Why Am I a Mets Fan?

By CNY Central WSTM

'Why Am I Mets Fan?' offers an intimate exploration of the experience of supporting one of the most captivating franchises in professional sports. From the highs to the lows, join us as we dissect the... more

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August 13, 2025 FOUR PROSPECTS called up to TRIPLE-A SYRACUSE
Mets minor league analyst and host of the New York Mets Dove Report, Ernest Dove, sits down with Samantha Croston to talk about the current prospect situation and who might be called up next. Plus, a look at how calling up these prospects impact the Binghamton team and also the Big League team in Queens.
00:00-2:50: Ernest Dove's backstory - how he became a minor league analyst and his advice to those wanting to become a reporter
2:50-4:50: Mets promote FOUR top prospects to Triple A Syracuse
4:50-6:20: Jett Williams -- what the well-rounded player brings to the club as the Mets No. 2 prospect
6:20-7:45: Jonah Tong's electric fastball and INSANE work-ethic
7:45-9:25: The Stern Draft and Mets No. 1 prospect Carson Benge
9:25-10:50: Is Ryan Clifford streaky? Or is he the Kyle Schwarber of the Mets?
10:50-15:16 : How much adding these players is going to help the Syracuse Mets and beyond to the Big League Club
15:16-16:50: The timing of bringing up these players and why it is near the end of the season
16:50-18:56 : Is this a sign that the New York Mets will be calling these prospects up soon?
18:56-20:30: What losing these prospects mean for Binghamton - who are having a shining season this year
20:30-23:21: The season-long issues for the New York Mets and why fans should be concerned
23:21-25:16: How you can listen to more of Ernest Dove's content
#mlbb #mlb #baseball #cinema #sports #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #sny
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August 13, 2025 METS call up PITCHER Nolan MCLEAN
In this video, Samantha Croston and Syracuse Mets Broadcaster Michael Tricarico break down the Mets' decision to promote Pitcher Nolan McLean, who will make his first MLB start this Saturday.
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August 12, 2025 FREEFALL: Could the New York Mets MISS the playoffs?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have not WON A GAME since the last time we spoke! The Mets are in FREEFALL. New York has lost seven straight, 11 of the last 12, and are now 5.5 games BEHIND the Phillies in the division. The Mets are holding on to the final NL Wild Card by 1.5 games over the Reds. Have the Mets bottomed out, or could they miss the playoffs entirely?
00:00-7:12: It's FREEFALL in Queens - Mets get swept by the Brewers, Sunday disaster-class, starters can't get out of the FIFTH INNING
7:13-13:17: Carlos Mendoza has made some QUESTIONABLE decisions lately (Tyrone Taylor/Starling Marte, Edwin Diaz)
13:18-19:58: What's the biggest difference between the 2024 team and this year's squad?
19:59-28:20: Would it be a FAILURE to not win the division? Mets have dug themselves QUITE a hole in the NL East
28:21-31:30: Sproat, McLean are knocking on the door
31:31-37:29: Top prospects Jett Williams, Carson Benge, Ryan Clifford, and Jonah Tong are PROMOTED to Triple-A Syracuse
#mets #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #lgm #lfgm #podcast #baseballpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #metsnews #metsbaseball #sports
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August 05, 2025 PITCHING PROBLEM: What do the Mets do with their starting rotation?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the Mets' weekend starting pitching WOES. NYM loses 2 out of 3 to the Giants at Citi Field...is it time to call up Brandon Sproat or Nolan McLean? What does this team do with Frankie Montas? And why are the drinks at Citi Field $30? All that and more!
00:00-9:55: The Mets DROP 2 of 3 to the Giants, Citi Field experiences
9:56-16:02: Sunday's Frankie Montas implosion...the starting pitching CAN'T go deep into games
16:03-23:05: What do the Mets DO with Montas? Is it time to call up Sproat/McLean?
23:04-27:18: Edwin Diaz is really good, the Syracuse Mets are hot, and the September schedule is a GAUNTLET
#mets #mlb #mlbb #majorleaguebaseball #metsbaseball #metsnews #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #sports #lgm #lfgm #tradedeadline
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August 01, 2025 MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Did the New York Mets do ENOUGH?
Ashley Wenskoski is back to give analysis and reaction to the moves the New York Mets made at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Mets fortified the bullpen with RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, LHP Gregory Soto, and traded for CF Cedric Mullins. Was it ENOUGH to make this team a certified World Series contender? This week, we are joined by Ashley's younger sister Allie! Join us!
00:00-8:40: The Mets trade for RENTAL RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, fortify the bullpen ahead of Edwin Diaz
8:41-18:27: The Mets say GOODBYE to Jose Butto, Drew Gilbert, and Blade Tidwell in the Rogers trade. Should they have let these guys go?
18:28-24:30: Mets trade with the O's for CF Cedric Mullins
24:31-34:46: Does not adding a starter mean that we will see Sproat, McLean in Queens soon? PLUS, overall deadline grades
#mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #metsbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #mlbtradedeadline #sanfranciscogiants #sanfrancisco #tradedeadline
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July 30, 2025 TRADE DEADLINE RUMORS: Who will the Mets DEAL? + Walkoff LOSS
