The New York Mets are in deep, deep trouble following their four-game sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Entering the weekend, the Mets led the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds by only 1 1/2 games for the final National League Wild Card spot. The losing streak has reached six, and the vibes are at an all-time low.

Manager Carlos Mendoza has gone from an early-season Manager of the Year candidate to a popular name in hot seat debates. But even if his job turns out to be safe in the event of his team missing the playoffs, Mendoza is more than willing to face the music right now.

On Thursday, after his team blew a 4-0 first-inning lead to lose 6-4 in the Phillies series finale, Mendoza accepted blame for the team's current skid.

"I'm responsible," Mendoza said, per

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