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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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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 / Mets Merized Online / April 20

Is It Time to Move on From Carlos Mendoza?

Entering Monday, the Mets are second-worst in baseball runs scored (72), have hit the fourth-fewest home runs (16), walked the fourth-fewest times (64) and have the worst OBP in baseball (.288) and second-worst SLG (.336) and second-worst OPS (.624).

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 20

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Amazin’ Avenue is looking to add a new writer or two, to grow our staff and provide better, wider, and more diverse coverage of the New York Mets. If you’re itching to write about the Mets—and make some money along the way—please don’t hesitate to apply.

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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?

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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 / 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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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.

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.

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.

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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.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 19

The Mets’ losing streak goes to eleven

For a while there, it looked like the Mets would finally win a baseball game. But they’ll have to wait until at least Tuesday to break their losing streak, as Devin Williams blew his save opportunity in the bottom of the ninth before the Cubs scored a walk-off sac fly in the bottom of the tenth.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 19

Mets Drop 11th In A Row, Muster Only One Run

Another afternoon saw the New York Mets’ offense struggle, leading to their 11 consecutive loss as they were swept at Wrigley Field in Chicago, 2-1. With a 7-15 record, they now sit at the bottom of the National League East.

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 19

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 / Mets Merized Online / April 19

Game Chat: Mets vs. Cubs, 2:20 P.M.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 • 2:20 PM Wrigley Field • Chicago, IL RHP Tobias Myers (0-1, 3.46) vs. RHP Javier Assad (1-1, 8.10) SNY The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs were tied at 1-1 in the sixth inning Saturday.

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

Mets Make a Major Rotation Change in Shake Up

The New York Mets are stuck in a 10-game losing streak that has forced some necessary introspection on the state of their roster. Manager Carlos Mendoza shook up the Mets' lineup the other day and now the rotation has seen a significant change as Tobias Myers will start against the Chicago Cubs today.

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.

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 / Fastball on SI / April 18

This Stat Spells Trouble for Mets' Playoff Hopes After 10 Straight Losses

Even though it's only April, the New York Mets might already be at risk of missing the playoffs this season, at least based on one brutal stat. The Mets lost their 10th consecutive game of the year on Saturday when the Chicago Cubs beat them 4-2.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17

Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season

The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games.

Aaron Boone blasts 'overly sensitive' umps following ejection

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker's first-inning woes continue vs. Braves

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Parker Messick has quickly become the Guardians ace

Braves announce major Spencer Strider injury update

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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.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15