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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 17
Mets Match Longest Losing Streak in 22 Years
This was not something the New York Mets envisioned so early in the season. After dropping their series opener to the Chicago Cubs on Friday, 12-4, the Mets have now lost nine straight games for the first time since 2004.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 17
Mets’ Pitching Implodes Against Cubs as Losing Streak Reaches Nine Games 
Kodai Senga and the New York Mets (7-12) took on the Chicago Cubs (9-9) looking to snap an eight-game losing streak. The rare Friday day game, which is a tradition at Wrigley Field, began at 2:20p.m.
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / April 17
Seng in the clowns
Going into the Mets’ matinee with the Cubs, things were bleak. The Mets lost eight straight, the bats were dead, and the starting pitching has been inconsistent.
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
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 17
David Stearns Weighs in on Carlos Mendoza, Mets' Struggles
After an embarrassing collapse to conclude the 2025 season, David Stearns made the difficult choice to shake up the New York Mets' core of players. So far, the shakeup has surprisingly yielded similar results as the Mets continue to struggle.
New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
Ken Rosenthal not finding answers on Francisco Lindor’s bizarre start
While the New York Mets entered Friday’s game vs. the Chicago Cubs on an eight-game losing streak, questions are popping up regarding Francisco Lindor’s early-season struggles.
Jorge Polanco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
Mets’ Jorge Polanco adds another injury on top of Achilles bursitis
New York Mets’ infielder Jorge Polanco has been dealing with an injury since late March and was diagnosed with Achilles bursitis. While he continues to work his way back from the issue, reports reveal Polanco is now dealing with a new injury.
Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / April 17
One Step Juan Soto Must Pass Before Returning to Mets
The New York Mets desperately need Juan Soto to come back to give their lineup a boost. The offense has stagnated since Soto landed on the injured list with a strained calf, but it appears the Mets are close to getting their superstar back.
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.
Carson Benge News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 17
Mets Turn to Carson Benge for Spark in Lineup Revamp Amid 8-Game Skid
The New York Mets are switching things up in their lineup after losing eight games in a row. And one of the biggest changes to the batting order involves the team's top prospect, outfielder Carson Benge.
David Stearns News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
David Stearns sends painfully obvious message to Mets
The New York Mets are set to enter their game on Friday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs with a 7-12 record. Between injuries and underperformance, it has been a challenging start to the new campaign for New York to say the least.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Mets Announce Francisco Lindor Move After 8 Straight Losses
The New York Mets entered Friday in the midst of an eight-game losing streak, sitting in last place in the National League East. The season has unraveled quickly, with Juan Soto sidelined by a right calf injury, Francisco Lindor struggling at the plate and several offseason additions failing to make an impact.
Carlos Mendoza News / New York Mets on SI / April 17
The Hidden Pressure Impacting Carlos Mendoza with the Mets
The New York Mets are off to a brutal start that has increased the pressure under the seat of manager Carlos Mendoza. After presiding over one of the worst collapses in baseball history a year ago, Mendoza was one of the few survivors of a massive overhaul to both his coaching staff and the roster.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 17
Mets look to snap losing streak at Wrigley Field
Believe it or not, the Mets (7-12) had a winning record one week ago. Now that they’ve lost eight games in a row, though, they’ll be lucky to get back to .500 over the next couple of weeks.
New York Mets News / Total Pro Sports / April 17
'Inexcusable' – MLB Analyst Blasts New York Mets’ Disastrous Start to 2026 Campaign
The New York Mets made wholesale changes to their roster during the offseason following their dramatic meltdown late in the season. They offloaded several superstars from the team before making several high-profile additions.
Francisco Lindor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16
Ex-Mets GM suggests Francisco Lindor’s struggles go beyond the field
Losers of eight straight games, things really haven’t gone the way of the New York Mets as of late. A 3-1 start has fallen away to the Mets’ current 7-12 record, which is good enough for last in the NL East at the moment.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16
Offenses for Mets, Cubs trending in opposite directions entering series
The New York Mets are mired in their worst offensive slump in almost a decade -- just in time to meet the Chicago Cubs, who are in the midst of a much-needed lineup revival.
Bo Bichette News / Empire Sports Media / April 16
NY Mets’ Bo Bichette opens up about eight-game losing streak and offensive struggles
The New York Mets started their season with a 7-4 record. After that, they have dropped eight consecutive games and are now 7-12. Needless to say, they occupy the last place in the NL East division and can’t seem to get out of their hole.
Richard Lovelady News / Field Level Media / April 16
Nationals re-acquire LHP Richard Lovelady from Mets
The Washington Nationals re-acquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. Last month, the Mets acquired Lovelady off waivers from the Nationals.
New York Mets News / Just Baseball / April 16
The ‘Run Prevention’ Mets Need to Find Run Production
The New York Mets‘ pronounced offseason strategy was to increase their team’s run prevention, placing an emphasis on both pitching and defense. However, throughout the first few weeks of the 2026 season, New York has sported a feeble offense.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 16
Hitting coach has 'pretty simple' explanation for Mets' offensive woes amid losing streak
The Mets' ongoing losing streak reached eight games with their 8-2 defeat at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 16
Mets continue to make worrisome admissions as losing streak grows
The Mets' skid reached eight contests after their 8-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
Jared Young News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15
Jared Young To Undergo Meniscus Surgery
The Mets announced that infielder/outfielder Jared Young has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 13th, due to a left meniscus tear.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15
Steve Cohen delivers a strong message after the Mets' seventh straight loss
The New York Mets are in a rut, but owner Steve Cohen is far from losing confidence in his team.
Carson Benge News / Just Baseball / April 15
How Long Is the Mets’ Leash on Carson Benge?
Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to prospects. Just Baseball’s No. 11 prospect, Carson Benge, is reminding us of that early in his career with the New York Mets.
Tommy Pham News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13
Mets make interesting roster move amid brutal slide
The New York Mets need a spark, and they’re hoping that the spark’s name is Tommy Pham. The Mets are reportedly calling up veteran Tommy Pham. According to The Athletic’s Will Sammon, the journeyman outfielder is expected to join the team for its upcoming three-game road series against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
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