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Thursday, April 16, 2026
There’s little reason to believe Mets will get it together | The Show

Joel Sherman’s ‘Three Things’ for April 16, 2026 covers the Mets’ early-season struggles after the Amazins’ were swept by the Dodgers in Los Angeles to extend their losing skid to eight.

Bo Bichette drops ‘extreme’ admission amid Mets’ 8-game losing streak

The New York Mets have been on the struggle bus as of late, currently losers of eight straight games after a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. While injuries have certainly played a...

Mets trade 3.68 ERA lefty reliever to Nationals for cash

The Mets are shaking things up a bit after a rough start to the year.

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Mets trade LHP Richard Lovelady to Nationals for cash considerations

The Mets have traded left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady to the Washington Nationals in exchange for cash considerations.

Nationals Acquire Richard Lovelady

The Nationals announced Thursday that they’ve acquired left-hander Richard Lovelady from the Mets in exchange for cash. Fellow southpaw Ken Waldichuk, who was recently recommended for Tommy John...

Are the Dodgers this good? Are the Mets this bad? What we learned from MLB's $1 billion series

It's early. Still, the richest showdown in baseball history said a lot about both teams.

MJ Melendez Shines as Lone Offensive Bright Spot

If there was one bright spot on Wednesday night, albeit an extremely dim one, it was MJ Melendez. Melendez, a former top prospect and second-round pick by the Royals back in 2017, led all of minor...

NY Mets free agent meant to replace Brandon Nimmo is hurting the team as much as any

The most unpredictable New York Mets free agent signing of the offseason is hurting them as much as any move they made.

Mets unveil new $10 million 'outlier' development facility in Dominican Republic
Mets' Carlos Mendoza warns $40M offseason signing could join Juan Soto on injured list

The Mets may be losing another player due to an injury.

Mets Minors Recap: Scott Settles Down, Guzman Goes Deep Twice

All four Mets minor league affiliates were in action on Wednesday, and following suit with their parent organization, they could not find a way to pull off a win. The Rumble Ponies dropped to even...

Mets' remade lineup the main culprit of early tailspin, but there are deeper things at play

The Mets have lost eight straight games, all but one with so little offensive output that any number of statistics describing the futility would seem hard to believe.

What is the longest losing streak in NY Mets history?

The longest New York Mets losing streak in team history.

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'Mets are an absolute mess': MLB insider rips Francisco Lindor's team to shreds

Mets' concerns are deeper than what appears on surface.

Mets clearly missing Edwin Diaz

New York missed out on the signing.

Mets' Jorge Polanco injury news isn't good at all
Morning Briefing: Soto Eyeing Return Next Week

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets weren’t shut out on Wednesday, but they did struggle offensively again in an 8-2 loss to the Dodgers. Clay Holmes was solid for five innings, but a Dalton Rushing...

5 NY Mets players hitting like they want Carlos Mendoza fired

Five New York Mets players hitting like they want Carlos Mendoza fired.

Mets ran into a 'buzzsaw' in the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The New York Mets losing streak goes to eight games, with third baseman Bo Bichette calling Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto a "buzzsaw."

Mets looking for ways to transform frustration into answers, better play
Frustrated Mets searching for answers as losing streak reaches eight games

A visibly upset Carlos Mendoza spoke about the state of the Mets after their 8-2 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday night, the team's eighth straight loss.

Shohei Ohtani dominates as Dodgers drop hammer on miserable Mets
Shohei Ohtani fans 10 as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets

Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 in six innings, Dalton Rushing hit a grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a series sweep with an 8-2 victory

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Mets hit new low as disastrous losing skid hits eight games after getting walloped by Dodgers

Plagued by one dreadful plate appearance after another, the Mets were swept out to the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and sank to the bottom. 

Watch Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani reach 100 mph to strike out Mets’ Francisco Lindor

Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound again for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Japanese two-way sensation made his third start of the season today, this time facing off against the New York Mets. It’s...

Shohei Ohtani pitches 10-strikeout gem as Dodgers sweep Mets

Even with a reliever warm for the sixth inning on Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided to ride with Shohei Ohtani. On the rare night he wasn’t in the lineup as a hitter, the four-time...

Mets swept by Dodgers after 8-2 loss as losing streak reaches eight games

The Mets were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night following an 8-2 loss.

