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Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Team owner Steve Cohen says 'fans deserve better'
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 26, 2026
· 5 min read
From the front office to the field, the New York Mets have failed in almost every area over the past year.And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.Halfway through a wretched season, Mendoza was fired as skipper of the underperforming Mets and replaced by former San Diego Padres manager...
Key takeaway Last-place New York was 34-47 at the season's midpoint, 15 games behind NL East-leading Atlanta and 9 1/2 back of the final NL wild-card berth.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The firing of Carlos Mendoza as manager of the New York Mets may seem like a distant event to Alamo Heights residents, but it highlights the high stakes of professional sports and the pressure to perform. In a community that values its own local sports teams and school athletic programs, the Mets' struggles serve as a reminder that even with significant resources and talent, success is never guaranteed. The Mets' situation also underscores the importance of leadership and decision-making in sports, as owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns try to right the ship and bring a championship to New York. For local sports fans in Alamo Heights, the Mets' story may resonate as they follow their own favorite teams and consider the challenges of building a winning program.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? From the front office to the field, the New York Mets have failed in almost every area over the past year.And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.Halfway through a wretched season, Mendoza was fired as skipper of the underperforming Mets and replaced by former San Diego Padres manager...
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