News about Buck Showalter

Carlos Mendoza, the Mets' manager, spent 15 years with the Yankees, but now is determined to bring success to the other end of New York - and he knows he will win QUICK to keep his position

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 30, 2024
GEORGE BOND: The New York Mets have been here before. However, they're hoping Carlos Mendoza will whisk them to places they haven't seen in a long, long time. The 44-year-old Venezuelan is the Mets' fourth straight head coach to have worked in the Bronx. He is now the fourth of the last five players to play for a major-league team. But no one has been able to convey the Yankees' triumph across the East River, and the conclusions have been as uniform as the CVs for a franchise whose title drought is now in its fifth decade.

Despite the press for Craig Counsell, the New York Mets 'hire longtime Yankee bench coach Carlos Mendoza as the new boss.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 6, 2023
As the Mets reportedly hired Carlos Mendoza as manager, the New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza seems to be making the switch around town. Since firing Buck Showalter at the start of last month, the Mets have been looking for a new manager, and the team appears to be close on announcing the veteran skipper's replacement. Despite news that the Mets were targeting Craig Counsell, according to ESPN, the organization is now hiring Mendoza as their next manager.

Mets 'are targeting Craig Counsell to replace fired Buck Showalter' but New York must contend with 'multiple' other teams to land the in-demand free agent manager

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 6, 2023
Craig Counsell is widely regarded as the leading candidate for the New York Mets managerial vacancy. As the Mets close on a replacement for veteran skipper Buck Showalter, who was suspended at the start of October, the free agent managing star has interviewed for the role. According to the New York Post, the organization is close to naming its new president, but it is dependent on in-demand Counsell's decision. Should New York's attempt to bring Counsell to the Big Apple, Stearns is expected to have lined up two other potential candidates; Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza and A's manager Mark Kotsay.

Billy Eppler, the Mets' general manager, resigned after MLB 'opened an investigation into him.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 6, 2023
After three seasons as coach of the team, Eppler resigned from his role. His resignation, although it came after the naming of David Stearns as President of Baseball Operations, came as a little bit of a surprise. However, it was revealed that MLB is looking at Eppler for improper use of the injured list just hours after he resigned. After MLB alerted the Mets of the probe, Eppler resigned to avoid being a distraction to the team, according to the New York Post.

Mets general manager Billy Eppler RESIGNS after New York hired David Stearns as President of Baseball Operations and fired Buck Showalter

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 5, 2023
Billy Eppler, the general manager of the New York Mets, has resigned, according to the team's announcement on Thursday. Eppler resigned after the organization voted David Stearns as its new President of Baseball Operations, citing Ebert's departure. Eppler said he was stepping down to give the Mets and Stearns a fresh start. In a press release, he said, 'I wanted David to have a clean slate, and that meant me stepping down.' I'm hoping for nothing less than the best for the entire Mets team.'

As the CEO admits, Mets boss Buck Showalter is 'We're going in a new direction.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 1, 2023
Following a miserable campaign, Buck Showalter was fired as the team's boss as the team prepares to begin a'new direction.' Despite raising the most payroll in MLB at nearly $348 million in 2023, the Mets were one of the league's biggest disappointments going into Sunday's final games with a 74-86 record. Talk of a change at the helm was rife ahead of David Stearns' arrival as President of Baseball Operations this summer, and Showalter revealed that he would not return as manager next season against the Phillies.

After Pete Alonso became the first MLB player to be struck on the head, Mets coach Buck Showalter says, 'there's got to pay'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 27, 2023
Buck Showalter, the manager of the New York Mets, is concerned over the increasing fastballs to the head of hitters, particularly his star first baseman Pete Alonso. Jose Soriano's 86-mph curveball hit Alonso in the back of the neck in the eighth inning. Somewhere along the line, there's gotta be something to pay for this,' Showalter said postgame.

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso is struck in the back of the head by 86mph pitch, causing the benches to clear in loss to the Angels

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 27, 2023
Pete Alonso, the Mets' first baseman, was forced to miss Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels after being struck by a pitch, which culminated in the eighth inning of LA's 5-3 victory. As he attempted to duck out the way, Reliever Jose Soriano's first pitch of the season, an 86-mph curleball, struck Alonso near the back of the neck and base of the skull. Alonso stayed on the ground for a brief period of time, and boss Buck Showalter rushed out to investigate the situation. With 84 hits by pitches, the Mets now lead the National League and currently rank second in the majors.

