The Mets Pod

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the final wrap on the 2026 Mets season, while looking ahead to what will come next. The guys recap their own 2026 season predictions, which turned out equally sad and hilarious, and break down David Stearns' end-of-year press conference. The Mets Pod Answering Machine takes a call about Bo Bichette, Down on the Farm examines where the Mets stand in the MLB Draft Lottery, and the Scoreboard crowns a champion. Finally, the show calls in the Mailbag as its closer, answering questions about potential offseason targets Tarik Skubal and Teruaki Sato. 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!

03:20 Recapping The Mets Pod 2026 Season Predictions (yikes)

09:40 David Stearns speaks

17:40 TMP Voicemail: Bo Bichette at 2B?

22:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag - where do Mets stand in MLB Draft Lottery?

26:30 The Scoreboard: Crowning the 2026 Champion

29:55 Mailbag - Can you name an available #1 starter not named Tarik Skubal?

32:40 Mailbag - What will it take to get Teruaki Sato?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo react to a new skipper and new voices in the Mets front office. The guys cover the news that Andy Green is interim Mets manager no more, as he signed a three-year deal to be the permanent bench boss. Connor and Joe also discuss the addition of Derek Falvey as Senior Advisor, Baseball Operations, the promotion of Kris Gross to Assistant General Manager, Scouting, and whether or not there will be more new names added to the front office in the near future. The Mets Pod Answering Machine takes a call about the next steps for the organization, the guys take one more Scoreboard swing for the season, and the Mailbag delivers one more look at what "could have been" last offseason. 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!

00:35 Green light for Andy Green as Mets manager

13:05 Steve Cohen promised changes to front office, and the begin

13:25 Derek Falvey added

16:55 Kris Gross promoted

19:15 More to come? Will there be a GM?

20:40 TMP Voicemail: The big picture future

30:00 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas, again!

33:35 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

34:40 The Scoreboard: making the final week's bets

37:00 Mailbag - What one move would you undo from last offseason?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo watch the past and future visit Citi Field. The guys cover Pete Alonso's return to Queens, plus positive signs from Jonah Tong, Christian Scott, and Zac Thornton. The Mets Pod Answering Machine kicks off a conversation about current Mets uniforms that ends in rankings, and Down on the Farm wraps up the seasons for top prospects Mitch Voit and Jonathan Santucci, who also appeared in Queens as they accepted minor league organizational awards. Finally, the show ends by opening the Mailbag for questions about the future of Dodgers free agency and the idea of targeting A's catcher Shea Langeliers in a trade. 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!

00:35 Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field

03:55 Jonah Tong deals with the boos

07:50 Jonah Tong deals from the mound

11:05 Christian Scott, Zac Thornton and the future rotation

15:15 TMP Voicemail: Let's talk and rank Mets uniforms!

26:25 Down on the Farm: Mitch Voit and Jonathan Santucci

32:05 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

33:40 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

43:40 Mailbag - Will Mark Walter legal issues affect Dodgers in free agency?

46:30 Mailbag - Trade for Shea Langeliers?

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo see pieces fueling the Mets now who could be the key to a successful future. The guys cover the positive response to adversity shown by young players like A.J. Ewing and Jonah Tong, while also taking one more look at the National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The Mets Pod Answering Machine has questions about Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, the Mailbag has questions about Juan Soto's future and the coming offseason, and Down on the Farm checks in on the recent powerful performance by top prospect Jefferson Rojas. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was: 5-2, mashing the Marlins?

01:45 A.J. Ewing, slump-buster

04:05 Jonah Tong back in the big leagues , what do we see?

13:30 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, status report

17:25 TMP Voicemail: What now for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos

23:00 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas still powering

29:05 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

31:00 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

43:50 Mailbag - Will Juan Soto move to 1B? If so, when?

