S5 E5: Is Mendoza Set To Be Stearns' Scapegoat? Everybody & Their Mothers Are Hurt, The Now 10-19 New York Mets Take Opener Versus Washington, Offensive Failures

The vibes in Queens are anything but steady right now. With injuries piling up across the roster and key contributors dropping left and right, the Mets are starting to look more like a MASH unit than a contender. Is this all setting the stage for Carlos Mendoza to take the fall? We dive into whether David Stearns could be lining up his manager as a scapegoat amid a spiraling situation that goes far beyond just the dugout.Despite the chaos, the Mets did manage to take the opener against Washington—but even in victory, the same issues continue to linger. An offense that simply can’t deliver in big spots, lifeless at-bats, and a lack of identity at the plate are becoming the defining traits of this team. How much longer can this approach continue before real changes are made?We break down the latest injuries, what it means for the roster moving forward, and whether there’s any realistic path to stabilizing things before the season slips away. Buckle up—because things feel like they’re heading toward a breaking point in Queens.Follow on INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE & X: @cupofmetsSubscribe on SPOTIFY, APPLE, OR WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTS!Download The SeatGeek App! Use Code: "CUPOFMETS" AT FIRST PURCHASE TO GET $20.00 OFF!