Carlos Mendoza joins the show to talk leadership, lineup moves, and Edwin Díaz's control on the mound. Then we break down a successful Mets homestand, the recent power surge, and what’s ahead on the West Coast.

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The Mets take another series, and David Stearns keeps working magic. We talk Jared Young’s breakout moment, Lindor’s walkoff, and how the Mets front office continues to win behind the scenes. Plus, a quick look ahead to the Rockies.

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The Mets bounce back in a big way against the Dodgers — and David Peterson might just be a top 10 starter in baseball. On this episode of Meet at the Apple we talk Soto’s clutch hit, Pete’s bomb, and catch up with Michael Conforto on his return to Queens.

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The Mets salvage a big Game 3 in Boston behind Brett Baty’s clutch performance and Tyler Megill’s dominance. We break down Carlos Mendoza’s lineup tinkering, Clay Holmes’ continued rise as a starter, and Brett Baty’s growth at the plate and third base. Then, Tyrone Taylor joins the show for an electric interview on outfield defense, his favorite catches, Luisangel Acuña's speed, and… whether 100 men could take down a gorilla.

Hosted by Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron — Meet at the Apple is presented by PC Richard & Son.

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📍 Timestamps:

00:00 - Mets Take Game 3 in Boston: Lineup Tinkering Pays Off
01:04 - Who’s the Mets’ Ideal No. 2 Hitter?
02:06 - Garrett Crochet vs. Tyler Megill: A Surprise Duel
03:17 - RISP Struggles Finally Break… Thanks to Brett Baty
04:35 - Megill’s Control + Infield Miscues
05:56 - Baty’s Hits vs. Lefties & Defense at 3B
07:06 - What Brett Baty Earned: Both Sides of the Ball
08:32 - Clay Holmes Continues His Breakout Season
09:39 - Fenway Park, Pesky Walls, and Broadcast Flashbacks
11:15 - PC Richard & Son Electric Moment: Brett Baty’s Game-Winner
12:18 - Mendoza’s Lineup Magic, Bottom-of-the-Order Speed
13:05 - Tyrone Taylor's Hot Stretch
14:08 - Interview Begins: Tyrone Taylor on Outfield Reads & Small-Ball Wins
17:02 - Taylor's Favorite Catches & Football Mentality
19:45 - The Catch vs. Dodgers: “Please Don’t Rip Off My Arm”
22:00 - Clubhouse Bonds from 2024 to 2025
24:32 - The New Team Celebration + Boombox Trophy Idea
26:46 - Taylor's HR vs. Arizona: “Big Daddies Behind Me”
28:11 - Defensive Highlights: Castellanos, Tawa, and Edman Plays
30:45 - Foot Races, Matrix Slides, and Acuña’s Speed
33:00 - Lindor’s Rundown Signal + Telepathic Baserunning
34:15 - Why Taylor Loves New York & Wants to Stay
36:30 - Walk-Off HR vs. Robbing One? Taylor Picks His Moment
39:00 - Gorilla vs. 100 Men: Taylor Ends the Debate
41:01 - Mets Return Home: Fireworks, Giveaways & Sully Sullenberger
42:32 - Huascar Brazoban Lockdown Mode & Underrated Find

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The Yankees take 2 of 3, Vito and Jon break down everything from the Bronx: The Mets offense, Diaz’s epic save against Judge, and Juan Soto embracing full-on villain mode vs upset Bronx baseball fans. Plus: McNeil’s resurgence, defensive mistakes, a rant about Yankee Stadium beer lines, and a reminder of just how far this Mets team has come from 2024.

They also preview a tough stretch ahead (Boston, LA) and explain why this series felt different than Subway Series of the past.

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00:00 - Subway Series Reaction: Sloppy or Competitive?
04:30 - Defense, Walks, and Mets Beating Themselves
08:00 - Lindor’s Almost HR, Soto’s Troll Game, Judge Gets Clamped
13:00 - Diaz’s Statement Save & Bullpen Breakout
17:00 - McNeil’s Return, Overreactions
21:00 - Revisiting 2024 Panic & What’s Actually Changed
29:00 - Edwin Diaz Then vs Now: A Year Makes a Difference
33:00 - AL Power Rankings, Red Sox/Dodgers Look Ahead
37:00 - Yankee Stadium Rant, Chicken Tender Redemption
42:00 - Final Takeaways & Why This Mets Team Feels Different

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The Mets take another series — this time from the Pirates — but all eyes now shift to the most anticipated Subway Series in years. Brett Baty’s opposite-field power is real, and Clay Holmes joins the show for a masterclass on pitch evolution, weather warfare, and life as a Met.

We break down the Pirates series, look ahead to the showdown in the Bronx, and dive deep into how Clay is mastering the changeup and adapting to his new role. Plus: is this a  golden age for Mets baseball?

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Another statement series at Citi Field. The Mets take two of three from the first-place Cubs, powered by Brandon Nimmo's Mother's Day blast, Brett Baty's two-homer night, and dominant outings from Griffin Canning and Clay Holmes. We break down the Mets' elite two-strike hitting, rising young core, and whether this is now the deepest lineup in baseball. Plus: a can't-miss full sit-down with Brandon Nimmo on his 9-RBI game, locker room vibes, Pete Alonso’s evolution, Acuña’s spark, and the gorilla debate that’s taken over the clubhouse.

