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On YouTubeNew 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Freddy Peralta News / New York Mets on SI / March 27
Mets' Freddy Peralta Raves About Opening Day Environment at Citi Field
With an 11-7 Opening Day win over the Pirates, the New York Mets season is now off and running. Getting the ball first to kick it all off was offseason trade acquisition Freddy Peralta, who the Mets are trusting to anchor their rotation as a true number one starter.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 27
Here’s what the Mets had to say after yesterday’s Opening Day win 
Unsurprisingly, the vibes were good after the Mets’ 11-7 Opening Day victory over the Pirates at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon. That reflected in the post-game comments, where there were a lot of positive things to say about the team’s performance in the win.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 27
The new look Mets were on full display in yesterday’s win
The dominant storyline regarding the Mets all offseason was about the roster turnover. If you look up and down yesterday’s Opening Day lineup, about half of the players in it are new faces, most of whom weren’t even in the organization last season.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 27
Mets’ Offense Puts On a Show on Opening Day
In an Opening Day showdown against the Pittsburgh Pirates that seemed destined to become a pitcher’s duel between Freddy Peralta and Paul Skenes, the New York Mets made it a quick day at the office for the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner.
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.
Christian Scott News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27
Mets pitching prospect gets injury update
New York Mets pitching prospect Christian Scott is dealing with an injury. According to reporter Ernest Dove, Scott recently suffered a minor setback. “My understanding New York Mets P Christian Scott had a (minor) setback.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / March 27
Mets offense thrives on power and patience, and the stats show it
The New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Opening Day on Thursday afternoon. Scoring 11 runs against a Paul Skenes-led pitching staff is perhaps more impressive than the win itself.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 27
Syracuse Mets Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster
The Minor League Baseball season kicks off on March 27 with Triple-A teams in action. The Mets’ Triple-A affiliate, the Syracuse Mets, starts their season on the road in Worcester, Mass, at 4:05 p.m.
Oneil Cruz News / Larry Brown Sports / March 27
Oneil Cruz assigns blame for his brutal misplays against the Mets
Oneil Cruz found himself in the crosshairs of irate Pittsburgh Pirates fans on Thursday after his fielding blunders against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. After the game, he tried to put the blame for his errors on something that’s over 90 million miles away.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 27
Carlos Mendoza Reacts to Luis Robert Jr.'s Encouraging Mets Debut
The New York Mets' new-look offense was impressive in the team's 11-7 Opening Day win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. But maybe the most encouraging performance of the day came from new Met Luis Robert Jr.
Paul Skenes News / Total Pro Sports / March 27
'I’m Not Upset' – Paul Skenes Remains Unfazed After Brutal Blow Against the Mets
Reigning Cy Young Winner Paul Skenes was rocked by the New York Mets on Opening Day. His MLB debut was a disastrous night to forget after he was pulled out from the mound.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27
Freddy Peralta gushes over Mets fans after mixed debut in win over Pirates
Peralta didn't enjoy quite the official New York Mets debut he hoped for on Thursday afternoon, but he did enough to help the club earn an 11-7 Opening Day home win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 27
How Carson Benge reacted to rough MLB debut en route to making some Mets history
Benge only recently learned that he would be the Mets' starting right fielder for New York's Opening Day home game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon. Benge then experienced varying emotions during what became an 11-7 win for the hosts.
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.
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.
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?
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 / 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 / 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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