MLB Opening Day 2026 scores, news and highlights
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The Mets will open their 2026 MLB season against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1:15 p.m. ET at Citi Field.
- NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes will pitch for the Pirates, while Freddy Peralta makes his first regular-season start for the Mets.
- The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, rather than the Mets’ usual SNY channel.
- The Post will provide live updates, scores, news, and highlights throughout MLB Opening Day.