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00:00 - Rate & Review + Brandon Nimmo Interview Tease
00:17 - Mets Handle Cubs, Memorial Day Postseason Benchmark
01:07 - Lindor’s Leadoff Power & The One-Run Game Trend
02:14 - Mets Blowouts vs. Close Losses: What It Tells Us
03:01 - Game 1 Dominance & Citi Field Power Surge
04:00 - Juan Soto's 430-Foot Shot Heard Across Shea Bridge
05:06 - Baty & Vientos: The Core Is Arriving
06:24 - How Brett Baty Earned His Shot (And Delivered)
07:12 - Parallels to Vientos’ 2024 Breakout
08:32 - Baty’s Top-6 Bat Speed: Elite Company
10:06 - Baty’s Opposite Field Bomb & Line Drive Clinic
11:41 - The Baby Mets Lineup Finally Took the Field
13:11 - Mets Historic Two-Strike Hitting vs Cubs
14:01 - “Where’s the Room?” Good Team Problems
14:35 - Griffin Canning’s Birthday Gem & Rotation Depth
24:22 - Mets Pitching Pipeline Heating Up
27:41 - Top 5 Moments vs Cubs Presented by PC Richard & Son
28:19 - #5: Brett Baty’s Two-Homer Game
28:40 - #4: Soto’s Citi Field Nuke
28:59 - #3: Lindor’s Leadoff Bomb
29:20 - #2: Lindor’s 8th-Inning Go-Ahead Homer
30:03 - #1: Nimmo’s Mother’s Day Blast
31:05 - Brandon Nimmo Interview Starts
31:06 - What Citi Field’s Sellouts Mean to the Team
32:55 - 9 RBI Game in DC
35:10 - How Nimmo Stays Positive Through Slumps
36:56 - This Lineup vs Last Year’s: Depth + Grit
39:40 - Pete Alonso’s Discipline & “Eye Training”
41:15 - Why Acuña Feels Like Jose Reyes 2.0
43:50 - Inside the Clubhouse Culture & Mentality
46:30 - Why Brandon Might Be a Future Broadcaster
48:42 - Mets Doing “All the Little Things” Right
52:33 - The 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla Debate 🦍
54:40 - First Mother’s Day as a Dad ❤️
56:38 - How the Mets Process Tough Losses
58:05 - Baseball Emotion is GOOD

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Juan Soto is HEATING UP! The Mets take 2 of 3 from the Diamondbacks behind a two-homer game from Soto, a big bounce back from Francisco Lindor, and a gritty start by Kodai Senga. Vito and Jon recap all the top moments—including clutch defense, big swings, and the possibility of three Mets hitting 30+ home runs.

Plus: shoutouts to Francisco Alvarez, Tyrone Taylor’s defensive wizardry, Griffin Canning’s emergence, injury updates, and why this might be the deepest Mets team in years. Stick around for the hilarious push to get Mrs. Met into the Mascot Hall of Fame.

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How did the Mets get to a point where they have the best run prevention staff in baseball? Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner joins the show to explain how the Mets' philosophy, tech-infused pitching lab, and "next man up" culture have transformed their staff. We dive into how the lab actually works, how they’re using biomechanics, the secret sauce behind Reed Garrett’s rise, Clay Holmes’ transition to starter, Tylor Megill’s evolution, and much more. Plus, Jeremy drops his favorite Mets uniform combo of all time.

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00:00 - What is the Mets Pitching Lab?

01:06 - Jeremy Hefner Joins the Show

01:22 - The Bullpen is Buying Into the Philosophy

02:21 - How the Mets Are Dominating Despite Injuries

03:52 - Encouraging Growth at Every Level

04:29 - How the Mets Recruit Pitchers

05:30 - What the Pitching Lab Really Is

08:00 - How Far the Lab Has Come Since Hefner Started

09:34 - The Curiosity Culture in Mets Pitching

09:49 - Tylor Megill’s Mental Shift

10:49 - Clay Holmes' Starter Transition

12:32 - What Desi Druschel Brings to the Staff

13:35 - Kodai Senga: 2023 vs 2025

14:53 - Why the Mets Don't Give Up Hard Contact

16:29 - Strikeouts, Walks, and Quality of Contact

17:04 - The Art of Pitch Mix & "Kitchen Sink" Approach

18:32 - Is Jeremy Hefner Pro or Anti-ABS?

20:08 - Prospect Watch: Tidwell, Sproat, Hamel & More

21:36 - The Value of Sean Manaea in the Clubhouse

23:21 - Reed Garrett’s Rise to Dominance

24:48 - Max Kranick’s Underdog Story

26:46 - Hefner’s Favorite Mets Uniform Combo

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The Mets dropped two heartbreakers to the Diamondbacks, but don’t get it twisted—this team is showing fight every single night. Vito and Jon break down the most electric moments from the series, including Brandon Waddell’s emotional Citi Field debut, Juan Soto’s long-awaited Citi Field home runs, and another Acuña basepath masterclass. Then stay tuned for an exclusive interview with Luis Torrens, where he opens up about his relationship with Carlos Mendoza, his elite caught-stealing rate, and why he feels right at home in Queens.

💥 Luis Torrens on joining the Mets after the Yankees trade
🎯 Torrens breaks down pitch-calling, the bullpen, and Edwin Díaz’s entrance
📈 Is Juan Soto about to go on a tear?
🧠 Mets base running strategy decoded
💡 Acuña = new José Reyes?
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