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Friday, April 17, 2026
Mets get 'F' grade with multiple failing experiments so far this season

There's a lot wrong with the Mets in the early-goings of the season.

Mets Notes: Juan Soto making more progress; Jorge Polanco dealing with wrist issue

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gave updates on Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco ahead of Friday's game against the Cubs.

Mets get worrying news on Jorge Polanco amid new injury problem

This is a completely new issue for Polanco.

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Mets drop Francisco Lindor down in drastic lineup change

Needing an offensive jolt, Carlos Mendoza is shaking up the lineup.

Game Chat: Mets vs Cubs, 2:20 PM

Friday, April 16, 2026 • 2:20 PM Wrigley Field • Chicago, IL RHP Kodai Senga (0-2, 7.07) vs. RHP Edward Cabrera (1-0, 1.62) WPIX It has been a bad week-and-a-half for the New York Mets. They enter...

MLB Power Rankings Week 3: Padres, Tigers Soar as Mets, Astros Plummet

We’re almost a full month into the 2026 Major League Baseball season, with all 30 clubs having played at least […]

Mets make Francisco Lindor lineup change amid 8-game losing streak

The New York Mets are in the midst of a serious downward spiral, losing their last eight games. Now, manager Carlos Mendoza is hoping a change to the lineup changes New York’s fortune. When the...

Mets and Dodgers could be 'battling' for superstar free agent after $69 million Edwin Diaz clash

These two teams like to flex their financial muscle.

Series Preview: Struggling Mets Searching for Answers vs. Cubs

Could it get any worse? I sure hope not. The New York Mets (7-12) are in the midst of an eight-game losing streak. After being swept by the Athletics at home, the Mets were outmatched by the Los...

1 NY Mets fan emotion for every Francisco Lindor miscue this season

Each Francisco Lindor miscue this season has sparked a different Mets fan emotion, from confusion to anger to full frustration, as early struggles continue to pile up.

Mets shake up lineup vs. Cubs with interesting Carson Benge, Francisco Lindor changes

This is a fascinating set of changes for the Mets lineup.

Mets Minors Recap: Colin Houck Has Big Game for Brooklyn

The Syracuse Mets were postponed due to weather and all three Mets affiliates lost on Thursday, despite Randy Guzman hitting his third home run in two games for St. Lucie and Dylan Ross beginning...

Dodgers' Edwin Diaz hype video troll with NY Mets in town was cruel and unnecessary

The Los Angeles Dodgers were trying to troll the New York Mets with an Edwin Díaz hype video during their recent series, but it was in poor taste.

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MLB Power Rankings, Awards Tracker: Padres rise, but Dodgers stay same

Every Friday, The California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race. Here is this week’s edition: 1) Dodgers (14-4): There was a lot of movement in this...

Nationals reunite with lefty pitcher in trade with Mets

The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after New York designated Lovelady...

Morning Briefing: Mets Unveil Development Facility in Dominican Republic

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets continue to invest heavily in their future. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports the Mets held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new $10 million development complex in...

The friendships, challenges and unforgettable moments that made Lee Mazzilli a Mets legend

"During those times, it was tough times, not just from a baseball standpoint, but the city was just horrible."

“Inexcusable” – MLB Analyst Blasts New York Mets’ Disastrous Start to 2026 Campaign

A senior sports radio host rages at the New York Mets for their dreadful start to the 2026 campaign after a turbulent offseason.

Brett Baty isn't the only NY Mets first-round pick scuffling early in 2026

Brett Baty's continued slump at the plate is frustrating New York Mets fans, but at least he isn't being paid like a face of the franchise the way Pete Crow-Armstrong is.

Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz reason for not pitching in Mets series revealed by Dave Roberts

Why didn't Diaz pitch against his former team?

Phillies bashed for not signing Bo Bichette due to Aidan Miller reason

Would the Phillies have been better off with Bichette?

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Mets can’t hide behind the numbers — they’re feeling the pressure

Because Statcast has not yet pursued a way to quantify how tightly a hitter grasps a bat, chasing pitches outside of the zone might be the most concrete manner to measure whether a player or team...

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...

