Meet the Mets
It’s Opening Day, Mets fans! After a long, cold winter baseball is finally back, and it’s time for another season of Mets baseball.
Ahead of Opening Day, the team finalized its roster with Richard Lovelady and Jared Young grabbing the final two spots.
Freddy Peralta gets the honor of starting Opening Day, and the ace is ready for the challenge of facing Cy Young winner Paul Skenes.
Skenes will be no easy task for both the new Mets and the returning vets who want to put the disappoint of last season
in the rear view mirror.
David Stearns worked hard this offseason to overhaul the team, and he’s confident the moves he made will help them withstand the grind of a 162-game season.
Carson Benge will be starting in right field, and he has the potential to be a solid contributer for this team.
There will be no Gary, Keith, and Ron for Opening Day since the game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
The staff at The Athletic made their predictions for the 2026 season.
The Mets are one of the teams interested in signing old friend Drew Smith, who was recently released by the Nationals.
Around the National League East
The Braves had the best record in Grapefruit League action, but historically that has had little bearing on how the regular season will go.
The Marlins signed veteran outfielder Austin Slater to a one-year deal to complete their roster.
Phillies owner John Middleton defended the decision to rename a stadium bar that had honored beloved broadcaster Harry Kalas. It is now named for an energy drink company after the naming rights were sold.
The Nationals surprisingly named Miles Mikolas as their number two starter behind Cade Cavalli, who will start Opening Day.
Around Major League Baseball
The Yankees opened the 2026 season with a 7-0 win over the Giants.
The Opening Day game was broadcast on Netflix, making it the latest streaming service fans need if they want to watch baseball.
The .300 hitter is a dying breed in baseball due in part to both tougher pitching and better defense around the league.
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores is one of the bidders interested in buying the Padres.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday will start the season on the IL to give him more time to rehab after suffering a broken hamate bone in his hand.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
It’s to vote on this year’s King of Spring Training!
The championship round of Linus Lawrence’s Mets Madness tournament is in the books.
Lukas Vlahos gave David Stearns a final grade on his offseason moves.
Brian Salvatore previewed Juan Soto’s season.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 1988, the Mets acquired Mackey Sasser from the Pirates.
