The Mets Pod

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live outside Citi Field before the Mets and Yankees square off in the Subway Series. Connor and Joe shout to the Mets masses about the sticky suspension for Edwin Diaz, the Mets turning their season around, the crucial stretch of games ahead, and the debate about who should represent the Mets at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. The guys also go Down on the Farm to discuss the red hot Luisangel Acuna and break down Joe’s new Top 30 Prospects list. And of course, the show takes questions from social media and from the audience about Mets topics ranging all the way from prospects to the bullpen to wrestling and so much more! Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.0:00 Welcome to the show0:52 Edwin Diaz's sticky situation5:42 Mailbag: Mets record after Diaz suspension6:38 Bats come alive in June7:57 Buy or sell at the deadline?9:20 Francisco Alvarez's impact10:39 Mailbag: Ben Gamel call-up11:39 Subway Series Prediction12:26 Importance of series win vs Cubs13:25 Favorite Subway Series memories14:29 Leadoff Lindor15:49 Down on the Farm: Luisangel Acuna17:46 Mailbag: Underrated prospect Daiverson Gutierrez18:37 The Scoreboard: Last week's recap19:37 The Scoreboard: Subway Series edition23:00 Fan Question: Jose Butto and Christian Scott return24:44 Fan Question: Who fills in for Diaz?26:05 Fan Question: Kodai Senga return27:13 Mailbag: Mascot madness28:01 Mailbag: When do the Mets start to sell?31:29 Mailbag: Deadline acquisitions33:46 Mailbag: Marte replacement34:57 Mailbag: Sellable assets35:44 Mailbag: Boston Baro37:05 Down on the Farm: Bonus Round38:34 Mailbag: Bring back Chris Bassitt?40:18 Mailbag: Bullpen reinforcements41:49 Closing thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for Mets hits, wins, wild cards races, and giving credit to Grimace because, why not? The guys look back at a winning week for the Mets and the reasons behind it including J.D. Martinez, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, a stabilized catching duo, solid pitching, and maybe some magic from a certain McDonald’s character. Connor and Joe also break down the wild card race in the NL, Lindor haters, progress for Mark Vientos, Jeff McNeil’s playing time, and then go Down of the Farm for a check in on prospect Nick Morabito. Finally, the guys wrap things up with more Scoreboard predictions, and a dive into the Mailbag to answer questions about trades vs qualifying offers for Pete Alonso and Luis Severino, the status of prospects Ryan Clifford and Drew Gilbert, and reasons to really believe in the Mets. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:00 The Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field before the Subway Series on Tuesday 6/25!01:40 The week that was: a really good one02:10 The Grimace Era brings Mets wins03:45 J.D. Martinez delivering as DH06:55 Francisco Lindor leading off and getting hot10:00 Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo also picking up steam14:05 Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens catching duo success16:25 Pitching depth20:05 The Wild, Wild, Wild Card20:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Hating on Lindor Haters22:30 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Mark Vientos24:45 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Grimace Jokes25:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Benching Jeff McNeil27:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The Mets Pod at Citi Field28:55 Down on the Farm: Nick Morabito31:50 The Scoreboard – recapping last week32:55 The Scoreboard – next bets38:20 Mailbag – Pete Alonso/Luis Severino trade returns vs qualifying offers41:40 Mailbag – Ryan Clifford/Drew Gilbert45:30 Mailbag – What’s one thing that convinces you the Mets could be good? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets two-way prospect Nolan McLean (aka Cowboy Ohtani) to the show to talk about moving towards the majors as both a pitcher and a hitter. Connor and Joe talk to McLean about the nickname they gave him, what is was like being drafted, the challenges of being a two-way player, his development so far at Double-A Binghamton, and a scouting report on his former Oklahoma State teammate Carson Benge, a potential 2024 Mets draft target. Later, the show looks back at London, an overall solid week that was for the Mets, plus the urgency to turn things around before the season becomes a sell-off. Connor and Joe also examine the situation at catcher with Francisco Alvarez coming back, the forthcoming return of Edwin Diaz, and recent moves made by David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza that may be on the margins, but are clearly sending messages for the future of the organization. Finally, the guys wrap things up with more Scoreboard predictions, and a dip into the Mailbag to answer questions about potential Pete Alonso trade returns, the Mets museum at Citi Field, and possible selections for the Mets with the 19th overall pick in the upcoming MLB Draft. