The New York Mets have dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza as the team struggles in the National League East. The announcement came as the Mets sit at a disappointing 34-47, 15 games behind the division-leading Atlanta Braves. Andy Green, a former manager of the San Diego Padres, will step in as the interim manager for the … Continue reading Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza: Manager Out After Dismal First Half in Queens →

Papa John's is closing around 300 restaurants across North America over the next two years, the Atlanta-based pizza chain announced. The closures will affect roughly 21% of the chain's global sales and target locations that have failed to meet performance benchmarks.  Papa John's operates 3,523 restaurants in North America, and opened 96 new locations during … Continue reading Papa John’s to Close Over 200 Stores →

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second straight game and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2 on Sunday night. The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again. Schwarber launched a second-deck blast, a three-run homer … Continue reading Schwarber, Harper Homer Again as Phillies Beat Mets 6-2 to Win Series →

Outback Steakhouse’s parent company abruptly closed 21 restaurants across the country recently as part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan. Bloomin’ Brands said that the closures mark the start of a “comprehensive turnaround strategy” that will see 22 more Outback locations close over the next four years as leases expire. So far this year, Bloomin’ Brands’ stock … Continue reading Outback Steakhouse Shutters 21 Restaurants in Sweeping Overhaul →