MLB 2026 Season: Yankees, Mets, Dodgers

0:00It's March 22nd. Welcome in. This is New York Mets News today, where Team Coverage meets AI. Opening day for the 2026 MLB season is almost here, and both the Mets and Yankees have fans feeling good after strong spring trainings, with healthy rosters. The Yankees kept their core from last year's playoff run while the Mets rebuilt with big moves. But a shadow looms over baseball, with a Dodger's massive spending, like $60 million a year for Kyle Tucker. Possibly fueling a nasty, labor-fight after the season. Key predictions start with Yankees' prospect, Carlos Lagrange, the 22-year-old right-hander, who hit triple digits with his basketball in spring, likely emerging as a late-game reliever. Over in Queens, Juan Soto could smash 50 home runs and snag the National League MVP, outpacing Shohei Otani. Fans of struggling teams like the Pirates might cheer a wildcard push, powered by Paul Skien's and young bats, like Connor Griffin. The Tigers, holding on to Tarek Skubal and adding Framber Valdez, could ride their pitching

1:05to the World Series. Meanwhile, trade talks heat up around twin starter Joe Ryan as a top deadline target. Aaron Judge might hit 50 home runs again at age 34, chasing records but facing pressure without a title. The Yankees could falter against the Blue Jays in October once more, while the Mets edged the Phillies to win the NL East, only to fall to the Dodgers. In the NLCS, all eyes stay on the Dodgers for a third-stray championship, bolstered by stars like Tucker and new closer Edwin Diaz, which might ignite owner. Demands for a salary cap and lockout talks this winter.