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Stearns Backs Mets’ Hitting Coaches and Expresses Confidence Lineup Will Break Out of Its Slump

NEW YORK, AUG 8 – Mets President David Stearns supports hitting coaches and cites strong lineup history despite losing eight of nine games, confident offensive struggles will improve soon.

  • On July 30, 2024, David Stearns, who oversees baseball operations for the New York Mets, addressed the team’s offensive difficulties while in Milwaukee ahead of their game against the Brewers.
  • Stearns dismissed the idea that the Mets’ recent offensive struggles were due to their batting instructors, citing his trust in their experience and abilities.
  • The Mets had dropped eight of their last nine contests and arrived in Milwaukee struggling offensively after being nearly no-hit by Cleveland, with the team scoring three or fewer runs in five of their previous eight games.
  • Stearns expressed strong support for the hitting coaches, acknowledged the clubhouse’s frustration without indicating alarm, and highlighted that the lineup features skilled players such as Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto.
  • Stearns expressed faith the offense will rebound soon, highlighting the coaches’ preparation and the hitters’ past success as reasons for optimism amid adversity.
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Stearns backs Mets' hitting coaches and expresses confidence lineup will break out of its slump

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged feeling frustrated by the team’s recent hitting struggles but expressed confidence the slump won’t last long.

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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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