{
  "id": 12482942,
  "title": "Mets announce coaching changes, moving on from Albert, Barnes, and Mahoney",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/mets-announce-coaching-changes-moving-on-from-albert-barnes-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T22:12:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mets-announce-coaching-changes-moving-221259544.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York, New York - The New York Mets have announced they are making significant coaching changes following a disappointing 2026 season. Three figures, Jeff Albert, Danny Barnes, and Kevin Mahoney, will not continue in their major league roles next season. Albert, who joined the Mets in 2022 as the Director of Hitting Development, left his role in October 2025. Barnes, a former pitcher for the Blue Jays, was with the Mets from 2022 to 2026, serving as a major league assistant coach and Quality Assurance Coach. Mahoney, a Batting Practice Pitcher, served with the Mets for two years prior to 2026. Despite showing openness to the trio returning in different capacities, the Mets are also prepared to explore opportunities with other teams.",
  "summary": "The Mets have announced that they are making coaching changes in the wake of an unsuccessful 2026 season. Jeff Albert, Danny Barnes, and Kevin Mahoney will not return to their major league roles next season. Albert joined the Mets in 2022 as the Director of Hitting Development after four years as a hitting coach with […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}