The Mets are RED HOT at Citi Field and Carlos Mendoza is here to break it all down with Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron on this week’s episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son.

Mendoza shares insights on Pete Alonso’s explosive start, Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil’s looming returns, and why Luisangel Acuña’s versatility is changing the lineup calculus. Plus: How the Mets are keeping pitchers fresh, getting aggressive on the bases, and why Citi Field might be the toughest place to play in baseball right now.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Citi Field crowd energy is off the charts

00:15 – Carlos Mendoza on the Mets’ culture shift

01:00 – Pete Alonso’s blazing start to 2025

01:57 – What makes Pete different this year

02:07 – Injury updates: Alvarez & McNeil rehab progress

03:00 – Defensive puzzle: Where do Alvarez & McNeil fit?

04:25 – The rise of Luisangel Acuña

05:22 – Mets’ aggressive base running strategy

06:52 – Why the Mets aren’t giving up homers

07:29 – Citi Field sellouts in April

08:30 – Kodai Senga pitch count & ramp-up plan

09:16 – Mendoza’s 100th managerial win

10:00 – NL East outlook: Phillies, D-Backs & beyond

10:52 – Bullpen management during the no-off-day stretch

12:03 – Thank you, PC Richard & Son!

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