Mets struggle as Brewers thrive under David Stearns' legacy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The New York Mets, under president of baseball operations David Stearns, are 17 games out of a postseason spot this season. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers are poised to secure their fourth consecutive NL Central title. The Brewers, whose well-rounded team secured an NLCS appearance last year, consistently excel in key metrics such as pitching and hitting. Interim Mets manager Andy Green acknowledged the Brewers' balanced approach as a benchmark for success. As the Mets aim to rebuild, they face significant challenges amid high expectations and a much larger payroll compared to Milwaukee.
- •Mets are 17 games behind in the postseason race.
- •Brewers on track for their fourth straight NL Central title.
- •Brewers had an NLCS appearance last year.
- •Mets have not performed as expected under Stearns.
- •Brewers excel in offense and have the lowest ERA in the NL.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers serve as a reminder of what Mets could have been under David Stearns
"When David Stearns finally made the long-awaited move to the Mets from the Milwaukee Brewers, the intrigue stemmed largely from the payroll discrepancies between the two teams and the sizable difference in the two markets. If he could turn the Brewers into a juggernaut on a payroll that never exceeded $140 million annually, what could he do with a team that cost more than $350 million? Now in ...
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