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Juan Soto gets new return to play update for New York Mets
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza could soon face heat as New York’s manager, per MLB writer

The Mets' struggles are Mendoza's problem.

Wish You Were Here, Joe D.

With the Mets amidst a long losing streak in a season with big expectations, multiple loyal readers reached out to say it was about the time Joe D. would write a fiery piece about why the team was...

This Mets futility isn’t on Carlos Mendoza

Carlos Mendoza has the right temperament and will be a very good manager assuming he survives this very-Met downturn.

David Stearns’ splashy Mets offseason came with a dastardly tradeoff

All that time Mets honcho David Stearns was talking about run prevention, I sure thought he meant the other team scoring less.

The exact date when fans should worry about these 5 slumping NY Mets players

It's been a tough start to the season for the Mets, with much of the roster slumping. Here's the exact date Mets fans should be worried.

Edwin Díaz reveals reason behind knee concern, what he told Steve Cohen in Mets reunion

When Dalton Rushing hit a grand slam against the Mets on Wednesday night, Edwin Diaz had conflicting feelings. On one hand, he was overjoyed for Rushing, the second-year catcher who has made the...

Phillies predicted to trade for $4.2 million 1.175 OPS breakout All-Star to replace Alec Bohm, be perfect pivot after whiffing on Bo Bichette

This guy could be the future franchise star of the Phillies.

Mets Minors Game Chat: Wenninger Takes the Mound

The big club gets a much-needed day off today, but all four of the Mets’ full-season minor league affiliates are in action. In Syracuse, Jack Wenninger will look to continue his strong start to...

Former NY Mets GM questions if David Stearns' bold additions were Big Apple-built

Former New York Mets GM Jim Duquette questions if David Stearns' bold additions were Big Apple-built with the constant critique early.

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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

Matthew Schaefer, Islanders reflect on rookie’s ‘Amazing’ first season

The New York Islanders’ 2025-26 season may be over, but all anyone wanted to talk about at breakup day was […]

Mets vs. Cubs: 5 things to watch and series predictions | April 17-19

Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Cubs play a three-game series in Chicago.

Analyzing Brett Baty’s Offensive Struggles

Brett Baty looked like he broke out in 2025. He took the ball deeper to combat his pitch recognition issues and utilized his plus bat speed to drive the ball. He traded contact rates for power and...

MLB standings: 3 better-than-expected NL teams the NY Mets should worry about

The New York Mets are struggling to begin the 2026 season, and that issue is compounded by an ultra-competitive landscape across the entire National League.

Orioles getting great contributions from 5 players Mets might regret letting go

These five former Mets are great contributors for the Orioles so far in 2026.

Lovelady goes back to Nats from Mets for cash
3 Up, 3 Down: Mets’ Woes Continue With LA Sweep

Things appear pretty bleak for the New York Mets right now. While still early, the last couple of weeks have been ugly, and the struggles continued with the Mets being swept by the Dodgers in LA....

Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: Little reason for faith in a Mets turnaround

It's possible we're just looking at a Mets team that isn't very good.

Padres trade idea bolsters elite pitching staff with Mets ace Freddy Peralta

This mock deal might have a little life to it.

Will Mets recover from their ghastly spiral? What history (and logic) tells us

The Mets continued to hurtle toward rock bottom on Wednesday night against the Dodgers, befallen by more ugly offense and mental mistakes. Will they turn it around?

Nationals acquire pitching depth from the Mets in trade

The Washington Nationals acquired left-hander Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets to add depth after Ken Waldichuk was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Dodgers’ $515 million spending bonanza in 2025 smashes old Mets record to bits

The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten off to a predictably hot start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 14-4 after a recent blowout home win over the New York Mets. The Dodgers are coming...

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza admits obvious reality amid New York’s brutal losing streak

The New York Mets have endured a brutal stretch over the last week, losing eight straight games. After the eighth straight loss, manager Carlos Mendoza admitted his feelings about the Mets’ losing...

Mets' Brett Baty has a lower OBP than his batting average

This is a really hard thing to do.

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.,Las

Mets trade Richard Lovelady to Nationals in latest breakup with reliever

The Mets traded the lefty, who had been designated for assignment once more, to the Nationals for cash considerations on Thursday. 

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