on Friday. One of those moves was losing a potential depth pitcher to the Chicago White Sox.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 27
Mets bid to build on newcomers' stellar start vs. Pirates
A new era for the New York Mets started off in promising fashion Thursday afternoon. The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping a familiar loss wasn't another sign of things to come.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / March 27
Mets’ Francisco Lindor Announces Career News After Pirates Game
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor returned just in time for Opening Day. For weeks, it was unclear whether he would be ready after undergoing surgery to repair a broken hamate bone, but he suited up Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Francisco Alvarez News / New York Mets on SI / March 27
Francisco Alvarez Could Be the Mets' X-Factor In 2026
Citi Field was buzzing on Thursday as the new-look New York Mets made quite the first impression with a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fan attention was focused heavily on the Mets' new stars like Freddy Peralta and Bo Bichette, but a familiar face could be the key to unlocking their ceiling in 2026.
Ben Rortvedt News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27
Mets Outright Vidal Bruján, Ben Rortvedt
The Mets have sent infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján and catcher Ben Rortvedt through waivers unclaimed, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The two were designated for assignment when the Mets set their Opening Day roster earlier this week.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27
Pirates' Oneil Cruz opens up about nightmare performance in Opening Day loss to Mets
Following the defeat, Cruz discussed all that went wrong for him during that frame.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26
Joel Embiid takes a shot at Oneil Cruz over his Opening Day blunders
Joel Embiid did not like what he was seeing from his fellow Pennsylvania professional sports athlete.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26
Freddy Peralta shares astounded reaction to Mets’ Opening Day offense
The New York Mets earned a big 11-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day. It was a solid outing for the club that had starting pitcher Freddy Peralta completely in awe of the offense.
Carson Benge News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 26
Mets Outfield Prospect Carson Benge Has Signature Moment in MLB Debut
Many baseball players have hit a home run in their first major league game. And now, New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge can add his name to that list.
Tommy Pham News / Total Apex Sports / March 26
Veteran Outfielder Tommy Pham Signs With New York Mets
The New York Mets just couldn’t resist dipping back into the well. In a move that feels like running into your brutally honest ex at a coffee shop and deciding to give it another shot, the Mets signed veteran Outfielder Tommy Pham to a minor league deal mere hours before the first pitch of their 2026 season.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / March 26
Could Mets agree to long-term extension with Freddy Peralta during 2026 season?
During the offseason, the Mets sent the Milwaukee Brewers two top prospects in pitcher Brandon Sproat and infielder/center fielder Jett Williams for Peralta and fellow pitcher Tobias Myers.
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?
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.
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.
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