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Deadspin | Luis Robert Jr. belts three-run HR as Mets down Pirates in 11 Deadspin | Luis Robert Jr. belts three-run HR as Mets down Pirates in 11

1 DAY AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Plays hero Saturday Robert went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 4-2 extra-innings win over the Pirates.

Impact With the Mets trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the 11th, Robert delivered a walk-off three-run blast off Hunter Barco. The 28-year-old is off to a hot start with his new club, collecting three hits and driving in five runs through two games. While durability has been a concern throughout his career, Robert is certainly capable of a bounce-back campaign hitting in the middle of a potentially potent Mets lineup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luis Robert Jr. is off to a rousing start with the Mets after arriving in an offseason trade

Luis Robert Jr. is making quite a first impression at Citi Field

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Mets rally past the Pirates 4-2 on a 3-run homer by Luis Robert Jr. in the 11th inning

Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the New York Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

On base three times in Mets debut Robert went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Pirates.

Impact Batting fifth in his Mets debut, Robert was a big part of an offensive eruption that saw his new team score 11 runs and chase Paul Skenes from the game in the first inning. Robert's athletic gifts have never been in question, but the 28-year-old center fielder has rarely been able to stay healthy during his career, playing more than 110 games only once in six seasons with the White Sox and struggling to a .223/.288/.372 slash line with a 29.7 percent strikeout rate in 2024-25. If he's able to stay in the lineup for New York, he's still capable of putting together a big campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New Look in New York: How Revamped Mets Spoiled Opening Day For Paul Skenes

The new-look Mets lineup pummeled the reigning National League Cy Young award winner in an 11-7 win over the Pirates on a sunny Opening Day...

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

New Look in New York: How Revamped Mets Spoiled Opening Day For Paul Skenes

Carson Benge homers in big league debut to help Mets pound Pirates in opener

In his fourth major league plate appearance, Carson Benge connected

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

New-look Mets knock out Skenes in 1st inning and sink Pirates 11-7 in season opener at Citi Field

Brett Baty laced a bases-loaded triple and the New York Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 in their se...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Luis Robert Jr. throws clear shade at White Sox fans amid Mets praise | Sporting News This is a clear dig at the White Sox fans from the new Mets outfielder.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pirates ace Paul Skenes gets chased in the 1st inning by the Mets on opening day

Paul Skenes didn’t even get through the first inning on opening day

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Fails to Make it out of 1st Inning in Opening Day Start vs. Mets

Paul Skenes' first start of the 2026 season might not have even lasted a New York minute.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Fails to Make it out of 1st Inning in Opening Day Start vs. Mets

Paul Skenes thinking playoffs for Pirates on eve of opener vs. Freddy Peralta and new-look Mets

On the eve of opening day, Paul Skenes set forth lofty goals for the Pittsburgh Pirates

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

NY Mets' Francisco Alvarez back in lineup, key for revamped team with Bichette and Robert Jr. Francisco Alvarez returns to the New York Mets lineup, ready to play a key role alongside Bo Bichette and Luis Robert Jr. in the team’s reva...

MARCH 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves

Still powered by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies are bringing back mostly the same team that won its second consecutive NL East title last season and mad...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field and another Iowa game among the dates to watch for MLB season

Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field and a third “Field of Dreams” game are among the dates to watch for the upcoming MLB season

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

MLB Free Agency: 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason

Tarik Skubal could set more contract records for a pitcher in free agency next offseason

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Luis Robert Jr. stays hot after late Mets spring training start Observations from Mets spring training on Sunday.

MARCH 15 • NYPOST.COM

Carlos Mendoza sets expectations for outfielder Luis Robert after NY Mets–White Sox trade Carlos Mendoza shared his expectations for Luis Robert after the Mets acquired the former White Sox star, emphasizing health and the impact...

MARCH 13 • BOLAVIP.COM

Luis Robert Jr. finally makes spring debut with Mets banking on long play paying dividends One of the two pieces to the Mets’ projected Opening Day lineup who had been absent from the Grapefruit League emerged Thursday.

MARCH 12 • NYPOST.COM

Could debut Thursday Robert could make his Grapefruit League debut with the Mets on Thursday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 28-year-old center fielder has been treated with kid gloves early in the spring, having him play exclusively on back fields, but the Mets appear just about ready to let Robert start ramping up in earnest ahead of Opening Day. "He's in a good place right now," manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday. "You just watch him take batting practice, and the way the ball comes off his bat is different. He could be special." It's been a while since Robert was healthy enough to display his considerable upside, but the last time he played close to a full season in 2023, he slashed .264/.315/.542 with 38 homers and 20 steals in 145 games.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sees back-field action Wednesday Robert played four innings in a minor-league game Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact The oft-injured outfielder is being brought along slowly this spring, but his Grapefruit League debut appears imminent. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated after Wednesday's action that Robert would play in back-field games every other day for the rest of this week, before joining the big-league lineup at some point next week. New York is hoping that a healthy Robert will be able to repeat his numbers from his final month-plus last year with the White Sox, when he slashed .293/.349/.459 over 37 games after July 1 with six homers and 11 steals in 13 attempts.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

MLB analyst questions the stability of the White Sox outfield | Sporting News Can this outfield perform without Luis Robert Jr.?

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta to start March 26 opener against Pirates

The New York Mets plan to put newly acquired ace Freddy Peralta on the mound against Pittsburgh on opening day, manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Friday before Peralta had three...

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

White Sox fans might cringe at slugging disappointment's Blue Jays comeback bid The White Sox finally fully moved on from their failed rebuild with the trade of outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets earlier this winter....

FEBRUARY 27 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

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FEBRUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

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