Mets’ decline persists as Carlos Mendoza is thrown out during defeat to Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Challenges for the Mets in a Tough Game Carlos Mendoza adjusted some elements during Saturday’s game, but the situation remained dire. Mark Vientos found himself in roles typically filled by Brandon Nimmo or Starling Marte recently. After a rain delay of an hour and a half that interrupted play in the top of […]
Umpire recorded on a live microphone after being criticized by Mets’ Carlos Mendoza
The MLB umpire is not infallible. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza had a humorous interaction with referee Chad Whitson during a game. This occurred as Edwin Diaz was having some trouble against the Nationals hitters in the ninth inning of Thursday’s win. Mendoza was not happy about a call on a pitch and decided to confront […]
Carlos Mendoza heartbroken by Oswaldo Cabrera’s serious injury
Seeing the injury left Carlos Mendoza feeling “devastated.” The Mets manager had previously collaborated with Yankees utility player Oswald Cabrera after he joined the team from Venezuela. However, Mendoza, once a bench coach for the Yankees, witnessed Cabrera suffer a broken left ankle while sliding into home plate during the ninth inning on Monday, forcing […]
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza hopes brutal triple play call leads to more instant replay
WASHINGTON – If the Mets can take a positive Saturday from their absence from an evening vacation that could have played a key role in the outcome of the game, that’s the idea of MLB removing the shackle in instant replay. For manager Carlos Mendoza, it was clear that Jesse Turniker’s shot from the dugout […]
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza glad to have Pete Alonso and his durability back
Port St. Lucy – Of all the numbers Pete Alonso can bring to the Mets lineup, 162 was the loudest for managers last season. That means Alonso played all 162 games for the Mets in the regular season and maintained a constant presence midway through the lineup. Alonso agreed to a two-year deal worth $54 […]
Chris Russo ‘got in trouble’ for bringing Jessica Mendoza into gummy controversy
Chris Russo's badmouthing of gummy bears on ESPN's airwaves may come under fire after it “offended” ESPN executives. in The latest chapter of Gummy Bitsduring a weekly appearance on “First Take,” Russo explained that he ingested the gummies and shared them with MLB analyst Jessica Mendoza. “I had gummy bears this morning. They're flying. Oh, […]
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza has no regrets about not carrying extra reliever
LOS ANGELES — The Mets could use another arm in this National League game, but manager Carlos Mendoza has no regrets about having one fewer relief pitcher this series than last. Adam Ottavino was removed from the NLCS roster, allowing the Mets to keep Luis Angel Acuña and add Jeff McNeil. Acuña was used as […]
Gleyber Torres’ Carlos Mendoza bond has him dreaming of Subway Series
Gleyber Torres and Carlos Mendoza are no longer part of the same organization, but their history goes back nearly a decade. Mendoza is on the other side of town, but Torres is taking over from his former Mets coach and knows there's a chance they could meet in the World Series if they both make […]
Mets may have hit jackpot with old soul Carlos Mendoza
This was Port St. Lucie in early March, a time in baseball when nothing seemed impossible, a time of year when you could connect the dots and believe every word you said all through spring, summer, and fall. Carlos Mendoza was connecting the dots. He was standing in a narrow hallway inside Clover Park with […]
Carlos Mendoza loving his Mets fanbase: ‘They’re amazing’
Mets fans also have fans in the team's manager. Carlos Mendoza spent six seasons as Yankees coach, spending six seasons immersed in Bronx culture and has come to understand Queens' fan base over the past year. So how does Mendoza feel about Mets fans? Mets manager Carlos Mendoza #64 reacted after the bottom of the […]