New York Mets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

What David Stearns Said After Carlos Mendoza's Firing

The New York Mets made a harsh and decisive move Friday morning, firing Carlos Mendoza after two and a half seasons as manager. After getting swept by the Chicago Cubs and losing their sixth straight game, the Mets fell to a season-worst 13 games under .500 at the halfway point of this season.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Game Chat: Phillies vs. Mets, 7:10 PM

Friday, June 26, 2026 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Zack Wheeler (7-1, 2.11) vs. LHP Zach Thornton (0-1, 8.31) WPIX The Mets had a chance to snap their losing streak last night, but fell short.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26

Former MVP wants the Mets manager job

The New York Mets do not have any plans to hire a new manager right now, but one of the game’s biggest stars is reportedly interested in the position.

New York Mets make needed change with Carlos Mendoza

Mets' Steve Cohen, David Stearns blasted after firing of Carlos Mendoza

David Peterson News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Mets Trade Deadline 2026: David Peterson to Cubs Signals More Moves from Queens

A 34-47 record. A fired manager. A 380-million-dollar payroll. A disaster in Queens In the span of four days, the New York Mets traded their longest-tenured player and fired their manager.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Mets announce multiple roster moves before Phillies series opener

In the midst of a chaotic Friday morning, the New York Mets made several more roster moves ahead of their series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies.

New York Mets make needed change with Carlos Mendoza

Mets' Steve Cohen, David Stearns blasted after firing of Carlos Mendoza

Future Hall of Famer close with Juan Soto wants to be Mets' Carlos Mendoza replacement

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / June 26

Mets Midseason Report Card: Grading Every Player After 81 Games

The New York Mets are officially halfway through a tumultuous 2026 season. They currently sit at 34-47 and are 9.5 games back out of postseason contention.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 26

Future Hall of Famer close with Soto wants to be Mets' Mendoza replacement

Future Hall of Famer close with Juan Soto wants to be Mets' Carlos Mendoza replacement

According to John Harper of SNY, an MLB icon and future Hall of Famer who is close with star Mets outfielder Juan Soto is already prepared to begin campaigning to become the Mets' next first-choice skipper.

Mets' Steve Cohen, David Stearns blasted after firing of Carlos Mendoza

New York Mets make needed change with Carlos Mendoza

Mets' Luke Weaver an appealing trade candidate for needy contenders

The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 26

Interim to Full-Time: Andy Green Has Potential to Manage Mets Beyond 2026

The weekend is here, and Queens is buzzing. The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday morning before their weekend series with the Phillies, appointing interim manager Andy Green to lead the club for the rest of the season.

New York Mets News / ESPN / June 26

What's next for Mets after firing manager Carlos M...

Is GM David Stearns on the hot seat? Will the Mets unload at the trade deadline? We make sense of New York's continuing nightmare.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 26

Mets' Steve Cohen, David Stearns blasted after firing of Carlos Mendoza

Shortly after the New York Mets fell to 34-47 on the season via a 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night, the Mets fired manager

New York Mets make needed change with Carlos Mendoza

Mets having 'no fun' as disastrous season keeps getting worse

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 26

Mets' Luke Weaver an appealing trade candidate for needy contenders

For contending teams looking for bullpen help, Weaver is an appealing trade candidate on the market.

Mets' Steve Cohen, David Stearns blasted after firing of Carlos Mendoza

Fresh off series of late rallies, Phillies take aim at reeling Mets

New York Mets make needed change with Carlos Mendoza

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

Juan Soto News / Just Baseball / June 26

Juan Soto’s Outstanding Year Is Being Overshadowed

After Wednesday night’s doubleheader sweep by the Chicago Cubs dropped the New York Mets to a season-worst 12 games under .500, play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen summed it up best: “This team is in the depths of despair.” The Mets have been nothing short of awful despite entering the season with MLB’s second-highest payroll.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / June 26

Mets fire Carlos Mendoza, name Andy Green interim manager

The New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, exactly halfway into a disappointing season. Despite a payroll that is just shy of $330 million, the Mets (34-47) reside in the cellar of the National League East.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 26

Mets Have a Big Reason to Be Trade Deadline Sellers That's Flying Under the Radar

The Mets are once again in a free fall after losing back-to-back series against the Cubs and Phillies, putting an unofficial end to their 2026 postseason hopes before June ends.

Francisco Alvarez News / New York Mets on SI / June 26

Francisco Alvarez Is Quietly Proving That Mets Future Catcher Concerns Are Overblown

For the Mets, basically everything has gone wrong in 2026. However, Francisco Alvarez is quietly proving the Mets not only have their present catcher but an option who can be locked down for the future.

New York Mets News / HITC / June 26

Incredible moment at New York Mets game as Norway fans turn up in numbers, treat fans to iconic row

One of the highlights of this year’s World Cup has been how much fans from around the globe have been enjoying themselves in the USA. Among those to make the trip to North America this summer are the Norwegians, who are competing at the tournament for the first time since 1998.

Juan Soto News / Field Level Media / June 25