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NEW YORK METS FIRE CARLOS MENDOZA - Is David Stearns Next?
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- Jun 27, 2026
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Summary
New York Mets shake up their season by firing manager Carlos Mendoza after a humiliating stretch, but is this move too little, too late for the struggling roster? Franchise icon Pete Alonso’s absence looms large as the Mets, now 13 games under .500, search for answers while fans question David Stearns’ offseason strategy and Steve Cohen’s ownership decisions. Sully examines the stark contrast between the Mets’ approach and the Philadelphia Phillies’ playoff mentality, dissecting critical moments, recent blunders, and the fallout from key acquisitions like Bo Bichette and Jorge Polanco. Plus, the episode spotlights Craig Kimbrel’s costly appearance for the Tampa Bay Rays and the rising tensions between Dodgers rookie Dalton Rushing and superstar Shohei Ohtani. Can the Mets find a new leader to salvage their season, or is a deeper overhaul on the horizon?