The Put It in the Books Show - S9 E1: Opening Day Eve – Mets Season Preview 2026

Opening Day is here, which means The Put It in the Books Show returns for its Season 9 premiere with a full breakdown of the 2026 New York Mets. Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe are back to run through the Mets Opening Day roster, projected lineup, pitching staff, and what this team actually looks like heading into the new season.After an offseason led by Steve Cohen and David Stearns focused on reshaping the roster, the Mets enter 2026 with more depth, more flexibility, and just enough upside to make fans believe this could be a playoff team. Which, of course, is exactly when Mets fans should start getting nervous.The guys also react to the Mets honoring Davey Johnson with a commemorative patch this season and discuss the significance of this being Howie Rose’s final year in the broadcast booth. It’s a mix of history, nostalgia, and the realization that time keeps moving whether Mets fans are ready for it or not.From there, it’s into the fun stuff. Favorite Mets jerseys get debated, Mets Twitter gets put under the microscope, and the crew makes their official MLB predictions for the 2026 season — all of which will absolutely be revisited when things go sideways.To close it out, it’s a full Opening Day preview as the Mets take on the Pirates. Expectations, keys to the game, and the first chance to overreact to everything we see on the field.The 2026 season is here. The Mets are back. And so is The Put It in the Books Show.See you in the booth. #Mets #PiitB