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But in the unpredictable world of sports fandom, superstition often fills the void left by poor performance. While the losing streak technically started before the mayor’s visit, many fans are now pointing to that moment as the turning point. Online chatter has exploded with claims of a so-called “Mamdani curse.”
One frustrated fan wrote, “The Mets have not won a single game since Zohran Mamdani visited Citified & cursed the team. The Mets have now lost 5 straight games & were swept by the A’s for the 1st time in team history. What do the Mets need to do to lift the Mamdani curse?”
Another added fuel to the fire, saying, “It’s a good time to remember that since socialist mayorista mamdani was caught hugging Mr. and Mrs. Met, the New York Metropolitans have lost 10 games in a row. Many are calling it the Mamdani curse.”
While the idea may sound like classic baseball superstition, the situation has taken on a political undertone. Some observers have pointed to connections between the team and the mayor’s political orbit. Notably, Francisco Lindor remains one of the franchise’s biggest stars, and his wife has been publicly supportive of the mayor, even serving on his transition team.
Adding to the intrigue, longtime sports radio voice Mike Francesa stirred controversy earlier this year with claims about internal tensions within the clubhouse. He suggested that the departure of former Mets standout Brandon Nimmo may have been influenced by political disagreements.
“The Nimmo-Lindor thing, my understanding, was political, had to do with Trump. One side liked Trump, one side didn’t like Trump,” he said.
However, Lindor has firmly rejected those claims, pushing back against the narrative of division. “Nimmo and I are brothers. I love him. He’s a great guy. He’s missed around here. Good teammate, good person, good family man,” he said in response to the speculation.
Still, facts aside, perception can take on a life of its own, especially in a market like New York where sports and politics often collide. For now, the Mets are left dealing with both a losing streak and a growing media storm.
Whether fans truly believe in a “curse” or are simply venting their frustration, one thing is clear: the pressure is mounting. If the Mets can’t turn things around soon, the jokes may only get louder—and the scrutiny even more intense.
