LAUGHINGSTOCK: The Mets Are Just Pathetic Right Now | How Does It Keep Getting Worse?

New York Mets hit new lows with error-filled loss and mounting frustrations—are 100 losses on the horizon? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' latest meltdown, spotlighting costly defensive miscues from Tyrone Taylor and Mark Vientos, and the ongoing woes with runners in scoring position. The conversation explores why Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Bo Bichette can’t spark a turnaround, highlights trade deadline implications for veterans, and makes the case for giving prospects like AJ Ewing and Carson Benge more opportunities down the stretch. Key topics include the Mets’ bleak win-loss trajectory, historical context for this season’s collapse, underperforming stars, and what needs to happen to salvage fan interest. Should the Mets commit to a youth movement or cling to fading playoff hopes? Don’t miss this candid, passionate analysis of a franchise at the crossroads. Episode Timestamps 00:00 Mets' Pathetic Loss Recap 10:31 Mets on Pace for 100 Losses 17:14 Making the Season Watchable Mandatory Credit: Colin Hubbard-Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts... Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/... Follow Locked On Mets on Twitter Locked On Mets   / lockedonmets   Ryan Finkelstein   / finkelsteinryan   #Mets #NewYorkMets #mlb Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.  KALSHIFor a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)