The Cubs' 27-12 Start Means Nothing and Their Season Is Already Melting Down
Whoa, hold up! We're not even deep into the season yet, and some teams are already hitting the panic button hard. The Chicago Cubs kicked off the year looking like world-beaters at 27-12, and now? They've completely fallen apart, going a brutal 13-25 since then. Talk about a freefall! The New York Mets are also trying to stop their own slide, dropping seven of their last twelve games. What is even happening out there?
Pitching Nightmares and Injury Woes are Crushing Them Early
The Mets are desperate to snap their skid against the Cubs, but it's not looking easy. On the bright side, Mets left fielder Juan Soto has been absolutely tearing it up, reaching base safely in 13 straight games, batting a ridiculous .386 with four homers and nine RBIs during that stretch. He's the real deal!
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But then you look at the mound. Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is struggling big time, rocking an 0-5 record with a horrifying 9.00 ERA. He just returned from a seven-week stint on the injured list due to lumbar spine inflammation, and it clearly isn't an easy road back. In his return, he gave up four runs over four innings, after yielding seven runs, six earned, over 3 1/3 innings in a loss to Chicago back in April. It's tough out there for him.
The Mets’ other pitchers aren't doing much better either. Freddy Peralta, who pitched against New York, gave up a career-high 10 runs in just 2 2/3 innings, and David Peterson allowed five runs, four earned, over four innings on Sunday. Manager Carlos Mendoza is feeling the pressure, saying, "It's on us to continue to figure this thing out, try to help these guys... We need to help them."
And injuries keep piling on. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has been out since April 22 with a strained left calf, but there's a glimmer of hope! He’s expected to play his third rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse Tuesday and could be back in the Mets' lineup as soon as Wednesday. "We'll reassess after the game and see what's next for him," Mendoza stated.
Over on the Cubs' side, pitcher Edward Cabrera, 4-4 with a 5.21 ERA, was cleared to start after exiting his last outing with right hand cramping. He only managed 4 1/3 innings, giving up five runs. He downplayed it, saying, "It was just a cramp that I felt. I was scared, but it was just a cramp." Let's hope it's true, because these teams need healthy arms.
But One Dude Is Absolutely Raking for the Cubs
Amidst all the chaos, one player is absolutely exploding for Chicago: center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. He was named NL Player of the Week for the second time this month on Monday, with his first coming just two weeks ago on June 8! For the month, he's hitting a phenomenal .437 with nine homers and 14 RBIs. Season-wise, he's batting .286 with 16 home runs and 40 RBIs. Cubs manager Craig Counsell summed it up: "His production has just been excellent... His production is taking a big step forward, and that's meaningful for us." Senga better watch out!
These teams have a big series ahead of them, playing one game Tuesday, followed by a split doubleheader Wednesday and wrapping up Thursday. They desperately need to find their footing before things go completely sideways. Meanwhile, our own Mariners are out there grinding, and it was a sweet sight to see them take down the Boston Red Sox yesterday, 3-1! Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez are going to keep T-Mobile Park rocking all season, pushing hard for every single win. Let's go, M's! Keep that momentum rolling, Emerald City!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.