The Mets Pod

Joe DeMayo welcomes a doubleheader of great guests to the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as offseason action quickly approaches for the Mets and all of MLB. First up, Ron Darling chats with Joe about the future of the SNY booth, as well as the future of the Mets starting rotation, the free agency of Tarik Skubal, learning from other playoff teams, and the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Mets championship. Later, Will Sammon of The Athletic checks in for a conversation that covers Tarik Skubal, Teruaki Sato, the possibility of moving Juan Soto to first base, and the potential prospects who could eventually be the solution at second base for the organization. The show wraps with a Mailbag that delivers questions about Francisco Alvarez, David Stearns, Kodai Senga, and more. 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 with Ron Darling!

00:40 Ron Darling talks his SNY future

02:00 What can Mets learn from this year's playoff teams?

03:50 Confidence in Mets young starters?

5:05 How aggressive for Tarik Skubal?

6:30 First base options

8:30 Forty years to the day for the 1986 Mets

10:30 Talking New Haven pizza

12:55 Goodbye to Ron

13:15 Will Sammon joins the show

13:35 MLB November to remember?

17:35 The chase for Tarik Skubal

24:20 The market for Teruaki Sato

29:05 TMP Voicemail: Move Juan Soto to 1B?

35:35 Down on the Farm: The future at 2B?

42:40 Mailbag - The Francisco Alvares/Travis d'Arnaud Comp

46:15 Mailbag - David Stearns in MIL vs NY?

52:45 Mailbag - What role for Kodai Senga?

54:55 Mailbag - Joe and Will's offseason activities?

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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 go long on Tarik Skubal and the offseason ahead. Joe and Chelsea break down all the noise around the free agency of Skubal and the possibility of him landing with the Mets, while also discussing the roles Steve Cohen and David Stearns will play in any pursuit of the star pitcher. Later, they compare Freddy Peralta's time in NY with the more successful version in Tampa, while also contrasting the different ways a Brewers vs Rays World Series matchup can be interpreted in the shadow of MLB's ongoing labor issues. Later, the show takes voicemails about other pitching options and the future for Francisco Alvarez, while the Mailbag brings up the continuing questions at first 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 show!

01:10 Talking Tarik Skubal

13:40 What went wrong for Freddy Peralta in NY?

17:30 Rays vs Brewers in the World Series, what does that mean for MLB labor issues?

23:30 TMP Voicemail: Pitching options behind Skubal

28:50 TMP Voicemail: Positive points for Francisco Alvarez?

35:10 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas still making noise

40:05 Mailbag - First base options and solutions?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are in full offseason Mets mode, with a focus on free agency and what comes next. The guys talk Tarik Skubal, Ty France and other free agency options, plus play some voicemails that kick off conversations about Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, and Bryce Harper. Down on the Farm features the future for Jefferson Rojas, while the Mailbag delivers questions about how quick the Mets can turn things around and the potential pursuit of Japanese star slugger 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!

01:45 Talking Tarik Skubal

14:00 Checking in on the MLB Postseason

17:40 Mets make some coaching changes

20:25 TMP Voicemail: Evaluating the Franciscos, Lindor and Alvarez

27:45 TMP Voicemail: Non-Skubal free agent targets?

32:10 TMP Voicemail: Out of the box trade: Francisco Lindor for Bryce Harper?

37:15 Down on the Farm/Mailbag - Keep or trade Jefferson Rojas?

41:55 The Mets Pod programming note

43:15 Mailbag - How long will it take to "fix" the Mets?

47:50 Mailbag - More Teruaki Sato talk

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the final wrap on the 2026 Mets season, while looking ahead to what will come next. The guys recap their own 2026 season predictions, which turned out equally sad and hilarious, and break down David Stearns' end-of-year press conference. The Mets Pod Answering Machine takes a call about Bo Bichette, Down on the Farm examines where the Mets stand in the MLB Draft Lottery, and the Scoreboard crowns a champion. Finally, the show calls in the Mailbag as its closer, answering questions about potential offseason targets Tarik Skubal and 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!

03:20 Recapping The Mets Pod 2026 Season Predictions (yikes)

09:40 David Stearns speaks

17:40 TMP Voicemail: Bo Bichette at 2B?

22:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag - where do Mets stand in MLB Draft Lottery?

26:30 The Scoreboard: Crowning the 2026 Champion

29:55 Mailbag - Can you name an available #1 starter not named Tarik Skubal?

