Big Changes for Mets & Angels as the Second Half Arrives

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

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