Mets owner defends Stearns after fan callout at Citi Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
During a recent game at Citi Field, a fan was removed for holding a sign demanding the firing of Mets president David Stearns. Mets owner Steven Cohen commented on the incident, stating he supports fan expression but not disruptive behavior. The Mets recently fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a poor start to the season, with Andy Green now serving as interim manager. The Mets continue to struggle, sitting 9.5 games behind in the Wild Card race.
- •A fan was escorted out for holding a 'Fire Stearns' sign.
- •Steven Cohen supports fan expression but cited disruptive behavior.
- •Mets fired Carlos Mendoza after dropping to 34-47 this season.
- •Andy Green is now the interim manager for the remainder of the season.
- •The Mets lost 4-5 to the Phillies and sit at the bottom of the NL East.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — “He Was Belligerent” – Mets Owner Breaks Silence After Fan Faces Action for Calling Out David Stearns
"After overhauling the entire coaching and playing rosters in the offseason, David Stearns was running out of options. Last Friday, he pinned the blame on Carlos Mendoza and fired him.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 10:41 PMWho is Jason Kanzler? New name emerges in Mariners coaching search- MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 8:37 PMCubs' All-Star outfielder is a 'realistic' free agent target for Phillies
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PMLuis Robert Jr. got hurt, then got Wally Pipp’d
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 4:34 PMRays pitching coach Kyle Snyder has built an excellent staff by developing reclamation projects
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM'Everything changed' for Freddy Peralta with Rays. His old Brewers mates will find out.
MLB•Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 AM2026 World Series Features 2 Almost Flawless Baseball Teams
