This is what happens when you are the architect of the majors’ most disappointing team in 2025 and then steadily let among the few successful and popular players out of the door.

One reason Cohen hired Stearns was to do what he thought was right and be steely against media/fan blowback. The Wilpons ran the organization constantly reacting to media/fans — and failed miserably. Stearns is showing he is going to do it his way.

The Mets’ chance to close with Edwin Diaz has a championship obstacle.

Yes, the Brewers are open for business on starter Freddy Peralta, but they are getting calls from even more teams about reliever Trevor Megill.