The season never ends for The Mets Pod, so Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo lead off the offseason with Episode 29 and a deep dive on the Mets starting rotation. The guys go long on all the contract decisions and options the organization faces with Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, Taijuan Walker, and Carlos Carrasco. The conversation also covers internal possibilities for the starting staff like David Peterson and Tylor Megill, and external ideas like Carlos Rodon, Justin Verlander, and trading for Shohei Ohtani. The Mailbag also keeps going, featuring questions about future free agents, Jacob deGrom, and Trevor Williams. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:00 Welcome to the show

1:25 The new MLB Playoff format

4:35 What is the market for Jacob deGrom?

18:09 Chris Bassitt's future in NY

22:00 Carlos Carrasco's option

27:00 Taijuan Walker's future

33:08 Outside options for the rotation: Shohei Ohtani?

37:37 Mailbag: If you pay deGrom, could you still pursue Ohtani?

40:34 Mailbag: Are the Mets between a rock and a hard place with deGrom?

44:22 Mailbag: Will Tylor Megill and/or David Peterson be in the 2023 rotation?

47:10 What about Trevor Williams?

There’s no joy in Metville as the 2022 Mets ended their wild ride with a loss in the Wild Card round, but Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for a baseball therapy session with Episode 28 of The Mets Pod. The guys go all in on the season and the way it went, recalling the ups and downs of a 2022 campaign that saw 101 wins and a disappointing end. Connor and Joe break down everything that happened in the series against the Padres, and look at where the organization stands moving forward, including what the team needs to do to take the next step. The Mailbag is always taking another step however, featuring questions about Buck Showalter’s ceiling as a manager, player development, the Joe Musgrove drama, and the future at catcher. Of course, the pod will roll on through the offseason, so be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:00 Welcome to the show

4:31 Processing the end of the season

8:25 Changes coming to the Mets

10:28 Game 1 recap

14:15 Francisco Alvarez

18:18 Padres vs Mets: Big picture

23:04 The Joe Musgrove situation

26:34 Padres stepping out every pitch

30:29 Mailbag: Is this as good as it gets with Buck Showalter?

33:40 Mailbag: Mets player development issues

38:16 Why didn't the Mets copy the Padres' delay tactics?

41:12 Trade James McCann?

43:15 Closing thoughts

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wrap on the 2022 Mets regular season and preview the playoffs with a massive Episode 27 of The Mets Pod! SNY’s Steve Gelbs stops by the show to talk about great moments from the year, the impact of Max Scherzer and Buck Showalter, the pitching plan against the Padres, a special season for Edwin Diaz, and Connor’s awesome suit game on SNY’s Jets studio shows. Later, the guys chat with Kevin Acee who covers the Padres for the San Diego Union-Tribune to get a scouting report on the team that stands in the Mets way at Citi Field in the Wild Card round. Connor and Joe also share their thoughts on the regular season, the future of the franchise, and what they expect from the Wild Card series. The Mailbag is also ready for the postseason, featuring questions about potential playoff heroes, who should play at catcher, and other lineup decisions. Connor and Joe then end the show with their Mets/Padres predictions. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

On Episode 26 of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the stretch run for New York as only 8 games remain in the regular season. The guys react to Pete Alonso breaking the Mets' single season RBI record and the impressive performance by SS Francisco Lindor this year. Later, Shea Station podcast co-host and SNY's very own Jerry Blevins joins the show to tell Joe who he would want in the Mets' fourth rotation spot between Taijuan Walker and Carlos Carrasco, who could be an X-factor for New York in its postseason run, and then chooses between David Peterson and Joely Rodriguez for the team's playoff lefty reliever spot. Jerry also brings it back to his Shea Anything days with a Rain Delay Recommendation. Lastly, the guys wrap the episode by discussing who Buck Showalter should have in the DH slot for the postseason and answering your Mailbag questions. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo clinch Episode 25 of The Mets Pod, in honor of the Mets clinching a postseason spot for the first time since 2016. The guys look back at a muted but special night in Milwaukee, as the Mets punched their ticket to the 2022 playoffs by clinching at least a wild card berth, with their sights now set on bigger goals ahead. Connor and Joe look back at the team’s celebration, six perfect innings from Max Scherzer, unsung heroes of the season so far, and then debate who they would pick to start Game 1 of the first playoff series. Later in the show, the guys discuss the return of Tylor Megill, what the bullpen will look like moving forward, and bold predictions for the regular season stretch run. The guys wrap the episode with the Mailbag, featuring questions about the Mets postseason roster, and how this year’s team compares to the 2015 edition. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:55 Celebrating a playoff clinch

05:30 What it all means for Buck Showalter

08:00 Max Scherzer impresses

10:25 Unsung Hero: Adam Ottavino

13:05 Unsung Hero: Tomas Nido

15:20 Who is starting Game 1 of the playoffs?

19:40 Tylor Megill‘s return and the makeup of the bullpen

22:15 A role for Trevor Williams in the postseason?

23:30 The race for the NL East rages on

25:30 Bold Prediction – David Peterson

27:30 Bold Prediction – Terrance Gore

32:50 Mailbag – the look of the playoff roster?

