The New York Mets faced a series of setbacks culminating in a 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, completing a three-game sweep. The game saw the Mets' reliever Jorge López ejected after throwing his glove into the stands and making disparaging comments about the team, calling them the 'worst in MLB.' López's actions led to his designation for assignment (DFA) by the Mets. The Dodgers' victory was powered by home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith, who homered twice. Adam Ottavino allowed four earned runs, and J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer. The Mets' manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the team following the incident, emphasizing that López's behavior was unacceptable. The Mets are now dealing with internal turmoil and a struggling season, with a players-only meeting held to address the issues.
"The @Mets PR, I think, could have been more aggressive in suggesting to Lopez to take the interpreter" Could the Jorge Lopez situation have been avoided? @timbhealey dishes on the Jorge Lopez controversy: https://t.co/O92kyeToum
Ángel Hernández was a bad MLB umpire. No one is arguing otherwise. But the animus greeting his retirement this week was excessive and unnecessary. writes @mikevorel . https://t.co/4v0ERTt34W
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"A bunch of things that collided to make an unfortunate situation" @timbhealey discusses the Jorge Lopez disastrous interview and his subsequent DFA https://t.co/lvdgR1G0Rr
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had a great time talking with Justin about umpires in light of Angel Hernandez's retirement https://t.co/0RV980Plp6
It's a very full Friday Hittin' Season this week: -@lizroscher on how well we can know a team without a bench-clearing brawl -@TimJacksonSays on Ranger Suarez killing it -@cdgoldstein on Angel Hernandez slipping out an emergency exit @whyy @billy_penn https://t.co/cSN4dOlQnL
🚨FRIDAY SHOW🚨 The Jorge Lopez situation 😡 The Astros blow a GOLDEN opportunity Angel Hernandez. He gone. Negro Leagues stats now in the MLB database Are the Braves finished without Acuña? Will 3 AL Central teams make the playoffs? 🎧 here: https://t.co/TKmtTCDKVP https://t.co/LR4kTMWdwz
In today's morning news, Christian (@COttemanPL) talks about great pitching, clutch home runs, and how Jorge López reminds us that we're all just human. https://t.co/QatRiYTEWj
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J.D. Martinez’s late homer lifts spiraling Mets to much-needed win vs. Diamondbacks https://t.co/Chpsjf6BvE https://t.co/JFnnETz4Ep
Francisco Lindor (4-for-4) and J.D. Martinez (go-ahead HR) lead the @Mets to a comeback win. https://t.co/zV7HNPOitY
Francisco Lindor is 4-for-4 tonight 🔥 (via @SNYtv) https://t.co/tmR0JeySzW
Pitcher For Mets Calls Them 'Worst Team In ... F**king MLB' — Or Does He? https://t.co/QA33olo5zf
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In honor of Angel Hernandez retiring, I reacted to his worst calls of all time https://t.co/sNaIdO82Jp https://t.co/iINv8x2cdT
Jorge López says media made his meltdown worse with ‘worst team,’ illustrating wider language and translation issues https://t.co/wqA4OVSlGa
"When you're not playing well guys will show emotions...there's a fine line, yesterday he went over that line" Carlos Mendoza addresses the decision to DFA Jorge Lopez. Plus, Pete Alonso shares his thoughts on it, or lack thereof, and updates his hand injury #Mets https://t.co/rvY5C91id2
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The New York Mets are way under .500 this season and pitcher Jorge López just threw his glove into the stands. https://t.co/eVwDC8yu8L
IT’S A BRAND-NEW EPISODE OF DEEP LEFT FIELD!!! @GrillCheese49 joins me to talk about the thankfully-retired Angel Hernandez: “I did have a run-in with Angel...” Also, #Bluejays associate manager DeMarlo Hale: “We’ve got to own where we’re at.” https://t.co/shPBp71Wxo
Wanted to discuss Jorge Lopez for a second because there’s a lot going on with him today. Every time I’ve ever talked to him I always leave the conversation thinking what a wonderful person he is. Clearly there were things that got lost in translation a bit. He clarified…
The Jorge Lopez Saga is the Metsiest story ever until the next one https://t.co/HeJVAUEp60 https://t.co/wY3VdrMGfG
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New York Mets reeling after bizarre Jorge Lopez glove incident, host Arizona Diamondbacks https://t.co/leIfiPA893
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I want to be clear about this: Jorge López was not DFA'd because of any "team/teammate" confusion. He was DFA'd because he embarrassed the organization with his actions and words, throwing his glove into the stands, lying about meeting with management and offering zero remorse.
Jorge Lopez was misquoted on the internet and promptly designated for assignment. We’re breaking down the incident and try to interpret what he actually said. -Lopez Framed -State Of The Mets -Imanaga Lit Up -Family Feud -Jayhay Nuggs Listen Here: https://t.co/MnO0Ox8MJQ https://t.co/uQwlBAyzjm
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(1) On the Jorge Lopez debacle and the weird debate that followed. Let’s put this in context. Lopez was visibly upset when we walked into the clubhouse, long after he’d been ejected, tossing his glove into the stands. He looked like he’d been crying at his locker. 🧵
Tension reached a boiling point at Citi Field last night, where Jorge Lopez's meltdown was the latest episode in a brutal month for the Mets. Our @FinkelsteinRyan on the latest scandal that has rocked the Mets: https://t.co/QXq1SheF9r
Mets gonna Mets https://t.co/VuPp5bmbau
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NY #Mets pitcher Jorge Lopez is trending, but betcha someone misunderstood something and told George Lopez, "Hey, you're trending on Twitter, foo!" #Dodgers #LADvsNYM https://t.co/UYSQyGzq5c
Mets Reliever Throws Tantrum, Calls Them Worst Team in MLB Before Being DFA https://t.co/mahIwTcbYV https://t.co/qR6QZ4fx65
Just put Ep193 of Deep Left Field to bed - you're gonna love it! You'll hear Jason Grilli talk about Angel Hernandez' surprise retirement and #Bluejays associate manager DeMarlo Hale on the team through 1/3 of the season. Plus my thoughts on Angel, the City Connects & Manoah.
