Mets Fire Mendoza Amid Collapse

The Mets just fired manager Carlos Mendoza halfway through the season, as the team sinks to last place in their division — a stunning reversal from their best-in-baseball record just a year ago. President David Stearns, already reshaping the roster and coaching staff, made the call, admitting the team fell short despite having baseball’s highest payroll. Owner Steve Cohen voiced disappointment, reminding fans they deserve better. With a World Series drought since 1986 and a brutal losing streak, pressure mounts on Stearns to rebuild — or risk being next. He insists he still has ownership’s backing and believes he’s laying groundwork for future success, even as trade talks loom before the August deadline. Former Padres manager Andy Green steps in as interim skipper, while the Mets launch a full search for a permanent manager — all part of a desperate, high-stakes effort to claw back to contention. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ce9aad5239be7d8