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss all of the news and rumors ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline! Who will the Mets DEAL before Thursday night? Who should they be shopping for? PLUS, a recap of Monday night's walkoff LOSS to the San Diego Padres, and questions about Emil Jimenez's eyes. Join us!
00:00-6:27: Mark Vientos Monday night grand slam - will Vientos be a Met come Thursday night?
6:28-13:25: Can Emil Jemenez see? Carlos Mendoza ejected, Juan Soto's upset, Huascar Brazoban has a meltdown
13:26-17:16: Gregory Soto - how many MORE bullpen arms do the Mets need? What did we learn from Monday night's loss?
17:17-20:45: What position are the Mets IN at this Trade Deadline?
20:46-30:30: Who are the Mets RUMORED to be targeting at the Deadline? Will they add another starting pitcher? Alcantara, Cease??
#mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #podcast #baseball #baseballpodcast #mets #mlbbaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #sandiego #sandiegopadres #padres #markvientos #mlbtradedeadline #tradedeadline #lgm #lfgm
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July 28, 2025 Mets SWEEP Giants, win SEVENTH-STRAIGHT GAME
Samantha Croston and Intern Dan talk about the Mets' sweep against the Giants as their win streak extends to seven games. The kids stepped up to the plate (literally), and the Bullpen performance made all the difference!
00:00-3:11: RONNY MAURICIO has a BREAKOUT GAME
3:12-4:39: Who can the Mets AFFORD to TRADE?
4:40-7:52: Should the Mets trade Vientos to WHITE SOX for LUIS ROBERT JR.?
7:53-10:43: Francisco ALVAREZ continues to SHINE at the PLATE
10:44- 13:02:Gregory SOTO Mets DEBUT (He's awesome!)
13:03-16:08: Edwin Diaz gets out of a JAM
16:09-18:42: Mets TIED for longest winning streak this SEASON
18:43-20:46: Should METS FANS be concerned about the PHILLIES?
#mlbb #mlb #mlblb #podcast #baseballplayer #mlbbaseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #dodgers #giants #sanfrancisco #juansoto #lgm #lfgm
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July 21, 2025 What MOVES do the Mets need to make? PLUS, David Wright Day
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the Mets' SLUMP to start the SECOND-HALF. PLUS, a full recap of David Wright's number retirement ceremony, AND what moves do the Mets need to make at the Trade Deadline?
00:00-3:20: Mets LOSE 2 out of 3 to the Reds, bullpen management?
3:21-7:11: No. 5 is RETIRED, David Wright Day at Citi Field
7:12-10:14: Mets CLAW their way to a win on Sunday
10:15-17:50: The Mets have been one of the WORST teams in baseball since mid-June...what MOVES does David Stearns need to make at the Deadline?
17:51-19:38: MLB's postseason picture is WIDE OPEN to begin the second-half
19:39-24:34: As Lindor goes, the Mets go...PLUS, what was going on with MLB's Wright/Lindor video?
24:35-27:24: Francisco Alvarez RETURNS to New York
27:25-29:29: Is it time to call up BRANDON Sproat? Who will be UNTOUCHABLE at the deadline?
#mets #mlb #mlbb #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #franciscolindor #davidwright #nymets
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July 14, 2025 ALL-STAR BREAK: Mets get Manaea, Senga BACK, Trade Deadline TARGETS
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for our weekly catchup as we head into the MLB All Star Break. Discussing the Mets' series win against the Royals, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea returning to the mound, PLUS trade deadline candidates as we look into the second half of the season. Join us!
00:00-7:28: Mets grab series WIN in Kansas City, analyzing Manaea's return
7:29-8:13: Kodai Senga returns from the IL
8:14-9:33: Who will the Mets TRADE at the deadline?
9:34-14:04: ALL STAR WEEK - HR Derby favorites; PLUS Mets send Diaz, Alonso, Lindor and Peterson to the All Star game...Lindor to START at SS, Diaz has been lights out, Peterson's first All Star Selection
14:05-18:36: Juan Soto All Star comments
18:37-23:30: Will Francisco Alvarez rejoin the Mets after the All-Star Break?
23:31-32:34: Trade deadline TARGETS - what will the Mets shop for at the Deadline?
#mets #mlblb #mlb #baseball #newyorkmets #newyork #majorleaguebaseball #lgm #lfgm #nymets #juansoto #franciscolindor #mlballstargame #podcast #baseballpodcast
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July 10, 2025 KEITH RAAD: The Radio Voice of the New York Mets
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined this week by a VERY special guest! Keith Raad is the radio voice of the Mets on WCBS Mets Radio 880, working alongside legendary play-by-play Mets broadcaster Howie Rose. Raad gives us insight into the Mets' wild NLCS run in 2024, the outlook for the rest of this season, what it's like to work with Howie, and a look inside his own personal journey to The Show. Join us!
00:00-5:13: The trials and tribulations of 162 and beyond - what it's like to be a part of the Mets family
5:14-11:52: The magical run to the 2024 NLCS, how expectations have shifted within the organization in the Cohen era
11:53-14:17: What it's like to work alongside Howie Rose, Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling, and Steve Gelbs everyday
14:18-23:48: Raad's journey to The Show - the moment he found out he had been called up to join the Mets Booth
23:49-28:37: Was Raad always a Mets fan? What does he find unique about the Mets fanbase?
#mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #broadcasting #broadcast #sportsradio #mets #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #newyorkcity #podcast #baseballpodcast
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