32:40 Mailbag - What will it take to get Teruaki Sato?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to a new skipper and new voices in the Mets front office. The guys cover the news that Andy Green is interim Mets manager no more, as he signed a three-year deal to be the permanent bench boss. Connor and Joe also discuss the addition of Derek Falvey as Senior Advisor, Baseball Operations, the promotion of Kris Gross to Assistant General Manager, Scouting, and whether or not there will be more new names added to the front office in the near future. The Mets Pod Answering Machine takes a call about the next steps for the organization, the guys take one more Scoreboard swing for the season, and the Mailbag delivers one more look at what "could have been" last offseason. 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!

00:35 Green light for Andy Green as Mets manager

13:05 Steve Cohen promised changes to front office, and the begin

13:25 Derek Falvey added

16:55 Kris Gross promoted

19:15 More to come? Will there be a GM?

20:40 TMP Voicemail: The big picture future

30:00 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas, again!

33:35 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

34:40 The Scoreboard: making the final week's bets

37:00 Mailbag - What one move would you undo from last offseason?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo watch the past and future visit Citi Field. The guys cover Pete Alonso's return to Queens, plus positive signs from Jonah Tong, Christian Scott, and Zac Thornton. The Mets Pod Answering Machine kicks off a conversation about current Mets uniforms that ends in rankings, and Down on the Farm wraps up the seasons for top prospects Mitch Voit and Jonathan Santucci, who also appeared in Queens as they accepted minor league organizational awards. Finally, the show ends by opening the Mailbag for questions about the future of Dodgers free agency and the idea of targeting A's catcher Shea Langeliers in a trade. 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!

00:35 Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field

03:55 Jonah Tong deals with the boos

07:50 Jonah Tong deals from the mound

11:05 Christian Scott, Zac Thornton and the future rotation

15:15 TMP Voicemail: Let's talk and rank Mets uniforms!

26:25 Down on the Farm: Mitch Voit and Jonathan Santucci

32:05 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

33:40 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

43:40 Mailbag - Will Mark Walter legal issues affect Dodgers in free agency?

46:30 Mailbag - Trade for Shea Langeliers?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo see pieces fueling the Mets now who could be the key to a successful future. The guys cover the positive response to adversity shown by young players like A.J. Ewing and Jonah Tong, while also taking one more look at the National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The Mets Pod Answering Machine has questions about Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, the Mailbag has questions about Juan Soto's future and the coming offseason, and Down on the Farm checks in on the recent powerful performance by top prospect Jefferson Rojas. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was: 5-2, mashing the Marlins?

01:45 A.J. Ewing, slump-buster

04:05 Jonah Tong back in the big leagues , what do we see?

13:30 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, status report

17:25 TMP Voicemail: What now for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos

23:00 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas still powering

29:05 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

31:00 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

43:50 Mailbag - Will Juan Soto move to 1B? If so, when?

46:10 Mailbag - A sample plan for a successful offseason

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo start September with a look at players present and soon to be past. The guys take stock of the latest National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, while also doing a deep dive case study on the curious case of Luis Robert Jr., now that the outfielder is off to Baltimore. The Mets Pod Answering Machine brings in voicemails about lefty vs right splits and acquisitions to kickstart the Mets, Down on the Farm delivers an update on prospect Jefferson Rojas, while the Mailbag poses questions about the coaching staff, Marcus Semien, and Jorge Polanco. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was - another me, with a splash of draft lottery update!

02:15 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, status report

09:45 Mark Vientos is back, will he play?

12:25 The Mets Pod Case Study: Luis Robert Jr.

23:55 TMP Voicemail: Obsessing over right/lefty splits

29:35 TMP Voicemail: One player to get the Mets over the top

36:45 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas

39:40 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

40:55 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

48:55 Mailbag - The future of this coaching staff?

52:40 Mailbag - Can Mets cut Semien and/or Polanco loose?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo turn to the youth for positivity as the Mets turn down the light a bit on the 2026 season. Despite a down week for the team, the guys see an up week for the National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The Mets Pod Answering Machine shouts out voicemails about the bullpen and the solid catching situation, then Joe sits down for an exclusive interview with 2026 Mets third-round draft pick Aiden Robbins, as the outfielder gets his pro journey started at Single-A St. Lucie. The show wraps up with a Mailbag that unwraps questions about Tobias Myers, the struggles of prospect Ryan Clifford, and protection decisions ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was - mostly meh

01:20 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge

03:30 The Mets are better, but the playoffs are far, far away

06:20 Andy Green pushing a lot of buttons

09:50 TMP Voicemail: Thoughts on the bullpen and Kodai Senga

16:35 TMP Voicemail: The catching situation

22:30 Down on the Farm: Aiden Robbins interview

23:00 The Aiden Robbins MLB Draft story

26:00 Did you know the Mets were interested?

