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For Now, the New York Mets Are the WORST Team in Baseball Apr 18, 2026

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New York Mets hit rock bottom with a ninth straight loss, sparking questions about roster decisions and clubhouse morale.

Is this early-season collapse a sign of deeper problems, or can stars like Francisco Lindor and Kodai Senga turn things around?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' struggles, analyzing Brett Baty's defensive woes, Senga's shaken confidence, and trade fallout involving Brandon Nimmo.

Recent injuries to key players like Jorge Polanco and slow starts by Marcus Semien and Luis Robert Jr. fuel concerns, while calls for prospects like Christian Scott and Ronny Mauricio intensify.

Key topics include the Mets' cycle of pressing under pressure, David Stearns' defense of manager Carlos Mendoza, and urgent lineup changes ahead of Juan Soto’s return.

Can New York stop the skid against upcoming NL rivals and revive their season with strategic roster adjustments, or is this the beginning of another lost year in Queens?

Don’t miss this critical Mets midseason analysis.

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What Will it Take for the Mets to SNAP Their Losing STREAK? | Mets vs. Cubs Series Preview Apr 17, 2026

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New York Mets spiral with eight-game skid—can they turn it around in Chicago, or do they need to what until Juan Soto's return off the IL.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what’s gone wrong for the Mets’ lineup, highlighting Soto’s injury impact, Jorge Polanco’s struggles, and why Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette must lead the charge.

The conversation zeroes in on key roster decisions, from Ronny Mauricio’s potential opportunity at DH if Polanco goes on the IL, to pressing issues with Mark Vientos and Brett Baty’s bats.

Pitching matchups take center stage as the Mets look to snap their streak against the surging Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Key factors include Kodai Senga anchoring the rotation, the importance of Devin Williams and Luke Weaver stabilizing the bullpen, and whether the Mets’ upcoming favorable schedule can propel them back to .500.

How will Mets veterans respond to mounting pressure, and is this stretch make-or-break for their playoff hopes?

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HEAT SHEET: Which Mets' Top Prospects Are Off to a FAST Start?! Apr 16, 2026

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New York Mets prospects light up the minors as Elian Pena, AJ Ewing, and Chris Suero deliver electric early-season performances. Can the Mets’ future stars spark a new era in Queens?

Ryan Finkelstein spotlights rising talents across Binghamton, Syracuse, and St. Lucie—breaking down Ewing’s leadoff potential, Suero’s powerful versatility, and Pena’s breakout campaign against older competition.

Key discussions focus on Nick Morabito’s surprising power surge, Eli Serrano’s five-tool upside, and promising pitching arms like Jonah Tong, Christian Scott, and Jack Wenniger. Are these prospects ready to make an immediate impact at Citi Field?

Ryan Finkelstein analyzes each player’s strengths, development curves, and their paths to the MLB, questioning who could become the Mets’ next breakout star and whether their minor league momentum could shift the franchise’s future.

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Did the New York Mets Just Hit ROCK-BOTTOM? | If So, There's Nowhere to Go But Up! Apr 16, 2026

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The New York Mets' losing streak has extended to eight games, as the Dodgers blew them out on Wednesday night behind a strong start by Shohei Ohtani, and a late offensive barrage.

Did the Mets just hit rock bottom, and are they primed for a turnaround?

Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses the losing streak, highlights some "green shoots" of the season thus far, and also spotlights reasons for concern.

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POSTCAST: STRUGGLES Continue, As Mets Lose EIGHTH Straight Game Apr 16, 2026

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It's a broken record at this point, as the New York Mets offense remained absent and they lost their eighth consecutive game.

The offense is the main character of the Mets struggles right now, scoring just three runs in the three game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tonight, the Mets 1 through 4 hitters were held to just one hit.

Clay Holmes did enough to keep the Mets in the game over his five innings of work, but any deficit the Mets face at the moment feels like attempting to climb Mt. Everest.

