Trending Now - Mets' Carlos Mendoza Faces Pressure as Team's Season Unravels
WHO:
MLB.com - Carlos Mendoza is the manager of the New York Mets.
MLB.com - David Stearns is the president of baseball operations for the Mets.
MLB.com - Bo Bichette, Juan Soto, and Francisco Lindor are players on the Mets.
MLB.com - A.J. Ewing is the Mets' No. 3 prospect.
WHAT:
MLB.com - The Mets have made changes to their bullpen and rotation, but these adjustments have not improved their performance.
MLB.com - The Rockies have a 13-16 record, which is an improvement compared to their 2025 season when they did not win their 13th game until mid-June.
MLB.com - The Rockies' pitching staff has a 4.07 ERA through 29 games, the lowest ERA for the team in a 29-game span since 2021.
MLB.com - The Rockies have swept three series against teams with a .500 record or better, including the Blue Jays and Astros.
MLB.com - Left-hander Kyle Freeland is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list and start in a game against the Reds.
MLB.com - Freeland had a 2.29 ERA in 15 2/3 innings with 13 strikeouts before his injury.
MLB.com - The Mets have lost 15 of their last 17 games and were swept in a three-game series by the Rockies, including a doubleheader.
MLB.com - A.J. Ewing was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse after a .349/.481/.571 slash line with two homers in 18 games at Double-A Binghamton, leading Mets Minor League qualifiers in all three slash-line categories.
MLB.com - Ewing is also tops with 17 walks, 12 steals, and a 181 wRC+ among Mets Minor League qualifiers.
MLB.com - Ewing was one of only nine Double-A qualifiers to walk more times than he struck out (15) while slugging above .500.
MLB.com - Ewing hit two home runs on back-to-back days and added a triple in the second half of a doubleheader.
MLB.com - The Mets have lost 15 of their last 17 games.
MLB.com - The Mets were swept in a doubleheader by the Rockies.
MLB.com - The Mets missed the playoffs last year despite having one of the largest payrolls in Major League history.
MLB.com - A.J. Ewing was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse after a .349/.481/.571 slash line with two homers in 18 games at Double-A Binghamton.
NY Post - The Mets have the worst record in Major League Baseball.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The events are taking place at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets.
MLB.com - A.J. Ewing was playing for Double-A Binghamton before his promotion to Triple-A Syracuse.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Mets' doubleheader sweep by the Rockies occurred on a Sunday.
MLB.com - A.J. Ewing was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse on a Monday.
WHY:
NY Post - There is a sense of apathy in the crowd and the Mets have the worst record in Major League Baseball.
MLB.com - Questions about Mendoza's job security arise due to the team's poor performance.
MLB.com - Players, including Soto, believe the team's struggles are not Mendoza's fault and emphasize the need for the players to perform.
HOW:
MLB.com - The Rockies have implemented a new pitching philosophy, diversifying pitch mixes and reducing reliance on four-seam fastballs, which have dropped from 40.9% usage last year to 29.1% this year.
MLB.com - Mendoza stated, “The only thing I’m worried about here is I’ve got to get the guys going.”
MLB.com - Mendoza is focused on improving team performance by watching film, talking to players individually, and encouraging them.
(UPDATED April 28, 2026 13:26 UTC)
The Rockies are showing signs of improvement this season with a record of 13 wins and 16 losses, a notable change from last year when they didn't secure their 13th win until mid-June. Their pitching staff has also stepped up, boasting a 4.07 ERA through 29 games, the best for the team in that span since 2021, and they have successfully swept three series against teams with winning records, including the Blue Jays and Astros. Left-hander Kyle Freeland, who had an impressive 2.29 ERA in 15 and two-thirds innings before his injury, is expected to be activated from the injured list to start against the Reds.
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(UPDATED April 28, 2026 04:14 UTC)
The Mets are struggling significantly, having lost 15 of their last 17 games and recently being swept in a three-game series by the Rockies, which included a doubleheader. In a brighter note for the organization, A.J. Ewing has been promoted to Triple-A Syracuse after an impressive performance at Double-A Binghamton, where he led the Mets Minor League qualifiers with a .349 batting average, 17 walks, and 12 stolen bases. Despite the team's challenges, manager Mendoza expressed his concern about motivating the players, stating, “The only thing I’m worried about here is I’ve got to get the guys going.”
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 19:22 UTC)
The New York Mets, managed by Carlos Mendoza and led by president of baseball operations David Stearns, are currently struggling with the worst record in Major League Baseball after losing 15 of their last 17 games, including being swept in a doubleheader by the Rockies. A.J. Ewing, the Mets' No. 3 prospect, has been promoted to Triple-A Syracuse following an impressive performance at Double-A Binghamton, where he posted a .349 batting average with two home runs in just 18 games. Despite the team's challenges, players like Juan Soto believe the issues are not solely Mendoza's fault and stress the importance of stepping up their game.