Author: Chris Bello

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Opening Weekend

Winter is officially in the books. Even if the weather on the East Coast is still in the 40s. Baseball began Wednesday night with the Yankees defeating the Giants 7-0, kicking off an exciting 2026 season. The Dodgers still have a target on their heads coming off back-to-back World Series rings, and will look to be the first team to three-peat since the Yankees from 1998-2000. Meanwhile, the...

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Mike Tauchman Has Meniscus Tear; Will Undergo Surgery

Updated Post (March 22, 2026 at 11:05 am ET) Sunday morning Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told the media, including our MMO’s Brayden Pokrass, that outfielder Mike Tauchman has a meniscus tear in his knee and will undergo surgery. Tauchman left Saturday’s sprinting training game in the fifth inning. Original Post –  Mike Tauchman left Saturday’s spring training game in the fifth inning...

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Tauchman Injured in Mets 7-5 Loss, Plus Notes From Split-Squad Loss to Nats

The Mets’ offense rolled in their 7-5 loss to the Astros Saturday. Unfortunately, the positives were lost when Mike Tauchman exited the game in the fifth with left knee soreness. The 35-year-old appeared injured first after grounding out in the third inning. He took the field in the fourth, where he went back on a ball in right field and looked even more noticeably in pain after failing to...

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Mets Announce Starting Rotation to Begin 2026 Season

Carlos Mendoza and the Mets have announced the rotation to open the 2026 season. Freddy Peralta will start opening day across from Paul Skenes this upcoming Thursday, followed by David Peterson, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, and Kodai Senga. Peralta getting the opening day nod is confirms news that broke three weeks ago. Mendoza reported that the former Brewer would take the bump February 27, first...

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What’s New at Citi Field in 2026

Before every season, the Mets hold a “What’s New” event at Citi Field. This season won’t feature any drastic ballpark experience changes, such as a giraffe from the Bronx who mysteriously loses every race. But it will add numerous new food items, beverages, promotions, and transportation routes for the 2026 season. The headlining addition came via Mookie Wilson and his...

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