Straight Outta Flushing - Mets Podcast

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s interview with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman on The Show podcast. The guys break down key moments from the interview and what Cohen’s words mean for the future of the Mets.

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to David Stearns’ latest press conference and what it revealed about the direction of the franchise. Did Stearns take enough accountability for another disappointing Mets season, or did his answers raise even more questions about the front office’s plan?

The guys also break down Eric Chavez’s strong criticism of Stearns and what it says about the growing tension around the organization. Is this just media noise, or a sign that the Mets’ issues run deeper than the manager’s chair?

Plus, Dexter and Tyler discuss who should be the next manager of the New York Mets. Should the Mets target an experienced voice, a player-friendly leader, or someone who can challenge the front office and bring real accountability back to Queens?

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(00:00) Intro

(00:30) Reaction to Mendoza’s firing

(21:00) Mets’ clubhouse culture

(38:10) Eric Chavez rips David Stearns

(50:55) Who should be the club’s next skipper?

The New York Mets dropped another frustrating series, this time to the Philadelphia Phillies, and now sit 9 games under .500 after losing four of their last six games.

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, presented by your local Ford dealers, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down where things stand for a Mets team quickly approaching a critical point in the season. Can Francisco Lindor’s expected return provide the spark the lineup needs? Is the starting rotation becoming the biggest reason the season is slipping away? And with David Peterson struggling, Freddy Peralta’s future uncertain, and Kodai Senga still trying to stabilize things, how should David Stearns approach the trade deadline?

Dexter and Tyler discuss the Phillies series loss, the Mets’ rotation concerns, Lindor’s rehab progress, the team’s offensive inconsistency, and whether New York should still believe in a playoff push or start thinking seriously about selling.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) Did the Phillies expose the Mets?

(10:50) Struggling starting pitchers

(28:30) What can Francisco Lindor do?

(35:00) Who’s really to blame for this season?

(42:25) Should the club be buyers or sellers? 

Can the New York Mets build on their biggest series win of the season and capture some of the magic the Knicks have created this spring?

Tyler Ward explains why Ryan Clifford is likely to be the next Mets prospect to be called up to the majors, why the Amazin’s could pursue a trade for White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami and whether Mark Vientos’ days in Queens are numbered. 

The Mets have won 7 of their last 10 games and suddenly look much more competitive than they did just a few weeks ago. But should Mets fans actually believe this recent stretch of success?

Tyler Ward explains why Bo Bichette can become a major cog in the Mets’ attempt to turn their 2026 season around, despite a slow start to his time in Queens.

On this week's episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and co-host Tyler Ward break down the latest developments surrounding the New York Mets following their four-game winning streak.

The New York Mets continue searching for answers as the season threatens to spiral toward summer irrelevance. On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Presented By Your Local Ford Stores, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward are joined by New York Post Mets beat writer Mike Puma to break down the biggest questions surrounding the team heading into June.

The crew discusses why the Mets offense has felt so flat for long stretches, whether Carlos Mendoza is maximizing a flawed roster, and what identity this team is actually trying to build. Plus if the Mets become sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline…should even Francisco Lindor be considered untouchable?

The New York Mets youth movement is officially underway but is this actually part of David Stearns’ long-term vision…or simply a response to injuries, underperformance, and roster failure?

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, presented by Tri-State Ford, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the Mets’ recent wave of young talent arriving in Queens, including A.J. Ewing, Nick Morabito, Jonah Tong, Carson Benge, Nolan McLean, and more.

The guys discuss whether the organization is finally prioritizing athleticism and upside, if this rough 2026 season could accidentally accelerate the Mets’ future core, and which prospects should be considered completely untouchable ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

They also debate what this youth movement means for David Stearns’ deadline strategy moving forward:

Should the Mets double down on the kids…or use emerging young talent to make aggressive moves?

(0:00) Intro

(1:10) Mets' unexpected youth movement

(13:30) Are the Amazins' prioritizing athleticism?

(21:00) Have the Mets begun building their 2027 core?

(26:00) Which young player feels most "untouchable" now?

(31:15) Does this change the club's trade deadline plans?