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Mets' Losing Streak: Can They Turn It Around?

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The New York Mets are in a dire situation, currently on an eleven-game losing streak, the longest since 2004. Their record stands at seven wins and fifteen losses, placing them at the bottom of the National League. The teams struggles have led to criticism of owner Steve Cohen and president David Stearns, with offseason moves like signing Frankie Montas and trading Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien backfiring. The bullpen, consisting of Devin Williams and Luke Weaver, has a high ERA with blown saves. Key players like Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco, and Bo Bichette are also dealing with injuries and slumps. Despite the grim outlook, the Mets still have a chance to turn things around, but it will require a significant effort to overcome the challenges they face.

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Mets' Losing Streak: Can They Turn It Around?

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New York Mets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mets' Losing Streak: Can They Turn It Around?. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 22nd. You're listening to New York Metz News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. The New York Metz just dropped a heartbreaker to the Cubs, 2-1 in 10 innings, stretching their losing streak to 11 games. They're sitting at 7 wins and 15 losses. Dead last in the National League and barely ahead of the worst record in baseball. That brief hope from MJ Melinda's home in the fifth fizzled fast when the bullpen coughed up the lead. Here this week, folks thought Melinda's might spark a turnaround, but X-Mets like Michael Conforto and Pete Crow Armstrong crushed those dreams. This skid matches the Metz's longest since 2004 when it got their manager and GM fired. Only four teams in history have reached the playoffs after starting this rough, and most needed special circumstances like strikes or expanded fields. Players like Francisco Lindor are keeping it real, saying no one's feeling sorry for them, and they can't either. His point fingers at owner Steve Cohen and president David Sterns for the mess, with

Sterns' offseason moves bombing out. Signings like Frankie Montas, who flopped and got released, and trades dumping Brandon Nemo for Marcus Semyon, have backfired hard. Meanwhile, the bullpen duo of Devon Williams and Luke Weaver owns a 6.60 ERA with blown saves, while new infielders, Jorge Palanco, and Boe, but shed battle injuries and slumps. One Soto's been out 14 games with a quad strain, but he's due back soon. Holdovers like Lindor and starters, David Peterson and Cody Senga are struggling too. With 140 games left, the Metz could still flip the script, they've pulled miracles before. But this rebuilt squad lacks the homegrown chemistry of past comebacks, so it'll take real grit to rewrite Sterns' shaky start into something epic.

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