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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in after the “Memorial Day Marker” on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets pass a key check point in the 2023 season and find themselves “in the middle.” The guys recap the road trip through Chicago and Colorado, sum up an incredible stretch for Francisco Alvarez, pretend they are Buck Showalter to present their ideal lineup, and sort through the current state of the starting rotation. Connor and Joe also recap their weekly predictions, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about the potential arrival of Ronny Mauricio to the majors, the future of Tommy Pham and Daniel Vogelbach, and how the construction of the bullpen was handled in the offseason. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:20 The Week That Was (Chicago and Colorado)05:10 Francisco Alvarez is good!09:25 The power of Alvarez, extra home runs11:35 How the catching position will play out15:25 The Scoreboard: Reviewing last week’s predictions16:50 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets20:15 Rotation Review: Max Scherzer/Justin Verlander22:30 Rotation Review: Kodai Senga25:40 Rotation Review: Carlos Carrasco27:35 Rotation Review: Tylor Megill31:10 Line up the Lineup33:10 Connor and Joe’s Perfect Mets Lineup38:15 Mailbag – Mark Canha on the bench, Jeff McNeil in LF, Ronny Mauricio at 2B?40:10 Mailbag – The future of Tommy Pham and Daniel Vogelbach43:50 Mailbag – Optionable reliever strategy a mistake? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are in a better mood and ready to rock on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets got off the mat behind older aces, veteran hitters, and the kids. SNY’s Steve Gelbs joins the show to talk to Connor and Joe about the team’s turnaround, the contributions of Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos, the pulse and mentality of the clubhouse, and the plan for the catcher position moving forward. Gelbs also shares stories from doing play-by-play in the SNY booth, and his work behind the scenes to make an Aaron Rodgers appearance happen at a Mets game. Later in the show, Connor and Joe tell the tale of their crazy night in the Cadillac Club at Citi Field, recap weekly predictions, and go Down on the Farm for updates on pitching prospects Mike Vasil and Blade Tidwell. The Mailbag then wraps the show with questions answered about Francisco Alvarez and his minor league options, a possible update of the “Baby Mets” nickname, and whether or not Ronny Mauricio is a future Mets player or a future Mets trade piece. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:35 Welcome to the show, Steve Gelbs stops by02:30 Talking Baby Mets, the energy of the kids04:40 Steve doing play-by-play for SNY07:30 A future signature Gelbs home run call?09:00 The pulse of the clubhouse12:10 The future at catcher16:00 Starling Marte as offense x-factor18:35 The starting rotation21:25 Another Chicago cup snake?22:25 Aaron Rodgers, the Jets, and the Mets24:30 Connor and Joe’s Cadillac Club Adventure recap28:45 Reviewing last week’s predictions29:50 Making the next bets33:20 Down on the Farm: Mike Vasil36:50 Down on the Farm: Blade Tidwell40:05 Mailbag – Francisco Alvarez and the Catchers47:30 Mailbag – Baby Mets nickname upgrade?48:15 Mailbag – Ronny Mauricio’s future Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back and ready to rage on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys react to tough times for the Mets and present a plan to make things better. Connor and Joe start things with a “rant clock” to get their emotions out, then calm down to present their pitches on ways to improve the team. They also take more swings at weekly predictions, go down on the farm to talk about Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio, and look at what’s wrong with David Peterson. Later, the Mailbag wraps the show with questions answered about talent evaluation throughout the organization, potential paths at the trade deadline, and doing the little things right on the field. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:00 Welcome to the show03:35 – Joe goes on the Rant Clock04:50 – Connor goes on the Rant Clock07:40 The Week That Was: Reds and Nationals games11:45 What’s wrong with David Peterson?15:30 Recapping last week’s predictions16:50 Making the next bets22:15 The Game Plan to fix the Mets33:25 Down on the Farm: Mark Vientos38:10 Down on the Farm: Ronny Mauricio42:50 Mailbag – Talent Evaluation45:45 Mailbag – Trade Deadline Selling?47:55 Mailbag – Doing the little things right on the field Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for you with a “Mets Therapy” episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys look for answers to the Mets problems and signs for hope moving forward. Connor and Joe recap a rough week, and break down a rough run for the starting rotation, including the specific performance and health issues surrounding Max Scherzer. The guys also play the “blame game” and try to fairly assess the sources of the team's overall struggles. Later, the Mailbag provides a more positive spin, with questions answered about Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, David Robertson, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, and a solid debate between day games and night games. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:05 The Week That Was: Tigers and Rockies games, The Mets Pod therapy04:50 Recapping last week’s predictions08:00 Making the next bets11:55 The Rotation Review – Kodai Senga13:45 The Rotation Review – Joey Lucchesi / Tylor Megill19:50 The Rotation Review – Max Scherzer22:05 The Rotation Review – Justin Verlander24:40 The Blame Game: Billy Eppler/Front Office?30:10 The Blame Game: Buck Showalter/Coaches?33:50 The Blame Game: The Players?40:05 Mailbag – Positive Thoughts45:55 Mailbag – Mark Vientos/Ronny Maurico vs Tommy Pham/Daniel Vogelbach49:55 Mailbag – Day Games vs Night Games Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver Episode 61 of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez are heating up and the Mets are holding serve as they wait for their pitching to hold steady. Connor and Joe recap the games against the Nationals and the Braves, go long on the play of Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez, go deep on the state of the starting rotation, and go down on the farm for a look at prospect Alex Ramirez in Brooklyn. The guys also review their predictions from last week, make some new bets for the week ahead, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about Mark Vientos possibly getting the big league call, the Mets stealing bases, and the future position for prospect Jett Williams. