Championships aren’t just built on stars — they’re built on the margins. After the first week of spring training games, Mike Silva looks at how David Stearns may already be giving the Mets a subtle but meaningful edge.

Mike breaks down the early performances from several under-the-radar arms who are turning heads in Port St. Lucie and explains why pitching depth could quietly shape the 2026 season. He also dives into the growing buzz around A.J. Ewing — is there a real path to a summer outfield controversy if the young prospect keeps pushing?

Plus, could a six-man rotation actually make sense for this roster?

Joining the show live from Port St. Lucie is prospect insider Ernie Dove of the “New York Mets Dove Report,” sharing firsthand observations on the coaching staff, player development, standout prospects, and the overall vibe around camp.

Spring training may only be getting started — but the margins are already in play.

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The journey starts now. Before we settle in for the 162-game, 180-day marathon, Mike Silva takes his first deep dive into the 2026 Mets roster. He previews the players to watch in spring camp, breaks down key positional battles, and explores the different ways the Mets could maneuver their roster throughout the season. Mike also weighs in on potential labor unrest on the horizon and opens the mailbag to bring fans directly into the conversation.

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Mike Silva opens the official start of baseball season with a special Talkin’ Mets Pitchers & Catchers State of the Union. Before diving into position battles, breakout prospects, and the players to watch this spring, he brings the focus back to the core of the roster — Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor. Will Soto’s transition to left field elevate his all-around game? And more importantly, does Lindor’s recent hamate injury signal the first hints of a late-prime decline? Mike sets the stage for spring with the big questions that will shape the Mets’ year ahead.

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Warm up your winter morning with the newest episode of the Talkin’ Mets Podcast. Mike breaks down why he’d hold off on extending Freddy Peralta and instead let him reach free agency. He also takes a deep dive into new Mets pitching coach Justin Willard’s background and philosophy, then shifts to thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, his lukewarm feelings on Jacob deGrom’s Mets career, and whether David Stearns still has another move left in them — all wrapped up with answers to the latest mailbag questions.

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The Mets capped off a wild week of transactions by landing Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, and Luis Robert Jr. With the offseason coming to a close, are the 2026 Mets actually better than last year’s club? Mike breaks down the impact of these moves, explains why Pete Alonso still resonates so strongly with the fanbase, and debates whether the organization should retire Carlos Beltrán’s number.

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David Stearns struck again late into the night, acquiring Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a blockbuster deal that sent Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams the other way. Did the Mets overpay by moving two top-five prospects for what could be a rental? Can Peralta be locked up long-term? And is he truly the frontline arm his reputation suggests? Mike Silva breaks it all down on another special edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast.

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The Mets finally landed Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox in a deal centered around Luisangel Acuña and a pitching prospect. Did the Mets upgrade their lineup? Does this trade take them out of the Cody Bellinger sweepstakes? And are there still more moves to come before spring training?

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Are the Mets finished making big moves this offseason after the Bo Bichette signing? Mike Silva dives into whether Steve Cohen and David Stearns are truly going for the proverbial jugular—or if a more measured approach to rounding out the roster is still to come.

Mike also breaks down the BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot, previews the upcoming Mets Hall of Fame, and reacts to listener mailbag questions. Should Carlos Beltrán have his number retired if he’s elected to Cooperstown? All that and more on a fun, wide-ranging episode of the Talkin’ Mets podcast.

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Less than 24 hours after Kyle Tucker chose the Dodgers over the Mets, the Mets shocked baseball by stealing Bo Bichette from the Phillies on a short-term deal.

How does Bichette fit? What happens to Brett Baty? Has the offseason plan changed—and are Stearns & Cohen finally ready to go player-for-player, dollar-for-dollar with the Dodgers?

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