Mets' Season in Crisis as 11-Game Losing Streak Fuels Doubts and Pressure
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 20
Mets' Season in Crisis as 11-Game Losing Streak Fuels Doubts and Pressure
52 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 20
The New York Mets have lost 11 consecutive games, marking their worst start in recent memory and putting their 2026 season in jeopardy.
Key players are underperforming, injuries have mounted, and speculation about manager Carlos Mendoza's future has intensified amid the team's struggles.
Despite the poor start, history shows teams can rebound from similar slumps, but the Mets must quickly improve to keep playoff hopes alive.
With a $377M payroll, are the 2026 Mets baseball's biggest bust?
Did the Mets' transformative winter gut the team's chemistry and defense?
How will billionaire owner Steve Cohen react if this historic losing streak continues?
Is Francisco Lindor's post-surgery slump the real cause of this collapse?
David Stearns backs his manager, but is Carlos Mendoza's job truly safe?
Is this epic collapse just bad luck or a sign of deeper organizational flaws?