Mets Lose Again, Fans Debate Manager

0:00On May 1st, the Mets dropped another heartbreaker, losing five to four against the Nationals for their 17th defeat in the last 20 games. Luke Weaver blew a late lead and owned it after the game, before First Pitch, the U.S. Olympic figure skaters tossed some ceremonial strikes. Earlier today, the Mets put Luis Robert Jr. on the injured list, with a herniated disc in his back, designated Carl Edwards Jr. for assignment, and called up Eric Wagamin and Austin Warren. They also snagged infielder Andy Ivanez off waivers from the A's to bolster the roster. Fans and writers are buzzing about manager Carlos Mendoza. Some say firing him won't fix the Mets, others push to stick with him through the season, or cut ties now. Kodai Senge's injury woes have folks questioning if he'll ever hit his 2023 form, and voices like John Heyman say they should have shopped, him off season. Around the National League East, the Tigers dodged a sweep over the Braves, five to two. Philly swept a double header against the Giants with a walkoff, three to two, and extra innings, six to five.

1:04Elsewhere, Brewers crushed the Diamondbacks 13 runs, twins rolled the Blue Jays, and high payroll teams like the Cubs are struggling too. Mets history reminds us of brighter days, like Tom Seever and Doc Gooden dropping double-digit strikeouts on this day back in the day. Here's hoping, the current squad channels that fire soon. You've been listening to New York Mets News today, AI-powered team coverage.