The 2026 Mets have been a disaster. But could they actually be setting themselves up for a much better 2027?
Mark and Gordon break down what went wrong, why the Mets’ 12-game losing streak effectively sank their season, and why a surprising group of young players may give Mets fans real reasons for optimism.
Carson Benge. A.J. Ewing. Nolan McLean. Christian Scott. A suddenly younger roster may finally be giving the Mets something they’ve lacked: inexpensive, homegrown players who can become part of the next good Mets team.
Plus:
• Tommy John passes away—and his 288 wins reignite the Hall of Fame debate
• Joshua Baez hits THREE home runs in his first MLB game
• Paul Skenes’ fastball velocity keeps dropping
• Are 100-mph starting pitchers simply destined to get hurt?
• The Dodgers are sold—and their financial advantages remain
• Toronto charges back into the American League wild-card race
• Hunter Greene faces another major injury
• Can Cincinnati ever take the next step?
Baseball history, current MLB, Hall of Fame arguments, statistics and plenty of Mets suffering on Almost Cooperstown.
