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Port St. Lucie Today
By the People, for the People
Mets Owner Steve Cohen 'Annoyed' by Lack of World Series Win
Cohen vows to turn the Mets into a perennial World Series contender.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed frustration over the team's failure to win the World Series since he took over the franchise in 2020. Cohen has made it clear that reaching the playoffs is the minimum expectation each year, and he is determined to transform the Mets into a consistent championship contender.
Why it matters
As one of the wealthiest owners in baseball, Cohen has invested heavily in the Mets with the goal of ending their World Series drought, which dates back to 1986. His public comments about being 'annoyed' by the lack of a championship underscore the intense pressure he has placed on the organization to deliver a title for the long-suffering Mets fanbase.
The details
Cohen purchased the Mets in 2020 for a record $2.4 billion, immediately signaling his intent to spend big to build a winner. Despite making the playoffs in 2022 and 2023, the Mets have yet to reach the World Series under Cohen's ownership, leading the billionaire owner to express his frustration with the team's inability to capture that elusive championship.
- Steve Cohen purchased the Mets in 2020.
The players
Steve Cohen
The CEO and owner of the New York Mets, who purchased the franchise in 2020 for a record $2.4 billion with the goal of turning the Mets into a perennial World Series contender.
What they’re saying
“Yeah, I'm annoyed. I want to win the World Series.”
— Steve Cohen, Mets Owner (The Record)
What’s next
Cohen is expected to continue aggressively pursuing top free agents and making trades to strengthen the Mets' roster in an effort to end the team's World Series drought.
The takeaway
As one of the wealthiest and most ambitious owners in baseball, Steve Cohen's public frustration with the Mets' inability to win a World Series highlights the intense pressure he has placed on the organization to deliver a championship for the long-suffering Mets fanbase.
