Hour 1: Mets Losing Streak Extends to 12 Games

The Bart and Carlin Podcast delivers a scathing, emotionally charged analysis of the New York Mets' historic 12-game losing streak, which extends into April 2026—unthinkable for a team with high expectations. Hosts Bart Scott and Chris Carlin dissect the root causes: a catastrophic offensive collapse (just 22 runs in 12 games), a pitching staff in disarray, and a front office led by David Stearns that has made disastrous moves, including trading away key players and overhauling the coaching staff without continuity. They lament the loss of former stars like Pete Alonso and the underperformance of new signings like Jorge Polanco and Marcus Simeon, while praising only Clay Holmes as a rare positive move. The hosts mock the Mets' business model of withholding second-half season tickets, calling it a sign of organizational despair. They also reflect on the emotional toll on fans, comparing the current futility to the 1986 Mets' legacy and questioning whether the team is so bad it might need to bottom out to rebuild. The episode also transitions into a lively discussion about the upcoming NFL Draft, with listener calls weighing in on Jets' strategy, the Giants' potential impact, and the overall depth of the draft class.