Mets Swept in Los Angeles, Losing Streak Reaches Eight

The Mets entered Wednesday having scored one run in three games, facing a starting pitcher who hadn’t allowed an earned run in the regular season since last Aug. 27. Things went as you might have...

Mets already have most depressing stat of this MLB season

New York can't be happy about this.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Jared Young to undergo left knee surgery, miss 6-8 weeks in Mets depth crusher

Mets outfield depth has turned shallow since the latter part of spring training. Jared Young is the latest casualty.

Watch Jackie Robinson’s grandchild throws out 1st pitch before Dodgers-Mets game

Jackie Robinson remained at the center of Major League Baseball on Wednesday as the league honored its most influential figure on Jackie Robinson Day. The annual celebration once again brought...

Mets' Young out month-plus with tear in meniscus

Mets utility man Jared Young will miss somewhere in the neighborhood of six to eight weeks with a meniscus tear in his left knee. He's been placed on IL.

Late-night update from Steve Cohen: Soto has begun running progression

Mets targeting next homestand for outfielder's return

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Mets join Dodgers for ceremony at Jackie Robinson statue at Dodger Stadium
Young (torn meniscus) out 6-8 weeks; OF Melendez recalled
Ohtani on mound but not in lineup against Mets

Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for his start day Wednesday, the first time in five years that he has pitched but not simultaneously hit.

Mets Notes: Juan Soto could return on next homestand, Jorge Polanco IL decision coming soon

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gave updates on Juan Soto, Jorge Polanco and more prior to Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers...

Game Chat: Mets vs Dodgers, 10:10 PM

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • 10:10 PM UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium • Los Angeles, CA RHP Clay Holmes (2-1, 1.50) vs. RHP Shohei Ohtani (1-0, 0.00) ESPN The Mets’ tailspin continues for another...

Mets' Christian Scott goes 5.1 innings for Triple-A Syracuse, retires last 11 hitters in a row

Mets right-hander Christian Scott took the mound for Triple-A on Wednesday and had a second consecutive solid start for Syracuse.

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts shares huge Edwin Diaz injury update for Mets game

Los Angeles Dodgers star closer Edwin Diaz has been dealing with a knee issue. It seems as if the injury is not serious, though, as Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic revealed a big update before...

Dave Roberts, LA stars starstruck by K-pop band BigBang before win over Mets

K-pop band BigBang might have some new fans as the popular group came in as a surprise during a recent Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets game. Dave Roberts had a chance to meet G-Dragon and...

Here's the best defensive prospect for each club
Watch Dave Roberts address Dodgers, Mets players on Jackie Robinson Day

As the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets prepare for the finale of their three-game series on Jackie Robinson Day, Dave Roberts addressed the players who gathered around the No. 42 statue...

Dodgers, Mets players gather at Jackie Robinson statue before series finale

Players from the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets came together Wednesday in a powerful pregame moment, gathering at the Jackie Robinson statue to honor his enduring legacy. The tribute, held...

One-way star: Shohei Ohtani will pitch, but not DH against Mets

Shohei Ohtani will be the Dodgers starting pitcher Wednesday night. But in a surprise, the two-way star will not serve as designated hitter.

The underlying positives Mets better hope spark a turnaround — and soon

The Mets have looked awful over the last week, but Steve Cohen wasn’t wrong to express confidence that the script will flip.

Shohei Ohtani will only pitch for Dogers in Mets series finale

As the Los Angeles Dodgers look to close out their first series of the 2026 MLB season against the New York Mets, Shohei Ohtani will take the mound in his pursuit of becoming the first-ever...

Freddy Peralta isn't the NY Mets free agent they need to think about keeping around

The Mets should re-sign Clay Holmes over Freddy Peralta, prioritizing value, performance, and flexibility to pursue a top free agent like Tarik Skubal next offseason

WWE star Danhausen lifts ‘curse’ on spiraling Mets with chance to be new Grimace

Danhausen is known for cursing fellow wrestlers and others who disrespect him, and has storyline powers to lift curses at a price.

Young Placed on Injured List, Melendez Called Up

The Mets have placed utilityman Jared Young on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 13, with a torn meniscus in his left knee. Outfielder MJ Melendez has been recalled from Triple-A...

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