David Stearns took the blame for a disappointing 2026 at a year-end news conference Monday and also expressed optimism for next season based on what he saw from the young players and healthy veterans in the second half. “The disappointment of our season is very true and real, and I feel that,” he said. Looking to next year, he added, “there is also the real foundation here for...
Good morning, Mets fans! Francisco Lindor is in a class by himself. David Stearns will address the media Monday at a 2 p.m. ET news conference. New York finishes with the sixth-worst record in MLB, which gives the Mets the fifth-best odds (8.68%, per Tankathon) to land the top pick in the 2027 draft. (The Giants ended with a worse record, but are ineligible for a top pick.) The Mets concluded a...
In the midst of a wet and windy nor’easter, the New York Mets concluded the 2026 season with a 6-4 loss against the Washington Nationals. Although the Mets had some positive moments, their pitching ultimately let them down, and the offense struggled to keep pace. This defeat marks the end of the season, with the Mets finishing in last place for the first time since 2003. The Mets concluded...
Good morning, Mets fans! MLB’s jersey sales for 2026 were announced on Friday, and Mets superstar Juan Soto ranked No. 10 on the list. He was the only Met to crack the top 20. Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr. made up the top five. Latest Mets News The Mets (73-87) fell 7-6 to the Nationals (76-84) in the first game of the final series...
David Stearns’ job as president of baseball operations is safe, but coming off two underachieving seasons, owner Steve Cohen wants to get him more help in the front office. Cohen told SNY Saturday during an in-game interview that “voices” would be added to aid Stearns. The Athletic’s Will Sammon followed that up with a report posted Monday that it would “likely come...
President of baseball operations David Stearns and interim manager Andy Green spoke with the media before the Mets begin their home stand against the San Francisco Giants. Andy Green spoke on A.J. Ewing’s recent struggles discussing how he is handling this slump well and putting in the work. Green specifically stated, “I think he is a guy that we believe in to an incredibly high...
As the Mets prepare to be sellers at the trade deadline, president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke with the media as he does every home stand. He discussed about the state of the organization, the Mets’ 2026 draft, the deadline, and the organizational goals going forward. Before he spoke to the media, interim manager Andy Green also briefly spoke. Later on, Stearns reiterated...
Good morning, Mets fans! Another hat has been entered in the Mets’ manager sweepstakes. Per Dan Martin of the New York Post, former Cubs manager and catcher David Ross would ‘love’ a chance at the open position in New York. Of note, Andy Green, the Mets’ interim manager, was David Ross’ bench coach with the Cubs between 2020 and 2023. While Ross currently works for...
I firmly believe in the notion that two things can be right at the same time. And I think that applies to the current situation with the New York Mets right now. Therefore, while it was probably the right decision to fire manager Carlos Mendoza, it is also right that Mendoza wasn’t the main culprit for the current mess. Furthermore, you can make a case that Mendoza should have lost his job...
Jorge Polanco began a rehab assignment for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout. Additionally, JT Benson belted a grand slam in High-A Brooklyn’s 9-1 triumph over Jersey Shore Saturday for his third homer in four games. The 24-year-old outfielder also stole his 13th base in 19 tries. Benson went undrafted after finishing his college career at Louisville in 2024....
Good morning, Mets fans. The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, ending his tenure at the helm of the club at two-and-a-half years. He finished 206-199. Former Padres manager Andy Green took over as interim manager for the remainder of the season, and a full search for a new manager will occur in the offseason. Latest Mets News Mendoza released a statement following his firing, thanking...
The Mets have had a disappointing season, and Carlos Mendoza won’t be around for the finish, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman has reported that he’s been let go. Mendoza finishes his time with the Mets at 206-199. Andy Green is taking over as the interim manager, per Heyman. Green had been the senior vice president of player development for the organization and was previously...