34:50 Mailbag – comparing 2022 to 2015

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 24 of The Mets Pod, as SNY’s Gary Cohen drops by the show! Connor and Joe talk to Gary about what makes this year’s team different from Mets teams of the past, how the new additions to the organization this season have impressed, and memories from the special 1999 season as well as the events surrounding the closing of Shea Stadium. Gary also shares what it’s like working with Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, chats about his bobblehead giveaway at Citi Field, and discusses the energy at the ballpark when Timmy Trumpet played live for an Edwin Diaz entrance. Later in the show, Connor and Joe talk about the inconsistent offense, the look of the lineup with Luis Guillorme and a red-hot Eduardo Escobar, and the long-awaited big league debut of Mark Vientos. The guys wrap the episode with the Mailbag, featuring questions about MLB rule changes and Jeff McNeil’s spot in the batting order. 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

0:58 Gary Cohen on the 2022 Mets

2:24 What new edition has impressed you the most?

3:43 Favorite call of your career?

5:24 Gameday routine

6:51 Gary Cohen's emotions on the last day at Shea

9:30 Gary Cohen's bobblehead

10:42 The Highs and Lows of Mets Twitter

12:50 Being in the booth with Keith and Ron

16:04 Thoughts on Timmy Trumpet

17:28 Will you remember being on the Mets Pod?

19:07 The Mets offense: Guillorme vs Escobar

24:07 Importance of winning the division

25:37 Pitching in the post season

27:56 When do you give Mark Vientos a shot over Darin Ruf?

32:52 Which current Met will benefit from 2023 rule changes?

35:34 How will the Mets' lineup look when Marte comes back?

37:45 Closing thoughts

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 23 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets face a tight race in the NL East, and look to get right against some struggling teams in September. The guys look at Buck Showalter’s move to slot Jeff McNeil up higher in the lineup, and the overall issues with the offense in a slump. Connor and Joe also cover concern for Max Scherzer, potential relief roles for both Tylor Megill and David Peterson, and the possibility of Joey Lucchesi also joining the bullpen at some point. Later in the show, they deliver an update on Francisco Alvarez, and open up the Mailbag to take on questions about a playoff pitching rotation, what’s going on with Dom Smith, and who can eat the most hot dogs head-to head between Connor and Joe. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

03:10 Jeff McNeil moves up in the lineup

05:10 The offense is struggling

10:20 The concern for Max Scherzer

11:00 Where does David Peterson fit?

14:00 Tylor Megill on the path back, how will he fit in the bullpen?

18:30 Can Joey Lucchesi be a left-handed relief option?

21:00 Down on the Farm - Francisco Alvarez update

23:40 Down on the Farm, Bryce Montes de Oca gets the call

26:30 Who would be the 4th playoff starter and is Joely Rodriguez on the playoff roster?

29:50 What’s going on with Dom Smith?

31:20 More on the offense (without Mark Vientos)

34:00 Who can eat more hot dogs, Connor or Joe?

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 22 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets take on the Dodgers and the September stretch run begins. The guys review the series against the Rockies, look back at some great moments from Mets Old Timers’ Day, and then look forward to some big games ahead. Connor and Joe examine the performance of the offense, how the Dodgers can be a litmus test, and the schedule that follows. Later, they discuss the injury news surrounding Francisco Alvarez and how Mark Vientos can help the big league club if he gets called up when rosters expand. The show wraps with a deep dive into the Mailbag – with questions covering Trevor Williams’ role, Dom Smith’s future, and where Jeff McNeil fits best in the Mets lineup. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 21 of The Mets Pod, as the race for the NL East rages on, and the Mets roster changes every day. The guys review the early performance of Brett Baty, the constant changes on the big league roster, and the ongoing battle with the Braves for the division and a potential first round playoff bye. Later, Connor and Joe make the case for a Mark Vientos major league call up, go down on the farm for a look at pitcher Bryce Montes de Oca, and then wrap the show with the Mailbag - with questions about prospect Josh Walker, Gold Gloves, and bullpen management in the postseason. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 20 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets drop by Atlanta, Philadelphia, and the Bronx for an important stretch of games heading into the stretch run of the regular season. The guys talk about roster moves resulting from injuries, how prospect Brett Baty can help the Mets, and the way the schedule plays out into September. Later in the show, Connor and Joe break down the build up of Jacob deGrom, and examine the ways that Tylor Megill can be used upon his potential return. Finally, the guys open the Mailbag to take on questions about Mark Vientos, a possible Pete Alonso contract extension, and Jeff McNeil’s place in the batting order. 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

1:23 Roster Shuffling Due to Injuries/Illness

4:40 Is Deven Marrero the correct choice over Brett Baty?

10:21 Do the Expanded Rosters Have Any Effect on how the Mets Finish the Year?

12:16 Carlos Carrasco Update and Effect on Mets Pitching Staff

17:50 Mets Upcoming Schedule

21:47 Thoughts on Stretching out Jacob deGrom in Future Outings

24:30 What is Tylor Megil's Role Upon Return?

27:31 Is Veintos Defense Holding Him Back From a Call Up?

30:16 What Will a Pete Alonso Contract Extension Look Like and When Should the Mets Look to Strike?

33:24 Should Jeff McNeil be Batting Higher in the Order?

40:46 Closing Thoughts From Joe on the Upcoming Schedule