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In this EMERGENCY edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod reacts to the news that Bo Bichette is exercising his $42 million option to return to the Mets for the 2027 season.

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In the latest edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod discuss seven different topics since the Mets season ended, including David Stearns' season-ending press conference, Bo Bichette's opt-out, playoff reactions, and more!

0:00 - INTRO
2:45 - Reacting to David Stearns' post-season presser
18:18 - Yankees eliminated in ALDS
30:05 - MLB owners propose new playoff format
40:46 - Bo Bichette leaning to opting in?
48:02 - Phillies & Braves both eliminated
59:45 - Mets/Tarik Skubal report overblown?
1:06:09 - Benge & McLean snubbed from MLBPA rookie award
1:09:00 - Thoughts on Dodgers/Brewers NLCS
1:14:50 - OUTRO

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In this free preview of the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod takes joy in his hate-watch of the Yankees as they get swept out of the playoffs by the Tampa Bay Rays...

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In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the FINAL week of the 2026 Mets season, make MLB playoff predictions, and preview a huge offseason ahead...

0:00 - INTRO
2:44 - Mets draft lottery implications
6:20 - Positives coming out of a disappointing season
26:26 - Who's the most to blame for this year?
48:17 - Curtains Calls
55:55 - El Stinko
1:05:36 - 2026 Mets vs. 2025 Mets stats
1:14:18 - Responding to fan comments in the live chat
1:38:05 - MLB playoff predictions
1:59:13 - Final Thoughts & OUTRO

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In this free preview of the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod talks about all the different non-Tarik Skubal rotation options for the Mets this offseason and admits he was wrong about Freddy Peralta turning it around with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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In the latest edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio show some accountability by reacting to and roasting their worst Mets take from before the 2026 season started.

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In this emergency edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that Mets interim manager Andy Green has been signed to a three-year deal to remain the club's skipper through the 2029 season.

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In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod recap the club's 2-5 week vs. the Orioles & Phillies, Carlos Beltrán's number retirement, and the finale of Howie Rose's incredible broadcasting career...

0:00 - INTRO
2:19 - Saying goodbye to Howie Rose
14:45 - Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 is retired
31:33 - Jared Young had a very scary injury
36:41 - Carson Benge breaks Pete Alonso's rookie record & Curtain Calls
48:10 - Steve Cohen speaks out on SNY
58:41 - El Stinko
1:13:19 - Weekly Predictions: 3 at Rangers, 3 at Nationals
1:18:45 - Final thoughts
1:22:47 - OUTRO

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In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod debate how bad David Stearns, Steve Cohen and Mets fans looked after Pete Alonso made his return to Citi Field during an emotional and vitriolic series vs. the Baltimore Orioles...

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In this impromptu livestream, Andrew Claudio recaps a bizarre night at Citi Field in which Pete Alonso made his first trip to Queens as an opposing player and was met with unanimous applause Mets, even if it meant opposing the home team.

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In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio opens the show with his takeaways from the Mets series over the weekend against their crosstown rival New York Yankees, before welcoming on his Knicks Film School colleague Shawn (with a W) for a "fun" back and forth about Juan Soto, the Mets/Yankees rivalry, who Mets fans should be rooting for in October & much more.

00:00 INTRO
01:00 SubwaySeries Recap
23:30 Shawn (with a W) on why Yankees fans are still OBSESSED with Juan Soto

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In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod reacts to the Mets sweep vs. the Marlins, likely ending Miami's playoff hopes and delivering some much needed payback for 2007, 2008 and 2025...

0:00 - INTRO
0:53 - Instant reaction to Mets insane 15-14 win
5:40 - The Mets FINALLY got revenge on the Marlins
12:20 - Reading fan comments in the live chat
15:56 - AJ Ewing & Brett Baty are red hot
24:51 - Sean Manaea is strictly a 5-inning pitcher
28:59 - It's okay to be happy with playing spoiler
31:57 - OUTRO

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In the latest edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod recaps a good week vs. the Rays & Giants, plus is joined by Jon Morosi (MLB Network) to discuss where things went wrong this season, who the team's next manager will be, and how serious the Mets will be in on Tarik Skubal...

