Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Steve Gelbs drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets continue their step forward and step back moves. Steve and Joe cover the shaky starting rotation, including ups and downs from Freddy Peralta, an injury to Christian Scott, the return of Kodai Senga, and the improvement of Sean Manaea.  The guys also talk Bo Bichette getting hot, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing's effect on the clubhouse, and when to expect Francisco Lindor back on the field. Later, Joe goes Down on the Farm for an exclusive interview with rising Mets pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci, and then the show goes into the Mailbag to answer questions about Mark Vientos, Luis Robert Jr, trade deadline options, and Steve's all-time favorite celebrity interviews during Mets games.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:30 The Week That Was...meh

03:15 The starting staff is getting shaky

05:15 Kodai Senga is back

07:10 Freddy Peralta is uneven

10:15 Sean Manaea showing signs

14:00 Bo Bichette breaking out

18:05 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing clubhouse effect

21:05 When will Francisco Lindor return?

26:00 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci interview

42:00 Mailbag – How much more Mark Vientos?

47:05 Mailbag - A plan for Luis Robert Jr?

49:45 Mailbag - Steve Gelbs' favorite celebrity interviews

52:45 Mailbag – Trade Bo Bichette?

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Sal Licata deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets come home from a west coast trip. Sal and Joe discuss the overall state of the team, the stalled rehab of Jorge Polanco, the emergence of Carson Benge, the slight steps forward for Bo Bichette, and the latest makeup of the starting rotation. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm for a status update on 2025 first-round draft pick Mitch Voit, and answer Mailbag questions about the development of A.J. Ewing, the bar for being buyers at the trade deadline, and the potential trade return for Freddy Peralta if the Mets decide to deal him away. 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!

01:35 The Week That Was...hanging in

05:50 Jorge Polanco and the DH situation

10:20 The Carson Benge breakthrough

17:20 Bo Bichette better, still need better

20:00 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing in the outfield

25:30 Christian Scott dealing

27:55 Believe in Sean Manaea again?

31:30 Bullpen staying strong

33:45 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Mitch Voit

37:45 Mailbag – Looking back at A.J. Ewing's minor league splits

40:10 Mailbag - What's the bar to be buyers?

44:10 Mailbag – Can they sell AND contend for a WC?

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Jacob Wilkins deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets wrap a decent May and flip the calendar towards a tougher schedule in June. Jacob and Joe do a deep dive on Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing, and all that's happened for the top prospects since the guys called their action in previous Spring Breakout games. They also look at the continued struggles of the offense, the loud noise that the bullpen is quietly making, and the state of the starting staff.  The show also goes Down on the Farm to see where things stand with slugging prospect Ryan Clifford, and answers Mailbag questions about the MLB trade deadline, Mike Tauchman, A.J. Ewing leading off, and 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!

02:05 The Week That Was...not bad, not bad

02:50 The state of the starting rotation

05:20 The low-scoring offense

07:30 The bullpen has been great

09:00 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing

12:35 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Ryan Clifford

18:10 Mailbag – What's up with Mike Tauchman?

20:20 Mailbag - What are you buying at the trade deadline?

27:15 Mailbag – Will A.J. Ewing eventually hit leadoff?

28:55 Mailbag - Changing the schedule of the season

35:10 Closing Thoughts

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back in the mud on the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets had another rather rough week. Connor and Joe let it all out by talking about the losses, the uninspired play, the utter lack of offense, the struggles of Nolan Mclean, and so much more. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to introduce you to prospect Channing Austin, and answer Mailbag questions about how to handle a tough Mets summer, the situation at second base, and the future of the Mets front office. 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!

00:30 The Week That Was...bad, bad, and bad

15:15 Re-naming the Baby Mets, not really, but some laughs

16:35 Down on the Farm: Introducing Channing Austin

19:30 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week's predictions

20:55 The Scoreboard: A guest commentary and a break for a nice reason!

23:50 Mailbag – What should Mets fans do?

28:40 Mailbag – Marcus Semien and the second base situation

35:55 Mailbag - Should Steve Cohen change his POBO?

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are proud to finally deliver a happy pod on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. After a week of dramatic wins, which included a sweep of the Tigers, a Subway Series victory over the Yankees, and a 10-run 12th inning in Washington, Connor and Joe recap it all - including notes on Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Bo Bichette, Nick Morabito, Mark Vientos, and more, plus a pitch to the audience to come up with a different nickname for the Mets youth movement that is better than "Baby Mets." The guys also go deep on the pitching, discussing Clay Holmes' injury, the call up of Zach Thornton, and what Jonah Tong has been doing Down on the Farm. The show wraps with a Mailbag featuring questions about the race back to a .500 record and what the lineup could look like once Francisco Lindor returns. 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!

00:40 The Week That Was...finally a good one

03:05 A.J. Ewing, Carson Benge, the kids are alright

06:10 Mark Vientos getting good at first base?

08:50 10 runs in the 12th inning!!

09:55 Can we come up with a better nickname than "Baby Mets" please?

