The trade deadline is in the rearview, but the Mets are reeling after a brutal losing streak. In Episode 11 of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry talks with New York Post Mets beat writer Mike Puma to answer the big question: are the Mets truly built for a postseason run, or have they been living in the pretender zone all year? Plus, we break down Pete Alonso tying Darryl Strawberry’s franchise home run record, why Frankie Montas’ time in the rotation should be over, and some lighter moments from the week in Mets baseball.

David Stearns made serious moves at the MLB Trade Deadline bringing in Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers, Gregory Soto, and Cedric Mullins to boost the Mets’ bullpen and outfield. But with July in the rearview and the NL East race tightening, it’s time for the offensive core Lindor, Nimmo, Alonso, and Soto to rise to the occasion.

The countdown to the MLB Trade Deadline is on, and the Mets just added Gregory Soto! Is this just the beginning?

This week on Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry is joined by WFAN host Evan Roberts to break down the biggest issues facing the Mets right now. From Francisco Alvarez’s return, to trade deadline pressure on David Stearns, and whether or not Francisco Lindor should be named team captain.

Plus Brian Wright of Metsalgia joins the show to reflect on David Wright’s number retirement, his legacy with the Mets, and whether his career still resonates like a Hall of Famer in the hearts of fans.

The Mets have hit the All-Star break! So where do they stand, and how far can they go?

The Mets just took back-to-back series from the Brewers and Yankees and suddenly the energy in Queens feels different. On Episode 6 of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry is joined by WFAN's Danielle McCartan to break down the Mets’ bounce-back week, Juan Soto’s electric Subway Series performance, and whether David Stearns needs to strike early at the deadline.

After a month of blown leads, ugly losses, and now a season-ending injury to Griffin Canning, the 2025 Mets have fans asking: Is this the real team? 

Dexter Henry welcomes Mets content creator Tyler Ward to the Straight Outta Flushing show for a brutally honest ‘Dugout Discussion.’

Following the Mets losing 8 out of their last 9 games, Andrew Claudio, the host of ‘Mets Therapy’ joins Dexter Henry to discuss the team’s struggles and look ahead to upcoming series against the Braves and Pirates.

On this week’s episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry dives into the sheer brilliance of the Mets’ starting rotation — including David Peterson’s complete game shutout and why Citi Field is becoming a nightmare for opposing teams.

Plus, Pitcher List’s Nick Pollack joins Dugout Discussions to break down how the Mets’ pitching lab is transforming arms into quality starters and why this staff might be the real deal.

Anthony Rivera, host of the 'Subway To Shea' podcast, joins Dexter Henry to talk about whether the Mets, who currently have the most wins in the National League, are true World Series contenders. 

Plus, the episode features a deep dive into Ronny Mauricio’s impact in the majors and why Francisco Lindor should be officially named captain of the Amazins'.