Mets Win Opener, Debut New Umpire Challenge Rule

0:00It's March 26, I'm Cory with the story, and this is New York Met's News Today, your AI-powered team report. The New York Met's kicked off their 2026 MLB season Thursday afternoon at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They started slow, down two runs to nothing, but exploded for five runs in the bottom of the first inning to chase Pirates Ace Paul Schienes early. Met's hurler, Freddie Peralta grab headlines by becoming the first player ever to win a challenge on an Umpires ball, or strike call, thanks to Major. League Baseball's brand new rule this year. Fans have pushed hard for automated umpires to nail every pitch perfectly, while old school lovers insist human mistakes add charm to the game. This challenge system looks like the league's smart compromise using existing tech. After skipping the playoffs entirely in 2025, the Met's are rebuilding with mixed off-season moves. They lost closer Edwin Diaz and slugger Peter Lanzo to free agency, but snagged shortstop

1:00boba shit from the Toronto Blue Jays. The Met's host the Pirates again, Saturday for Game 2, carrying solid momentum into the young season.