The Mets Pod

Joe DeMayo welcomes The Athletic's Will Sammon as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets stumble towards the All-Star break. Joe and Will recap another frustrating week of games, plus have a discussion about the relationship between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. The guys then dive into a preview of a likely Mets trade deadline sale, including the value of potential returns for Freddy Peralta, Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter and other bullpen parts. Later, MLB.com's Jim Callis joins the show to preview the 2026 MLB Draft and pick options for the Mets, then the show wraps with the Mailbag, which answers questions about possibly trading Lindor, evaluating Francisco Alvarez, if there's a market for Bo Bichette, and chasing Japanese star Teruaki Sato. 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!

01:50 The Week That Was...interesting, but still bad

06:50 Juan Soto is awesome and an All-Star

08:50 The Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor relationship

13:05 Thoughts on the next Mets manager

16:45 Are the Mets already in full sale prep?

19:50 What can the Mets get for Freddy Peralta?

23:30 The bullpen: who stays and who goes?

31:00 Down on the Farm: MLB Draft preview with Jim Callis of MLB.com

31:50 Strengths and weaknesses of 2026 MLB Draft

34:00 Evaluating the top picks of the draft

38:10 Top 10 possible surprises

39:55 Possibilities for the Mets at pick 27 overall

44:10 Mets bonus pool issues and effects

47:55 Options for Mets at picks 92 and 120

52:15 How to improve the MLB Draft in the future

01:00:10 Goodbye to Jim

01:01:45 Mailbag – Should the Mets consider trading Francisco Lindor?

01:06:05 Mailbag - "Give up" on Francisco Alvarez?

01:13:30 Mailbag Tangent - What's the next move with Clay Holmes?

01:16:30 Mailbag - Trade Bo Bichette?

01:20:30 Mailbag - Pursue Japanese star 3B Teruaki Sato?

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Chelsea Janes drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as Joe and SNY's MLB Insider cover the end for Carlos Mendoza and what comes next in the disappointing 2026 Mets season. Joe and Chelsea break down why now was the time the team chose to part ways with the manager, share their thoughts on comments from David Stearns, and look ahead to what the Mets can possibly sell for value at the MLB trade deadline.  They also go Down on the Farm to check in on Jonah Tong, and answer Mailbag questions about the failed strategy of Stearns, questionable player development, and what prospects to look forward to seeing before the end of the season. 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!

01:25 The Week That Was...Mendoza fired, team still struggling

01:45 Carlos Mendoza out, why now?

10:20 Can Andy green make a difference?

12:50 Thoughts on David Stearns' comments

16:35 What is the Mets future for David Stearns?

19:20 Why is the defense so bad?

22:15 The state of the starting rotation

25:05 If there's a sale, what's the actual inventory?

31:00 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong

35:00 Mailbag – Stearns undercover strategy, or nah?

40:55 Mailbag - Where's player development really at?

47:00 Mailbag - Who fills the spots after a sale?

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Jim Duquette deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets deliver another uninspiring week of baseball. Joe and Jim break down what's broken with Freddy Peralta, David Peterson, and the starting rotation, plus look towards the lineup after the return of Francisco Lindor. The guys also discuss both buying and selling at the trade deadline, go Down on the Farm to check in on an improving Kevin Parada, and answer Mailbag questions about a specific strategy for David Stearns at the deadline, and the practice of favoring left/right splits in lineup decisions. 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!

01:25 The Week That Was...not good

03:05 The starting staff is a big problem

04:20 David Peterson deep dive

08:45 Freddy Peralta, what's the trade value?

11:55 With future labor uncertain, will prospects be held at the trade deadline?

15:00 The lineup with Francisco Lindor

18:05 Alvarez, Vientos, Baty continue to underwhelm

22:35 Is a Mets trade deadline plan already in the planning stages?

28:35 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Kevin Parada

36:25 Mailbag – Can Stearns buy and sell?

42:30 Mailbag - A left/right splits obsession?

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Steve Gelbs drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets continue their step forward and step back moves. Steve and Joe cover the shaky starting rotation, including ups and downs from Freddy Peralta, an injury to Christian Scott, the return of Kodai Senga, and the improvement of Sean Manaea.  The guys also talk Bo Bichette getting hot, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing's effect on the clubhouse, and when to expect Francisco Lindor back on the field. Later, Joe goes Down on the Farm for an exclusive interview with rising Mets pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci, and then the show goes into the Mailbag to answer questions about Mark Vientos, Luis Robert Jr, trade deadline options, and Steve's all-time favorite celebrity interviews during Mets games.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:30 The Week That Was...meh

03:15 The starting staff is getting shaky

05:15 Kodai Senga is back

07:10 Freddy Peralta is uneven

10:15 Sean Manaea showing signs

14:00 Bo Bichette breaking out

18:05 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing clubhouse effect

21:05 When will Francisco Lindor return?

26:00 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci interview

42:00 Mailbag – How much more Mark Vientos?

47:05 Mailbag - A plan for Luis Robert Jr?

49:45 Mailbag - Steve Gelbs' favorite celebrity interviews

52:45 Mailbag – Trade Bo Bichette?

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Sal Licata deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets come home from a west coast trip. Sal and Joe discuss the overall state of the team, the stalled rehab of Jorge Polanco, the emergence of Carson Benge, the slight steps forward for Bo Bichette, and the latest makeup of the starting rotation. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm for a status update on 2025 first-round draft pick Mitch Voit, and answer Mailbag questions about the development of A.J. Ewing, the bar for being buyers at the trade deadline, and the potential trade return for Freddy Peralta if the Mets decide to deal him away. 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!

01:35 The Week That Was...hanging in

05:50 Jorge Polanco and the DH situation

10:20 The Carson Benge breakthrough

17:20 Bo Bichette better, still need better

20:00 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing in the outfield

25:30 Christian Scott dealing

27:55 Believe in Sean Manaea again?

31:30 Bullpen staying strong

33:45 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Mitch Voit

37:45 Mailbag – Looking back at A.J. Ewing's minor league splits

40:10 Mailbag - What's the bar to be buyers?

44:10 Mailbag – Can they sell AND contend for a WC?

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