26:45 "Baseball Jesus" - growing his hair to raise money for a special cause

28:45 Explaining "kinetic energy through the ground"

30:50 Hitting in the Cape Cod League with wood bats

32:20 Tale of two players: Seton Hall career vs Texas career

35:05 Early impressions of Mets organization and PSL player development

36:35 The Aiden Robbins self-scouting report

38:25 What do you like to do off the field?

39:30 Playing MLB The Show

40:30 Goals for the rest of 2026 and the offseason

41:55 Goodbye to Aiden

43:25 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

45:30 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

53:10 Mailbag - What happened to Tobias Myers?

55:50 Mailbag - What is happening with Ryan Clifford?

58:45 Mailbag - What will happen before the Rule 5 Draft?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo find that hope is a good thing for the 2026 Mets and beyond. The guys discuss a pitching staff that has stabilized behind young arms, the young psychopaths throwing guys out from the outfield, and a possible new life for Kodai Senga as a relief pitcher. The Mets Pod Answering Machine delivers voicemails about the future of first base and Jonah Tong, and Joe sits down for an exclusive interview with shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura, a lifelong Mets fan who came to the team in the Luke Weaver trade. The show wraps with a dip into the Mailbag that dives into questions about Ronny Mauricio. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was - all hail hope and the psychopaths!

11:55 The pitching has stabilized

14:20 Can Kodai Senga be a successful reliever next year?

19:50 TMP Voicemail: Protecting prospects and the future at first base

31:25 TMP Voicemail: Should Jonah Tong be in a bullpen?

36:30 Down on the Farm: Prospect promotions

39:15 Down on the Farm: Sammy Stafura interview

39:55 Earliest memories as a Mets fan at Citi Field

40:40 Mount Rushmore of Mets memories

42:00 DM'ing the Mets to throw out first pitch

42:45 Relationship with A.J. Ewing and others in the organization

43:50 Finding out about trade to Mets

45:10 First calls made after the trade

46:10 Pressure of playing for favorite team

47:20 The Sammy Stafura self-scouting report

49:00 2026 breakout season reasons

50:00 Goals for the rest of 2026 and the offseason

51:45 Goodbye to Sammy

52:00 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

54:05 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

01:00:20 Mailbag - The state of Ronny Mauricio

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo reveal all that still matters for the Mets for the rest of the 2026 season. Connor and Joe discuss a suddenly winning team, the exploits of Jefry Yan, the opportunities for players to prove future value, and the re-emergence of starter Sean Manaea. The guys also debut The Mets Pod Answering Machine, where they play voicemails from the audience, this week featuring talking points on Tarik Skubal, Mitch Voit, David Stearns and more. Later, the Scoreboard makes a grand return and the Mailbag features questions about A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was - of course the Mets are winning now

03:30 Jefry Yan

09:45 Mets opportunities all over the field and in the bullpen

13:35 Buying back in on Sean Manaea?

16:30 The Mets Pod Answering Machine is here!

16:50 TMP Voicemail: Tarik Skubal and Yandy Diaz

25:35 TMP Voicemail: Mitch Voit

30:10 TMP Voicemail: Why has David Stearns failed?

35:25 TMP Voicemail: Highlight of 2026?

39:45 Down on the Farm: The New Guys

45:30 The Scoreboard returns!

53:45 Mailbag - A.J. Ewing at second base?

55:40 Mailbag - Carson Benge for ROY?

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo record the latest episode of The Mets Pod live after the MLB Trade Deadline, with full reaction to all the moves made by the Mets leading up to it. Connor and Joe break down the deals, and do a full analysis of the prospect return for the Mets in exchange for Clay Holmes, Freddy Peralta, Huascar Brazoban, Luke Weaver, Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter and more. The guys also react to comments earlier in the evening from Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, and do an early preview of Joe's all-new Top 30 Mets Prospects List, which looks a lot different with many new names in the mix. 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 Clay Holmes/Tyrone Taylor trade

