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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

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• Gary Cohen stops by the show, and a full 2025 Mets season preview | The Mets Pod

  Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a supersized 2025 season preview episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as special guest Gary Cohen stops by the show! The guys chat with SNY’s Mets play-by-play broadcaster about Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, the situation at second base, the state of the starting rotation, high expectations for the team, and what he’s looking forward to most in what will be the 20th year of Mets baseball on SNY! Later, Connor and Joe take the temperature of the starting rotation, bullpen, lineup, and defense of the Mets heading into the regular season, drop their 2025 season predictions that always will be fun to review in the future, and answer Mailbag questions about prospects, Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuna, future live shows, and the health of Brandon Nimmo. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 SNY’s Gary Cohen joins the show!01:15 What have you learned about Juan Soto?02:45 Thoughts on Carlos Mendoza in Year 205:00 The state of the starting rotation07:25 Baty, Acuna, or McNeil at second base?10:15 What are your Pete Alonso expectations in 2025?12:05 Thoughts on a potential Mets captain?13:20 David Wright’s number retirement15:05 What are you looking forward to in Year 20 on SNY?16:30 The perils of a hyped up season, can the Mets break their mold?19:05 Goodbye to Gary20:10 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The starting rotation21:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The bullpen23:30 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The lineup25:25 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The defense28:35 The Mets Pod 2025 Season Predictions!53:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag – best prospects for certain categories56:55 Mailbag – Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuna59:00 Mailbag – talking to Connor and Joe at live shows01:01:20 Mailbag – Brandon Nimmo’s health status

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• Cobra Kai co-creator and Mets fan Jon Hurwitz stops by the show, plus a full breakdown of the Spring Breakout

  On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are joined by Jon Hurwitz, co-creator of Cobra Kai, Harold & Kumar, and a die-hard Mets fan, to talk about movies, the Mets, and more. Jon reveals what it was like ending Cobra Kai and also working with John Cena, before revealing what it was like hanging out with Joe and Connor in spring training! Jon also talked to the guys about becoming a Mets fan, how he found out the news of Juan Soto’s signing, the best Mets games he’s ever attended, and some 2025 predictions - while also helping to review and grade Joe’s performance on the SNY broadcast of the Mets Spring Breakout game. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm for a full recap of the prospects in Sunday’s game, and answer Mailbag questions about pitch shape and lesser-known prospects on the rise. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Cobra Kai co-creator and Mets fan Jon Hurwitz joins the show!01:35 Spending time at Mets spring training03:25 How was it ending Cobra Kai?04:35 What was it like working with John Cena on Blockers?05:40 If you could cast one current Mets player on Cobra Kai, who would it be?06:15 How Jon became a Mets fan07:35 Favorite all-time Mets08:25 Where were you when you heard about the Juan Soto signing?09:55 Rating and grading Joe’s performance on SNY during the Spring Breakout game12:05 Excitement for the 2025 season14:15 Buying unique Mets gear in Port St. Lucie15:30 The Mets Pod Mount Rushmore: Jon’s best Mets games attended17:45 Jon’s 2025 breakout player and Mets win total predictions19:55 Goodbye to Jon21:10 Down on the Farm: Recapping the Spring Breakout game29:25 Mailbag – explaining pitch shapes32:10 Mailbag – biggest prospect riser outside of the Top 10 list?38:05 Closing Thoughts

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• Filling in for Francisco Alvarez, filling out the Mets rotation, and breaking out prospects

  On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are looking at injuries from the Mets mound to behind the plate, while also looking at the future with a prospect showcase! Connor and Joe start things off with the injury to Francisco Alvarez, and what the Mets can do to fill the temporary void at catcher.  The guys also examine the state of the starting rotation, specifically the states of Griffin Canning and David Peterson.  Later, Connor and Joe preview all the Mets prospects in the Spring Breakout game, which Joe will help call this Sunday on SNY with Steve Gelbs and Jim Duquette.  Finally the show closes by opening the Mailbag, with questions answered about potential MLB expansion, prospect Simon Juan, and the best places to watch a game at Citi Field. 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 show!01:25 Francisco Alvarez is injured, now what?11:25 The state of the starting rotation: Griffin Canning17:25 The state of the starting rotation: David Peterson19:30 Down on the Farm: Joe joins the call for SNY’s coverage of the Spring Breakout Game, Sunday at 5pm!21:15 Down on the Farm: Excited to see the 2024 draft class in the game22:50 Down on the Farm: Excited to talk with Steve Gelbs and Jim Duquette about the whole farm system during the game24:45 Mailbag – expansion in MLB, where’s your city, what’s your name?29:30 Mailbag – what Mets move would you have made?31:10 Mailbag – who is Simon Juan?33:35 Mailbag – best place to watch a game at Citi Field?

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• Live from Mets House NYC, talking Jose Iglesias, Francisco Alvarez and Top 30 Prospects

  On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded at Mets House NYC, the team's new pop up store in Union Square, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the top storylines coming out of Port St. Lucie, including the starting rotation, the loss of Jose Iglesias, and emergence of Jose Siri. Plus, the two take a closer look at Francisco Alvarez's swing adjustments and Joe breaks down some of the new additions to his top thirty prospects list. The guys finish up with some mailbag questions about Brandon Nimmo, Frankie Montas, and the 2025 bullpen. 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 Mets Pod, live from the Mets House in Union Square, NYC!01:35 The state of the starting rotation04:00 Max Kranick standing out in spring05:55 The Jose Iglesias saga finally ends09:55 Can Jose Siri be a “star?”12:35 Spring swing adjustment: Francisco Alvarez15:05 Connor and Joe get their swings analyzed, and there’s video!16:15 Down on the Farm: Joe’s new Top 30 Mets Prospects list is out – check it out at www.SNY.tv24:45 Mailbag – how long is too long to hold onto prospects?31:20 Mailbag – playing time for a banged up Brandon Nimmo?34:00 Mailbag – will the Mets trade for more starting pitching?36:16 Mailbag – surprise breakouts in the 2025 bullpen?38:50 Mailbag – better MLB The Show player, Connor or Joe??

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