Mets Are COOKED…But Is There STILL Hope? | Straight Outta Flushing

The New York Mets return from a 5-4 road trip…but nobody feels good about it. On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the brutal ending to the road trip as the Mets offense disappeared, the defense collapsed at key moments, and the frustration surrounding this season continued to grow. The guys discuss why the Mets’ issues may go deeper than just injuries or slumps and why David Stearns is now firmly part of the conversation when it comes to the team’s disappointing 2026 season. Topics include: Mets offense going cold at the worst possible time Defensive mistakes continuing to hurt the team Why David Stearns deserves criticism What better offseason moves could have been made Roster construction concerns Whether a 5-4 road trip provides ANY reason for optimism Can the Mets still turn this season around? (0:00) Intro (1:00) Mets end road trip on sour note (10:00) David Stearns' responsibility for Mets' failure (34:00) What offseason moves should've been made? (50:40) Positives from Amazins’ winning road trip