46:10 Mailbag - A sample plan for a successful offseason 

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo start September with a look at players present and soon to be past. The guys take stock of the latest National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, while also doing a deep dive case study on the curious case of Luis Robert Jr., now that the outfielder is off to Baltimore. The Mets Pod Answering Machine brings in voicemails about lefty vs right splits and acquisitions to kickstart the Mets, Down on the Farm delivers an update on prospect Jefferson Rojas, while the Mailbag poses questions about the coaching staff, Marcus Semien, and Jorge Polanco. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was - another me, with a splash of draft lottery update!

02:15 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, status report

09:45 Mark Vientos is back, will he play?

12:25 The Mets Pod Case Study: Luis Robert Jr.

23:55 TMP Voicemail: Obsessing over right/lefty splits

29:35 TMP Voicemail: One player to get the Mets over the top

36:45 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas

39:40 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

40:55 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

48:55 Mailbag - The future of this coaching staff?

52:40 Mailbag - Can Mets cut Semien and/or Polanco loose? 

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo turn to the youth for positivity as the Mets turn down the light a bit on the 2026 season. Despite a down week for the team, the guys see an up week for the National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The Mets Pod Answering Machine shouts out voicemails about the bullpen and the solid catching situation, then Joe sits down for an exclusive interview with 2026 Mets third-round draft pick Aiden Robbins, as the outfielder gets his pro journey started at Single-A St. Lucie. The show wraps up with a Mailbag that unwraps questions about Tobias Myers, the struggles of prospect Ryan Clifford, and protection decisions ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was - mostly meh

01:20 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge

03:30 The Mets are better, but the playoffs are far, far away

06:20 Andy Green pushing a lot of buttons

09:50 TMP Voicemail: Thoughts on the bullpen and Kodai Senga

16:35 TMP Voicemail: The catching situation

22:30 Down on the Farm: Aiden Robbins interview

23:00 The Aiden Robbins MLB Draft story

26:00 Did you know the Mets were interested?

26:45 "Baseball Jesus" - growing his hair to raise money for a special cause

28:45 Explaining "kinetic energy through the ground"

30:50 Hitting in the Cape Cod League with wood bats

32:20 Tale of two players: Seton Hall career vs Texas career

35:05 Early impressions of Mets organization and PSL player development

36:35 The Aiden Robbins self-scouting report

38:25 What do you like to do off the field?

39:30 Playing MLB The Show

40:30 Goals for the rest of 2026 and the offseason

41:55 Goodbye to Aiden

43:25 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

45:30 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

53:10 Mailbag - What happened to Tobias Myers? 

55:50 Mailbag - What is happening with Ryan Clifford?

58:45 Mailbag - What will happen before the Rule 5 Draft? 

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo find that hope is a good thing for the 2026 Mets and beyond. The guys discuss a pitching staff that has stabilized behind young arms, the young psychopaths throwing guys out from the outfield, and a possible new life for Kodai Senga as a relief pitcher. The Mets Pod Answering Machine delivers voicemails about the future of first base and Jonah Tong, and Joe sits down for an exclusive interview with shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura, a lifelong Mets fan who came to the team in the Luke Weaver trade.  The show wraps with a dip into the Mailbag that dives into questions about Ronny Mauricio. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was - all hail hope and the psychopaths!

11:55 The pitching has stabilized

14:20 Can Kodai Senga be a successful reliever next year?

19:50 TMP Voicemail: Protecting prospects and the future at first base

31:25 TMP Voicemail: Should Jonah Tong be in a bullpen?

