Mets vs. Pirates: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 3/29/26
Mets lineup Nolan McLean – RHP Pirates lineup C. Mlodzinski – RHP Broadcast info First pitch: 1:40pm EDTTV: SNYRadio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
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SB Nation Reacts results: Did the Pirates make the right call with Konnor Griffin?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question asked about Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin. After a Spring Training in which he showed […]
Game #2: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets, March 28, 2026, 4:10 p.m. ET Location: Citi Field, Flushing, NY Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet-PIT The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the New York Mets at Citi Field looking to grab a win and raise the Jolly Roger. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD […]
Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 225: Opening Day Recap
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, Chris and Brian discuss the happy recap of the Mets’ Opening Day 11-7 victory over the Pirates. They discuss the new-look offense, Freddy Peralta’s first Mets’ start, and marvel in the fact that the Mets […]
Here’s what the Mets had to say after yesterday’s Opening Day win
Unsurprisingly, the vibes were good after the Mets’ 11-7 Opening Day victory over the Pirates at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon. That reflected in the post-game comments, where there were a lot of positive things to say about the team’s performance in the win. Carlos Mendoza On the team’s approach against Paul Skenes in the […]
The new look Mets were on full display in yesterday’s win
The dominant storyline regarding the Mets all offseason was about the roster turnover. If you look up and down yesterday’s Opening Day lineup, about half of the players in it are new faces, most of whom weren’t even in the organization last season. Yesterday’s 11-7 victory over the Pirates in which the Mets got the […]
Cruz makes two blunders, Skenes fails to pitch one inning as Pirates lose season opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates season appeared to get off to a great start after Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer in his first Bucco at-bat. Then the bottom of the first happened. For the first time in his career, Paul Skenes failed to pitch out of the first inning. Everything that could have gone wrong went […]
It was a good (Opening) Day
The Mets are the winningest team in baseball history on Opening Day. That trend continued today at Citi Field, as the Mets defeated the Pittsbirgh Pirates by a score of 11-7. Freddy Peralta took the ball for the Mets, and ran into some early trouble. Oneil Cruz dorked a ball to right-center field to lead […]
MLB Opening Day 2026 thread
After yesterday’s Opening Night on Netflix, MLB Opening Day officially kicks off for 22 other teams today. The San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees will resume their series tomorrow. The day kicks off with a marquee matchup of Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates facing off against Juan Soto and the New York Mets. […]
Game #1: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets, March 26, 2026, 1:15 p.m. ET Location: Citi Field, Flushing, NY Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet-PIT The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the New York Mets at Citi Field looking to grab a win on Opening Day. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this […]
Everything in its right place: the Mets open 2026 at home against the Pirates
The New York Mets welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates to Citi Field for the first series of 2026. For approximately three hours, confined to just one small section of Flushing, all is right with the world again. Well, depending on the outcome. The Mets are coming off a disappointing season where they just barely missed the […]
Staff predictions for the Pirates in the 2026 season
With the MLB 2026 regular season upon us, here are your staff predictions from the Bucs Dugout crew: Ethan Coulehan I think the pirates will win 82 games this season. Pittsburgh has upgraded their bats, which really struggled last season. Additions like Brandon Lowe, Ryan O’Hearn, and Marcel ozuna will help the offense. The pitching […]
How to tune in to the Mets’ Opening Day game against the Pirates
There’s no better Mets tradition than tuning in to hear Gary, Keith, and Ron calling the team’s first game of the season. Unfortunately, Major League Baseball decided to make a deal that delays that joyous occasion until the Mets’ second game of the year, as the team’s Opening Day game against the Pirates is going […]
Former Pirate Andrew McCutchen secures roster spot with Texas Rangers
Former Pittsburgh Pirate and National League MVP, Andrew McCutchen, will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers. This will be McCutchen’s 18th MLB season. After going most of the offseason with little to no communication from Pittsburgh’s front office McCutchen signed a minor league deal with the Rangers on March 6. The […]
VOTE: Did the Pirates make the right call with Konnor Griffin?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a potential generational hitting prospect in Konnor Griffin. The 19-year-old made headlines […]
Pirates name Carmen Mlodzinski fifth starter
The battle for the Pirates fifth starter spot has been solved, and it was won by a familiar face. Manager Don Kelly joined the SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcast on Sunday as the Pirates faced the Red Sox. Kelly confirmed that Carmen Mlodzinski will begin the season in the Pirates rotation. Mlodzinski beat out left-hander Hunter Barco […]
Carson Benge makes Opening Day roster
This afternoon, the Mets announced that Carson Benge has officially made the Opening Day roster and will be playing right field when the Mets take on Paul Skenes and the Pirates on March 26 at Citi Field. The team’s number 2 ranked prospect was impressive in camp, hitting .366/.435/.439 in 41 at-bats during Grapefruit League […]
Spring Training Game #31: Braves vs. Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, March 25, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home against the Atlanta Braves, where they will try and pick up one last win in the Grapefruit League. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this […]
Spring Training March 23 Game Thread: Braves at Pirates
The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, FL as Spring Training is coming to a close. Originally Spencer Strider was supposed to be getting his final tune up, but we got the unfortunate news that he will be starting the season on the IL with an oblique strain. With Strider being […]
A massive contract extension for Konnor Griffin is being discussed by the Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have the consensus top prospect in baseball in Konnor Griffin, and they see him as someone who could be the face of their franchise. The Pirates reportedly have already discussed a big-time contract extension with Griffin who still hasn’t played a game in the major league, according to Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com. […]
Spring Training Game #30: Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Red Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 22, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Watch: Sportsnet Pittsburgh+ The Pittsburgh Pirates are in Bradenton today against the Boston Red Sox looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread for today’s game. […]
Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin optioned to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that baseball’s top prospect, Konnor Griffin, has been reassigned to minor league camp and will start his season in Triple-A Indianapolis. This news comes after Griffin had a fairly strong outing in Bradenton in Spring Training and was trending towards being the Pirates’ big league shortstop come Opening Day. While […]
Mets announce rotation to start the season
The Mets have officially revealed the order of their starting rotation to begin the 2026 regular season. While it has long been known that Freddy Peralta would get the ball when the Mets take the field on March 26 against the Pirates, the club revealed today that David Peterson would get the ball in Game […]
Spring Training Game #29: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, March 21, 2025, 1:05 p.m. ET Location: LECOM Park, Bradenton, FL How to Listen: KDKA-FM 93.7 The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home today against the Toronto Blue Jays looking to grab a win in Spring Training. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is your thread […]
Spring GameThread: Jays @ Pirates, Jays Prospects @ Phillies Prospects
I have a busy Saturday, in front of leaving for Japan on Sunday, so getting this together Friday night. The Jays are in Bradenton, Florida, which is a very pretty town. But the game isn’t going to be on TV. Also the Jays Prospect are playing the Phillies prospects in Clearwater. And this game is […]
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