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Last updated: March 28, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

MLB: Weekend Walk-Off Dramas & Player Movement

The National League East saw dramatic finishes on Saturday, as both the Mets rallied late to secure a victory following a tense extra-inning affair. Luis Robert Jr. delivered a decisive blow, crushing a three-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to lift New York past the Pirates, concluding the contest with a 4-2 final score. Simultaneously, the Braves stormed back in the ninth inning against the Royals, erasing a 2-0 deficit by plating six runs, which culminated in Dominic Smith launching a walk-off grand slam to seal the 6-2 win for Atlanta.

In other league action, the Nationals executed a minor personnel swap, acquiring utility player Curtis Mead from the White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith, providing Washington with positional flexibility. Meanwhile, team health concerns mounted for the Marlins, who placed Christopher Morel on the 10-day injured list due to a diagnosed left oblique strain. Also concerning was an unusual incident in Toronto where Blue Jays pitcher Mason Fluharty departed the seventh inning after being struck twice in succession by batted balls on his right leg during the game against Oakland.

Off the field, the Yankees credited preparation for their early-season success utilizing the Automated Ball-Strike System. Manager Aaron Boone's "obsessive" approach to reviewing ABS data appears to be paying dividends for New York as they navigate the implementation of the new technology across the league.