36:30 Down on the Farm: Prospect promotions

39:15 Down on the Farm: Sammy Stafura interview

39:55 Earliest memories as a Mets fan at Citi Field

40:40 Mount Rushmore of Mets memories

42:00 DM'ing the Mets to throw out first pitch

42:45 Relationship with A.J. Ewing and others in the organization

43:50 Finding out about trade to Mets

45:10 First calls made after the trade

46:10 Pressure of playing for favorite team

47:20 The Sammy Stafura self-scouting report

49:00 2026 breakout season reasons

50:00 Goals for the rest of 2026 and the offseason

51:45 Goodbye to Sammy

52:00 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

54:05 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

01:00:20 Mailbag - The state of Ronny Mauricio 

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo reveal all that still matters for the Mets for the rest of the 2026 season. Connor and Joe discuss a suddenly winning team, the exploits of Jefry Yan, the opportunities for players to prove future value, and the re-emergence of starter Sean Manaea. The guys also debut The Mets Pod Answering Machine, where they play voicemails from the audience, this week featuring talking points on Tarik Skubal, Mitch Voit, David Stearns and more. Later, the Scoreboard makes a grand return and the Mailbag features questions about A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was - of course the Mets are winning now

03:30 Jefry Yan

09:45 Mets opportunities all over the field and in the bullpen

13:35 Buying back in on Sean Manaea?

16:30 The Mets Pod Answering Machine is here!

16:50 TMP Voicemail: Tarik Skubal and Yandy Diaz

25:35 TMP Voicemail: Mitch Voit

30:10 TMP Voicemail: Why has David Stearns failed?

35:25 TMP Voicemail: Highlight of 2026?

39:45 Down on the Farm: The New Guys

45:30 The Scoreboard returns!

53:45 Mailbag - A.J. Ewing at second base?

55:40 Mailbag - Carson Benge for ROY?

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo record the latest episode of The Mets Pod live after the MLB Trade Deadline, with full reaction to all the moves made by the Mets leading up to it. Connor and Joe break down the deals, and do a full analysis of the prospect return for the Mets in exchange for Clay Holmes, Freddy Peralta, Huascar Brazoban, Luke Weaver, Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter and more.  The guys also react to comments earlier in the evening from Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, and do an early preview of Joe's all-new Top 30 Mets Prospects List, which looks a lot different with many new names in the mix. 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 The Clay Holmes/Tyrone Taylor trade

08:55 The Luke Weaver trade

13:20 The Freddy Peralta trade

19:55 The Brooks Raley trade

25:10 The Huascar Brazoban trade

30:00 The A.J. Minter trade

33:25 Overall trade deadline feelings

38:40 Around MLB: Tarik Skubal to Dodgers

43:10 Reacting to David Stearns' bullpen comments

49:25 Reacting to David Stearns' Luis Robert Jr. comments

53:40 Down on the Farm: Joe's new Top 30 Mets Prospects List

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Connor Rogers, Joe DeMayo and SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which delivers all the latest news, notes, and rumors as the Mets head towards the MLB trade deadline. The crew covers it all including the players that are definitely on the way out like Freddy Peralta, A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley, to the names that could likely go for the right price like Clay Homes, Luke Weaver, and more. Chelsea also shares her reporting on the state of the overall market for the Mets and MLB. Later, Connor and Joe look at what's working for rookie hurler Zac Thornton, go Down on the Farm to talk promotions for top prospects Jonathan Santucci and Mitch Voit, and answer Mailbag questions about the search for the next manager, 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!

00:45 That crazy trade time of year

01:55 Trade talk: A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley

02:15 Trade talk: Tyrone Taylor

04:20 Trade talk: Freddy Peralta

06:05 Trade talk: Clay Holmes

10:20 Trade talk: Luke Weaver

12:35 Trade talk: Huascar Brazoban

14:00 Trade talk: What's the mood in the clubhouse?

15:10 Trade talk: Any buying for 2027?

17:00 Trade talk: The catcher conversation

20:05 Trade talk: The Francisco Lindor conversation

22:45 Trade talk: Luis Robert Jr.

25:40 A seller's market, an opportunity for the front office?

27:50 Mailbag: Scale of 1-10, how crazy of a first Mets season for Chelsea?

28:55 New Haven pizza

31:00 Goodbye to Chelsea

31:20 What's working for Zac Thornton

34:15 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci and Mitch Voit promotions

39:10 Mailbag - What level of prospects can Mets get?

41:20 Mailbag - Manager candidate talk

46:05 Mailbag - Finally a GM under POBO Stearns?

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