Mets fire Carlos Mendoza: Manager out after dismal first half in Queens

The New York Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza after the team posted a disappointing 34-47 record through the first half of the season. Mendoza was let go on Friday morning as the Mets struggled significantly below .500 at the halfway point. The dismissal comes as the organization seeks a change in leadership to salvage the remainder of the season.