Phillies Shock MLB With Rob Thomson Firing as Mets Stand Pat
Phillies Shock MLB With Rob Thomson Firing as Mets Stand Pat  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Tue Apr 28 2026
Description: Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to a stunning shakeup in the NL East as the Phillies fire Rob Thomson and hand the reins to Don Mattingly after a brutal start. The move immediately sparks comparisons to the Mets, who continue sticking with Carlos Mendoza despite mounting frustration from fans and media. Evan questions whether Philadelphia had this succession plan in place all along and argues the Mets failed to prepare for the possibility of making a similar change. The conversation turns into a heated debate over David Stearns, the Mets coaching overhaul, and whether the organization has any real direction behind the scenes. Evan unloads on the roster construction, calls out the front office for selling false hope, and explains why the Phillies acting decisively only increases pressure on the Mets to finally make a move.