Jeff's guest canceled, so it's "Just Jeff", in 3 parts: 1) "Jeff's Brilliant Ideas" tells how to improve the dull All-Star Game (1:30); 2) it's the "NLT Mailbag" (4:15); and, 3) in honor of episode #250, we countdown the Top 10 episodes of our first 5 years (13:30). Join us!

Mark Simon (Sports Info Solutions) is here to discuss Carlos' firing, how "Run Prevention" is going, a move that should be made to improve the defense, and more. We then go back to 1986 to discuss Sid Fernandez's greatness. Jose Valentin, Charlie O'Brien, and Roy Staiger are also mentioned. Join us! #Mets #LGM
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On this "emergency episode", Jeff Cohen ("Baseball & BBQ") joins the show to discuss the firing of Carlos Mendoza. Was it the right move? Why now, and what's next? Join us! #Mets #LGM

First, Jeff looks at the Mets' week and why he "loathes" Freddy Peralta. Then, Joe Buccino is here (6:15) to discuss his new book, When Every Word Counts. We discuss how Carlos Mendoza, David Stearns, Steve Cohen, and Rob Manfred could improve their communication skills. Join us! #Mets #LGM

You can purchase Joe's book here: https://a.co/d/00emA0rO

Jeff Cohen is here ("Baseball & BBQ") to talk about the Braves' series and whether there is any reason for optimism. We discuss whether our host could beat Mark Vientos in a race, and our guest answers "What Can the Mets Do For You?" There is also a salute to the Knicks, a dig at Jeff Passan, and a mention of Bucc-ee's. Join us! #Mets #LGM

First, Jeff reviews an overall good week for the Mets (while ripping Stearns and Mendoza). Then, Devin Gordon ("So Many Ways to Lose") is here (8:00) to discuss being "Metsy", the different psychologies of Mets fans and Yankees fans, and whether the Mets can avoid being the #LOLMets. Join us! #Mets #LGM

Gregory Joseph joins the show from Seattle to review the Mets' good week and whether they can keep it going. We discuss Mendoza, Stearns, Peralta, Benge, Ewing, and more. Then, Gregory tells us about T-Mobile Park and a disgusting hot dog. Join us! #Mets #LGM

Jeff wonders what Steve Cohen is thinking. Then, Tim Brown is here to discuss his new book, "Nolan" (5:00). We discuss Nolan Ryan's career, including his time with the Mets, Robin Ventura, and how Texas formed his life.  Join us! #Mets #LGM

Michael Schur and Joe Posnanaski are here to talk about their new book "Big Fan", which is about the meaning of and search for fandom all over the world. Then, after Sunday's joyous win, Jeff reviews the latest Mets' news (36:05). Join us! #Mets #LGM
You can learn about the "Big Fan" tour here: https://www.joeposnanski.com/p/announcing-the-big-fan-tour

Kevin Chapman is this week's guest co-host to discuss the latest Mets news. It's not easy talking about this team, but we have a good conversation. Plus, we open the NLT Mailbag, which includes a question from the UK. Join us! #Mets #LGM