Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wraps on the first homestand of the season for the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac covers the series wins over the Marlins and the Padres, while addressing the Alvarez in the room. Connor and Joe recap the week that was, and dive into the debate surrounding young catcher Francisco Alvarez, and how he’s being used after being called up to the big league club. The guys also talk about improvement for Max Scherzer, the huge production from Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and Mark Vientos in Triple-A Syracuse, and how the remainder of the starting rotation looks so far this season. Later in the show, the Mailbag delivers questions about calling up prospects, a new position for Ronny Mauricio, and also a query that leads to a spirited debate about the Mets retiring number 5 in honor of David Wright. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to recap the beginning of the new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac puts the wrap on the opening week road trip for the Mets. Connor and Joe go through every member of the starting rotation, breaking down what they’re seeing from each hurler so far. The guys then step up to the plate with a deep dive on the early woes of the offense, and also call to the bullpen for some early reliever analysis. Later in the show, Connor and Joe highlight some big prospects to watch with the Brooklyn Cyclones, and then bust open the Mailbag to answer questions about the most surprising struggling players, the Eduardo Escobar vs Brett Baty debate, and the possibility of Jeff McNeil moving up in the batting order. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to lead off a new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri State Cadillac delivers the 2023 Season Preview and Prediction Show! Connor and Joe look back at their preseason predictions from 2022 to see how they did, but then turn the focus to the new year for an entirely new batch of promises for 2023. All kinds of things are covered, like wins for Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, home runs for Pete Alonso and Luis Guillorme, overall wins for the Mets, and many more fun categories. Later, the guys open the Mailbag for a deep dive of questions about Jeff McNeil’s place in the batting order, threats to the Mets in the National League, prospects to keep an eye on, the construction of the bullpen, and the excitement for Opening Day. Be sure to subscribe to the show at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome former New York Mets relief pitcher Turk Wendell to Episode 55 of The Mets Pod, as the crew talks all things Mets past and present. Connor and Joe chat with Turk about Max Scherzer, the Edwin Diaz injury, bullpen roles moving forward, the pitch clock, the type of athlete it takes to succeed in New York, the most under-appreciated Mets player from Turk’s era, the current team, and what song he’d use as walk-out music if he was still pitching today. They also discuss some great Mets fan events that Turk will be in town for on March 25th for Mets Amazin’ Day, check out mets.com/amazinday for more information. Later in the show, the guys talk about Brandon Nimmo getting hurt, and also how they see the roster shaking out ahead of Opening Day. Finally the show closes by opening the Mailbag, with questions answered about Francisco Alvarez struggling with the bat this spring, trading for additional relievers, and watching movies on the new Citi Field scoreboard. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver an emergency extra episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 54 reacts to the devastating injury to star closer Edwin Diaz. The guys deal with the fallout after Diaz tore the patella tendon in his right knee celebrating a win for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. The guys sort through the emotions of likely losing Diaz for the 2023 season, examine their feelings about the WBC, and look at all the options for the Mets in the bullpen moving forward. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Mets bench coach Eric Chavez stops by the show for Episode 53 of The Mets Pod, and the conversation covers everything from coaching Brett Baty to learning from Buck Showalter. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk to Chavez about Baty’s defensive development at third base, Eduardo Escobar’s role at the hot corner, Chavez’ shift from hitting coach to bench coach in 2023, working with veterans like Francisco Lindor, plus learning under Buck Showalter and the possibility of managing one day in the future. Later, the guys discuss the latest news about Jose Quintana, the choice between David Peterson or Tylor Megill to fill the open rotation spot, the continued spring production from Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio, plus Francisco Lindor’s hot start in the WBC hopefully being a good sign for a hot start to the regular season. Finally the show wraps by unwrapping the Mailbag - with questions about how the bullpen roles are shaking out so far in spring training and power predictions for Brett Baty. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Mets spring training rolls on, as Episode 52 of The Mets Pod rolls in with starting rotation talk and deep dives on David Peterson, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and more. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about the injury to Jose Quintana, opportunities now open for David Peterson and Tylor Megill, the case for Brett Baty to be the Mets third baseman on Opening Day, and how 2023 will unfold for Ronny Mauricio. Later, the guys discuss what to watch for in the World Baseball Classic, other than random former Mets players, and wrap the show with the Mailbag - with questions answered about Tim Locastro, adjustments to the new MLB rules, the future captaincy of the Mets, and the promo giveaway schedule this season at Citi Field. 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

