Russ Dorsey talks Cubs' sweep of struggling Mets, Carlos Mendoza's hot seat

Russ Dorsey, MLB insider for Yahoo Sports and MLB Network, joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to break down the Cubs' dominant sweep of the struggling New York Mets, highlighting the team's ability to capitalize on a weak opponent. Dorsey praised the Cubs' execution, particularly Ian Happ's clutch single and Michael Conforto's key hit, and expressed disbelief at Mets manager Carlos Mendoza's decision to pitch to Nico Horner in a critical 10th-inning situation—especially with a weak lineup coming up. He argued the move was illogical and damaging to Mendoza’s standing, suggesting the manager may be on the hot seat despite not being directly responsible for the team’s performance. Dorsey also discussed the Kansas City Royals' offensive struggles despite Bobby Witt Jr.'s elite talent, and praised young White Sox pitcher Noah Schultz’s rebound after a shaky debut. He compared rookie Munataka Murakami to Adam Dunn, noting his high walk rate and elite on-base skills as key to his success. The episode concluded with a lighthearted exchange about Murakami’s power potential and a tease for a Bears roster update.