Which New York baseball team will end their streak first?
It’s not often that both New York baseball teams are struggling at the same time—but here we are. The New York Yankees and the New York Mets have each dropped five straight games, and neither team looks anything close to sharp. In fact, through this stretch, both clubs have looked like two of the sloppiest teams in MLB .
So now the question becomes simple: which team snaps out of it first? MORE: MLB insider Buster Olney ranks the top 5 free agent signings ever Yankees: Talent There, Execution Missing The Yankees struggles haven’t been about a lack of talent—it’s been about execution. Defensive miscues, inconsistent at-bats, and questionable situational play have all contributed to their losing streak.
This is a team built to contend, but right now, they’re not playing clean baseball. The lineup has gone quiet at key moments, and when opportunities have presented themselves, they’ve too often been wasted. Mets: High Payroll, Low Results New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) is shown at the plate during the fifth inning, Thursday, March 26, 2026.
For the Mets, the frustration feels even louder. With one of the highest payrolls in baseball, expectations are sky-high—but the results haven’t followed. Like the Yankees, the Mets have struggled with fundamentals, failing to capitalize on scoring chances while letting games slip away late.
The gap between what they should be and what they are right now is becoming harder to ignore. To be fair here, the Mets are without their best player, Juan Soto. It makes a difference, even with other superstars on the roster.