08:55 The Luke Weaver trade

13:20 The Freddy Peralta trade

19:55 The Brooks Raley trade

25:10 The Huascar Brazoban trade

30:00 The A.J. Minter trade

33:25 Overall trade deadline feelings

38:40 Around MLB: Tarik Skubal to Dodgers

43:10 Reacting to David Stearns' bullpen comments

49:25 Reacting to David Stearns' Luis Robert Jr. comments

53:40 Down on the Farm: Joe's new Top 30 Mets Prospects List

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Connor Rogers, Joe DeMayo and SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which delivers all the latest news, notes, and rumors as the Mets head towards the MLB trade deadline. The crew covers it all including the players that are definitely on the way out like Freddy Peralta, A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley, to the names that could likely go for the right price like Clay Homes, Luke Weaver, and more. Chelsea also shares her reporting on the state of the overall market for the Mets and MLB. Later, Connor and Joe look at what's working for rookie hurler Zac Thornton, go Down on the Farm to talk promotions for top prospects Jonathan Santucci and Mitch Voit, and answer Mailbag questions about the search for the next manager, and more. 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!

00:45 That crazy trade time of year

01:55 Trade talk: A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley

02:15 Trade talk: Tyrone Taylor

04:20 Trade talk: Freddy Peralta

06:05 Trade talk: Clay Holmes

10:20 Trade talk: Luke Weaver

12:35 Trade talk: Huascar Brazoban

14:00 Trade talk: What's the mood in the clubhouse?

15:10 Trade talk: Any buying for 2027?

17:00 Trade talk: The catcher conversation

20:05 Trade talk: The Francisco Lindor conversation

22:45 Trade talk: Luis Robert Jr.

25:40 A seller's market, an opportunity for the front office?

27:50 Mailbag: Scale of 1-10, how crazy of a first Mets season for Chelsea?

28:55 New Haven pizza

31:00 Goodbye to Chelsea

31:20 What's working for Zac Thornton

34:15 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci and Mitch Voit promotions

39:10 Mailbag - What level of prospects can Mets get?

41:20 Mailbag - Manager candidate talk

46:05 Mailbag - Finally a GM under POBO Stearns?

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Joe DeMayo and a returning Connor Rogers drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which talks trade deadline possibilities and second-half of the season scenarios for the Mets. The guys cover Freddy Peralta, Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes, and what they think should be their returns in trade, while also making a pitch for both Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens to stay put. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Jack Wenninger and Ryan Clifford, then answer Mailbag questions about the Mets' organizational issues overall, and the idea of trading Devin Williams. 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 5 things Connor learned while on break (Mets and other topics)

13:20 The Week That Was...more meh, so let's talk trades

13:50 Freddy Peralta, what happened, what can Mets get?

20:05 The bullpen: who stays and who goes

27:25 Catching up on the catchers

32:05 The Clay Holmes scenarios

39:00 Zac Thornton update

41:25 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Will Jack Wenninger and Ryan Clifford get called up in September?

45:25 Mailbag – Evaluation Mets issues overall

51:05 Mailbag - Keep Luke Weaver, trade Devin Williams?

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Joe DeMayo welcomes New York, New York's John Jastremski as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which looks ahead to the trade deadline and looks back on the MLB Draft with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross. First up, Joe and JJ dive into the Mets recent struggles, the issues with Francisco Lindor, all kinds of potential trade possibilities, plus stories about Juan Soto and the All-Star Game. Later, Joe catches up with Kris Gross for an in-depth recap of the Mets 2026 draft class, and then the show wraps with Joe and JJ answering Mailbag questions about trades, the best rookie for the Mets this season, and undrafted free agents. 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...bad Boston, a good break, now sell!

04:45 What's wrong with Francisco Lindor?

08:55 What's the trade deadline plan?

12:25 To trade a catcher, or not to trade a catcher?

14:20 Can and will the Mets extend Clay Holmes?

18:30 What to make of Zach Thornton

20:00 Looking forward to learning in the second half

21:45 JJ's All-Star stories (including Juan Soto)

24:25 Debating the HR Derby format

25:55 Down on the Farm: Draft recap with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross

26:25 Overall thoughts on Mets draft strategy and results

27:45 1st round pick Carson Wiggins

31:10 3rd round pick Aiden Robbins

32:50 4th round pick Shane Sdau

33:55 5th round pick Luke McNeillie

35:30 11th round pick Kuhio Aloy

37:00 13th round pick Jacob Madrid

38:25 What's next for the staff

39:45 Goodbye to Kris

40:15 Mailbag – Major League player swap possibilities

44:15 Mailbag - Best Mets rookie: Ewing, McLean, or Benge?

47:50 Mailbag - Undrafted free agents

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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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