What is the New York Mets record in 2026?

The New York Mets are 7-13, 5th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Mets today?

Freddy Peralta (1-1, 3.86 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (0-1, 4.86 ERA). First pitch at 02:20 PM EDT.

What channel is the Mets game on today?

Today's game airs on Marquee Sports Network, SNY. First pitch at 02:20 PM EDT.

New York Mets News & Updates

April 18, 2026

The New York Mets were 7-13, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets got routed by the Chicago Cubs 4-12 at Wrigley Field.

Mets Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

The numbers paint a bleak picture. A 8-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. Also weighing on the score: only 0 of the last 7 in the win column.

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Mets Game on April 18

Opponent:	Chicago Cubs (10-9)
Location:	Wrigley Field
First Pitch:	02:20 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Freddy Peralta (1-1, 3.86 ERA) vs Jameson Taillon (0-1, 4.86 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marquee Sports Network, SNY
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph

Mets Score & Recap

Yesterday, the New York Mets got routed by the Chicago Cubs 4-12 at Wrigley Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	14	2
	4	2	0	1	0	0	3	2		12	14	0

Highlights

Tyrone Taylor went 2-3 with 2 RBI.

Mets Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	13	7	.650		W3
Marlins	9	11	.450	4.0	L3
Nationals	9	11	.450	4.0	L1
Phillies	8	11	.421	4.5	L3
Mets	7	13	.350	6.0	L9

New York Mets are 0-7 in their last 7 games, with a -29 run differential.

Mets Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
1 MJ Melendez	0	.571	1.482	1
4 Francisco Alvarez	4	.294	.959	5
88 Luis Robert Jr.	2	.242	.720	7

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Nolan McLean	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
51 Freddy Peralta	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
43 Huascar Brazobán	2.5 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Mets News

The New York Mets' misery deepened with their ninth straight loss, falling to the Chicago Cubs 12-4 in a dismal display that showcased a staggering lack of offensive firepower. The Mets managed a paltry 4 runs while allowing 12, leaving their bats cold at just 1.4 runs per game over the last week. Injuries continue to plague the roster, with Jorge Polanco sidelined by a wrist issue on top of his ongoing Achilles bursitis. The frustration was palpable in the clubhouse, with Brett Baty's postgame comments reflecting the team's sinking morale. As they grapple with their worst start in 22 years, fans are left wondering if this season can turn around or if it's time to brace for a long summer.

Sources

Amazin' Avenue

Seng in the clowns

Going into the Mets’ matinee with the Cubs, things were bleak. The Mets lost eight straight, the bats were dead, and the starting pitching has been inconsistent. Well, things got worse, and the Mets dropped their ninth straight, losing to the Cubs 12-4. The Mets managed to make fairly good contact off of Cubs starter […]

Amazin' Avenue

Jorge Polanco dealing with wrist issue

Jorge Polanco, already dealing with left Achilles bursitis that has hindered him since the start of the season, is now battling a second injury. His right wrist started bothering him after Tuesday’s loss to the Dodgers, and the issue was bad enough to keep him out of the lineup Friday in Chicago as the Mets […]

Metsmerizedonline

Mets Minors Game Chat: Randy Guzman Looking for Third-Straight Game with Home Run

After all of the New York Mets’ affiliates who were in action on Thursday lost, and with the big league club losing their ninth game in a row on Friday afternoon, the organization is hoping for better results across their minor league system tonight. TRIPLE-A SCRANTON (10-7) VS SYRACUSE (8-9) 6:35 PM After their game […] The post Mets Minors Game Chat: Randy Guzman Looking for Third-Straight Game with Home Run appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Metsmerizedonline

Mets’ Pitching Implodes Against Cubs as Losing Streak Reaches Nine Games

Kodai Senga and the New York Mets (7-12) took on the Chicago Cubs (9-9) looking to snap an eight-game losing streak. The rare Friday day game, which is a tradition at Wrigley Field, began at 2:20p.m. EST, kicking off a three-game series. The Mets began the game with a new-look batting order, with Carson Benge […] The post Mets’ Pitching Implodes Against Cubs as Losing Streak Reaches Nine Games appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

MLB.com

McLean off to strong start in NL Rookie of the Year race

It was 25 years ago that a 13th-round Draft pick out of junior college emerged out of nowhere to rip 88 extra-base hits for the Cardinals and the first position player to go from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB cranked out 242 hits and 56 steals for the 116-win Mariners.

MLB.com

Compilation of issues contributes to Mets' longest skid in 22 years

CHICAGO -- Frustration is growing. Brett Baty wore those feelings in the postgame interview. Manager Carlos Mendoza reiterated that his club has to execute better. The rest of the clubhouse was silent as they packed up to leave. This was not the way this Mets season was supposed to begin.

Mets Upcoming Schedule

The New York Mets host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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