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August 04 The 2026 Just Mets Trade Deadline Special (LIVE REACTIONS)
In this special episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio provide a full recap & reaction to every Mets move (and non-move) ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline.
Traded: A.J. Minter, Huascar Brazobán, Brooks Raley, Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes & Tyrone Taylor.
Acquired: Jefferson Rojas, Sammy Stafura, Aidan Smith, Émilien Pitre, Gary Gill Hill, Gabe Davis, John Spikerman, Bruin Agbayani, Billy Amick, Luke Gabrysh, Zach Franklin.
0:00 - INTRO
1:48 - Luis Robert Jr. was NOT traded
5:16 - Final MLB trades trickling in after 6pm
8:15 - Did Jacob deGrom block a trade to the Braves?
11:42 - Recapping every Mets trade (and non-trade) of the deadline
23:50 - Andrew Claudio joins the show!
29:44 - Can the Mets compete in 2027?
35:35 - Thoughts on Tarik Skubal going to the Dodgers
48:01 - Red Sox gave up a lot for Adley Rutschman
52:26 - The Yankees had a terrible trade deadline
1:01:27 - David Stearns meets the media
1:05:18 - Reacting to fan comments
1:23:30 - Final recap of the Mets trade deadline
1:25:10 - OUTRO
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1 hr 27 min
August 02 Mets Fire Sale! Peralta & Minter Traded | Weekly Recap | The Just Mets Podcast (Ep. 102)
In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod reacts to the Mets trading Freddy Peralta to the Ray & A.J. Minter to the Twins, preview the rest of the trade deadline ahead, and recap the latest week of baseball.
0:00 - INTRO
2:42 - Quick recap on the last week of Mets baseball
8:28 - Freddy Peralta traded to the Rays
16:05 - A.J. Minter traded to the Twins
22:08 - The current state of the Mets trade deadline
29:10 - Reading fan comments
38:34 - Curtain Calls
41:28 - El Stinko
45:21 - Weekly Predictions: 3 at Guardians, 3 at Pirates
46:42 - Trade Deadline Livestream on Monday
49:05 - OUTRO
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50 min
July 27 Welcome to Cooperstown Carlos Beltrán, feat. Al Cintron (WFAN) | Weekly Recap | The Just Mets Podcast (Ep. 101)
In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio is joined by special guest co-host Al Cintron (WFAN) to celebrate Carlos Beltrán officially being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, recap the last week vs. the Brewers & Dodgers, and preview the impending trade deadline.
5:50 Carlos Beltran is officially a Hall-of-Famer!
28:00 Carlos Beltran/Francisco Lindor parallels
38:24 The inability to move on from Pete Alonso
46:41 CURTAIN CALL
51:00 EL STINKO
58:47 PREDICTIONS
1:09:59 LIVE QUESTIONS
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1 hr 26 min
July 24 Barely Watchable Baseball (MIL Series Recap/LAD Series Preview) | MIDWEEK SHOW | The Just Mets Podcast (Ep. 100)
In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio makes his RETURN to the Just Mets Podcast with a recap of the Brewers series, a preview of the Dodgers series & his general thoughts on the state of the franchise just 11 days before the trade deadline!
00:00 INTRO
01:34 Brewers Series Recap
10:04 Dodgers Series Preview
14:00 Who Gets Traded Before August 3rd?
20:00 The Lindor Conversation
31:16 LIVE CHAT QUESTIONS!
44:20 OUTRO
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45 min
July 19 The Mets Fanbase is at War With Itself | Weekly Recap | The Just Mets Podcast (Ep. 99)
On the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod rides solo as he recaps the Mets winning their first series of the second half and Nolan McLean's awesomeness, plus he reacts to the increasingly intense trade discourse surrounding Francisco Lindor within the fanbase.
0:00 - INTRO
1:37 - Mets/Phillies series recap
7:42 - Lindor Derangement Syndrome
22:10 - Reading fan comments in the live chat
35:37 - Curtain Call
38:38 - El Stinko
40:55 - Weekly Predictions: 3 at Brewers, 3 vs Dodgers
43:44 - Final thoughts
45:53 - OUTRO
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46 min
July 18 Why Are Mets Fans Trying to Trade Francisco Lindor? (feat. Michael G. Baron) | PATREON PREVIEW
In this free preview of the latest Patreon exclusive episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and guest Michael G. Baron discuss why Mets fans are trying to get rid of Francisco Lindor, and who should be considered "untouchable" on the roster ahead of the trade deadline.
In the full episode, the guys also share their thoughts on the first half of the season and react to trade proposals submitted by Mets fans!
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16 min
July 15 The Truth About the Mets Farm System, feat. Ernest Dove (The Dove Report) | The Just Mets Podcast (Ep. 98)
In this bonus edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod is joined by guest Ernest Dove – baseball reporter for The Dove Report‬ – to discuss why the "Baby Mets" (Álvarez, Baty, Vientos, Mauricio) have disappointed, analyze the new wave of prospects (McLean, Scott, Ewing, Tong, Benge, Clifford), and talk about the Mets draft strategy.
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57 min
July 12 Of Course the First Half Ends This Way | Weekly Recap | The Just Mets Podcast (Ep. 97)
On the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod rides solo as he recaps a brutal first half of the season, argues why the Mets shouldn't trade Francisco Lindor, and responds to fan chats.
0:00 - INTRO
2:07 - Where the Mets stand after the first half
8:19 - Reactions to the last week vs Royals & Red Sox
24:09 - Keith Hernandez's existential crisis
28:02 - Brandon Nimmo chants at Citi Field
34:41 - The Mets should not, and will not, trade Francisco Lindor
46:50 - Curtain Calls
49:30 - El Stinko
51:41 - Weekly Predictions: All-Star break & 3 games at Phillies
53:23 - Reading fan comments & super chats
1:06:27 - OUTRO
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1 hr 9 min
July 07 6 Reasons to Keep Watching the Mets | Weekly Recap | The Just Mets Podcast (Ep. 96)
In the latest live edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod react to a 3-4 week of Mets baseball vs. the Blue Jays and Braves, plus lay out six reasons to keep watching the team over the final few months of the season...
0:00 - INTRO
0:57 - Live reactions to the end of Mets/Braves in extra innings
7:12 - 6 reasons to keep watching this Mets season
33:41 - Curtain Calls
38:58 - El Stinko
52:44 - Weekly Predictions: 3 vs Royals, 3 vs Red Sox
56:01 - Reading fan comments in the chat
1:05:54 - OUTRO

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1 hr 8 min
July 02 Steve Cohen Breaks His Silence (REACTIONS) | MIDWEEK SHOW | The Just Mets Podcast (Ep. 95)
In the latest midweek edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio and Rich MacLeod react to Steve Cohen addressing the state of the team on a new podcast appearance, Eric Chavez's curious comments, and the Mets series vs. the Blue Jays.
0:00 - INTRO
1:14 - Mets/Blue Jays series thoughts
9:38 - Reactions to Steve Cohen's podcast comments
10:47 - David Stearns is here to stay
18:10 - Why the Mets fired Carlos Mendoza
21:51 - Offseason regrets
35:51 - Cohen is concerned about the directions of the franchise
42:45 - The truth behind the Lindor/Soto dynamic
55:47 - Is Steve Cohen expecting a salary cap?
1:05:06 - Cohen getting more involved in baseball ops
1:11:25 - Is the owner being this candid good or bad?
1:14:46 - Thoughts on Eric Chavez's comments
1:21:55 - OUTRO
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1 hr 23 min

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