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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?
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.
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 / 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.
Tarik Skubal News / New York Mets on SI / March 27
Insider Links Mets to $429 Million Tarik Skubal Free Agency Scenario
New York Mets fans have got to be feeling pretty good right now, as their team now has a perfect record in the 2026 MLB season. Of course, this record is 1-0 after their Opening Day victory over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates, but being 1-0 is a lot better than being 0-1.
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.
Oneil Cruz 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.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 27
Horror At The Ballpark As Brutal Collision Leaves Bird Dead In The Outfield At Mets-Pirates Game
An unfortunate collision between two birds left one of them dead during the New York Mets’ season opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.
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.
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.
Freddy Peralta 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.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 26
Biggest Surprises from Mets Opening Day Win
The New York Mets had an impressive showing in their Opening Day win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The offense came to play, their new ace got the win, and the Mets won their first Opening Day game at home since 2023.
MLB News / Sport Relay / March 26
Mets Rout Pirates on Opening Day 
The New York Mets‘ new look roster strung together an Opening Day 11-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on Thursday. Prospect Carson Benge hit his first major league home run, as Francisco Alvarez hit one out of the park.
MLB News / NBC Sports / March 26
Francisco Alvarez News / New York Mets on SI / March 26
Francisco Alvarez Reminded Mets Fans Why They Love Him
For the new-look New York Mets lineup, Opening Day was a dream start to the 2026 season. And for Francisco Alvarez in particular, it was a showcase of his ability to be a real difference maker for the team, both offensively and defensively.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 26
What the Mets' Win on Opening Day Told Us
The New York Mets picked up a resounding win on Opening Day in front of a sold-out crowd at Citi Field. After falling behind 2-0 in the top of the first inning, the Mets ambushed Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes with five runs in the bottom half of the inning to chase Skenes out of the game.
MLB News / Total Apex Sports / March 26
New York Mets Powered By Offense In 11-7 Opening Day Win Over Pittsburgh Pirates
There is nothing quite like the electric, unbridled optimism of Opening Day. The smell of stale beer, the crisp late-March air, and the belief that maybe this is the year.
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.
New York Mets News / 5 GOATs / March 26
‘Hamilton’ star Christopher Jackson messes up national anthem at Mets’ season opener
Christopher Jackson, the Broadway star known for playing George Washington in the musical Hamilton, made an error while singing the national anthem during the New York Mets’ season opener.
Luis Robert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26
Mets’ Luis Robert Jr picks up RBI in first New York Opening Day
The New York Mets got an immediate return on their offseason investment Thursday as Luis Robert Jr. delivered his first RBI in a Mets uniform during Opening Day vs.
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.
New York Mets News / The Spun / March 26
National Anthem Singer Makes Embarrassing Mistake on Opening Day
The 2026 Major League Baseball season is underway at Citi Field in Queens, New York. It could be going better for the Mets. New York is trailing Pittsburgh, 2-0, following a two-run homer in the top of the first inning.
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.
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 / 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 / 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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