MLBNews·April 19, 2026·30 sec
Three MLB Stories You Need to Know This Week
The Mets are in serious trouble with 10 straight losses, the Royals catcher and manager made up after Twitter drama, and Yankees star Gerrit Cole is still weeks away from coming back from injury.
Words to know
losing streakWhen a team loses multiple games in a row without winning.
chemistryThe trust and connection between teammates that helps them work together better.
postseasonThe playoff games that happen after the regular season ends, where the best teams compete for the championship.
aceA team's best starting pitcher, the one who usually pitches the most important games.
rehab outingA practice game where an injured player pitches or plays against a minor league team to prove they're healthy enough to return.
Bring it to lunch
01
Do you think the Mets can actually come back from losing 10 straight, or is their season already done?
02
Have you ever needed a mental breather from something you love doing? That's what Perez was saying.
03
The Yankees are way worse without Gerrit Cole — how much does one pitcher matter to a whole team?