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Talented, yes, but this year's Mets lacked sizzle. They were MLB's only team never to mount a ninth-inning comeback.
The Mets struggled in every aspect of the game during their historic collapse, but it all starts with the defense.
After the New York Mets fell short of the playoffs, some around MLB are questioning the makeup of their expensive roster.
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Mets playoff collapse, explained: How New York's miserable second half of season led to postseason miss
After Sunday's action, the Mets officially missed the playoffs as the Cincinnati Reds earned the sixth and final Wild Card spot in the National League. New York entered Sunday needing a win against the Miami Marlins and a Reds loss against the Milwaukee Brewers to make the playoffs.
New York Mets fans thought Steve Cohen was the franchise's savior when he purchased the team a half-decade ago, and it's hard to blame them. After years of Wilpon penny-pinching, the Mets were going to be owned by an individual who had more money than any other owner and had the desire to win at just about all costs.
In a year where the New York Mets had lofty expectations and got off to a hot start, they ultimately collapsed to miss out on the postseason. In the wake of th
David Stearns took responsibility for the decisions that led to the Mets' playoff collapse in 2025 and spoke on how it will impact the future.
The final playoff spot in Major League Baseball’s playoffs was settled Sunday afternoon, but it certainly was not won. The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds, who began the day
The collapse: From Sept. 6 on, Detroit went 11-15 and allowed the Minnesota Twins to get back into the division race. Those two teams faced off six times in that stretch, with the Twins winning four, and Minnesota officially tying for the division lead in the final weekend of the regular season.