New York Mets fire manager Willie Randolph

(AP) – After weeks of speculation that his job was in jeopardy, Willie Randolph finally got fired by the New York Mets while most fans were sleeping.
Randolph became the first manager in the majors to get fired this season, a move the Mets announced in a matter-of-fact news release around 12:15 a.m. PDT Tuesday, nearly two hours after they beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-6.
At 34-35, the Mets seemed wobbly after their colossal collapse last September.
“I’m really stunned by it,” Randolph said as he left the team hotel shortly before noon. “I was surprised by it.”