When the Atlanta Braves walked into Citi Field and took two out of three games from the New York Mets, it felt like watching a car crash in slow motion. The Mets, sitting at 64-57 and clinging to Wild Card hopes, watched their season slip further away as they managed just one win against a Braves team that many considered lifeless. Well, you know what they say about bad teams finding ways to lose.
Steve Cohen‘s response on social media after the crushing series loss has sparked fury among the fanbase. The billionaire owner praised the fans’ energy and thanked them for showing up, completely missing the point that supporters want results, not empty gratitude. His tone-deaf acknowledgment of fan attendance while ignoring the team’s glaring deficiencies has created a firestorm of criticism from a fanbase that’s watched their team stumble to a 1-9 record over their last 10 games.
Andy, the fans have been great. They are bringing real energy to the stadium. I asked them to come out, and they did!
Thank You
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) August 15, 2025
Cohen’s strategy appears rooted in damage control rather than accountability. Despite the recent skid, Cohen shows faith in his team, but his social media approach feels disconnected from reality. His post read: “Andy, the fans have been great. They are bringing real energy to the stadium. I asked them to come out, and they did! Thank You.” The message screams of an owner more concerned with attendance numbers than addressing the fundamental issues plaguing his $300 million roster. Cohen’s selfish priorities become crystal clear when he celebrates packed stadiums while his team’s World Series chances evaporate with each blown lead. The billionaire owner seems more invested in gate receipts than championship rings, thanking fans for showing up rather than apologizing for a roster that can’t execute in crucial moments.
While Cohen celebrates attendance figures, others in the media aren’t pulling any punches about the team’s failures. Chris McMonigle’s explosive commentary on WFAN Sports Radio perfectly captured the frustration bubbling over in Queens. McMonigle unleashed his fury, declaring that “bad teams find ways to lose” and laying bare the harsh reality facing the Mets.
His assessment was brutal but accurate: “It’s been the starting pitching for a week. It’s been the offense for two months. It’s Ryan Helmsley tonight, as the Mets do what bad teams do.” McMonigle’s anger reached a boiling point when he described how the Braves series unfolded, stating that “it’s going to be an at-bat, or it’s going to be a bad pitch, or it’s going to be a defensive play. It is going to be something. They are going to find a way to lose a game.” His disbelief was palpable as he questioned how “the dead Atlanta Braves” managed to “walk into that building and take two of three.”
McMonigle’s scathing critique became the catalyst for an even bigger storm. The owner’s misguided response opened the floodgates for fan outrage across social media platforms.
MLB World Reacts to Steven Cohen Tweet
McMonigle’s fury represents just the tip of the iceberg, as Cohen’s tone-deaf social media response unleashed a torrent of fan rage across digital platforms. The baseball world delivered swift judgment on the owner’s priorities, with supporters expressing frustration that bordered on betrayal after years of unfulfilled promises.
“And we have asked you for five years to build a great baseball team, and you haven’t!” said one fan, referencing Cohen’s purchase of the team and subsequent struggles to deliver a championship despite massive payroll investments. This sentiment reflects the reality that Cohen has spent over a billion dollars on payroll since taking ownership, yet the Mets haven’t won a playoff series under his tenure.
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“If this team craps the bed this year again, I hope no one shows up next year,” another supporter declared, highlighting the growing disconnect between fan loyalty and New York Mets team performance. With the Mets sitting 5 games behind the Phillies and their Wild Card chances diminishing with each loss, supporters are questioning their continued investment in a franchise that consistently underperforms expectations.
“Fire the hitting coaches; enough is enough,” read another reaction, pointing to the team’s offensive struggles that have plagued them for months. The Mets rank 21st in MLB with a .241 team batting average and have struggled in clutch situations throughout their recent slide. Another user commented, “We won’t be coming out if they keep this bulls*** up,” while someone else asked, “What about the team? They come out dead every game,” capturing the lifeless energy that has defined their recent performances against inferior opponents.
With playoff hopes hanging by a thread, Cohen’s misplaced priorities seem to have exposed a franchise more concerned with gate receipts than championship glory. What do you think?
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