Paul Skenes Gets Shelled On Opening Day, Continues To Have Zero Help In Pittsburgh
Paul Skenes didn't look like Paul Skenes on Opening Day.

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.

After Opening Night on Netflix on Wednesday, the rest of Major League Baseball celebrated one of the great traditions in sports on Thursday with Opening Day. However, the festivities got off to an unfortunate start in New York as singer Christopher Jackson forgot the words to the national anthem before the New York Mets hosted Read more... The post Mets singer botches national anthem on Opening Day appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Paul Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, was chased off the mound and could not complete one inning at a joyous Citi Field.

The first start of the season for Pittsburgh Pirates star and reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes was an absolute nightmare. Skenes and the Pirates faced the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., and the Pirates jumped out to a 2-0 lead courtesy of a Brandon Lowe home run. However, … The post Fans in disbelief after Paul Skenes’ quick exit on Opening Day appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes failed to get out of the first inning while Oneil Cruz made two fielding gaffes on Opening Day versus the New York Mets. The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz Have Inning to Forget on 2026 Opening Day appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Set to kick off Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Opening Day with an intriguing matchup, the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets have certainly done so thus far. After giving ace Paul Skenes a two-run lead entering the bottom of the first inning, the Pirates looked like they had a head start on their first win […] The post Pirates news: Mets ruining Paul Skenes’ Opening Day has MLB world buzzing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Opening Day of the Major League Baseball season isn’t officially a national holiday, but it might as well be. It represents the turn of spring, new hope, and excitement for baseball fans across the country. But as far as bad omens go, the New York Mets couldn’t have possibly gotten a worse one ahead of their Opening Day matchup with […] The post ‘Hamilton’ Star Christopher Jackson Botches National Anthem At New York Mets Opening Day appeared first on BroBible.

The New York Mets and Chicago White Sox negotiated a trade this past offseason, with the Mets acquiring Luis Robert Jr. in exchange for Luisangel Acuna and Truman Pauley. Robert Jr. has some high potential as a power hitter in the middle of the Mets’ high-powered offense, but staying healthy will be his priority. The […] The post Luis Robert Jr. throws shade at White Sox before Mets debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 2026 MLB season will have more ways to watch baseball games than ever before. Numerous streaming platforms and television networks are getting in on the action of MLB coverage. One player in the game is Apple TV, which has been broadcasting ‘Friday Night Baseball’ since the 2022 season. The weekly broadcast features a doubleheader […] The post How to watch Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga enters the 2026 season looking to rebound. At the same time, a writer unleashed a bold prediction for the New York hurler. Tim Britton, a writer from The Athletic, predicted the 33-year-old will make the All-Star team this July.“Just about every Kodai Senga story contains one sentence that […] The post ‘Outwardly Confident’ Mets Player Projected to Enjoy Massive Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

In just one spring training, can major league players make a position change look seamless by Opening Day? The Mets are about to find out.

The New York Mets made a free agent addition shortly before their Opening Day matchup against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, March 26, agreeing to terms with veteran outfielder Tommy Pham.Jorge Castillo of ESPN was first to report that Pham had inked a minor league pact with the Mets. The 12-year veteran […] The post Mets Land 12-Year Veteran Free Agent Ahead of Opening Day appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Baseball is back on NBC, and it’s enough to make anyone nostalgic, including the great Bob Costas, who spent the better part of two decades as the sport’s voice on the network and became one of its great storytellers with his iconic pregame monologues. Awful Announcing has learned that NBC will open today’s Pirates-Mets game Read more... The post MLB’s return to NBC will open with a Bob Costas monologue appeared first on Awful Announcing.

On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets will play their Opening Day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.Before the new season, the Mets have been busy finalizing their roster from spring training.New York Mets Announce Roster Decision On 5-Year PlayerOne of their roster decisions was to option Vidal Bruján.Bruján is coming off a […] The post New York Mets Announce Roster Decision On 5-Year MLB Player Before Pirates Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

On the brink of the season opener, the Mets bolstered their outfield depth with an interesting addition from their past.

The New York Mets have lofty goals for the 2026 season, hoping to return to the playoffs after a collapse in 2025. They are preparing for Opening Day, as the Mets face the Pittsburgh Pirates, putting out a historic lineup. Now, the Mets are adding to their organization, bringing back a former Mets outfielder, according […] The post Mets reunite with veteran outfielder ahead of Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Just weeks ago, there was skepticism regarding New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor’s availability to start the season. The All-Star underwent surgery for a fractured left hamate bone in February, and it was not a guarantee that he would be ready in time. “Our training staff is really good. They’ve been doing everything possible,” Lindor […] The post 2 Francisco Lindor bold predictions for 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Mets are preparing for opening day. They will be facing Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, who did not have much to say about facing the Mets. As the Mets prepare to face Skenes, they have released their opening day starting lineup. #OpeningDay starters 👏 #LGM pic.twitter.com/6rG86qDBKV — New York Mets (@Mets) March […] The post Mets make insane 75-year history with Bo Bichette, Jorge Polanco appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The New York Mets had a busy offseason, and they're hoping that some fresh faces will yield a better result than last year. These five players hold the key to the season.