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Mets two-way prospect Nolan McLean joins the show01:00 What does Nolan think of the “Cowboy Ohtani” nickname?01:45 Talking to teams pre-draft about playing both ways02:25 Giving up playing quarterback at Oklahoma State03:25 Getting drafted by the Mets04:30 First spring training experience, hitting and pitching05:15 Converting from a reliever in college to a pro starter06:25 Offensive development at Double-A06:55 How long can he maintain being a two-way player?07:30 Biggest adjustment between High-A and Double-A08:35 Scouting McLean’s former Oklahoma State teammate Carson Benge11:00 The week that was: a pretty good one13:40 Sell everything, or sell some and keep some?14:40 With Francisco Alvarez coming back, who stays to back him up?18:20 Edwin Diaz on the way back20:00 David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza sending clear messages for now and the future27:05 Down on the Farm: Bryce Montes de Oca28:45 Well, there’s the answer, Luis Torrens will back up Alvarez29:55 The Scoreboard – recapping last week30:55 The Scoreboard – next bets34:25 Mailbag – Pete Alonso trade returns?40:30 Mailbag – Mets Museum improvements45:00 Mailbag – Mets draft targets with the 19th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take stock of the Mets offense, bullpen, and the fate of the season. The guys recap a week where the offense got better, the bullpen got worse, and the Mets continued to barely tread water. Connor and Joe discuss the underperformance of veterans, how the Mets need a strong June to convince the front office not to sell everything in July, the woes of the bullpen, a huge opportunity for Mark Vientos moving forward, and the hopes tied to the return of Francisco Alvarez. The show then does a Mailbag version of Down on the Farm, with questions answered about Mets minor league affiliates in cold-weather locations, pitching prospects Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel, plus lesser-known names Stanley Consuegra and Jack Wenninger. Later, Connor and Joe do another round of bets on The Scoreboard before opening a regular Mailbag to tackle questions about unlucky hitters and what a post trade deadline Mets lineup could look like. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:05 The week that was: offense better, bullpen worse02:55 Underperformance and the fate of the 2024 Mets06:15 Are we heading for a big sell off?09:00 Huge opportunity for Mark Vientos13:40 Bullpen woes17:40 A return of Francisco Alvarez and a look ahead to London21:10 The shaky National League22:45 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Cold locations for Mets minors25:15 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Mike Vasil and Dom Hamel28:15 Down on the Farm Mailbag: Stanley Consuegra and Jack Wenninger30:30 The Scoreboard – recapping last week31:35 The Scoreboard – next bets34:45 Mailbag – Unlucky hitters according to Statcast?39:25 Mailbag – What does a post trade deadline sale lineup look like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo try to sort through the struggles of the Mets, while looking at some positive developments in the farm system. Connor and Joe recap a tough week that was while Connor was away, including issues on offense and on the mound. The guys also discuss the latest setbacks surrounding Kodai Senga, the development of young starter Christian Scott, the rehab progress of Francisco Alvarez, and go down on the farm for updates on prospects Luisangel Acuna and Brandon Sproat. Later, the show brings back The Scoreboard and opens the Mailbag to tackle questions about Edwin Diaz and the potential of the organization opening a hitting lab to work alongside the pitching lab that recently opened in Port St. Lucie. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:00 Connor is back, how was his wedding?03:00 The week that was…that Connor missed…more struggles07:30 Mets stars are not shining10:45 David Stearns will have to make decisions heading into the trade deadline12:50 Kodai Senga setbacks15:45 Positive signs from Christian Scott17:20 Francisco Alvarez on the road back20:05 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Luisangel Acuna24:05 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat25:55 The Scoreboard returns, making next bets30:45 Mailbag – Edwin Diaz questions34:10 Mailbag – Will there be a hitting lab?38:25 Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Danny Abriano break down the downturns for the Mets, as the team looks to break out of slumps and struggles. Joe and Danny do deep dives into what’s going on with Francisco Lindor, Edwin Diaz, and the third base platoon of Brett Baty and Mark Vientos. Later, the guys bust the Mailbag wide open to answer questions about the high number of walks dished out by the pitching staff, whether or not Jeff McNeil has any trade value, offseason free agent targets to improve the offense, and also both sides of the MLB Trade Deadline - including what the Mets could do as either sellers or buyers this season. Finally, the show goes Down on the Farm to cover the recent promotions of prospects Blade Tidwell and Nolan McLean, and the overall aggressiveness of the organization towards minor league promotions so far in 2024. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show00:50 The week that was…not great02:50 Offense is offensive and struggling07:00 Francisco Lindor concerns09:00 What’s deal with Edwin Diaz?14:25 The Hot Corner is Cold, looking at Brett Baty and Mark Vientos17:15 Mailbag – why so many walks?19:30 Mailbag – Jeff McNeil trade value?22:10 Mailbag – free agent targets in the offseason to fix the offense24:40 Mailbag – what to do at the trade deadline if selling?29:10 Mailbag – what to do at the trade deadline if buying?32:50 Down on the Farm: aggressive promotions continue with Blade Tidwell and Nolan McLean the latest38:45 Closing Thoughts 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 welcome a very special guest to The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns stops by the show! Connor and Joe talk to Stearns about learning the organization, his relationship and process with skipper Carlos Mendoza, managing the overall roster, the hires of Kris Gross and Andy Green in scouting and player development, and the possibilities of a 6-man starting rotation for the Mets in 2024 and potentially across MLB in the future. The guys also ask Stearns about his bullpen construction strategy, being back in NY where he grew up, what it was like interning for the Mets after college, his thoughts on developing young players, and his Mets Pod Mount Rushmore of the four best Mets games he ever attended as a fan. Later, the show goes Down on the Farm to discuss the promotions of prospects Ryan Clifford and Brandon Sproat, recaps the Mets vs Braves series, and opens the Mailbag to answer questions about future Mets pitching staffs, prospect Nick Lorusso, and whether or not Mark Vientos or Ronny Mauricio could eventually be options to replace Jeff McNeil at second base. