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Mets Fire Mendoza, Promote Andy Green as Interim

6/29/2026

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Summary

Mets Fire

The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on June 28, 2026.
Senior Vice President Andy Green was named interim manager for the season.
The Mets were 34-47 after 81 games and on a six-game losing streak.
Mendoza finished 206-199 and had guided the team to the 2024 NLCS.
Owner Steve Cohen called the season a disappointment, prompting David Stearns to say a change was needed.

Summary

Mattingly Revamps Phillies

The Phillies replaced manager Rob Thomson with former Yankees MVP Don Mattingly as bench coach, sparking a quick turnaround after an early slump.
Mattingly said the team will ignore the Mets’ turmoil and focus on internal execution.
He emphasized hitting quality pitches and sound defense, a mindset linked to recent postseason runs.
Philadelphia added a 27-year-old infielder released by the Toronto Blue Jays, per Forbes.

History

Historical Context

After the Red Sox dismissed Grady Little following the 2003 ALCS 6-5 defeat and hired Terry Francona—who led Boston to a 2004 World Series—the pattern of swift mid-season changes reappeared in 2026. Steve Cohen’s Mets fired Carlos Mendoza amid a 34-47 slide, installing Andy Green, while the Phillies replaced Rob Thomson with Don Mattingly. Owners continue to prioritize immediate turnarounds.

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Mets Fire

The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on June 28, 2026.
Senior Vice President Andy Green was named interim manager for the season.
The Mets were 34-47 after 81 games and on a six-game losing streak.
Mendoza finished 206-199 and had guided the team to the 2024 NLCS.
Owner Steve Cohen called the season a disappointment, prompting David Stearns to say a change was needed.

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