Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez return to help the Mets reach 20 wins | The Mets Pod
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets reach 20 wins after bouncing back in a huge way from their ugly loss to the Nationals on Sunday. The guys recap New York's Monday afternoon rout of the Nationals, headlined by Brandon Nimmo tying the single-game franchise RBI record. They also discuss Edwin Diaz's inconsistency and how to balance the return of Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez. Later, the guys bring back “Tales from the Pitching Lab” to break down what adjustments have helped Tylor Megill, and then go Down on the Farm to check in on Marco Vargas after his promotion to Brooklyn. Finally, The Scoreboard sees a flip and the Mailbag gets opened to feature questions about a future GM under David Stearns, a former Met that would have benefited from the pitching lab, and the gameplan once Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas return. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:0:00 Welcome to the show0:53 The Week That Was: Phillies and Nationals6:45 AJ Minter Injury Reaction9:32 What's Up With Edwin Diaz13:59 Brandon Nimmo Turning a Corner?18:20 Luisangel Acuña vs Jeff McNeil Playing Time22:36 Francisco Alvarez vs Luis Torrens Playing Time26:08 Tale of the Pitching Lab: Tylor Megill30:12 Down on the Farm: Marco Vargas33:33 Scoreboard43:37 Mailbag: David Stearns' GM Plans?46:58 Mailbag: Former Mets Pitcher Who Would Thrive in the Lab52:19 Mailbag: Handling The Return Of Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas
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Francisco Lindor and the Mets are hot, and being at Citi Field is cool | The Mets Pod
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets stay hot and Citi Field has become a huge scene. The guys recap a week with a lot of wins, Francisco Lindor’s continued excellence, unsung heroes, the secrets of Pete Alonso’s success, and the crazy atmosphere developing at Citi Field. Later, the guys debut a new segment called “Tales from the Pitching Lab” to break down what adjustments have helped Griffin Canning, and then go Down on the Farm to check in on the progress of top starting pitching prospect Brandon Sproat. Finally, The Scoreboard gets really interesting, and the Mailbag gets opened to feature questions about Mark Vientos, Brandon Nimmo, and the “ideal” Mets lineup. 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 show!02:15 The Mets and Francisco Lindor are hot02:50 Citi Field is the place to be08:05 Unsung heroes – Tyrone Taylor and Luisangel Acuna10:30 The secrets of Pete Alonso’s success16:25 Tales from the Pitching Lab: Griffin Canning23:55 Jeremy Hefner’s value26:45 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat29:15 Ranting on the umpires a little bit33:30 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap35:15 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets40:35 Mailbag – are you concerned about Mark Vientos?43:10 Mailbag – should Brandon Nimmo move lower in the batting order?46:25 Mailbag – what’s your “ideal” Mets lineup?
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Mets starters shine, Jose Siri out, and Pete Alonso keeps raking | The Mets Pod
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue their strong start. Connor and Joe look at the strength of the bullpen, the early impact of Kodai Senga, and share some injury updates for guys like Jose Siri and Francisco Alvarez. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to check in on Drew Gilbert and Jett Williams, preview Ronny Mauricio's long-awaited return to action., do another round of The Scoreboard bets, and answer Mailbag questions about Eli Serrano III and the Mets struggles with runners in scoring position. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show: 0:00 Welcome to the show 1:48 The Week That Was: Strong pitching all around 2:52 Mets Bullpen so far 5:32 Kodai Senga's impact this season 8:31 Injury Updates 9:59 Jose Siri to the IL, what happens next? 12:18 Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens balance 18:39 Power Struggles outside of Pete Alonso 21:59 Juan Soto's slow start 26:22 Down on the Farm: Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, Ronny Mauricio 31:41 The Scoreboard 38:15 Mailbag: Mets Prospect Eli Serrano III 40:36 Mailbag: Runners in Scoring Position
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The Mets have a solid start, and the bullpen rocks | The Mets Pod
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets are off to a nice start, with positive signs, and plus pitching. Connor and Joe look at the starters who have been solid, the relievers who have been superb, and the lineup which has been uneven but showing off potential pop – including heroics from Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to check in on the return to the mound of pitching prospect Matt Allan, do another round of The Scoreboard bets, and answer Mailbag questions about Pete Alonso’s contract, the future at second base, and the potential big league future for Double-A pitching prospect Nolan McLean. 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 show!03:00 The starters fine, the bullpen divine08:40 The top of the lineup11:50 Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos19:40 Brett Baty and the bottom of the order25:20 Down on the Farm: Matt Allan29:45 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap31:55 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets39:15 Mailbag – possible extension for Pete Alonso?44:00 Mailbag – second base two question combo46:55 Mailbag – Noan McLean in 2025?50:00 Closing Thoughts
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The Mets start the season, with Juan Soto and Pete Alonso leading the way | The Mets Pod
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in with a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets have started the season and there’s actual baseball to discuss! The guys cover the early returns from the starting rotation, the bullpen, and the lineup, plus also chat about what April holds in store for Francisco Lindor. Connor and Joe then go Down on the Farm to look at the first outings of the year for top pitching prospects Blade Tidwell and Brandon Sproat, bring back The Scoreboard for more weekly bets in 2025, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about adding pitching at the trade deadline and the current depth in the outfield. 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 show!02:35 The starting pitching so far06:50 The bullpen so far10:30 Mailbag – long men relievers?12:30 The hitters so far16:20 Francisco Lindor so far18:05 Down on the Farm: Blade Tidwell and Brandon Sproat23:15 The Scoreboard Returns, making this week’s bets!32:00 Mailbag – Alcantara vs Cease?36:45 Mailbag -Alexander Canario and the OF44:40 The home opener ahead
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo bring you The Mets Pod, a podcast dedicated to all things New York Mets! SNY’s signature podcast is a weekly show that delivers everything a Mets fan wants to hear about the team from Queens, including news, analysis, exclusive interviews, special guests, and more!
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