hardball Joel Sherman The emerging MLB storylines as fascinating Yankees, Mets pitching debate enters the equation By Joel Sherman Published April 4, 2026, 9:59 a.m. ET The Yankees' Cam Schlittler has yet to allow a run to start the season. AP The 2025 Mets embodied just how long a major league season is.
In mid-June, they were the majors’ best team giving off the vibe that the Steve Cohen/David Stearns/Carlos Mendoza triad had brought leadership that was at last going to forge sustained excellence from the organization.
By season’s end, they were the majors’ most disappointing team caught again in “fire everyone” quicksand.
So what is a week? Is it even the amuse-bouche of the schedule – enough to provide a small taste of the full meal ahead?
