Meet the Mets
The Mets did as the Mets do on Opening Day, notching another season-opening victory despite having to face reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes.
Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue, MLB.com, Newsday, New York Daily News, New York Post, The Athletic
Carson Benge, who made his major league debut as the Mets’ starting right fielder in the win, hit his first big league home run and stole a base.
David Lennon wrote about Benge’s dream debut.
The Mets’ lineup yesterday featured five players who
hadn’t taken a major league at-bat with the club before, and Will Sammon asked if this lineup is better than the one the Mets deployed last year.
Francisco Alvarez became the first Met to use an ABS challenge and succeeded.
Shortly before their Opening Day game got underway, the Mets signed outfielder Tommy Pham to a minor league deal.
K Corner, which occupied the space that was McFadden’s earlier in Citi Field’s tenure, is no more, as the space will serve as offices for Hard Rock. Willets Point Brewing is an option for pre- and post-game beers, though.
Speaking of Steve Cohen’s forthcoming casino, some Mets fans voiced their opposition to the project at Citi Field yesterday.
Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto are in the top twenty of MLB jersey sales, and former Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is on the list, too.
Anthony DiComo wrote about seven people who are essential to the Mets’ success this year.
Around the National League East
The Braves are set to play their first game of the season today, and they’re going to be much more aggressive baserunners this season.
The Phillies defeated the Rangers in a 5-3 win on Opening Day in Philadelphia.
The Nationals joined the Mets in putting up double digits on Opening Day, defeating the Cubs 10-4.
And the Marlins, like the Braves, are set to start their season today.
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm filed a lawsuit against his parents, alleging they siphoned away $3 million while managing his finances.
Around Major League Baseball
The Brewers scored fourteen runs in an Opening Day blowout of the White Sox.
It wasn’t all good news for the Brewers yesterday, though, as Jackson Chourio hit the injured list with a fractured hand.
The Orioles topped the Twins as they won 2-1 in Baltimore to start the season.
Garrett Crochet carved up the Reds as the Red Sox won 3-0.
Mike Trout hit a home run as the Angels shut out the Astros.
Kevin McGonigle’s major league debut went incredibly well as the Tigers trounced the Padres.
The Rays fell to the Cardinals in a game that got away.
The Dodgers’ offense was too much contain as they beat the Diamondbacks.
The Guardians defeated the Mariners by a 6-4 score.
Jeff Passan writes that the baseball world revolves around the Dodgers.
Shortly after signing Pete Crow-Armstrong to an extension, the Cubs have agreed to an extension with Nico Hoerner.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore previewed the Mets’ three-game series with the Pirates.
Vas Drimalitis took a look at what might be in store for the Mets’ National League East rivals this year.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets traded for David Cone on this date in 1987, sending catcher Ed Hearn to the Royals as part of the five-player deal.
