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New York Mets News / EasySportz / April 21

This Mets Collapse Is Getting Hard To Watch

The New York Mets are officially a disaster—and it’s not even debatable anymore. An 11-game losing streak, their longest since 2004, has completely derailed what was supposed to be a competitive season.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 21

Mets Hope Star Ace Can Help Them Snap Losing Skid

Two weeks ago, the New York Mets picked up their fourth straight victory on the heels of a Ronny Mauricio walk-off hit against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the bottom of the tenth inning, improving to 7-4 on the young season.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 21

Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Four

Week: 6 G, 24 AB, .250/.419/.750, 6 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 5 BB, 3 K, 2/2 SB (Single-A) 2026 Season: 14 G, 50 AB, .200/.344/.440, 10 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 7 BB, 16 K, 3/3 SB, .226 BABIP (Single-A) Randy Guzman came into this series hitting .154/.267/.154, still looking for his first extra base hit.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Nolan McLean News / CBSSports.com / April 21

Mets vs. Twins parlay, prediction: New York should end 11-game losing streak with Nolan McLean on mound

The Mets might be in good position Tuesday to break their 11-game losing streak

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / New York Mets on SI / April 21

New York Mets Dodged Disaster With Injured Reliever

Things are going quite poorly for the New York Mets, who have the worst record in the National League and are riding an 11-game losing streak. There is, however, a scenario where things could have gone far worse.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / April 21

The Mets look to halt their embarrassing losing streak against the Twins

The Mets (7-15) will carry an unfathomable 11- (ELEVEN!) game losing streak into their series against the Twins (11-11). When the Mets take the field at

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / April 21

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Swept By Cubs As Woes Continue

The New York Mets are making headlines for all the wrong reasons. After being swept by the Cubs in Chicago, the Mets have now lost 11 consecutive games and are 7-15 on the season.

Carlos Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / April 20

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

Mets rumors: Insider details smoke around poor Francisco Lindor-Juan Soto relationship

With some in the baseball world are worried about the New York Mets and how much the team has been struggling, others could point to the relationship between stars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

How worried should the Mets and other underachieving MLB teams be?

We are now a few weeks into the 2026 MLB season. While it is far too early to completely overreact to teams’ performances, there are many ball clubs that are struggling at the moment.

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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.

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.

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.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 20

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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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.

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.

Kodai Senga News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

'Time To Move On' – MLB Analyst Urges New York Mets To Cut Ties With Veteran Starting Pitcher

Kodai Senga enjoyed an excellent start to his career with the New York Mets after coming to the MLB in 2023. However, the 33-year-old right-hander has struggled on the mound following a spell on the IL with a hamstring injury last year.

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.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 16