1:16 Jose Quintana Injury Impact

5:53 Tylor Megill's usage

8:55 Brett Baty's spring so far

16:19 Ronny Mauricio update

21:10 World Baseball Classic preview

28:00 Mailbag: Does Tim Locastro have a chance at the Opening Day roster?

31:00 Mailbag: What chances would you want to see with the new rules?

34:10 Mailbag: Should the Mets have a captain this year?

36:26 Mailbag: 2023 Mets Citi Field promo giveaways preview

There’s no shortage of storylines from Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, and Episode 51 of The Mets Pod covers as many as a pitch clock will allow! Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty being the talk of camp, and how that talk surrounds the team’s future at third base. The guys also cover how players are getting ready for the World Baseball Classic and the intriguing competition for bullpen spots. Then, Connor and Joe go on the clock to talk about the pitch clock, as they unveil the pod clock, which forces them to face the pressure of answering questions with time limits. Do Connor and Joe make it through the segment without violations? Finally, the show wraps with the Mailbag with questions answered about Francisco Alvarez, catchers dealing with the pitch clock, and the best Mets players, coaches, or broadcasters to take in the car on a road trip. 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

1:38 Initial spring training thoughts

2:34 Ronny Mauricio

7:07 Brett Baty

8:34 Spring Storylines: Everyone's ready to roll

12:08 The Pitch Clock

13:31 Initial thoughts league wide on the pitch clock

14:55 Max Scherzer's comments on the pitch clock

16:30 Buck Showalter strategy with the clock

19:23 How long will the pitch clock convo be around?

21:43 Mailbag: Why hasn't Francisco Alvarez caught at all?

26:40 Mailbag: Pitch clock impact on the catcher?

28:16 Mailbag: Three Mets you'd want in the car on a road trip

Mets spring training is in full swing, and Episode 50 of The Mets Pod checks in on everything that’s happening in Port St. Lucie. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about stories from camp such as Kodai Senga, the health of Starling Marte and Darin Ruf, plus early looks at Justin Verlander, and Carlos Beltran’s return to the organization. The guys also react to owner Steve Cohen’s comments to the media, payroll issues throughout MLB, and Max Scherzer discussing his contract opt out option after the season. Connor and Joe then put the spring spotlight on outfield prospect Alex Ramirez, and examine what he can gain by spending time this year in big league camp. Later, the show opens up the Mailbag, with questions answered about which Mets pitching prospects could make a large leap in 2023, a possible future free agency chase of Manny Machado versus seeing things through with Brett Baty, and the organization’s investments in player development. 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

1:06 Spring training is in full swing

5:41 Edwin Diaz already in the upper 90s

7:22 Darin Ruf, Mark Vientos

11:37 Steve Cohen speaks

16:03 Owners vs Steve Cohen

19:53 Max Scherzer and his opt out

25:37 Alex Ramirez Highlight

29:28 What pitching prospect makes the biggest leap this year?

31:51 With Manny Machado on the radar, do you still play Brett Baty more?

36:00 Where has the player development investments gone?

38:07 Closing thoughts

Mets pitchers and catchers and more are in action in Port St. Lucie, as spring training is here and Episode 49 of The Mets Pod is ready for baseball. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo chat with Jeff Bellone of The Mets Fix newsletter for a deep dive into various statistical projections for the 2023 Mets, how the World Baseball Classic will actually affect the preparation for the season, and the competition for playing time at the hot corner and DH. Later, Connor and Joe share their early thoughts about the early sights and sounds of spring training, then wrap the show by unwrapping the Mailbag and taking on questions about confidence in the bullpen, competition for roles on the pitching staff, the success and style of pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, the state of the offense, and which ace starter gets to start on opening day. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.