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3 Options Who Could Replace Carlos Mendoza as Mets Manager

It's certainly not all manager Carlos Mendoza's fault, but if the New York Mets' slide continues it will be hard to justify keeping him around. The Mets have gotten off to an abysmal 7-15 start and have lost 11 games in a row (most since 2004).

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Ex-MLB Player Shares Carlos Mendoza Message During Mets' Losing Streak

It is no secret that the New York Mets are struggling. They were recently swept by the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. New York has now dropped 11 consecutive games heading into their upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 20

Checking in on Scott, Tong and Wenninger in Syracuse

On Sunday, the Mets opted to use Tobias Myers to open in front of David Peterson. While this was likely intended as a way to circumvent the issues Peterson has had early in games — which worked — it did also signal a potential loss of faith in Peterson by the Mets.

Carson Benge News / New York Mets on SI / April 20

Did the New York Mets Call Up Carson Benge Too Soon?

The 2026 season has been a nightmare for the New York Mets, and that is an understatement. New York is on their longest losing streak in over 20 years.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Why insider declares next 10 days will determine Mets’ season

The New York Mets have entered adjective territory during the 2026 season. For example, dropping an 11th straight game after allowing the game-tying RBI to old friend Michael Conforto in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs is such a Mets thing to do.

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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.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 20

Peterson-Myers Pitching Plan a Sign of Things to Come?

David Peterson has had a difficult start to the season. Opposing teams have done quite a bit of damage against a majority of his pitches. So, the Mets decided to try something different.

Carlos Mendoza News / Amazin' Avenue / April 20

The end is near for Carlos Mendoza, even if it isn’t entirely his fault

As another former Mets’ skipper, Yogi Berra, once famously opined: “It’s getting late early”. Fair or not, the writing is on the wall for current Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza: His time with the club is approaching its end.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 20

Monday Stat Party: Party like it’s 2004

MONDAY The Mets were shut out for the fourth time in just 17 games this season. It’s only the second time in franchise history they’ve suffered four shutout losses in their first 17 games, having done so back in 1963.

Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Mets rumors: 3 potential Carlos Mendoza replacements as heat turns up amid 11-game losing streak

After a 2-1 loss on the road to the Chicago Cubs, the New York Mets have now dropped 11 straight games. After opening the year at 7-4, the team has been swept three straight times, dropping to 7-15 and last place in the NL East.

Carlos Mendoza News / Fastball on SI / April 20

Mets' Carlos Mendoza, 2 Others Labeled Early Hot Seat Candidates by Insider

Not even a month into the Major League Baseball season, the thought of managers getting fired is already starting to percolate. With a handful of big-market teams off to brutal starts, there are plenty of managers who could feasibly be on the hot seat at some point this season.

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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.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 20

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Mets players make feelings on Mendoza clear amid losing streak

Mets players make feelings on Carlos Mendoza clear amid losing streak

The Mets dropped to 7-15 via a 2-1 extra-innings defeat at the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 19

Francisco Lindor, Devin Williams Back Carlos Mendoza Amid 11-Game Skid

Things have gone from bad to worse for the New York Mets who are now losers of 11 straight games for the first time since 2004. As a result, the Mets are 7-15 on the season and manager Carlos Mendoza's job security has come into question.

Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Mets’ Francisco Lindor knows what awaits at Citi Field amid 11-game losing streak

The New York Mets have lost 11 consecutive games after a walk-off loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. This is the first time since 2004 that they have lost 11 straight, and a season with high expectations is toiling quickly.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 19

Mets’ 9th-inning choke vs. Cubs extends miserable losing streak to 11

The New York Mets are still in a major slump, as their winning streak stretched into 11 games following a brutal 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday to close out a three-game series at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Mets' Losing Streak Reaches Low Not Seen Since 2002

The New York Mets almost snapped their losing streak on Sunday. Instead, they lost to the Chicago Cubs in extra innings by a final score of 2-1. It has been a miserable start to the season for the Mets, who have now dropped 11 consecutive games and are 7-15 overall in 2026.

Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Carlos Mendoza Under Fire for Decision in Mets' 11th Straight Loss

The New York Mets reached a new low on Sunday, officially getting swept by the Chicago Cubs and extending their losing streak to 11 games. The club lost all six games on their road trip and will get an off day on Monday before opening a homestand at Citi Field.

Kodai Senga News / New York Mets on SI / April 19

New York Mets Make a Rotation Decision on Kodai Senga

After consecutive rough outings, New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was initially noncommittal about Kodai Senga’s future in the rotation. A decision has now been made.

Jeff McNeil News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Jeff McNeil made clever move to force White Sox to burn a challenge

Athletics infielder Jeff McNeil made a sportsmanlike move against the Chicago White Sox on Friday that ultimately had some ulterior motives behind it. McNeil was batting in the fourth inning of Friday’s game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Ca.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Skidding Mets make pitching change ahead of series finale vs. Cubs

A year ago, New York Mets left-hander David Peterson was in the midst of a first-half breakout that helped him earn a spot on the National League All-Star team.

New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

New York Mets Announce Major Pitching Change To Spark Team Out Of Early Season Slump

The New York Mets continued their poor start to the 2026 campaign with a 2-4 loss on Saturday to drop the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs. While the team is not performing to its potential with the bat, the starting rotation has also been a major concern.

New York Mets News / Ball Exclusives / April 18

New York Mets off to worst start in 43 years as losing streak extends to 10 games

The New York Mets are now off to a 7-14 start to the season after falling to the Chicago Cubs once again on Saturday. The losing streak is now at 10 games and counting as they’re off to their worst start since 1983.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 18

Mets' losing streak could mark end to playoff hopes

The New York Mets' playoff hopes may already be on life support.

Carson Kelly's pinch-hit homer propels Cubs over hapless Mets

Mets, Red Sox run prevention focused in wrong direction

Mets place DH Jorge Polanco on IL

Jordan Walker reestablishing himself as part of Cardinals' future

Royals, Salvador Perez have difference of opinion on playing time

Blue Jays prospect is knocking on the door for MLB call-up

Jorge Polanco News / Field Level Media / April 18

Mets place DH Jorge Polanco (wrist) on injured list

The New York Mets placed designated hitter/first baseman Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list on Saturday due to a right wrist contusion. The move is retroactive to Wednesday for Polanco, who already had been dealing with inflammation in his left Achilles since the start of the season.