Mr. Met Dances Behind Steve Gelbs Hours After Mets Fire Manager on Pride Night

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 27

Hours after the Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza, Mr. Met danced exuberantly behind reporter Steve Gelbs during a live pregame hit at Citi Field.
The broadcast was dissecting New York's disappointing season before a game against the Phillies, creating a sharp contrast between the somber analysis and the mascot's Pride Night antics.
The clip quickly became a talking point because it landed on the same day as another low moment in what had been billed as a promising season for the Mets.
Pride Night set the backdrop for the mascot's costume and performance, turning a routine stadium bit into a viral image of a club appearing out of sync with its on-field crisis.