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show00:35 Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns joins the show01:00 Learning the organization since taking the job02:40 The process that lead to hiring Carlos Mendoza as manager04:30 Building a bench, managing the roster05:35 Hiring Kris Green and Andy Gross08:10 6-man starting rotation possibilities for the Mets09:30 Will 6-man rotations become commonplace in MLB any time soon?11:40 Bullpen construction strategy and roles14:00 How’s it going being back home in New York?15:00 What was it like interning for the Mets?16:20 The balance needed to develop young players18:10 The Mets Pod Mount Rushmore: Top 4 Mets games Stearns attended as a Mets fan21:30 Goodbye and thanks to David Stearns23:20 Down on the Farm: promotions for Ryan Clifford and Brandon Sproat26:25 Mets vs Braves series recap30:40 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week35:05 Mailbag – a listener takes on The Scoreboard35:35 Mailbag – future Mets pitching staffs38:25 Mailbag – prospect Nick Lorusso40:40 Mailbag – Mark Vientos or Ronny Mauricio at 2B? 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 an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue to win some, lose some, and shake up the pitching staff. Connor and Joe wrap up an uneven road trip, examine the moves made by manager Carlos Mendoza, break down the debut of Christian Scott, and do a deep dive on the season so far for Pete Alonso. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm for a status report on pitching prospect Blade Tidwell, set up a Braves series-themed round of The Scoreboard, and answer Mailbag questions about the next Mets prospect to make an impact for the big league club, how to handle the return of Tylor Megill, and thoughts about Pete Alonso’s upcoming free agency. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:15 The week that was, Mets up, down, and still the same?04:15 A lot of stolen bases08:20 Jorge Lopez09:10 The moves of Carlos Mendoza15:00 Up from the Farm: Christian Scott21:45 The Jeff McNeil conversation22:15 The Pete Alonso conversation28:40 Down on the Farm: Blade Tidwell32:10 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week33:15 The Scoreboard: Next week’s bets37:40 Mailbag – Next impact prospect promotion? 40:20 Mailbag – Tylor Megill vs Jose Butto? 44:45 Mailbag – Pete Alonso free agency questions 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 an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue to play .500 baseball. Connor and Joe recap another week that was for the Mets on the field, and react to Joey Wendle's shoddy defense in their loss to the Cubs. The guys also discuss the debut of J.D. Martinez, Mark Vientos finally getting a chance to contribute, and Carlos Mendoza's early approval rating. Later, they go Down on the Farm to react to the success of pitcher Jonah Tong, and look at a poor performance on The Scoreboard. The show then wraps up with a Mailbag question about the state of the catcher position and why Edwin Diaz keeps getting brought in in non-save situations. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:20 Joe on .500 baseball team/preseason expectations03:49 Mets Cubs reaction05:35 Adrian Houser//Christian Scott08:55 Mailbag: Does DJ Stewart stay with J.D. Martinez now as the DH?10:23 Joey Wendle’s rough defense, future for Mark Vientos13:01 The Mets defensive replacements15:08 Carlos Mendoza’s approval rating19:08 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong22:30 State of the arms in the farm system24:35 Jett Williams and Nate Lavender updates25.25 Scoreboard Recap and Predictions30:20 Mailbag: Nido vs Narvaez once Alvarez comes back33:00 Mailbag: What are your thoughts on the lack of production from prospects on offense in the minors?36:44 Ronny Mauricio impact38:30 Mailbag: Why do they keep using Edwin Diaz in non-save situations? 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 an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets look for wins out west and for depth at home in the face of injuries to Francisco Alvarez and Brooks Raley. Connor and Joe recap another solid week that was for the Mets on the field, and dig into how the team will fill in for Alvarez and Raley moving forward. The guys also discuss the need for innings from the starting rotation, the potential for calling up pitching prospect Christian Scott, and the state of the Mets lineup and defense. Later, they also review the Mets City Connect Uniforms, go Down on the Farm to check in on Kevin Parada and Nolan McClean, and pile up points on The Scoreboard. The show then wraps up with a Mailbag question about the roster move needed to make room for J.D. Martinez. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:15 The week that was, wins and injuries08:00 As the rotation turns…need more innings14:40 When will Christian Scott be a rotation option?18:20 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Team Overall19:15 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The Lineup21:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: Defense23:30 Reviewing the Mets City Connect Uniforms27:35 Down on the Farm: Kevin Parada29:35 Down on the Farm: Calvin Ziegler Injury31:50 Down on the Farm: Nolan McLean (aka Cowboy Ohtani)35:05 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week36:15 The Scoreboard: Next week’s bets40: 30 Mailbag – Roster move for J.D. Martinez? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.