Tag: David Stearns

Stearns: ‘No Question’ Lindor Will Be 2027 Opening Day Shortstop

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...

Stearns: “Not Going to Rule Out or In Any Specific Player”

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...

Morning Briefing: David Ross Throws Name into Mets’ Manager Search

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...

Opinion: All Eyes Now On Stearns Following Mendoza Firing

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...

Mets Minors Recap: Jorge Polanco Hitless In Rehab Appearance For Syracuse

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....

Morning Briefing: Andy Green to Manage Mets for Remainder of Season

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...

Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza

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...

Early Look At The Mets’ Offseason Payroll Situation

To be blunt, the 2026 season has not gone to plan for the New York Mets. If the season continues to trend how it’s been, the organization will be in for a long offseason. With that being said, let’s take an early look at what money will be coming off the books for New York at season’s end. The following are the most notable free agents the Mets will have following 2026: LHP A.J. Minter, LHP...

Weaver, Williams Vital In Victory Against Former Club

Winning baseball games is always fun. Wins against a rival? Even more fun. The New York Mets took down the New York Yankees on Saturday night thanks in large part to relief outings from Luke Weaver and Devin Williams. What are some things that these players have in common? They both are relief pitchers on the New York Mets. They both were born on the 21st of a month. They both made their major...

Back in New York, Nimmo Talks Trade

The first big move the Mets made in an eventful offseason was dealing Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for Marcus Semien. He was back in New York Tuesday to play the Yankees and talked with reporters. On the Trade “I believe it was probably just a baseball decision,” he told Michelle Margaux on SNY. “Like I said last year and even in these interviews in the spring, I didn’t...

Morning Briefing: Pete Alonso Never Had Final Conversation With Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! With the Orioles in the Bronx for a series with the Yankees, it marks the first time Pete Alonso has returned to New York since his departure from the Mets this offseason. Prior to Friday’s series opener, Alonso held a 13-minute session with media where he said he never had a final conversation with Steve Cohen or David Stearns before signing with the Orioles. He...

Mets Don’t Plan on Firing Carlos Mendoza

Despite a 10-21 start to the 2026 season, their third-worst record through 31 games in franchise history, the New York Mets don’t seem ready to rock the boat. According to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, the club does not intend on firing manager Carlos Mendoza and continues to support the third-year skipper in hopes that a turnaround is on the horizon. “We know our record is not what we...

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