Mets’ shocking losing streak hits 11 games, Braves pitching appears elite and Tony Vitello learning on the job for the Giants

The New York Mets have found themselves in a really bad position, as they currently sit on an 11-game losing streak, which has led them to the worst record in the National League and tied for the worst in baseball. With the second-highest payroll in all of baseball for 2026, to say this season is not going as expected would be a complete understatement.

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Amazins’ rough road trip, which concluded with them getting swept in walk-off fashion by the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Even though the Mets are missing Juan Soto due to a calf injury, how exactly they’ll be able to change their tune and stop their losing ways remains a bit of a mystery. They also discuss how the Flushing faithful might have a little less faith in this new core that was brought in during the offseason.

Later, Jake and Jordan recap all the other action from the weekend, including the Atlanta Braves sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies on the back of their MLB-best pitching staff and Salvador Perez showing displeasure at getting a rest while the Kansas City Royals were swept by the New York Yankees. Then the guys talk about Munetaka Murakami smashing home runs for the Chicago White Sox and remember Los Angeles Angels great Garret Anderson.

0:55 - The Opener: Mets have lost 11 in a row
18:28 - Braves are pitching great
29:51 - How Sweep It Is: Yankees over Royals
39:11 - Yordan Alvarez is the Astros’ shining light
49:51 - Tony Vitello is learning to win and lose
53:56 - Turbo Mode: Rest of the weekend action

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