Mets Fans on Edge as Losing Streak Reaches Eight Games. The New York Mets' early-season woes continue to mount, with their latest setback coming in a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Amazins' struggles on the road have been particularly concerning, and a trip to LA that was supposed to be a chance to bounce back has instead left them reeling. As the team heads into a critical stretch of their schedule, manager Buck Showalter and his players will be looking to turn things around and get back on track before the season slips away.
Joel Sherman’s ‘Three Things’ for April 16, 2026 covers the Mets’ early-season struggles after the Amazins’ were swept by the Dodgers in Los Angeles to extend their losing skid to eight.
