The Mets have put themselves back in the line of fire. With another series loss, the Mets are now just a half a game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds. This is not a good thing. Do the Mets have anything left in the tank to keep themselves afloat for the last month of the season? Do they have an ounce of fight left or will this go down as one of the biggest collapses in Mets history. We'll soon find out.

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Evan Roberts and his co-host Pete Hoffman return for their annual "Drunk Rico" podcast, and the timing couldn't be better. After a demoralizing two months, the Mets finally gave them a reason to celebrate with an easy victory, but don't expect Roberts to just be happy. While he enjoys the win, he can't help but soberly reflect on the team's struggles and the broader issues in baseball, including the state of the game, Manfred's greed, and the Mets' ticket price hikes. Amidst the drunken rants, Roberts delivers a serious and passionate take on the future of the sport, all while sipping from a pirate cup and lamenting the loss of his Mets bucket hat to a hurricane. He may be happy, but he's not a sucker.

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The Mets have an opportunity to win a series for the first time in what feels like a month. Can they find success as they head to Williamsport, PA and beat the Seattle Mariners?

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The reason the Mets waited so long to call up Nolan McLean wasn't about saving a year of team control or being cheap, as many have speculated. It was a calculated move by David Stearns to secure a potential extra first-round draft pick. Under the new CBA, a top-100 prospect who qualifies as a rookie and wins Rookie of the Year or finishes in the top three for MVP or Cy Young can earn their team a compensatory pick. By delaying McLean's call-up until he had only 44 days of service time, the Mets ensured he would still qualify for rookie status in a future season, giving the organization a shot at this valuable incentive. While some argue that waiting for a draft pick is a "crock" and that the team should have prioritized winning now, it's clear this strategic decision was all about building for the long-term future.

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Joe Benigno's scorching takedown of the Mets wasn't just a critique; it was a furious, caffeine-fueled sermon delivered to the masses. With the passion of a true New York fan, he lit into every aspect of the team's woes, from a disgraceful bullpen filled with "stiffs" to the "delirious" managerial decisions. He saved his most venomous barbs for "Boy Genius" David Stearns, blaming the front office for the team's abysmal state and an inability to acquire a competent starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Benigno’s rant was a raw, unfiltered cry of disgust, perfectly capturing the agony of a fan watching his team self-destruct.

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In a conversation about Pete Alonso breaking his all-time Mets home run record, Darryl Strawberry showed his championship pedigree, focusing not on the individual accomplishment but on the importance of winning. Strawberry insisted that while records are nice, they are ultimately hollow without championships. He passionately recalled the "hate to lose" mentality of the 1986 Mets and urged the current team to adopt that same fierce, competitive spirit to deliver a winner for the long-suffering fan base. While classy and appreciative of Alonso, Strawberry's message was clear: individual accolades are secondary to team success and bringing a championship back to Queens.

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Another game, another lead, another loss? And of course, it's to the Braves. What has happened to the New York Mets?

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Evan Roberts and his co-host, Pete Hoffman, are gearing up for their annual Drunk Rico podcast, a fan-favorite tradition where they record while drinking and reacting to a Mets game. As Evan heads on vacation, the duo plans to continue the podcast, promising a Drunk Rico episode sometime during the Mets' next series. The highlight of the conversation is the annual drunk show, which is a big event for loyal listeners. They decide to schedule the special episode for Tuesday night's game against the Washington Nationals, with the tentative agreement that Pete will try to sneak away from his family trip to Disney World to join in on the fun. Evan reassures listeners that he's a "happy drunk" and the podcast will be filled with laughter and a general sense of jovial misery, rather than an angry, fiery rant.

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