Pleasant Good Evening

For the 86th episode of the podcast and in honor that number's significance in Mets' history, we figured we'd do something special for this one: for the first time ever we have TWO guests on.

Returning friends of the pod Abigail Noy (@BringDaNoyz) and Richard Staff (@RichardStaff) ensured that this episode is the most chaotic episode we've ever put out. Good luck following along. It was a lot of fun for us, but we're not sure if it will transate.

Enjoy.

It is the 85th episode of Pleasant Good Evening.

On tap this week:

The Astros are good, and so are the Mets. However, this week, the Astros made the Mets look bad. Round two in New York this week with Justin Verlander due Wednesday!

Also, the Mets could've swept the Marlins if not for literally any timely hitting on Sunday. A series win is a series win is a series win, so *shrug emoji*. 

Despite a down week, things are looking fine in Metsland. Max Scherzer is set for (hopefully) one more rehab start before rejoining the staff.

We track the Mets' offense. It struggled a bit this week. Pete Alonso is still really, really good, providing hope for dad-bod havers everywhere. Jeff McNeil should probably be on the IL with his hamstring deal, but we'll believe the Mets in saying that it's minor (for now, until he's inevitably IL'd too late).

We also talk about that pesky catcher's position. It's been a black hole offensively, but can the Mets survive that thanks to good defense? Are there any replacements they can trade for? Is there a viable replacement hitting the crap out of the baseball in Binghamton right now? All questions we provide answers to.

We also take a look at the trade market in general and the directions the Mets can go in at the deadline.

Plus, as usual we remember some guys. This week: a once-heralded Met youth with a timely Houston connection and an outfielder's who's very mention infuriated Sam.

Enjoy, friends.

The Mets are good!

The bullpen is bad!

You all told us when you met some Mets!

Listen.

What's up, Pleasant Good Eveningers...

This week, pinch-hitter and friend of the pod Rob Piersall from Mets Legends fills in for Sam (tonsillitis, 10-day IL) alongside Jack to break down the Mets hellishly long West Coast roadtrip.

Plus, Jack and Rob talk about how threatening these Braves and Phillies winning streaks are.

And, picking up the pieces with Holderman hurt and Nogosek back in Triple-A.

Also, Noah Syndergaard was being a weirdo this weekend with the Mets in Anaheim. Jack and Rob get into his decision to avoid the media.

They also chat about Dom Smith's future as a Met since his demotion to Syracuse.

And they finish up with a mailbag question!

Give Rob a follow on Twitter @RTPiersall and over at @MetsLegends, and enjoy the episode!

Happy Memorial Day. The New York Mets have their biggest May division lead EVER. They lost a tough series in San Francisco but came home to sweep the Phillies -- and it was their first sweep of the season!

Today, Jack and Sam recap an awesome weekend series that culminated in some surprising heroics.

Also, some updates on some injured Mets and what getting deGrom and Scherzer back could mean for this team.

Plus, how vital is this upcoming West Coast road trip?

And, another update on the State Of The Bullpen with guys like Colin Holderman and Stephen Nogosek establishing themselves as actual options.

And, FOR THE FIRST TIME ON PGE, Jack and Sam chose the SAME PLAYER TO REMEMBER!!! Stick around for it!

We are back! After a week off to selfishly celebrate finishing our undergraduate studies, your favorite angsty baseball post-grads are back to chat about the ever-changing landscape of those New York Mets.

Listen, they're still a good baseball team. Perhaps, even a great one. Though they lost their first series of the year since last we spoke (damn you, Mariners, for sending down Jarred Kelenic to prevent the Brodie Bowl from happening and then beating us two-of-three while we celebrated with our families), but still went 5-2 this week to the Cardinals and Rockies. They head to San Fran next to kick off a potentially-harrowing 22-game stretch that also includes the Phillies, Dodgers, Padres, Angels, and Brewers.

Even with a good week on-field there's some dreck to wade through off it. Max Scherzer needs a fresh oblique. He's out for 6-8 weeks or more. We're bummed. Michael Kay made some real dumb comments about Gary, Keith, and Ron. Josh Donaldson made some real dumb racist comments directly to Tim Anderson's face.

Praise be to Luis Guillorme, Bench Goat.

And, on this week's Guy Remembering: an unlikely hero who sacrificed life and limb in the "bigged gimme at bat" of all time and a pitcher with an affinity for putting his hand in a place it doesn't belong.

Enjoy.

Ok, this is a fun team.

The Mets STILL haven't lost a series after splitting with Atlanta and taking 2/3 in a rain-shortened Philly series this weekend. That's nine straight series, no series losses. They've won 20 games in their first 30, are the first 20-win team in MLB, and the seventh team in franchise history to start with 20 or more wins in 30 games. It's been a hell of a ride.

Also, they came back and won a game on Friday that they trailed by six runs entering the ninth inning. That absolutely rocked.

We talk about all things This Week in Mets and even digress into some Marvel Cinematic Universe chat. Come for the Mets and Marvel chatter, stay for a deep dive into remembering the 2005 Mets.

Guys, so much happened this week.

The Mets won another series. That makes seven in a row to begin the season. They threw a no-hitter this week! They got in a silly baseball fight! They cut Robinson Cano (!!!!)! They made that ridiculous comeback in St. Louis! A lot happened!! Listen to us talk about it!

The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5. The Mets are 12 and 5.

The Mets have a league leading 7 wins through ten games! They're the only NL team to win 7 of 10 (because the Giants have won 7 of 9...)

Speaking of those Giants, they come to town for four games this week. They'll face a Mets team that leads the World in starting pitching ERA (1.07 through 10 games is a record since earned runs became a tracked stat in 1913, thanks friend of the pod Michael Mayer for that nugget). They'll face a Mets team that is without Mark Canha and Brandon Nimmo, who both have Covid, but is hitting nonetheless. Lindor, Marte, Alonso, McNeil, and Escobar have all been fabulous of late. 

Hey, maybe if Seth Lugo and the bullpen get good, this team will be certifiably Legit.