The New York Mets began the process of getting rid of reliever Jorge López after he was ejected in a 10-3 loss at Citi Field and threw his glove into the stands. https://t.co/dKIdF7Tnyf
The Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated #Mets with a victory on Wednesday. https://t.co/Vdqex4Noig
https://t.co/knxcfQvkw9 The Mets were in the midst of the familiar hellish for them -- 2 key injuries, a humiliating sweep, a season spiraling before now ex-Met Jorge Lopez pushed this into something even worse.
Mets announcers sound off on player’s actions after ejection https://t.co/huyR9ys7fU
Hellish Mets day fitting for a season already spiraling out of control https://t.co/9LSXK41Ep1 https://t.co/m8my2lyp05
Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep https://t.co/13B7OREy6S https://t.co/PDLlL7qwfz
Regardless of what Jorge López said about the Mets on Wednesday, it didn’t matter by the end of the night. The club decided to designate the right-hander for assignment, a source told the Daily News. @AbbeyMastracco https://t.co/y9fqvdMOO8
SNY Mets crew gives unceremonious sendoff to Angel Hernandez https://t.co/2qBUXzKpUx https://t.co/ObAZeT5tYv
A Mets pitcher was ejected, tossed his glove into the home crowd and called his team “the worst” in MLB. Needless to say, he was DFA’d by the Mets following the game. https://t.co/0fOIphRZ0i
'The Worst Team in Probably the Whole F*cking MLB': Mets Pitcher Who Tossed Glove into Stands Gets DFA'd After Blasting His Own Club https://t.co/a9NQWRJu5v
Anyway, bottom line is Mets have bigger problems than the DFA'd Lopez. Who knows if players-only meeting will have impact but at least they recognized that to do nothing after such an embarrassing day/recent stretch would have been an insult to themselves, fans, & organization.
Another eventful day for the Mets: https://t.co/elpIAOShwx https://t.co/aw0FPSfV8W https://t.co/kQOxQQ4oA5
Mets pitcher blasts team as the 'worst in MLB' using NSFW language https://t.co/EkoA7ORSTv
Mets DFA reliever after he threw his glove into stands https://t.co/CDRHC2LWZG https://t.co/3nQFDk6ow4
"I don't give a f--- to anything." More context on the Mets' decision to hold a team meeting and subsequently move on from reliever Jorge López: https://t.co/DU45h5Hbja
Jorge Lopez at the end of his Mets tenure https://t.co/PQ1wG15fp2
Shohei Ohtani Power Dodgers Past Reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game Sweep https://t.co/XxyKR1pkoN https://t.co/GEaG5HJtPe
Mets Pitcher Crosses Line, Says What Fans Are Thinking
For those not following the blow by blow, the team considered Lopez’s glove toss into the stands and postgame comments unacceptable. As a result of that, he is gone. https://t.co/xt8YAWFFsI
Lopez said that he did not meet with Mets officials when he talked to reporters after the game. But a source said he indeed did meet with both David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza. And the Mets were DFA-ing the reliever. https://t.co/XBN2auMIJV
Will Smith homers twice as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets with rout https://t.co/tAv845vma4
Wait ... what happened with the Mets now?
Jorge López was a decent part of the Mets bullpen prior to his ejection today, but by the sound of it I don't know if he's gonna be putting on a Mets Jersey again, and a drive into deep left field by Castellanos https://t.co/ENsFMLLeTh https://t.co/5BDuiPa7o8
Will Smith homers twice, Dodgers demolish Mets https://t.co/2vQ6af1gIq
Mets pitcher launches glove into stands after getting ejected https://t.co/Jt2BfmAFJk
Mets sweep at hands of monster Dodgers just one part of miserable day https://t.co/9Qa2JpC7qh https://t.co/IM3ijzg1FK
Following one of their worst losses in recent memory, punctuated by Jorge López losing his cool and firing his glove into the stands, the Mets are delaying media entry into their clubhouse to hold a team meeting. They're addressing things as we speak.
Carlos Mendoza, who's generally not a team meeting guy, plans to address his team following Jorge López's glove throw into the stands today. "That's not acceptable," Mendoza said.
Mets Pitcher Gets Ejected and Throws Glove into Stands as Broadcaster Declares, ‘That’s Where the Mets Are At Right Now’ https://t.co/pW5sBRlOeI
Dodgers 10, Mets 3: Will Smith dingers twice, as bats explode in the 8th for the sweep - By: @ChadMoriyama https://t.co/fjY0nGAagh
The @Dodgers smash 4 home runs to complete the 3-game sweep in Queens. https://t.co/biDnNJUhFF
#DodgersSweep! FINAL: #Dodgers 10, Mets 3 https://t.co/V95MrFR5mz
Mets frustrations are starting to boil over 😳 https://t.co/Z1wvVFdheR
The Mets, once again, are melting down late. Adam Ottavino faced five batters and allowed four earned runs. Shohei Ohtani just hit a two-run homer off Jorge López. Fans are pouring out of the Citi Field exits. Dodgers 9, Mets 3, top eight.
Mets got a 2R-HR from Tomas Nido off Elieser Hernández. Then, J.D. Martinez doubled against Michael Grove to tie it At the end of that play, Martinez had a laugh with ex-teammate (and close friend) Mookie Betts after they got tangled at second base on the tag Tied 3-3, btm 5th
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