On an emergency episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to a shocking trade by the Mets, as David Stearns strikes a deal with the Texas Rangers to swap Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien.  The guys break down the what and the why of the trade, examine what the Mets are getting in Semien both offensively and defensively, and look ahead to the possible moves that might come next if this deal truly is a “first domino” of the offseason. Connor and Joe also discuss what this trade means for prospect Jett Williams, and look back at the legacy of Brandon Nimmo in New York, including a story from Joe about Brandon’s time in Brooklyn. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

00:55 Initial reaction to the Brandon Nimmo/Marcus Semien trade

06:10 What are the Mets getting in Marcus Semien?

10:55 The new flexibility and the next Mets moves to come

18:00 What does this deal mean for Jett Williams?

20:55 Brandon Nimmo’s Mets legacy

27:40 Closing Thoughts

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo keep talking Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and also dive into a new Mets Top 30 Prospect List!First up, the guys look at the deal that Josh Naylor signed in Seattle to stay with the Mariners, and discuss whether or not that contract truly affects the free agent market for Alonso.Then, Connor and Joe react to comments from closer Edwin Diaz about the odds for his Mets return being “50/50.” Later, the guys get into Joe’s all-new Top 30 Mets Prospects List, and open the Mailbag to take on questions about Ketel Marte, Alex Bregman, Tatsuya Imai, Nate Lavender, and the potential of David Stearns hiring a GM. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and read Joe DeMayo’s Top 30 Mets Prospects List at www.sny.tv!

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

03:20 Josh Naylor signs in Seattle, what it means for Pete Alonso

11:15 Edwin Diaz says odds are 50/50 he returns to the Mets

18:20 Down on the Farm: Joe’s all-new Top 30 Mets Prospects List!

21:00 Big rise: A.J. Ewing

24:20 Big fall: Boston Baro

27:10 Name to know: Zach Thornton

28:05 Name to know: R.J. Gordon

29:55 Mailbag: Trade for Ketel Marte?

35:30 Mailbag: Sign Alex Bregman?

37:50 Mailbag: Thoughts on Tatsuya Imai?

41:15 Mailbag: Does Nate Lavender have a shot at OD bullpen role?

43:45 Mailbag: Will David Stearns ever hire a GM?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to all the offseason noise coming out of the GM Meetings in Las Vegas. Connor and Joe react to quotes from Mets president of baseball ops David Stearns about Carson Benge having a chance to make the team, the possible returns of Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, the future for Kodai Senga, and the search for a “Number One” starting pitcher.  The guys go Down on the Farm to decode what Stearns said about Jett Williams, and also answer Mailbag questions about Shota Imanaga, Dustin May, Alek Manoah, and Trent Grisham. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

00:50 It’s GM Meetings week, which is something

03:35  Reacting to David Stearns on Carson Benge

08:20 Reacting to David Stearns on Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz

17:35 Reacting to David Stearns on Kodai Senga

23:30 Reacting to David Stearns on finding Number 1 starter

26:55 Down on the Farm presented by Binghamton University

27:10 Reacting to David Stearns on Jett Williams

30:00 Mailbag: Thoughts on Shota Imanaga?

32:25 Mailbag: Reclamation projects: Dustin May or Alek Manoah?

38:50 Mailbag: Trent Grisham a fit for CF for 2026?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome the official beginning of the offseason, as the 2026 Mets begin to take shape. First up, the guys recap the World Series and look for lessons to learn from the Dodgers success, then discuss the free agencies of Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, the return of A.J. Minter, as well as the prospect of Justin Willard as the team’s new pitching coach.  Then, Connor and Joe do a deep dive into several free agent options for the Mets in the position player group. The show then goes Down on the Farm for a report on pitcher Jonathan Santucci, and answers Mailbag questions about the bullpen, the Dodgers being a threat to sign Diaz, trading for Vinnie Pasquantino, pursuing Alex Bregman and Josh Naylor, and which Mets player should enter the tournament to be John Cena’s final opponent in WWE. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:05 A crazy good World Series, lessons learned

09:00 Justin Willard as new pitching coach

11:55 Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso officially opt out

15:30 A.J Minter opts in, the bullpen moving forward

18:40 Diving into the free agent market for position players (non-1B division)

34:05 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci

36:20 Mailbag: Mets bullpen vs Dodgers/Blue Jays

37:40 Mailbag: Dodgers a threat to sign Diaz?

39:10 Mailbag: Vinnie Pasquantino as a trade option?

42:40 Mailbag: Alex Bregman + Josh Naylor or Pete Alonso?

44:50 Mailbag: Which Mets player should be John Cena’s final opponent?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk old and new coaches, plus the Mets forever search for starting pitching. The guys cover the likely departure of first base coach Antoan Richardson, the addition of hitting coach Troy Snitker, and also take a quick look back at the chase and non-addition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Connor and Joe then dive into the free agent market for starting pitchers, considering such options as Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez and more. The show then goes Down on the Farm for a report on reliever Dylan Ross, and answers Mailbag questions about Brandon Sproat, first base trade options if needed, targeting Twins hurler Pablo Lopez as a trade possibility, and a new contract for Edwin Diaz. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:10 First base coach Antoan Richardson and Mets don’t come to deal

05:50 Troy Snitker hired as new hitting coach

09:40 Looking back at the chase for Yoshinobu Yamamoto

17:00 Diving into the free agent market for starting pitchers

17:40 Dylan Cease

22:00 Framber Valdez

25:25 Ranger Suarez

28:25 Other options

33:25 Down on the Farm presented by Binghamton University: Dylan Ross

36:00 Mailbag: What are the main skills of Brandon Sproat?

