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Mets Announce Juan Soto Decision Amid 12-Game Losing Streak

The New York Mets are amid one of their roughest stretches in franchise history. Manager Carlos Mendoza and the Mets have lost 12 consecutive games. This is the team's longest losing streak since 2002, and is tied for the sixth-longest in the team's storied history.

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Mets reinstate Juan Soto from IL, option Hayden Senger to Syracuse

The Mets have officially reinstated Juan Soto from the injured list, and he’ll serve as designated hitter and bat second tonight as the Mets face Twins left-handed pitcher Connor Prielipp.

Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / April 22

It's Unfair to Expect Juan Soto to Save The Mets

Rock bottom keeps getting deeper as the New York Mets have lost 12 straight games for the first time since 2002. No team in MLB history has ever lost 12 games in a row in a season and still made the playoffs.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 22

Looking Back at the 2002 Mets

The 2026 New York Mets have lost 12 straight games for the first time since the 2002 New York Mets. That 2002 team certainly wasn’t good, and I’m sure most folks don’t have fond memories of it, but for some reason, I have Mo Vaughn and Roberto Alomar bobbleheads from that team.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Devin Williams News / New York Mets on SI / April 22

The Devin Williams Experiment Is Already Falling Apart

It truly does feel like the sky is falling for the New York Mets. After getting a jolt of energy from Francisco Lindor’s three-run homer, it felt like the turning point.

Nolan McLean News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Nolan McLean’s perfect game bid history is Mets’ only saving grace right now

On Tuesday evening, the New York Mets lost a mind-numbing 12th straight game with a home defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Twins. It was an ugly scene at Citi Field, which did not provide the home cooking the Mets were hoping would finally be able to get them out of the loss column for the first time in two weeks.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Mets’ Francisco Lindor makes 1 desperate plea to critics about Juan Soto’s injury return

The New York Mets have lost 12 consecutive games heading into Wednesday’s matchup with the Minnesota Twins. The good news is that star outfielder Juan Soto is expected to return from injury on Wednesday.

Ronny Mauricio News / New York Mets on SI / April 22

Why The Mets Haven’t Given Ronny Mauricio a Shot During Offensive Slump

The New York Mets keep finding ways to lose games, falling to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night for their 12th consecutive defeat. Even though Devin

Yordan Alvarez News / Trade Talk Sports / April 22

New York Mets Seen as Top Landing Spot for Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez

Yordan Alvarez has long been one of the most talented players in baseball, but all that’s ever stood in his way is the injury bug. In 2026, however, he’s entered the year fully healthy, and so far, that’s allowed him to put his superstar skill set on full display.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

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Marcus Semien News / Just Baseball / April 22

It’s Looking Like This Is the New ‘Normal’ For Marcus Semien

The struggles of the New York Mets are so incomprehensible that it’s hard to fathom how a team with this much star talent has managed to lose 11 games in a row.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 22

Juan Soto returns as Mets try to end 12-game skid vs. Twins

Juan Soto finally is coming back to the New York Mets on Wednesday. The Mets can only hope he brings their offense with him. Soto will look to give the

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Twins troll Mets hard after handing them 12th loss in a row

The Minnesota Twins handed the New York Mets yet another defeat on Tuesday night. New York has now lost 12 games in a row, as a miserable season continues.

Ronny Mauricio News / Mets Merized Online / April 22

Ronny Mauricio Homers Three Times

If you were watching any game in the Mets organization today I hope it was the Syracuse Mets who dominated across the board today. Multiple players across that roster are making the case that they should be in the majors now and that could be a reality sooner rather than later if things continue as they are for the big league club.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / April 22

Mets Fan Slams 'Embarrassing' Treatment at Citi Field After 12-Game Losing Streak Sparks Security Controversy

The New York Mets made a disastrous start to the 2026 season after making seismic changes to their roster in the offseason. Manager Carlos Mendoza is getting the lion’s share of the blame from the Mets fanbase for their current predicament.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 22

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Pedro Martinez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Mets’ Pedro Martinez did not mince words after NY’s latest collapse

This season has been an abject horror for the New York Mets. They started off fine, going 7-4 in the first 11 games of the season. Nothing to write home about, but it builds a good buffer for them to heat up later on in the year.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Mets fans gave sarcastic MVP chants after latest disaster

New York Mets fans could only make light of their situation as one of the franchise’s worst stretches ever continued on Tuesday night. The Mets appeared to be on the verge of ending their 11-game losing streak when they took a 3-0 lead over the Minnesota Twins through five innings at Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / April 21

Mets Collapse Hits Historic Low With 12th Straight Loss

If you're a New York Mets fan, these last few weeks likely haven't been great for you. New York, which has the second-highest payroll in the league at just over $381 million, just can't get out of its own way.

Nolan McLean News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Watch Mets broadcast completely jinx Nolan McLean’s perfect game attempt

The New York Mets are trying to break an 11-game losing streak at home on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Twins. They were up 3-0, partly thanks to a great start from their young ace.