MLB ROUNDUP: The Mets beat White Sox in 16-13 thriller after losing a ninth-inning scare to beat the Braves

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 19, 2023
Tim Anderson was fired from second and third on a game-ending flyout, and the New York Mets defeated the Chicago White Sox 11-10 on Tuesday night after taking a seven-run lead behind two Francisco lvarez home runs. As the Mets took a 5-0 lead in their first inning this season, lvarez and fellow rookie Brett Baty scored back-to-back home runs off Lucas Giolito (6-6). In his third multi-homer game off Tanner Banks, lvarez added another two-run homer to his third multi-homer game, putting the Mets ahead 11-4. "I do know this: He's not afraid of the moment," Mets manager Buck Showalter said. "It's rare."

Brett Baty of the Mets commits a HUMILIATING mistake, a botching quick popup that bounces back to his face

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 16, 2023
During Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, struggling new York Mets rookie Brett Baty encapsulated his team's downturn by striking out three times and botching a routine popup at third base. Adding to Baty's misery, the ball he missed bounced straight into his face as he stumbled down towards the Citi Field infield.

Yankees: Cameraman Pete Stendel is 'resting at home after suffering an orbital fracture'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 6, 2023
Since suffering an orbital fracture, the cameraman who was hospitalized after being struck in the head by an ineffective baseball throw is now resting at home. During the game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, Pete Stendel, a member of YES Network, had to be carted out of the field. On Thursday afternoon, the network gave an update on his health, announcing that he had left the hospital after suffering a fracture.

The slumping New York Mets win in July, as part of a split doubleheader

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 2, 2023
Justin Verlander pitched seven solid innings for his first victory in nearly six weeks, as well as a rookie Francisco lvarez, who gave the struggling New York Mets a 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. No one, it was presumably, was more excited to flip the calendar on Saturday than the Mets. It's been July.' We've got July off to a promising start. We're hoping to grow on it,'s boss Buck Showalter. 'There is a real sense of urgency in trying to get to where we need to get.' The danger is still present for us.'

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, owes the team's poor season to the players

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 29, 2023
As he held a special press conference on Wednesday, Mets owner Steven Cohen warned his underperforming team with the possibility of a trade deadline selloff if they return to contention for a playoff spot. As speaking to the media in a one-off situation before his franchise's match against the Milwaukee Brewers, Cohen promised to give'straight' answers. He pinned blame on the players while still ensuring job stability through the season's end to boss Buck Showalter and general manager Billy Eppler.

On Wednesday, MLB owner Steve Cohen would schedule a press conference to address the team's struggles

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 27, 2023
In June, the Mets have lost 16 of 22 games and finished fourth in the NL East. What's more is that the New York franchise holds the fourth-worst record in the league overall. So far, Cohen will not only try to solve his team's rotten season, but also provide insight into what's gone wrong for a team that was supposed to rival the Yankees prior to the 2022-23 season. Cohen tweeted on Tuesday, 'I will be doing a press conference tomorrow morning before the game.' 'You'll get it straight from me.'

MLB ROUNDUP: As the Mets' woes continue, the Mets lose eight games under.500, and Jordan Westburg shines in his first appearance

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 27, 2023
After Joey Wiemer's go-ahead, two-run homer to straightaway centerfield in the sixth inning that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 win on Monday night, the Mets dropped a season-worst eight games under.500. Buck Showalter's cure for the struggling New York Mets seems to be straightforward. The boss said, 'Win,' the win.' It's not difficult,' says the narrator.' So far, not much has come out. Despite starting the season with a major league record $355 million payroll, New York, which won 101 games and shared the NL East title in Showalter's first season, is 35-43. Since winning a three-game sweep of Philadelphia on June 1, the Mets have lost seven of nine games and are 6-15.

During New York's seventh loss in a row, a fight breaks out between Mets and Pirates fans

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 10, 2023
On Friday night, a video of fans in the PNC Park stands had surfaced on Twitter as the Mets were blown out by the Pirates, 14-7. It's unclear what started the fight on Friday night. Fans of both teams along the stadium's first-base line were seen shoving each other before punches were thrown, all while the Mets game was ongoing. As the brawl progressed, a fan of the black Mets jersey, who was involved in the brawl at the time, recovered after coming from a row behind where the melee was taking place and getting back to the thick of it with a right-handed punch.

