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Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is one of many New York Mets fans who are excited after the first game of the season. The Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Thursday at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, N.Y. Pirates ace Paul Skenes went just 0.2 innings as he gave up five runs and was … The post Donovan Mitchell had a hyped reaction to Mets’ Opening Day win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Mets took home an 11-7 win on Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates. After what looked like a strong performance from the club, well-known Mets fan Donovan Mitchell shared his excited reaction on social media. Mitchell, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, loved the win so much that he’s ready to call […] The post Donovan Mitchell is loving what he is seeing from Mets on Opening Day vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Milwaukee Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski is off to a stellar start this season, easing any concerns over the Freddy Peralta-New York Mets trade.
The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates clashed in the first matchup of Opening Day. Following the New York Yankees’ 7-0 win over the San Francisco Giants in the Opening Night tilt on Wednesday evening, the Mets were determined to one-up their city rivals. Well, double-digit runs in an 11-7 victory over the Pirates certainly […] The post Mets’ Carson Benge joins Darryl Strawberry, David Wright with Opening Day history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mets Add a 12-year Veteran on a Minor League Deal.
Paul Skenes was removed early from his Opening Day start for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, and the play of Oneil Cruz in center field is a big reason why. Cruz misplayed consecutive balls in center field in the first inning of the Pirates’ game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, … The post Oneil Cruz makes brutal blunders on Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
He's still catering to his fans all these years later.
On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets hit the field for the first time in the 2026 MLB regular season at home to begin their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Mets quickly fell behind 2-0, but regained their form in the bottom of the first inning, scoring five runs and sending Pirates star Paul […] The post Mets’ Freddy Peralta pulls off 1st ever successful ABS challenge on Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Carson Benge, welcome to the big leagues.
Hamilton actor Christopher Jackson is making headlines for messing up the lyrics in the National Anthem ahead of the New York Mets opening day. The Mets are facing off against the Pittsburgh Pirates today, March 26, and before either team reached the diamond, Jackson began the game with the “Star Spangled Banner.” To many fans’ […] The post ‘Hamilton’ star gets backlash for National Anthem performance on Mets opening day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Mets began their 2026 MLB season with a bang on Opening Day. Despite facing one of the best pitchers in all of baseball, Paul Skenes, New York’s offense has been teeing off. The Mets chased Skenes after recording just two outs. Early on, the Mets’ stars were doing the damage, putting up […] The post Mets rookie Carson Benge’s first MLB hit is Opening Day home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Francisco Alvarez made sure Freddy Peralta would be leaving his Mets debut with at least one win.
New York Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman suffered an unfortunate lower-body injury late in spring training. He was forced to undergo surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee on Thursday. Shortly after surgery, Tauchman was given an official update. Reports indicate that the 35-year-old veteran is only due to miss six weeks before […] The post Mets OF Mike Tauchman gets injury update amid Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Christopher Jackson, the Broadway performer best known for originating the role of George Washington in Hamilton, was given the honor of performing the Star-Spangled Banner.
The biggest story of this early Opening Day was that Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes was run out of the game against the New York Mets in the very first inning. Skenes is one of the best pitchers in the sport, but was unable to pitch one inning as his control was off, and […] The post Pat McAfee crashes out after Pirates’ Paul Skenes gets pulled on Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Mets began their 2026 season on March 26 with newly acquired ace Freddy Peralta on the mound. The decision to make the star the opening day starter was fairly easy. After all, he posted dominant numbers in 2025 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Rookie Nolan McLean may be the future in New York, […] The post Mets Contract Talks with Ace Fade as Skubal Links Continue appeared first on Heavy Sports.
It has been an ugly Opening Day for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the New York Mets. They jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but a five-run inning from New York in the bottom of the first chased Paul Skenes from the mound after just two outs. Juan Soto was a factor in that unbelievable […] The post Juan Soto gets 1st RBI of season as Mets pull away from Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Christopher Jackson sang the US national anthem ahead of the New York Mets' home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates - and he made a glaring mistake
The New York Mets got an immediate return on their offseason investment Thursday as Luis Robert Jr. delivered his first RBI in a New York uniform during Opening Day vs. the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Robert, acquired to anchor center field and boost the lineup, is expected to be a central piece of […] The post Mets’ Luis Robert Jr picks up RBI in first New York Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jackson's mistake Thursday garnered numerous reactions on social media.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes had the worst start of his career on Thursday against the Mets.
Paul Skenes didn't look like Paul Skenes on Opening Day.
Opening Day got off to a wild start in New York as the Mets hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates for the first game of the Thursday slate. Star pitcher Paul Skenes did not even last one inning as the Mets rocked him early, scoring five runs off of two major mistakes from center fielder Oneil Cruz. […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid is among those reacting to Pirates CF Oneil Cruz’s disastrous inning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
