Mets’ Steve Cohen Offers Response To Antisemitic Insult Amid Collapse
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- Sports Money Mets’ Steve Cohen Offers Response To Antisemitic Insult Amid Collapse By Peter Chawaga,
- NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 22: New York Mets owner Steve Cohen looks on as his team takes batting practice before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field on April 22, 2026 in New York City.
- That frustration spilled onto social media recently, with Cohen personally responding not only to criticism of the team but also to an antisemitic insult directed at him following one of his posts on X.
Sports Money Mets’ Steve Cohen Offers Response To Antisemitic Insult Amid Collapse By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author Jun 30, 2026, 06:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary New York Mets owner Steve Cohen faces intense pressure amid a frustrating 2026 season, with the team at 35-49 despite high expectations and a top payroll. This led to manager Carlos Mendoza's firing. Cohen recently used social media to announce he'd soon address the media about the team's struggles. On X, he defended removing a "Fire Stearns" sign and, significantly, directly responded to an antisemitic insult. Cohen's ownership has seen more downs than ups, and his upcoming public comments are highly anticipated as the Mets seek answers during a deeply disappointing campaign.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 22: New York Mets owner Steve Cohen looks on as his team takes batting practice before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field on April 22, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFor much of the 2026 season, frustration has become a familiar feeling around the New York Mets.