Despite defeating the Reds four home runs against the Reds for the 12th time in 15 games

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 10, 2023
Jonathan India drove in three runs in the Cincinnati Reds' 7-6 victory on Tuesday night, beating the Mets for the 12th time in 15 games, and Buck Showalter was ejected for the first time as New York's boss. With New York trailing 4-1 in the fifth, Cincinnati's Kevin Newman hit the ball up the middle and then a sliding Wil Myers, with his right arm extended in the direction of Francisco Lindor's direction, preventing the shortstop from making a clean play. The 66-year-old Showalter was drafted by the Mets before the 2022 season in 2022. Mark Wegner, the crew chief, was tossed by Mark Wegner. "It's pretty obvious what it was," Showalter said. "But it's impossible to imagine four guys not being able to see what happened." There are at least three ways to make the game right. We had chances for it not to matter. We just didn't pitch really well early on," the pitcher said.

For Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets named top prospect and third baseman Brett Baty

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 16, 2023
Baty made his MLB debut against the Atlanta Braves on August 17 in an away 9-7 victory. In his first at-bat, he scored a home run, becoming just the fifth Mets player to homer in his first major-league appearance. The Mets have yet to announce the widely awaited roster update, and Mets boss Buck Showalter said on Sunday that he didn't want to worry about Baty's promotion and that he'll discuss it when it comes.'

Max Scherzer, the Mets' ace, delays his recovery from injury and will not pitch against the Athletics on Sunday

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 16, 2023
Manager Buck Showalter announced that second-year pitcher Jose Butto would start the final match of a three-game series against Oakland on Saturday after the Mets' 3-2 victory over the A's on Saturday. Scherzer, who had lined up to play at least one game this weekend, has been set to begin on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of his older teams.

At spring training, New York holds a strange talent show to welcome new mega-money actors

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 4, 2023
The New York Mets had a little fun to break up the lull of spring training with an impersonation of boss Buck Showalter, a WWE-style wrestling match, and a concert violinist. According to MLB.com, the team appeared in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where they were involved in something like a talent show on Friday. T.J. McFarland bravely took the stage to deliver his best Showalter appearance and has to do a good job considering he is still a member of the team.

Buck Showalter of the New York Mets wins his FOURTH Managers of the Year Award, while Terry Francona collects the AL award

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 16, 2022
On Tuesday night, Cleveland's Terry Francona and New York's Buck Showalter were named Managers of the Year, boosting both veteran baseball managers' already stellar resumes. Showalter, the third person to win a fourth Manager of the Year award and the first to win with four different franchises in a tight competition, was just the third individual to win a third Manager of the Year award. In 1994, Rangers in 2004, Orioles in 2004, and now the Mets, he won with the Yankees in 1994, Rangers in 2004, and the Rangers in 2004. Hall of Famers Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa are the other four-time champions.

Despite the playoffs' dissolution, the Mets will stick with chief Buck Showalter and general manager Billy Eppler.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 11, 2022
Billy Eppler (left) and showalter (right) will continue with the Mets until at least the 2023 season, as the club continues to search for the team's President of Baseball Operations vacancy. The club won 101 games this season, the second highest number in the franchise's 60 years of existence, but the Atlanta Braves fell short of finishing second in the NL East in the first few days of the regular season.

MLB: 'It smacked of desperation': Check on Joe Musgrove's EAR was 'embarrassing' for Buck Showalter

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 10, 2022
Gary Cohen, the SNY Mets' play-by-play announcer, did not mince his words over New York's tumultuous playoff exit nor Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove's inspection for foreign objects. Mets manager Buck Showalter ordered umpires to check the pitcher's ears for foreign substances while making Musgrove's cooking and the Padres up 4-0 in the bottom of the sixth innings. However, the officials found nothing and ordered Musgrove to remain on the mound after a thorough look. For New York and San Diego, their season came to an end.

In a drug test, Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove has his ears rubbed by umpires

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 10, 2022
After New York manager Buck Showalter ordered a drug testing, the San Diego Padres' MLB playoff game against the Mets was temporarily postponed on Sunday night. During the sixth inning of the wild-card match up, the Padres were stifling the Mets with a 4-0 lead. Musgrove had thrown five shutout innings to that point, allowing just one hit and