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The New York Mets are 0-0, 3rd in the NL East. The New York Mets did not play yesterday. Today they play the Pittsburgh Pirates at 01:15 PM EDT on NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock.

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Opening Day 2026
The Season Starts Now

Welcome to your daily Mets digest. Each day you'll get the vibe check, game recaps, standings, achievements, and news. Today, it all begins.

Mets Game Today

Opponent:Pittsburgh Pirates (0-0)
Location:Citi Field
First Pitch:01:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Freddy Peralta (TBD) vs Paul Skenes (TBD)
TV Broadcast:NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 6 mph

Mets Score & Recap

The New York Mets did not play yesterday.

Mets News

The New York Mets are poised to kick off their season tomorrow against the Pirates, but today’s roster announcements brought a few surprises ahead of Opening Day. With 13 pitchers and 13 position players included, fans will have a chance to see new faces like Richard Lovelady and Jared Young taking the field. However, the day also saw the Mets release catcher Austin Barnes and designate Vidal Bruján, Bryan Hudson, and Ben Rortvedt for assignment, signaling a shift in their depth chart. As anticipation builds, fans are left wondering how these moves will impact the team’s performance early on. With a lukewarm vibe and a clean 0.0 RA/G from the pitching staff recently, the Mets will need to find their offensive rhythm quickly if they aim to avoid another disappointing start.

Sources
How to tune in to the Mets’ Opening Day game against the Pirates
Amazin' Avenue · 14h ago
How to tune in to the Mets’ Opening Day game against the Pirates
There’s no better Mets tradition than tuning in to hear Gary, Keith, and Ron calling the team’s first game of the season. Unfortunately, Major League Baseball decided to make a deal that delays that joyous occasion until the Mets’ second game of the year, as the team’s Opening Day game against the Pirates tomorrow is […]
Mets announce Opening Day roster
Amazin' Avenue · 23h ago
Mets announce Opening Day roster
The Mets announced their 26-man roster for Opening Day earlier today. The Mets are carrying 13 pitchers and 13 position players, and there are no real surprises on the list, though the make-up of the bullpen has a somewhat unexpected choice or two. Starting Pitchers: Clay Holmes (RHP) Sean Manaea (LHP) Nolan McLean (RHP) Freddy […]
Mets Release Austin Barnes
Mlbtraderumors · 16h ago
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. Barnes was set to make $1.5MM if he made the […]
Mets Designate Vidal Bruján, Bryan Hudson, Ben Rortvedt For Assignment
Mlbtraderumors · Yesterday
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. Left-hander Richard Lovelady and infielder/outfielder Jared Young will get Opening Day roster spots, per Mike […]
Evaluating the 2026 MLB Betting Market
Metsmerizedonline · 16h ago
Evaluating the 2026 MLB Betting Market
Baseball is back! With Opening Day on the horizon, it’s time to look at the betting market from a New York Mets point of view. Where can we find the best value? Which players have the best chance to win any of the individual awards? Let’s take a deeper look! All Odds Presented By FanDuel […] The post Evaluating the 2026 MLB Betting Market appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
Fan Shot: Meet The Mets, The 2026 Edition
Metsmerizedonline · 19h ago
Fan Shot: Meet The Mets, The 2026 Edition
Fan shot written by Steve Lastoe If you checked out on the Mets after they ended their season with a clunker against the Miami Marlins, who could blame you? When your team goes from having the best record in baseball at the end of May to missing the playoffs entirely, you deserve a break. However, […] The post Fan Shot: Meet The Mets, The 2026 Edition appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

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Mets Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Sat 03/28
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
4:10 PM
Sun 03/29
vs Pittsburgh Pirates
1:40 PM
Mon 03/30
@ St. Louis Cardinals
7:45 PM

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