Mets Fire Manager Carlos Mendoza
The New York Mets have dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza following a difficult first half of the 2026 season.
📍 Where it landed
The Mets named Andy Green as interim manager following Carlos Mendoza’s firing, though his debut did not halt the team’s losing streak. The story faded without a confirmed long-term managerial hire.
Epilogue added 40d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (30)
- Andy Green’s role changes, not mission: Building a foundation for the mismatched Mets The New York Times · 43d ago
- Phillies’ Don Mattingly Sends ‘Coldhearted’ Carlos Mendoza Message After Mets Move Forbes · 43d ago
- Phillies’ Don Mattingly Sends ‘Coldhearted’ Carlos Mendoza Message After Mets Move Yahoo Sports · 44d ago
- Green welcomed as interim skipper, but can’t end skid in debut MLB.com · 44d ago
- New MLB Rumors Reveal Mets' Behind-the-Scenes Issues Prior to Carlos Mendoza's Firing as Manager Bleacher Report · 44d ago
- Albert Pujols expresses interest in Mets' managing position, says he'd 'love opportunity' STLtoday.com · 44d ago
- Albert Pujols next Mets manager? 'I'd love to get the opportunity' Newsday · 44d ago
- Albert Pujols’ Mets interest could give Cardinals fans a nightmare scenario Redbird Rants · 44d ago
- Mets manager candidates: Albert Pujols among six names to watch after Carlos Mendoza's firing CBS Sports · 44d ago
- Mets To Move Andy Green Back To Front Office After 2026 MLB Trade Rumors · 44d ago
- Inside the Mets’ breaking point: The tumult beyond Carlos Mendoza’s last stand The New York Times · 44d ago
- FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: June 27, 2026 FanGraphs · 44d ago
- Mets Morning News: New manager, same result Yahoo Sports · 44d ago
- Carlos Mendoza lost his job Friday, and Mr. Met couldn’t stop dancing The New York Times · 44d ago
- Mets reporter dissects team's miserable season while Pride Night Mr. Met dances behind him Fox News · 44d ago
- Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says 'fans deserve better' AP News · 44d ago
- Laura Albanese: In wake of Carlos Mendoza firing, Mets suit David Stearns is on deck for accountability Newsday · 45d ago
- The Mets fired Carlos Mendoza, but the real indictment is on David Stearns The New York Times · 45d ago
- Does Mets' dismissal of Mendoza mean they're sellers? Not so fast MLB.com · 45d ago
- Mets fire Carlos Mendoza: Manager out after dismal first half in Queens CBS Sports · 45d ago
- Andy Green appointed Mets' interim skipper -- and already has a positive review MLB.com · 45d ago
- Lindor says Mendoza's firing falls on Mets players: We failed him ESPN · 45d ago
- Carlos Mendoza Thanks Mets Fans in Heartfelt Farewell After Being Fired Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Carlos Mendoza out as Mets manager Newsday · 45d ago
- Meet Andy Green, the ex-Met taking over as interim manager after Carlos Mendoza firing New York Post · 45d ago
- Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza after disastrous first half The New York Times · 45d ago
- SNY announcer says Mets fired the ‘least culpable’ person for disastrous season NJ.com · 45d ago
- Get to know Andy Green, Mets' interim manager for remainder of 2026 season SNY · 45d ago
- David Stearns explains why Mets fired Carlos Mendoza, takes responsibility for team's failures SNY · 45d ago
- With firing of Carlos Mendoza, Mets wave white flag on 2026 The New York Times · 45d ago
The brief
Following the departure, Andy Green has been appointed as the interim skipper for the remainder of the season. Coverage notes that the transition has already begun, though Green’s debut did not result in an end to the team's current losing streak.
Reporting from outlets such as The New York Times, AP News, and CBS Sports highlights both the immediate organizational changes and the broader reactions surrounding the decision. Other coverage discusses the role of David Stearns and the potential for future front-office accountability.
Future developments will focus on the team’s ongoing management search and whether the organization shifts its strategy toward becoming sellers.
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Quick answers
Who is the interim manager of the Mets?
Andy Green has been appointed as the interim manager following the dismissal of Carlos Mendoza.
Has anyone expressed interest in the permanent managing position?
Albert Pujols has stated that he would welcome the opportunity to manage the Mets.
What is the expected long-term status of Andy Green?
According to reports, the Mets plan to move Andy Green back to his front-office position after the 2026 season.
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