Which team would you rather have going forward?

TL;DR

The San Francisco Giants are currently 13-15, showing improvement compared to their rocky start. In contrast, the New York Mets and other teams are struggling significantly with poor records and losing streaks.

Key points

San Francisco Giants are 13-15, showing improvement
New York Mets have a record of 9-19 with a 12-game losing streak
Other struggling teams include the Phillies and Red Sox
Giants' pitching staff is expected to improve significantly

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 17: Bo Bichette #19 and manager Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets lookon prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Hey, 13-15… that’s… not so bad, right? The past decade or so of Giants Baseball has — except for that one time — basically conditioned us to expect and embrace mediocrity and here we are, paired again with a familiar friend. That’s actually preferrable to the vibes — nay, the objective reality — that followed the first week of the season, when it looked like everyone in the organization was in over his head. The Giants are basically playing a lot closer to expectations now and, well, even if you don’t agree with what those were heading into the season, perhaps you’d admit that it’s a far better place to be than where some other teams are right now. In the offseason, the New York Mets drastically retooled their roster and the results have been disastrous: 9-19 with a 12-game losing streak. The Phillies basically stood pat and the results have been disastrous: 9-19 with a 10-game losing streak. The Royals tried to build off their nice 2025 with some tinkering at the margins and the results have been disastrous: 11-17 with an 8-game losing streak. The AL pennant winner Blue Jays are 12-15 and the Boston Red Sox, primed to be a top team this season, are just 11-17 and on Sunday they liquidated their entire coaching staff. Finally, the have far too many pitching injuries to list to go with an 11-18 record. On the other side of surprise ledger, there are the at 18-10 and the Pirates 16-12 while the Padres are not just holding strong in second place but pushing the for the top of the NL West with their 18-9 record. That’s 9 teams that are not where people expected them to be before the season. The Giants, though, are pretty much rolling along according to plan. For the purposes of the postseason race, would you take the Giants against this field going forward? There are plenty of compelling reasons to answer YES:

Q&A

What is the current record of the San Francisco Giants?

The San Francisco Giants currently have a record of 13-15.

How are the New York Mets performing this season?

The New York Mets are struggling with a record of 9-19 and are on a 12-game losing streak.

Which teams are underperforming in the MLB this season?

Teams like the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Red Sox are currently underperforming with poor records.

What are the expectations for the Giants' pitching staff?

The Giants' pitching staff is expected to improve and is closer to being a top 15 unit rather than a bottom third, according to advanced metrics.

Which team would you rather have going forward?

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