Meet at the Apple

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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The bats are HOT and the vibes are even HOTTER 🔥⚾ In this episode of Meet at the Apple presented by PC Richard & Son, Vito Calise and Jonathon Baron break down a wild weekend of Mets baseball and ask the big question: Do the Mets have the best lineup in MLB right now?

We cover Francisco Lindor's fast start, Brandon Nimmo's historic 9-RBI game, the incredible depth of the Mets' pitching staff, Francisco Alvarez’s leadership, and more. Plus, a ridiculous fan-driven segment: Which Mets would you want in a 100-person battle against a gorilla? 🦍😂

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In this episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son, Vito Calise and Jon Barron sit down with Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning to discuss his breakout start to the 2025 season. Canning opens up about the team’s elite pitching culture, what it’s like working with Jeremy Hefner, his surprising offseason move from the Angels to the Mets, and how Pilates saved his career.

We also hear behind-the-scenes stories from spring training—including shark fishing with Clay Holmes, learning from Shohei Ohtani, and the vibe inside the Mets' clubhouse. Plus, we pitch Griffin some new strikeout-themed nicknames 👀

CHAPTERS

00:00 - What Makes the Mets Pitching Culture Special

01:06 - Griffin Canning on What’s Clicking This Season

01:42 - Adjusting Strategy: More Slider, More Strikeouts

02:25 - Pitching Backwards vs Cardinals?

03:10 - Blueprint for Success Heading Into Phillies Start

03:53 - The Mets Pitching Room Vibe

04:41 - Buying into the Jeremy Hefner Kool-Aid

05:39 - Adjusting to Life in New York

06:35 - Favorite New York Spots & Exploring Astoria

07:10 - What’s Shohei Ohtani Like Behind the Scenes?

08:06 - Griffin’s Pilates Journey After a Back Injury

09:32 - Learning to Move Better Through Pilates

10:13 - That Weird Offseason Braves Detour

11:08 - Why the Mets Were the Right Fit

11:50 - When He Dominated the Mets Last Season

12:05 - The “Can Man”? “Within Canning”? Nickname Ideas

13:01 - New K Counter Celebration Concept

13:52 - Mets Strikeout Traditions: From DoodleBob to DBZ

14:09 - Griffin’s Bond with Luis Torrens

15:16 - How He Controls the Running Game

16:09 - Shark Fishing with Clay Holmes

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Jeff McNeil & Francisco Alvarez RETURN – Mets Stars Talk Bat Changes, Soto, & Playoff Moments

Jeff McNeil & Francisco Alvarez RETURN – Mets Stars Talk Bat Changes, Soto, & Playoff Moments

Welcome back to Meet at the Apple, the official podcast of the New York Mets presented by PC Richard & Son! In this special episode, we drop not one but TWO exclusive interviews timed perfectly with the return of Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez to the Mets lineup.

🗣️ McNeil opens up about his new bat and “Happy Jeff” resurgence.

🔥 Alvarez dishes on Juan Soto mind games, being a clubhouse leader, and why he got "The Best" tattoo.

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The New York Mets just swept the Philadelphia Phillies and turned Citi Field into an absolute fortress. Vito Calise and Jonathan Baron break it all down in this electric new episode of Meet at the Apple, presented by PC Richard & Son.

From Francisco Lindor’s fireworks to Starling Marte’s walk-off heroics and Juan Soto’s cannon arm, the boys relive all the biggest plays, momentum shifts, and vibes from a flawless 7-0 homestand. Plus, they dig into Luisangel Acuña’s rise, Tyler Megill’s dominance, bullpen brilliance, and why the Mets have the deepest lineup in baseball.

🚨 Is Citi Field now the best home field advantage in baseball?

🔥 Are Lindor, Alonso, and Soto going to be All-Stars?

👀 And which prospects are about to break through next?

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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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