Nick Morabito made his MLB debut with the New York Mets on Tuesday, starting in left field against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.
Morabito, a 2022 second-round pick, grew up in McLean, Virginia, and often attended games at the ballpark while commuting to Gonzaga College High School. He described the experience as surreal, noting that he used to collect Nationals bobbleheads and idolized players like Bryce Harper and Juan Soto, with whom he now shares a clubhouse.
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The New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Opening Day 2026 at Citi Field, knocking reigning Cy Young winner Paul Skenes out of the game after just two-thirds of an inning. Skenes allowed five runs amid defensive errors by Pittsburgh center fielder Oneil Cruz. Rookie Carson Benge hit his first major league home run in a standout debut.
James Wood hit his first career grand slam in dramatic inside-the-park fashion to spark a comeback for the Washington Nationals. The 9-6 victory over the New York Mets came on Tuesday at Nationals Park after the team trailed by five runs early.
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The New York Mets announced on Monday that top prospect Carson Benge has made their 2026 Opening Day roster and will start in right field for his MLB debut. The 23-year-old will face Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes in the season opener. Benge impressed in spring training after a rapid rise through the minors.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Thursday they are promoting 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin, MLB's No. 1 overall prospect, for his major league debut in Friday's home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at PNC Park. Griffin, the No. 9 pick in the 2024 draft, slashed .333/.415/.527 with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases across three minor league levels last season. The move addresses early struggles at shortstop for the 3-3 Pirates.
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James Wood made a spectacular home run robbery off Juan Soto at Citi Field, followed by a diving catch that helped the Washington Nationals secure a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets. The 23-year-old right fielder's plays drew praise from both managers. Wood's defensive highlights came early Thursday afternoon.
The New York Mets have reclaimed left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Washington Nationals, marking the fourth time they have acquired him in the past nine months. This move comes amid an injury to another pitcher on the roster. Lovelady now returns to the organization where he has previously pitched.
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In a spring training exhibition in West Palm Beach, Florida, young pitcher Alex Clemmey and catcher Harry Ford teamed up for the first time, offering a preview of the Washington Nationals' potential future battery. The Nationals fell 4-1 to the Miami Marlins, but the duo impressed with a strong outing. Manager Blake Butera praised their performance.