# Big Changes for Mets & Angels as the Second Half Arrives

An episode of [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486883874), 29 Jun 2026, 1 h 10 min.

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The first domino has fallen for two of baseball's most disappointing teams. Today, Eno and DVR break down the firings of Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and Angels GM Perry Minasian, what comes next for both clubs, and which managerial opening — between the Mets, Red Sox, and Phillies — offers the most upside. Plus, they take a closer look at this year's MLB players' poll from The Athletic, including the results that stood out most. Rundown: 2:29 MLB’s Latest Proposal 5:00 Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza 6:48 Best Managerial Role: Mets, Red Sox, or Phillies? 16:54 Grade 3 Hip Flexor Strain for Marcus Semien 20:45 Tragedy in Venezuela 23:07 Konnor Griffin Returns, Homers 31:35 Rolling Aaron Nola & Shane Baz for Two-Start Weeks? 38:20 Buehler Delivers, Roki Slides & Trevor Rogers Rolls 40:58 Luis García Jr.: Did We Miss His Power Potential? 45:40 Where the Money Went 58:02 Angels Fire GM Perry Minasian 59:43 The Athletic’s Players’ Poll MLB Players Poll: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7382921 Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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