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Phillies & Mets Announce Major Coaching Decisions After Disappointing Ends to Their Seasons

Two NL East lineups went quiet in 2026. Only two Philadelphia Phillies regulars, first baseman Bryce Harper and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, posted a wRC+ above 102. The New York Mets, carrying a $375 million payroll, still finished 74-88 while…

By Utsav Gupta · Essentially Sports

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 2:01 AM

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The Phillies and Mets have reshuffled their coaching staffs following disappointing offensive campaigns in 2026.
Peter Fatse is set to become the Phillies' new hitting coach, replacing the dismissed Kevin Long.
Philadelphia also hired former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as its new third base coach.

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The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets have made significant coaching changes after disappointing 2026 seasons. The Phillies are set to hire former Boston Red Sox hitting coach Peter Fatse to replace Kevin Long, who was dismissed following a Wild Card round defeat. Philadelphia has also added former Mets manager Carlos Mendoza as their new third base coach.

The Mets are restructuring their staff by promoting 63-year-old Double-A bench coach Mariano Duncan to the major league coaching roster. Duncan will work with the position players following New York's 74-88 finish, while the team continues its search to fill a primary hitting coach vacancy.

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