Trending Now - Mendoza Denies Talks on Job Security Amid Team's Struggles

WHO:

MLB.com - Carlos Mendoza is the manager of the New York Mets.

MLB.com - David Stearns is the president of baseball operations for the Mets.

MLB.com - Steve Cohen is the owner of the Mets.

MLB.com - Alex Cora was the manager of the Boston Red Sox.

MLB.com - Rob Thomson was the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB.com - Players mentioned include Kodai Senga, Juan Soto, and Luis Robert Jr.

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Mets have a record of 9-19 at the start of the season.

MLB.com - Mendoza stated, “With David, it’s business as usual,” regarding his job status.

MLB.com - Mendoza emphasized the need for the Mets' offense to improve, noting they are ranked 30th in the league.

MLB.com - The Mets won 8-0 against the Washington Nationals, scoring seven runs in the fourth inning.

MLB.com - Bo Bichette hit a home run in the game against the Nationals.

MLB.com - Clay Holmes pitched six scoreless innings, striking out six batters.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Citi Field, New York.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Mets opened a three-game series with the Nationals on a Tuesday night.

MLB.com - The Mets had a 12-game losing streak prior to the victory against the Nationals.

WHY:

MLB.com - Mendoza acknowledged the pressure of job security due to the team's poor performance and recent managerial firings in MLB.

HOW:

MLB.com - Mendoza has been encouraging players to “keep it simple” and focus on hitting fastballs during the losing stretch.

(UPDATED April 29, 2026 04:15 UTC)

The New York Mets, managed by Carlos Mendoza and led by president of baseball operations David Stearns, have started the season with a record of 9 wins and 19 losses. In a much-needed victory, the Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 8 to 0 at Citi Field, with Clay Holmes pitching six scoreless innings and Bo Bichette hitting a home run. Mendoza emphasized the importance of improving the team's offense, which currently ranks last in the league, while acknowledging the pressure of job security amid recent managerial changes in baseball.