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The Mets designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment to clear a spot on the 26-man roster for Craig Kimbrel's activation; Lovelady, who is out of minor league options, has been DFA’d repeatedly and could remain in the organization if he clears waivers.
The Mets will promote Craig Kimbrel from his minor-league contract to the 26-man roster, paying $2.5 million upon activation, as they continue heavy bullpen turnover; Kimbrel passed on opt-out dates and spent a brief stint in the minors, adding veteran depth behind closer Devin Williams.
The Mets erupt for five runs in the bottom of the first, chasing reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes after only 37 pitches, as a revamped lineup powers an Opening Day win over the Pirates at Citi Field.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes was lifted after two-thirds of an inning on Opening Day in New York, charged with five runs on 37 pitches as the Mets surged back; two misplays by outfielder Oneil Cruz helped fuel the rally, but there were no injuries. Skenes—who is dating influencer Livvy Dunne—had entered the season with high hopes, and Dunne’s schedule has included Baywatch filming and a reported $3 million Manhattan condo purchase.
Opening Day 2026 kicked off NBC/Peacock’s doubleheader (Pirates at Mets; Dodgers vs Diamondbacks) with a wave of early highlights, including the Mets’ 11-7 win over the Pirates as Carson Benge homered in his MLB debut and Francisco Alvarez followed with a blast after Paul Skenes exited in the first; the day also featured Kyle Schwarber’s early homer for the Phillies, Munetaka Murakami’s first MLB homer for the White Sox, Ketel Marte leadoff for Arizona, and a historic ABS overturn on a Mets strikeout. The broadcast also covers offseason moves (Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong extensions) and ongoing opening-day updates across MLB’s slate.
Live Opening Day updates center on Paul Skenes’ rough Pirates debut against the Mets, a crucial Francisco Alvarez challenge that helped the Mets extend their lead, and Brandon Lowe’s two homers for Pittsburgh, plus Chase Meidroth’s 417-foot leadoff shot for the White Sox, with day-long previews and predictions for the rest of the schedule.
Opening Day Part 2 kicks off MLB's schedule today with Pirates at Mets in NYC, following yesterday's Yankees-Giants opener; Tyler O’Neill aims to extend his six-year Opening Day homer streak in Baltimore against the Twins; Freddy Peralta makes his first official Mets start against reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes and a revamped Pirates lineup.
Mets' Opening Day vs the Pirates will be aired on NBC/Peacock (first pitch 1:15 PM EDT on March 26, 2026) instead of Gary, Keith and Ron; TV on NBC/Peacock, radio on Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, and 92.3 HD2. Howie Rose is in his final season on radio; NBC/Peacock’s booth will feature Matt Vasgersian with Al Leiter and Neil Walker, with Adam Ottavino doing pregame analysis. For those who want to sync radio to video, tools like Audio Hijack can help time-shift the feeds.
Newsday’s 2026 MLB season preview centers on the New York Mets and New York Yankees, offering team-by-team outlooks, roster changes, and key storylines for the coming season, including leadership shifts with the Mets and rotation considerations, while also touching on other contending teams.
Keith Hernandez reveals on the SI Media Podcast that he still earns about $5,000 per year in Seinfeld residuals from his 1992 guest stint as himself (and a brief 1998 finale cameo), a 'gift that keeps giving' that helps explain his ongoing hesitance about returning to the Mets' SNY booth.
Veteran Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman will undergo surgery to repair a meniscus tear, delaying his contribution for the team as a return timeline remains unclear. Despite posting a strong spring (.241/.371/.448 in 13 games) and contending for a roster spot, the injury clouds his outlook for the season, forcing the Mets to consider other options such as Vidal Brujan or prospect Carson Benge for the final bench/outfield spots.
Howie Rose, the Mets’ long-time radio voice who has spent nearly four decades with the club, announced he will retire at the end of the 2026 season but will remain the master of ceremonies for Mets events at Citi Field; at 72, Rose reflects on his rise from Shea Stadium’s upper deck to the broadcast booth and his storied calls that helped shape Mets broadcasting history.
Mets pitcher Nolan McLean, technically a rookie at 24, is set to start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final, a moment he’s been built for, bringing a high-spin curveball (3,248 rpm) and a calm, prepared approach that belies his rookie status.
Francisco Lindor returned to spring training action after left hamate surgery, going 1-for-3 in the Mets’ rain-shortened win over the Blue Jays. New York plans to ease him back, playing him every other day, and while a six-week timetable had been floated, Lindor is expected to be ready for Opening Day on March 26 against the Pirates as he builds up game reps.
The Mets push Brett Baty into a versatile super-utility role (third, second, first and outfield) after Bo Bichette’s signing; Francisco Lindor is progressing from a hamate fracture and hopes to be ready for Opening Day; Christian Scott, 17 months from Tommy John, flashed velocity in a spring outing but has no rotation spot and remains depth; A.J. Minter is nearing a return from lat surgery with a target around late April/May; Robert Stock is sidelined with shoulder discomfort post-WBC and will undergo an MRI.