38:35 Mailbag: 1B trade options if Pete Alonso leaves

42:30 Mailbag: Pablo Lopez as a trade option?

45:30 Mailbag: How many years is too many years for Edwin Diaz?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo turn their offseason focus towards the Mets starting rotation. The guys start off the show with their thoughts on the reports that Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could hit the trade market this offseason, and talk about the Mets new bench coach and Director of Major League Hitting. Connor and Joe then take on a “Mailbag Challenge” and negotiate Mets mock trades for Skubal, Paul Skenes, Freddy Peralta, Joe Ryan, and Sandy Alcantara. The show also goes Down on the Farm to check in on Nick Morabito and Chris Suero at the Arizona Fall League, and answers a Mailbag question about the possibility of the Mets pursuing free agent Cody Bellinger. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

00:55 Will Tarik Skubal be available in a trade this offseason?

11:50 The Mets make some coaching calls

15:25 Mailbag Trade Challenge: Connor and Joe play GM

16:00 Make the trade: Tarik Skubal

24:10 Make the trade: Paul Skenes

27:15 Make the trade: Joe Ryan

28:55 Make the trade: Freddy Peralta

32:20 Make the trade: Sandy Alcantara

35:10 Down on the Farm: Nick Morabito and Chris Suero in the Arizona Fall League

38:00 Mailbag – a new idea for The Scoreboard

40:15 Mailbag – Mets and Cody Bellinger a match?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look at the road ahead for Pete Alonso and the Mets offseason.  Connor and Joe discuss the money and years necessary for the Mets to bring back both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, and they also talk about what the Mets can learn from the playoff exits of the Reds, Phillies, and Dodgers.  Later, the guys recap their Mets 2025 preseason predictions (yikes), and dig back into the Mailbag to answer questions about prospects who could make the major leagues in 2026, the future for Brett Baty, the thought of Houston’s Hunter Brown as a possible trade target, and ideas for improving center field. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:55 Would the Mets have done better than the Reds against LA, or nah?

03:00 Yankees and Philles are done, and lessons learned for the Mets

09:40 Mailbag: Bring back Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and the 7-year contract story

18:45 Recapping our 2025 Mets Season Predictions (it gets messy)

31:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Prospects making the show in 2026?

34:40 Mailbag – is Brett Baty the everyday 3B?

38:35 Mailbag – Hunter Brown, trade target?

44:00 Mailbag – Ideas to solve CF

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo officially kick off their coverage of the Mets offseason by turning the show over to the fans and opening up a Mega-Mailbag! The guys take on questions about coaching staff changes, free agent targets, trade possibilities, the future of Pete Alonso (again), Edwin Diaz’ opt out options, dealing away prospects, position changes, the Japanese market, and so much more. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show, opening up the Mega-Mailbag

01:45 Coaching changes and ideas to replace the ones who are gone

08:10 Free agent targets

10:50 Edwin Diaz future

11:55 Pete Alonso future

17:35 Freddy Peralta and other pitching trade options

25:05 Should the Mets trade Jonah Tong?

28:00 An urgent Stearns move?

29:05 How does the looming labor situation affect this offseason?

32:40 The future of first base five pack of questions

39:20 The Japanese market

44:40 Christian Scott’s role in 2026?

47:15 What to do at catcher?

48:30 Ranking trade odds

52:45 Down on the Farm: Calvin Ziegler and Matt Allan

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo tie a bow on the 2025 season for the Mets, a season that ended in complete disappointment and failure. Connor and Joe recap all that went wrong that brought the Mets nowhere near their expectations, and sort the blame between president of baseball ops David Stearns, manager Carlos Mendoza, the coaching staff, and the players. The guys also look ahead to what needs to be fixed, plus ideas for how to do it, and react to comments Stearns made during his end-of-season news conference. As always, the show dives into the Mailbag to also give voice to the frustrated fans, who have their own questions about the way the Mets went down. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

00:50 Say goodbye to the 2025 Mets

02:20 Joe and Connor each get a one-minute rant

06:00 What went wrong

08:55 Carlos Mendoza

10:00 David Stearns, the starting pitching, other problems, what’s next

18:55 Reacting to David Stearns quotes – expectations, run prevention, being proactive, Pete Alonso

36:00 Down on the Farm: Binghamton wins a chip, success in the system overall

37:30 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week, the season, crowning a champion

42:45 Mailbag: Short 2026 leash on Carlos Mendoza?

50:25 Mailbag: Philosophy change on starting pitching acquisition?

56:15 Mailbag: What one thing would you have changed?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo gear up for the final week of the regular season for the Mets, and brace for a tight race to the last Wild Card spot. Connor and Joe recap a week that brought hope with a series win over the Padres, then delivered despair after a bad series loss to the Nationals, and discuss the situation ahead with a week that will either lead to the playoffs or earlier-than-expected offseason conversations. The show also checks in Down on the Farm for prospect postseason heroics, and dips into the Mailbag to answer questions about “piggybacking” pitchers. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show

01:00 The Week That Will Be…it all comes down to this

07:30 Offensive offense

13:50 Jonah Tong was a bright spot

21:15 Down on the Farm: Playoffs? Playoffs! A future core?

29:25 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

30:50 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets

36:45 Mailbag: What Mets “piggyback” pitchers now and in the future?

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