0:00 - INTRO
0:40 - Mets win two series vs. Rays & Giants
7:30 - Curtain Calls
9:42 - El Stinko
13:21 - Weekly Predictions: 3 at Rays, 3 at Yankees
15:58 - Jon Moros joins the show!
17:12 - How did the Mets end up here?
21:58 - Mistakes from last offseason
28:39 - Did the Mets try to rebuild AND contend this year?
31:37 - Francisco Lindor is NOT getting traded
41:22 - Who will be the next Mets manager?
55:51 - Tarik Skubal: Mets vs. Dodgers
1:01:48 - CBA lockout coming & salary cap
1:03:55 - MLB Network presents 'When America Took the Field'
1:10:18 - OUTRO

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In the latest episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod is joined by guest Marc Luino aka GiraffeNeckMarc (Mets'd Up & The Windup) to discuss what they were most right & wrong about entering this season, the worst Mets takes of the year, and how to contend in 2027...

0:00 - INTRO
1:02 - The 2026 season has been so, so bad
4:32 - What we were most WRONG about this season
16:13 - What we were most RIGHT about this season
27:55 - Media Marvels: The worst Mets takes of the year
41:12 - Players you're ready to give up on (Baty, Vientos, Álvarez, etc.)
52:39 - What can the Mets do to be a playoff contender in 2027?
59:47 - OUTRO

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In a special bonus edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod reacts to the breaking news that Luis Robert Jr. has been claimed by the Baltimore Orioles plus Nick Morabito and Mark Vientos are returning to the Mets roster!

0:00 - INTRO
0:38 - Luis Robert Jr. is headed to the Orioles
6:14 - Nick Morabito is getting called up
9:15 - Mark Vientos is back (again)
14:38 - Is Jonah Tong getting called up next?
15:44 - OUTRO

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In the latest LIVE edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod recap a losing week vs. the Brewers & Astros, and debate if A.J. Ewing is ready to be an every day player for the Mets entering 2027...

0:00 - INTRO
2:09 - Reactions to 2-4 week vs. Brewers & Astros
6:09 - Do wins/losses matter anymore this year?
14:54 - DEBATE: Is A.J. Ewing ready to be an every day player?
41:34 - Pete Crow-Armstrong being the NL MVP sucks
45:39 - Yankees sign former Mets prospect Jarred Kelenic
49:28 - Curtain Calls
1:00:55 - El Stinko
1:09:18 - Weekly Predictions: 3 at Rays, 3 vs Giants
1:12:51 - Responding to fan comments in the live chat
1:35:14 - Final Thoughts & OUTRO

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In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod shares his instant reaction to the Mets losing their series vs. the Brewers, Sean Manaea's recent regression, and rumors surrounding Andy Green becoming the team's general manager.

0:00 - INTRO
1:27 - Mets lose 2/3 to the Brewers (and it wasn't that close!)
8:12 - Should Tobias Myers be in the rotation?
9:31 - Sean Manaea's regression is concerning
17:59 - Could Andy Green become the GM?
20:22 - Reading fan comments in the live chat
32:38 - OUTRO

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In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod recap a 3-3 week vs. the Padres and White Sox, the end of the Mets impossible playoff run dreams, and discuss reasons for optimism & pessimism moving forward...

0:00 - INTRO
1:48 - The impossible playoff run hopes are officially dead
9:41 - Rooting for the Mets to finish strong
20:39 - Curtain Calls
34:21 - El Stinko (and Rich's Francisco Álvarez rant)
44:44 - Weekly Predictions: 3 vs Brewers, 3 vs Astros
50:24 - Reminiscing on Jacob deGrom
53:29 - Responding to fan comments in the live chat
1:08:54 - Give us reasons to keep watching
1:13:25 - Mets young players vs. Yankees young players
1:17:07 - OUTRO

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In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio recaps yet another Mets series victory as they take 2/3 from the Padres and continue their red hot play since the trade deadline.

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In the latest edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod recaps the Mets continued positive momentum following the trade deadline, a sweep vs. the Nationals, and how this team is showing signs of competing in 2027...

0:00 - INTRO
0:57 - Mets go 4-2 vs Braves & Nationals!
5:46 - Checking in on the impossible playoff odds
9:49 - How the Mets can compete again in 2027
24:45 - Reading fan comments in the live chat
30:57 - Curtain Call
35:03 - El Stinko
37:33 - Weekly Predictions: 3 vs Padres, 3 at White Sox
40:06 - Final thoughts & OUTRO

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