Two managers were fired this week, but only one between Philly and Flushing. Gabriel & Caitlin react to the firing of Rob Thomson and what his legacy in Philadelphia ultimately looks like. They zoom out with a quick Around the League check-in: another dugout shakeup with Alex Cora, thoughts on the “Ohtani Rule”, and a quirky ABS at-bat.

From there, they dig into the sheer ineptitude of both squads during their losing streaks, Gabriel’s officially DONE with Kodai Senga, and the pair debate which fan base is handling the losing worse. The Rivalry Corner looks back at 1967, Michael Harris lands on the Chopping Block, and they close with the X-factors that will decide the week ahead.

• 00:00 Intro + Reaction to Topper Firing
• 09:40 Around the League: Cora Fired, Ohtani Rule, ABS
• 19:39 Wrap-Up and Future Outlook
• 22:50 Phillies Lowlights & Highlights of the Week
• 27:58 Mets Lowlights & Highlights of the Week
• 37:42 Phitin' Words: Toppers Gone!
• 41:58 Amazin' Take: Senga, GTFO
• 47:29 Comparing Fan Bases and Their Responses
• 56:00 Distractions from Other Sports
• 57:33 Rivalry Corner: 1967
• 01:01:19 The Chopping Block: Michael Harris
• 01:05:36 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Series and Predictions

LOLMets is now LOLDelco-to-Flushing 'cause both our teams are doing lots of losing. Gabriel & Caitlin look back on a rough week for both sides of the rivalry as they break down the ongoing issues with leadership, accountability, and front office decisions—putting Topper, Mendoza, Dombrowski, and Stearns squarely in focus.

In the main segment, they take turns giving each other a little baseball therapy before slow crawling over to a sheepish Chopping Block.

• 00:00 Intro + Look Around the League
• 07:10 Mets & Phils on Losing Streaks
• 14:26 Topper & Mendoza on the Hot Seat
• 21:07 Phitin' Words: Dombrowski's Accountability
• 30:28 Amazin' Take: Stearns Not Lookin' Too Smart
• 37:26 Main Segment: Pep Talks for our Rivals
• 38:08 Mets: It Can Only Get Better
• 48:44 Philly: At Least You're Not the Mets
• 57:25 The Rivalry Corner: 1966
• 01:00:02 A Reluctant and Sheepish Chopping Block
• 01:01:35 Look Ahead: Picks & Predictions

Both teams are off to rocky starts, so Caitlin & Gabriel weigh the merits of running it back versus blowing it up and whether it even matters. They dig into sloppy defense, managerial complacency, and whether either roster has what it takes to turn things around. The main segment goes deep on City Connect uniforms — hits, misses, and whose got the better on-field look — before closing out with a Rivalry Corner history lesson, a first-ever double Chopping Block, and a nod to Jackie Robinson Day. Check out @guzzo_uniforms on IG: mock-up of a Phillies City Connect uni

• 00:00 Intro + Around the League Roundup
• 03:10 Around the League Roundup: MLB Highlights
• 10:48 Series Recaps + Stats + Lowlights
• 16:25 Fan Reactions and Team Identity
• 18:38 Lindor's Miscues Continue
• 21:48 Future Outlook and Managerial Decisions
• 29:55 Run it back or Blow it up? Does it even matter?
• 31:05 Managerial Accountability in Baseball
• 32:13 Phitin' Words: Sloppy Play & Manager Accountability
• 37:46 Player Responsibility and Team Identity
• 42:20 Amazin' Take: Time for Baty & Vientos to Step Up
• 50:02 Main Segment: City Connect Unis
• 58:26 Home Jerseys Old and New
• 01:00:44 City Connect Jerseys: Hits and Misses
• 01:03:29 Rivalry Corner: Phillies vs. Mets History
• 01:09:28 The Chopping Block: Jorge Soler & Reynaldo Lopez
• 01:11:00 Look ahead: Picks & Predictions
• 01:15:52 Jackie Robinson Day

Gabriel is traveling but the show must go on. Caitlin tries to unite the fan bases with some common ground, while Gabriel takes his fellow Mets fans to task. We talk Hall of Fame criteria, how the baseball schedule simultaneously runs and ruins our day to day planning, and give a well-deserved D2F Chop to Marcell Ozuna.

• 00:00 Intro + feedback
• 04:13 Week Two Reflections
• 11:06 West Coast Games: What's up with the schedule?
• 14:09 Stats and Noteworthy Performances
• 21:19 Amazin' Take: Don't Come for Paquito
• 32:54 Phitin' Words: Brotherly Love
• 38:05 Life Dictated by Sports Seasons
• 44:24 Travel Plans Revolving Around Baseball
• 50:26 The Rivalry Corner: 1964
• 54:58 HoF: Small Hall or Let 'em in?
• 58:52 The Chopping Block: Marcell Ozuna
• 01:01:22 Picks & Predictions

Caitlin & Gabriel reflect on Opening Day, get into it over booing the home team, and chop a familiar foe in a friendly uniform.

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:51 Opening Day Excitement
• 05:07 Stadium Experience and Food
• 07:02 Reflections on Player Performances
• 08:52 Phitin' Words: Phillies' Struggles
• 11:37 Managerial Decisions and Team Dynamics
• 17:01 Rob Thompson + the manager's impact
• 21:02 Amazin' Take: Luis Robert Jr. CPOTY?
• 23:58 Say Their Names Right!
• 26:44 Fan Behavior and Booing Dynamics
• 31:13 Booing the Home Team
• 36:26 The Trea Turner Treatment and Fan Reactions
• 41:18 Rivalry Corner: Historical Context
• 45:43 Chopping Block: Craig Kimbrel
• 48:54 Weekly Predictions and Looking Ahead

Caitlin & Gabriel give you their hot takes for the 2026 season, breakdown rosters and who's got the edge at each position, look at the all-time head-to-head record of the rivalry, and take turns blasting a divisional foe suspended for PEDs for the second year in a row.

• 00:00 Phitin' Words + Amazin' Takes
• 13:56 Rosters + position matchups
• 43:43 Rivalry Corner
• 45:52 DTF Chop Block: Jurickson Profar
• 49:13 2026 Season Picks & Predictions

Meet Gabriel and Caitlin as they explore the rivalry between the Phillies and the Mets, sharing personal stories, team history, fan culture, and their shared love for baseball. This episode sets the stage for a series filled with insights, humor, and fierce team pride.

Chapters

00:00 Intro + what to expect

02:59 Why DELCO?

05:10 Hoagie Mouth

06:46 Fanbase Dynamics and Stereotypes

10:01 2024 NLDS + Playoffs at the Bank

12:18 LOL Mets

13:49 Visiting every MLB ballpark

14:45 Falling in love with the game, first favorite players

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