Mets Slump: Can Core Snap Losing Streak?

0:00It's April 26th. I'm Corey with The Story. This is New York Met's News Today, driven by AI and built for fans. The New York Met are deep in a slump, dropping 12 games in a row at one point, and suffering through multiple streaks of 7, 8, and 11. Straight losses. They've been shut out, swept by the Dodgers, and hammered by teams like the Cubs, Pirates and Diamondbacks. Manager Carlos Mendoza has faced the mic after nearly every defeat, breaking down weak offense, pitching issues, and mental errors. Earlier this week, they lost an extra ending to the Pirates and got blown out 12 to 4 by the Cubs. The bats have gone quiet, starters like Nolan McLean and Kodai Sanga struggled, and even relievers couldn't hold leads. Tough weather and injuries, like to clay homes, added to the mess against the Rockies and others. Players are rallying around Mendoza, with shortstop Francisco Lindor, saying he's done a fantastic job, and this isn't on him. Team President David Sterns praised the manager's handling of the struggles.

1:00Fans and pundits debate how much blame falls on the skipper amid the frustration. There have been flickers of hope, like a blowout win over the Giants and a walkoff hit from Ronnie Mauricio, but the overall skid dominates. Mendoza keeps preaching better approaches at the plate and bullpen grit. As the Mets fight to turn it around, all eyes are on whether this core can snap the slide before it's too late.