The New York Mets demonstrate that a large budget does not guarantee success. As the team with the second-largest payroll in Major League Baseball at $381 million, they suffered their 11th consecutive defeat on Sunday, completing a sweep in their third series in a row, this time against the Chicago Cubs. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza commented post-game that 11 defeats represent a significant challenge at any stage of the season, emphasizing the need for the team to overcome it independently. During Sunday’s match, the Mets held a 1-0 advantage entering the ninth inning, but former outfielder Michael Conforto equalized the score for the Cubs. In the 10th inning, another ex-Mets outfielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong, crossed the plate for the decisive run on a sacrifice fly by Nico Hoerner. Shortstop Francisco Lindor expressed frustration afterward, stating the experience was deeply unpleasant. This streak equals the Mets’ longest since 2002, with the team managing only 19 runs across these 11 games. The current struggles follow a disappointing 2025 campaign where the Mets started with the league’s top record but ultimately failed to reach the playoffs. A minor positive note is the anticipated return of star player Juan Soto from injury soon, though Lindor cautioned against relying solely on him to turn things around. General manager David Stearns made major changes after last season, trading away several experienced players and altering the coaching lineup, yet the revamped squad has performed even more poorly. Following the latest loss, the Mets’ record stands at 7-15, the lowest in the majors.
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