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Mets Lose Doubleheader, Drop to 12 Games Under .500

6/26/2026

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The Mets lost a doubleheader to the Cubs, falling to 34-46 and 12 games under .500.
The 10-5 loss featured six errors, three by award winners, which Gary Cohen called ugly.
Ron Darling said the $400 million-payroll Mets hit rock bottom, putting manager Carlos Mendoza and president David Stearns under pressure.
An off day June 29 offers a chance to stop a four-game skid that could cost Mendoza and Stearns jobs.

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Story summary

The Mets lost a doubleheader to the Cubs, falling to 34-46 and 12 games under .500.
The 10-5 loss featured six errors, three by award winners, which Gary Cohen called ugly.
Ron Darling said the $400 million-payroll Mets hit rock bottom, putting manager Carlos Mendoza and president David Stearns under pressure.
An off day June 29 offers a chance to stop a four-game skid that could cost Mendoza and Stearns jobs.