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MLB analyst criticizes Mets president for demeanor amid poor season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

MLB analyst criticizes Mets president for demeanor amid poor season

Summary

MLB analyst Dan Clark criticized New York Mets president David Stearns for laughing during a press conference while discussing the team's struggles. The Mets, with the highest payroll in MLB, currently sit at the bottom of the NL East with a 43-61 record following the firing of manager Carlos Mendoza earlier this season. Owner Steve Cohen expressed continued support for Stearns despite the team's disappointing performance and indicated he would not make changes to the front office at this time. With the trade deadline approaching, the team's roster decisions are under scrutiny.

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•Mets president David Stearns laughed during a press conference about the team's struggles.
•The Mets have a 43-61 record, last in the NL East.
•Owner Steve Cohen supports Stearns despite calls for his dismissal.
•Manager Carlos Mendoza was fired earlier this season.
•The trade deadline will pose important decisions for the Mets.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — “Such A Terrible Look” – MLB Analyst Goes Off On Mets President David Stearns For ‘Laughing’ Amid Nightmare 2026 Season

What they're saying

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MLB analyst Dan Clark left no crumbs while going off on New York Mets president David Stearns’ facial expressions in a recent press conference. Before their homestand this week, Mets President of Baseball Operations seemingly laughed when asked about dismantling a failed roster.
— Yahoo Sports

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