MLB Early Season Overreactions? Mets, Yankees & ABS System Debate

The New York baseball landscape is shifting fast—and not in the way Mets fans hoped.In this episode of Crosstown Nine, hosts Chris Schnabel and Jhon Guarin break down the Mets’ brutal losing streak, what’s gone wrong with their roster, and whether major changes could be coming soon. From underperforming pitching to a struggling lineup missing key production, the Mets are facing serious early-season pressure.On the Yankees side, things look better in the win column—but are there deeper concerns? Chris and Jhon dive into lineup inconsistencies, platoon frustrations, breakout performances from Ben Rice, and what needs to change for the Yankees to stay competitive in the AL East.The episode also explores:The impact of MLB’s new ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) systemEarly-season pitching struggles across the leagueSurprising MLB stat leaders and breakout playersInjury trends and what they mean for the 2026 seasonIf you’re a Yankees fan, Mets fan, or just love MLB analysis, baseball breakdowns, and real talk about New York baseball, this episode is packed with insight, debate, and early-season reactions you don’t want to miss.Subscribe for more Yankees analysis, MLB breakdowns, and Crosstown Nine Podcast episodes covering everything New York baseball.Follow us on social!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crosstownnine/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@crosstownninepodcastCHAPTERS00:00 – Intro: Crosstown Nine Returns00:30 – Mets Losing Streak & Early Season Struggles02:00 – Breaking Down the Mets Rotation Issues03:30 – Mets Lineup Concerns & Lack of Production05:30 – Expectations vs Reality for the Mets07:00 – NL East Standings & Wild Card Outlook08:30 – Run Differential & What It Reveals10:00 – League Trends: Home vs Road Splits12:00 – Are Pitchers Struggling League-Wide?13:30 – MLB Stat Leaders That Will Surprise You15:00 – Early Season Overreactions vs Reality16:30 – ABS System: What’s Working & What’s Not19:00 – Should ABS Be Fully Implemented?21:00 – Replay Problems & “Egregious Calls” Debate23:30 – Injury Trends Across MLB26:00 – Are Players Overtraining?28:30 – ABS Challenge Data & Strategy32:00 – Catchers vs Pitchers: Who Uses ABS Best?35:00 – Umpire Performance & Controversy37:00 – Yankees Overview: Winning But Not Perfect38:30 – Jazz Chisholm Concerns40:00 – Yankees Lineup Inconsistency41:30 – Volpe Rehab & Roster Decisions43:00 – Yankees Platoon Problems45:00 – Ben Rice Breakout Discussion47:00 – Goldschmidt Debate & Roster Construction49:00 – Yankees Outlook Moving Forward50:30 – Final Thoughts & Closing