Meet the Mets
There is a realistic scenario in which the 2026 Mets could wind up with the most productive outfielder in all of baseball.
Where do things stand between Freddy Peralta and the Mets regarding a potential contract extension?
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Jorge Polanco and Bo Bichette both handled themselves adequately at their new positions on opening day.
The Mets are hoping that the RISP opportunities that Bichette had on Thursday are a sign of things to come.
Vidal Bruján and Ben Rortvedt were sent through waivers for the Mets, while Bryan Hudson was claimed by the White Sox.
Around the National League East
Chris Sale had a strong first start and the Atlanta bats socked three homers en route to a 6-0 opening day win for the Braves over the Royals.
Sandy Alcántara pitched seven strong innings to help lead the Marlins to a 2-1 victory over the Rockies in their first game of the season. Don’t look now, but the National League East is undefeated in 2026.
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It’s been quite a road from high school to the big leagues for top Phillies prospect Andrew Painter.
Federal Baseball wrote about how new manager Blake Butera will keep fans guessing with his lineup construction this year.
Around Major League Baseball
The Orioles have locked up one of their offseason acquisitions, inking Shane Baz to a long-term extension.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a magical season last year, but the best is yet to come for the young superstar.
Edwin Díaz got his first save as a member of the Dodgers last night with the accompaniment of a live trumpet player.
There are plenty of feel-good stories from different players who made an MLB team’s opening day roster this year.
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ESPN looked at where each team stands in the World Series contention cycle.
Jason Heyward announced his retirement after a sixteen-year career in the big leagues.
Clayton Kershaw will stick around with the Dodgers as a special assistant.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
We discussed a number of the takeaways from Thursday’s opening day win yesterday—including reviewing the performances of Carson Benge and Freddy Peralta, discussing the overall contributions from the newest members of the team, and looking at some of the quotes from Mets personnel following the victory.
Steve Sypa provided some minor league offerings, first by examining the roster for the 2026 Syracuse Mets and then by reviewing the hitting and pitching prospects’ spring training performances.
This Date in Mets History
The legend of Sidd Finch was born on this date in 1985.
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