Kevin Long interviews for Mets coaching role after Phillies departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Kevin Long, formerly the hitting coach for the Philadelphia Phillies, is interviewing for a position on the New York Mets' coaching staff. Long's departure from the Phillies occurred after the team released manager Rob Thomson in April. Since then, he has expressed interest in returning to the Mets, where he previously served as hitting coach from 2015-2017. The Mets are looking to revamp their coaching staff after finishing last in the NL East this season. Long helped the Phillies achieve a franchise-record 220 home runs in 2023.
- •Long was the Phillies' hitting coach from 2022-26.
- •He previously served with the Mets during their 2015 NL pennant win.
- •The Mets finished last in the NL East with a 74-88 record in 2026.
- •Under Long, the Phillies hit a franchise record for home runs in 2023.
- •Carlos Mendoza joined the Phillies' coaching staff after his departure from the Mets.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies could lose coach to rival Mets in full-circle rehire
"Kevin Long was the Mets' hitting coach from 2015-17.
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