It will be a much needed off day for the club, before they start up a weekend series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

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Nolan McLean Provides a Silver Lining, But the Losing Continues | Steve Cohen Preaches Patience Apr 15, 2026

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Despite a gem by rookie ace Nolan McLean, the New York Mets losing streak continues as the lineup did not score after Francisco Lindor's leadoff home run.

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why this loss is a bit more acceptable when Yoshinobu Yamamoto was dominating, but the at-bats off the Dodgers bullpen in the 9th were not.

Steve Cohen preaches patience to a fan base that has very little left to give, even this early in the season.

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POSTCAST: Mets WASTE Gem From Nolan McLean, Lose SEVENTH In A Row Apr 15, 2026

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It was a pitcher's duel that lived up to the hype, but the New York Mets ended up on the wrong side as they've now lost their seventh in a row.

Nolan McLean was brilliant, allowing just one run over seven innings and matching Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto zero for zero.

But in the 8th inning, after a lead off walk, Brooks Raley gave up the go-ahead RBI single to Kyle Tucker and the Mets offense couldn't respond.

For a brief moment, it look liked tonight was going to be different. Francisco Lindor led off the game with a home run, yet that was the only thing the Mets could muster.

They will attempt to avoid back to back sweeps and their 8th straight loss, with Clay Holmes on the bump.

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The 'Run Prevention' Mets NEED to Find Some Run PRODUCTION ASAP! Apr 14, 2026

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New York Mets' lineup hits a new low as run production woes spark a "Groundhog Day of Misery" in Queens. Can even an MVP-level Juan Soto save this struggling offense?

Host Ryan Finkelstein dissects the Mets’ brutal loss and ongoing six-game skid, spotlighting the punchless lineup and questionable roster decisions—including Tommy Pham's rushed return and the benching of Brett Baty.

Key segments include a breakdown of David Peterson’s gutsy but flawed outing, the ripple effects of offseason moves shipping Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo out, and the mounting pressure on David Stearns’ front office vision.

With Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani looming as the next pitching challenges, the episode examines whether Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette can rebound or if the Mets are facing a lost season.

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POSTCAST: Déjà Vu As Peterson STRUGGLES, Bats Stay COLD In SIXTH Straight Loss Apr 14, 2026

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Different stadium, same result for the New York Mets. The bats remained cold and David Peterson struggled as they fell to the Dodgers, 4-0.

For the third time in their last four games, the Mets were shutout and they didn't have any answers for Dodgers start Justin Wrobleski who threw EIGHT scoreless innings on just 90 pitches.

David Peterson started for the Mets, and it looked like it was going to be off the rails from the jump as he loaded the bases in the first. He was able to limit the damage to just one but the Dodgers got him for three courtesy of a Andy Pages three-run home run.

And that was all that was needed. The Mets mustered just three hits and the Dodgers faced one over the minimum in this one.

It'll be a pitcher's duel on paper tomorrow with Nolan McLean going up against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, as the Mets will try and snnap their six game losing streak.

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Are the Mets DOOMED Facing the Dodgers Now? | Or Could This Series Be a TURNING Point? Apr 13, 2026

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New York Mets face their toughest test yet, heading to Los Angeles to battle the powerhouse Dodgers amid offensive woes and urgent roster changes.

Tommy Pham is activated and Ronny Mauricio heads back to Triple-A, as Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, and Francisco Alvarez vie for impact roles. Can Pham bring the spark New York desperately needs with matchups looming against Justin Wrobleski, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Shohei Ohtani?

Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the massive gap between the Mets’ struggling lineup and the Dodgers’ red-hot offense, featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Teoscar Hernandez.

Key storylines include David Peterson’s shot at redemption, possible pitching shakeups with Clay Holmes’ injury, and Edwin Diaz’s emotional reunion facing his old team.

Will Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette shake their early-season slumps or are the Mets doomed for a long April? Don’t miss this comprehensive series preview and analysis.

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