10:45 Prospect Nick Morabito called up

17:35 Bullpen stepping up

21:20 Clay Holmes injury

21:50 Up from the Farm: Zach Thornton

25:10 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Jonah Tong

31:30 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

32:35 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

39:55 Mailbag – .500 record by June 1st on the table?

43:30 Mailbag – What's the lineup with Lindor look like?

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look back on another tough week, but look ahead to the debut of top prospect A.J. Ewing on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. After another underwhelming stretch of play for the Mets, the guys discuss the call up of Ewing, the team's continued offensive struggles, and what to make of Francisco Alvarez. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on power-hitting prospect Ryan Clifford, and answer Mailbag questions about trade ideas, going back in time to the beginning of the offseason, hitting philosophy, and the overall direction of the Mets franchise. 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!

02:35 Mets offense is bad and brutal

04:45 A.J. Ewing gets called up, can he help?

12:00 The Mets Pod hat winners are announced!

12:45 What to make of Francisco Alvarez

18:00 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Ryan Clifford

24:45 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

25:45 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

34:15 Mailbag – How about these trade ideas?

38:15 Mailbag – What would you tell Stearns?

43:25 Mailbag - Hitting philosophy and messaging?

49:35 Mailbag - To re-build or not to re-build?

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a somewhat good, maybe not bad week on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys discuss a Mets team that won some games, the shaky status of manager Carlos Mendoza, some offensive production, the ups and downs of Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Carson Benge, plus the ace-like work provided by Clay Holmes. Connor and Joe then cover the developing Christian Scott story, the non-development of hitting in the minor leagues the last few years, and answer Mailbag questions about the bullpen, Sean Manaea, and top prospect A.J. Ewing. 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 The week that was...a little better

02:50 Carlos Mendoza still manager, David Stearns drops "vote of confidence"

09:15 The offense shows slight signs of life

10:05 The ups and downs of Mark Vientos, is what he is? Alvarez? Baty?

19:25 Let's talk about Carson Benge

22:55 Clay Holmes has been awesome

26:30 Up From/Back Down/Up Again From the Farm: Christian Scott

35:35 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Hitting non-development?

44:55 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

46:00 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

52:30 Mailbag – Starling Marte Scoreboard tiebreaker idea?

55:35 Mailbag – Will Lambert and Ross get called up soon?

58:40 Mailbag - Why no surgery for Sean Manaea?

01:03:20 Mailbag - when will A.J. Ewing get called up, and what to do with Luis Robert Jr.

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo diagnose more losing baseball on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys go long on all of the Mets' problems, from the front office, through the coaching staff, to the entire roster. Who is to blame, why is it happening, what can be done, and will changes soon be made? Connor and Joe also go Down on the Farm to check in on the literal ups and downs of Christian Scott, and the recent promotion of top prospect A.J. Ewing to Triple-A Syracuse. The show wraps up with a Mailbag to answer questions about lack of hitting development, signing veterans to short-term deals, and a fun but also sad scenario for first base. 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!

00:45 The week that was...terrible just like last week

05:25 The offense is so bad

09:45 The blame and the future: Carlos Mendoza

18:10 Up From/Back Down on the Farm: Christian Scott

19:50 Down on the Farm: A.J. Ewing promoted to Triple-A Syracuse

25:15 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

26:40 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

34:15 The Mets Pod hat sweepstakes is back!

35:00 Mailbag – Lack of hitting development

41:25 Mailbag – Triple Play: Questions about bringing in short-termers

50:00 Mailbag - Polanco for Alonso, who says no?!

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo dive into the deep end on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys get into all of it - the losing streak, the offensive struggles, the underperforming stars, the mental mistakes, and look for slim slivers of hope for a turnaround. Connor and Joe open the Mailbag wide to let the listeners vent as well, as they play the blame game for David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza, try to figure out what's going on with Francisco Lindor, and attempt to find solutions for the team's problems. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

0:00 Welcome to the show!

01:40 The week that was...just awful in every way

15:50 Down on the Farm/Mailbag - Which affiliate is a better watch right now?

19:40 Mailbag – The blame game: Carlos Mendoza

24:40 Mailbag – The blame game: David Stearns

31:15 Mailbag - Are the Mets angry enough?

34:40 Mailbag – Carson Benge swing questions

38:00 Mailbag - The Francisco Lindor concussion theory

39:50 Mailbag - The Francisco Lindor/Juan Soto theory

40:35 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

43:20 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a rough week on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys take a look at the offense which is mostly missing-in-action, the state of the pitching staff, the struggles of Francisco Lindor, plus roster moves made so far and others that might be ahead. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to talk prospects Cam Tilly and Elian Pena, and discuss how much blame for the Mets' early season struggles should fall on manager Carlos Mendoza. 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!

00:45 The week that was...bad

04:35 The all-around struggles of Francisco Lindor

13:30 Joe is also worried about...Jorge Polanco

16:00 Connor is also worried about...Luke Weaver

20:05 The state of the pitching staff

25:00 Tommy Pham to the rescue?

26:30 Down on the Farm – Pitching prospect Cam Tilly

28:35 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

30:00 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

39:50 Mailbag – How much rope does Carlos Mendoza have?

45:45 Mailbag - What does prospect Elian Pena look like "under the hood" and how's the defense?

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