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:05 The Week That Was: Nationals and Braves games07:30 Recapping last week’s predictions09:10 Making the next bets17:30 The Kids Are Alright: Brett Baty24:45 The Kids Are Alright: Francisco Alvarez29:00 The Rotation Review34:35 Down on the Farm: Alex Ramirez38:25 Mailbag – Mark Vientos call up?40:55 Mailbag – Mets stealing bases43:15 Mailbag – Position for prospect Jett Williams Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop the latest episode The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets come home from a successful West Coast trip and Max Scherzer is stuck on the sideline. Connor and Joe wrap up the road trip, do a deep dive on the sticky situation and suspension for Max Scherzer, go down on the farm to check in on the new position for Ronny Mauricio, and present their latest Rotation Review to cover the state of the starting rotation. Later in the show, the guys launch a new segment with weekly predictions that will set up a season-long competition with big prizes on the line, and then open the Mailbag to answer questions about the development of Francisco Alvarez, the performance and usage of the bullpen so far, and making changes to the batting order. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:05 Wrapping up the West Coast trip04:35 Max Scherzer sticky suspension10:10 Ronny Mauricio on the move13:30 The Rotation Review26:00 Let the prediction games begin!32:30 Mailbag – Francisco Alvarez offense and defense38:45 Mailbag – Bullpen Usage41:10 Mailbag – Changing the batting order Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo do a deep dive on the young stars of the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac looks north to the future and looks west to the present. Connor and Joe chat with Evan Stockton, play-by-play broadcaster for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, to get insight from up close on Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, and more. The guys go long on what these young players have done so far, and what they can do for the Mets in both the short and long term future. The discussion also covers some of the pitchers in Syracuse that could help the Mets this season. Later, Connor and Joe check in on prospects Kevin Parada and Blade Tidwell, recap the Mets big league action from the first part of the west coast trip through Oakland and LA, examine another full turn of the Mets starting rotation, and see positive signs from the team’s offense. Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag, with questions answered about Brandon Nimmo, Ronny Mauricio, and playing time for Francisco Alvarez. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:01:30 Mets Triple-A Syracuse PxP Broadcaster Evan Stockton joins the show02:10 Brett Baty06:55 Francisco Alvarez13:35 Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos19:10 Jose Butto22:00 Other Syracuse pitching options25:40 Brooklyn Cyclones update: Stanley Consuegra, Kevin Parada, Blade Tidwell29:00 Oakland sweep, early LA fireworks, Mets winning offense34:00 Rotation Review: Max Scherzer, Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill, Carlos Carrasco, David Peterson41:20 Mailbag – Brandon Nimmo success43:50 Mailbag – Ronny Mauricio at 2B?48:35 Mailbag – Francisco Alvarez Playing Time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wraps on the first homestand of the season for the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac covers the series wins over the Marlins and the Padres, while addressing the Alvarez in the room. Connor and Joe recap the week that was, and dive into the debate surrounding young catcher Francisco Alvarez, and how he’s being used after being called up to the big league club. The guys also talk about improvement for Max Scherzer, the huge production from Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and Mark Vientos in Triple-A Syracuse, and how the remainder of the starting rotation looks so far this season. Later in the show, the Mailbag delivers questions about calling up prospects, a new position for Ronny Mauricio, and also a query that leads to a spirited debate about the Mets retiring number 5 in honor of David Wright. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to recap the beginning of the new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac puts the wrap on the opening week road trip for the Mets. Connor and Joe go through every member of the starting rotation, breaking down what they’re seeing from each hurler so far. The guys then step up to the plate with a deep dive on the early woes of the offense, and also call to the bullpen for some early reliever analysis. Later in the show, Connor and Joe highlight some big prospects to watch with the Brooklyn Cyclones, and then bust open the Mailbag to answer questions about the most surprising struggling players, the Eduardo Escobar vs Brett Baty debate, and the possibility of Jeff McNeil moving up in the batting order. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to lead off a new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri State Cadillac delivers the 2023 Season Preview and Prediction Show! Connor and Joe look back at their preseason predictions from 2022 to see how they did, but then turn the focus to the new year for an entirely new batch of promises for 2023. All kinds of things are covered, like wins for Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, home runs for Pete Alonso and Luis Guillorme, overall wins for the Mets, and many more fun categories. Later, the guys open the Mailbag for a deep dive of questions about Jeff McNeil’s place in the batting order, threats to the Mets in the National League, prospects to keep an eye on, the construction of the bullpen, and the excitement for Opening Day. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.