The New York Mets have lost 11 straight games in MLB, and fell to 7-15 on Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 loss to the Cubs. New York has scored 19 runs in 11 games since April 7. It’s no doubt one of the worst slides in franchise history, given the expectations and their massive payroll.
Bob Nightengale wrote recently via X: “The New York Mets’ ugliness continues, this time in a painful 2-1, 10-inning loss to the Cubs with a blown save by Devin Williams in the 9th and a loss by reliever Craig Kimbrel in the 10th. They have lost 11 games in a row. The last time they had a longer losing streak was 2002.”
Carlos Mendoza also didn’t hold back in his post-game presser.
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Carlos Mendoza’s Postgame Message
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 19: Manager Carlos Mendoza of the New York Mets speaks to media before the game between the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets at Citi Field on July 19, 2025 in the Queens Borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Via the SleeperMets X account, Carlos Mendoza was asked if he feels like the Mets are running out of time. It’s still April.
“11 losses, that’s a lot, whether it’s in April or at any point in the season. Nobody’s going to feel sorry for us. We’ve got to find a way.”
Mendoza was also asked about walking Nico Hoerner intentionally, who recorded the walk-off Sac Fly in the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday:
“In that situation, especially with Hoerner, you put him at first base, they’re going to take second base there.”
That will surely go over well with the Mets faithful.
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Can Juan Soto Help the Mets Turn Things Around?
Also in the fray of the postgame media availability, New York Mets star Francisco Lindor was asked if Juan Soto will make a difference once he returns:
“Even when he comes, we’ve still got to get it done. It would be unfair to just throw everything on him.”
Juan Soto should return to the lineup next week. Lindor is the honorary scapegoat for this New York Mets team, but there’s a boatload of other talented players in Queens (Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, Nolan McLean, and Luis Robert Jr.) who haven’t produced a lick in the losing streak.
As for Carlos Mendoza’s comments, the rumors are going to start swirling rapidly about his potential firing. David Stears has publicly backed him, but at this point, wholesale changes need to be made. However, it’s important to note that Juan Soto is being paid to essentially carry the franchise until his $750+ million contract runs out.
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Carlos Mendoza Doesn’t Hold Back When Discussing New York Mets Losing Streak