Overview
- The Mets defeated the Pirates 11-7 on Opening Day, setting an early upbeat tone for the season.
- Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell posted on X, "Yeah, we goin to the World Series," after the win.
- Mitchell is 29, grew up in Westchester County, and is a lifelong Mets fan, so his message was a fan reaction rather than a team statement.
- New York enters 2026 with stars Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor and added Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, and Luis Robert Jr. in the offseason.
- Prospects are in focus as outfielder Carson Benge made his MLB debut, and right-hander Nolan McLean was billed as a breakout candidate to watch.