Mets vs. Pirates odds: MLB Opening Day picks, predictions, best bets Thursday
Two aces take the hill in Flushing on Opening Day.


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The Pirates want to make the playoffs this year, and the Mets are essentially World Series or bust. Both of them start their march to their goals here.

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The New York Mets are handing the ball to Freddy Peralta on Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, the question is, will this be his only season with the Mets, as Peralta is a free agent after the 2026 MLB campaign?In the offseason, the Mets were looking to bolster their starting rotation after missing […] The post Mets, Freddy Peralta Announce Blunt Contract Extension Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The New York Mets have made an important roster decision ahead of Opening Day.

Peralta and the Mets are taking their will-they-won’t-they dance into the regular season

Projection systems have the top of the NL East jammed like the Van Wyck at rush hour with the Mets, Braves and Phillies, meaning the division’s ecosystem will be swayed by availability.

A former Los Angeles Dodgers player was dealt a disappointing career update before Opening Day.

In an effort to bolster their pitching staff, the New York Mets acquired All-Star Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. The only problem is that Peralta is slated to be a free agent at the end of the season. Both the Mets and the right-hander are certainly aware of the lack of […] The post Mets’ Freddy Peralta shares 4-word response to contract extension question appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the New York Mets attempt to make it back to the playoffs, they signed infielder Bo Bichette to a $126 million contract. The Mets have big plans for their most expensive free agency signing of the offseason. Normally, Bichette will be occupying third base for New York. But manager Carlos Mendoza has now confirmed […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza makes Bo Bichette announcement before Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As Opening Day approaches, the New York Mets are putting the final touches on their roster. For one catcher, that meant the end of the road in New York. The Mets have released Austin Barnes, via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Hayden Senger and Kevin Parada remain as the team’s top backstop options in the minor […] The post Mets release ex-Dodgers catcher before Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

From the Brewers to the Pirates, MLB owners are seeing franchise values explode while keeping payrolls flat and blaming the big spenders.

NBC hasn’t been much of a player in MLB coverage in recent years, but the Universal network is returning to broadcast regular season baseball games for the 2026 season. In fact, there will be more diversity in MLB broadcasting than ever before this upcoming season, which officially begins on March 25 and will see Opening […] The post How to watch Sunday Night Baseball on NBC and Peacock appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Thursday, the New York Mets will host the Pittsburgh Pirates for their Opening Day matchup at Citi Field.The Mets have been busy finalizing their roster ahead of the new season.New York Mets Release 2-Time World Series ChampionBefore their first game, the Mets have now made the move to release Austin Barnes.The veteran catcher is […] The post New York Mets Release 2-Time World Series Champion Before Pirates Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The New York Mets missed the playoffs in 2025, after having expectations to make a playoff run. Now, the Mets have goals of a deep playoff run in 2026. Now, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is making his goal for the 2026 season clear, per the Mets beat reporter for NJ.com, Max Goodman. “Our goal is […] The post Mets manager Carlos Mendoza makes New York’s 2026 goal extremely clear appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Mets are set to enter the 2026 season with lofty expectations. After a demoralizing collapse to end the previous campaign, the club has revamped much of the roster. Big changes were needed, and New York spent nearly $250 million in the offseason to transform the team. A blockbuster trade involving Freddy Peralta […] The post Mets Star Makes Injury Admission Ahead of Opening Day appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Gary Cohen is never looking to end his season in September. The Mets play-by-play voice, alongside his partners Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez, said on an episode of SI Media with Jimmy Traina that not being able to call playoff games is the hardest transition from radio. “It’s by far the worst part of the...

..New York Mets rightfielder Carson Benge will make his major league debut when the team takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26. The rookie, regarded as the team’s top hitting prospect, batted. 366 during 14 spring training games. His former college manager at Oklahoma State, Josh Holliday, spoke to The Athletic about his pupil’s […] The post Mets Hoping Top Rookie Avoid Pitfalls of Past Prospects appeared first on Heavy Sports.
