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sports13 days ago•2 min saved

Alonso Mocks Mets Execs With 'F-king Formulas' Shirt, Hits Two Homers in Orioles Win

Pete Alonso wore a shirt mocking Mets executive David Stearns for his 'f-king formulas' before hitting two home runs in a 10-2 Orioles victory over the Yankees. The shirt, produced by BreakingT, celebrated Alonso’s 300th career home run while referencing his 2024 contract dispute. Alonso, who leads the American League with 43 home runs, is enjoying a successful first year in Baltimore despite the Orioles' overall struggles.

via New York Post|

#baltimore-orioles #david-stearns #mlb

sports14 days ago

Mets Officially Add Derek Falvey as Senior Advisor Amid Scouting Reforms

The New York Mets have officially hired former Minnesota Twins president Derek Falvey as a senior advisor of baseball operations. Simultaneously, the club promoted Kris Gross to assistant general manager of scouting. These moves follow owner Steve Cohen’s public statements about needing 'new voices' in the front office to balance the heavy analytics focus of current president David Stearns. The hiring aims to inject veteran experience and dissent into decision-making, particularly regarding player evaluations and roster construction, after a season marked by underperformance and the departure of star hitter Pete Alonso.

via New York Post|

#david-stearns #derek-falvey #kris-gross

sports23 days ago•5 min saved

Alonso’s Queens Return Highlights Mets’ Front-Office Fallout

Mets were eliminated from the playoffs, and Pete Alonso’s return to Queens as an Oriole sparked ovations that underscored fan adoration for him while signaling frustration with the front office. His ninth-inning homer triggered a curtain call amid “Fire Stearns” chants, illustrating the season’s payroll-driven underachievement and the ongoing tension between Mets fans and management as the club eyes a rookie-filled rebuild.

via Defector|

#baltimore-orioles #curtain-call #david-stearns

sports23 days ago•11 min saved

Mets' Winter Fix: Turning 2026 Disappointment Into a 2027 Turnaround

The New York Mets, despite a high payroll, underperformed in 2026 and were eliminated from postseason contention, with an ill-starred offseason helping sink the year. While late-season improvements and bright spots from rookies Nolan McLean, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing offered hope, the infield defense regressed dramatically and positional moves for veterans like Bichette, Lindor, Polanco and Semien didn’t pay off. The piece argues Stearns must fix the infield defense, explore adding a top starter such as Tarik Skubal, and consider extensions with the young core amid a potentially shortened offseason under the new CBA. If the Mets can land an ace and shore up defense, they could set a steadier path toward a 2027 contention window.

via CBS Sports|

#david-stearns #infield-defense #mets

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Tong's Mets Return Casts Light on Stearns' 2027 Blueprint

Jonah Tong's return to the Mets' rotation in Miami becomes a catalyst for 2027-focused evaluations as David Stearns weighs payroll constraints and potential CBA changes, signaling tougher long-term decisions for the franchise beyond this season.

via New York Post|

#2027-plan #david-stearns #jonah-tong

sports2 months ago•17 min saved

Mets Kick Off Early Sell-Off as Trade Talks Begin

The New York Mets have signaled they’re open to a broad early sell-off ahead of the MLB trade deadline, telling their team that the market is on and that nearly every piece is available except a handful of top prospects and Juan Soto, with early discussions already involving the Cubs and a plan to spread deals over weeks rather than rush to the deadline.

via Bleacher Nation|

#cubs #david-stearns #mets

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Francesa blasts Cohen as Mets fire Mendoza, name interim manager

The New York Mets fired Carlos Mendoza amid a 34-47 season and named Andy Green as interim manager, while Mike Francesa criticized owner Steve Cohen on his podcast and demanded accountability and a press conference as Cohen’s leadership comes under renewed scrutiny.

via New York Post|

#carlos-mendoza #david-stearns #mets

sports3 months ago•10 min saved

Mets Fire Mendoza, Andy Green Named Interim Manager

The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a 34-47 start in 2026, with former Padres skipper Andy Green named interim manager. Mendoza had previously guided the club to an 89-73 record and an NLCS berth in 2024, but a disastrous 2025 collapse and this season’s slide—despite a top payroll—have them buried in the NL East and far from a Wild Card. GM David Stearns said the change is necessary to move forward and that it isn’t framed as a pure managerial problem.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#andy-green #carlos-mendoza #david-stearns

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Mets on the Brink: Has the Stearns Plan Hit a Snag?

Laura Albanese questions whether the Mets’ spring-time optimism about David Stearns’ reshaping has given way to doubt, suggesting the bold moves still haven’t yielded clear results and fans are left wondering how the 2025 season will unfold, including notes on veteran left-handed pitchers and the balance of expectations.

via Newsday|

#baseball #david-stearns #mets

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Mets roll the dice on A.J. Ewing to spark a faltering season

The Mets, mired in a disappointing start, call up 21-year-old A.J. Ewing after a long minor-league trek, hoping he can spark the lineup; team president David Stearns says the rookie is ready for center field and batting eighth, a move seen as desperate but necessary to salvage the season.

via New York Post|

#aj-ewing #baseball #david-stearns

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Mets Stand Pat on Mendoza Amid Rough Start

Despite a 10-21 start—the third-worst record through 31 games—the Mets will not fire manager Carlos Mendoza, backing him and the roster as team president David Stearns and owner Steve Cohen express confidence in the process and a 2027 club option remains, aiming for a turnaround.

via Metsmerized Online|

#carlos-mendoza #david-stearns #mets

sports5 months ago•8 min saved

Stearns backs Mendoza as Mets fight through rough start

Despite a 10-21 start (worst in MLB) and a mega payroll, the Mets say they’re not scapegoating manager Carlos Mendoza and have no plans to replace him, with David Stearns publicly backing Mendoza as the club seeks a rebound; team-wide underperformance in hitting and pitching has kept the focus on the slump rather than the manager.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #carlos-mendoza #david-stearns

sports5 months ago•7 min saved

Stearns' Overhaul Leaves Mets in Freefall

The Mets' 9-19 start and a 12-game skid are framed as a consequence of David Stearns' front-office decisions—such as letting an All-Star first baseman depart for Jorge Polanco and expanding a large, analytics-driven hitting staff—with critics arguing the strategy has yielded little offense or wins, highlighting a struggling roster and unclear path to quick fixes under Stearns' leadership.

via New York Daily News|

#david-stearns #hitting-coaches #mets

sports2 years ago

Mets Demote Baty and Scott Amid Roster Overhaul

David Stearns has been proactive in making quick and bold roster changes, with recent examples including Brett Baty and Omar Narvaez, demonstrating his decisive management style.

via sny.tv|

#baseball #brett-baty #david-stearns

sports2 years ago•8 min saved

David Stearns Faces Tough Decisions as Mets Struggle

The New York Mets are facing a historically poor season, with a 22-32 record suggesting a potential 66-96 finish. Despite some successful offseason acquisitions by new baseball operations head David Stearns, the core players inherited from previous seasons have underperformed or been injured. Key players like Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Jeff McNeil have not met expectations, highlighting the need for a long-term rebuild focused on developing a new core of homegrown talent. Mets fans should brace for a challenging and lengthy rebuilding process.

via Amazin' Avenue|

#david-stearns #mlb #new-york-mets