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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May 29, 2025 HOME COOKING: Mets go 4-2 against DODGERS, WHITE SOX at Citi
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to recap a successful homestand for the New York Mets. The Mets take 2 of 3 from both the Dodgers and the White Sox and now head out west...but not before a CLUNKER of a loss to the Sox on Wednesday. PLUS, Brett Baty and Jared Young are raking, Soto's stealing, and yet STILL no one can hit with RISP. Join us!
00:00-6:03: Mets take TWO out of three from White Sox, Canning FALLS APART in the Wednesday matinee
6:04-11:58: Mets take Citi series from DODGERS with wins on Saturday and Sunday - is Shohei OHTANI the FACE of baseball?
11:59-18:00: Hits with RISP are still HARD to come by...when will Soto start looking like Soto?
18:01-19:36: Has Brett Baty FIGURED IT OUT?
19:37-22:17: Jared Young becomes a lefty DH factor for the Mets
22:18-24:54: SOTO STEALS - Juan Soto lights up the basepaths, we are seeing some hustle
24:55-26:40: Paul Blackburn makes FINAL rehab start for AAA-Syracuse, Nolan McLean continues to shine
26:41-28:14: Mets head OUT WEST for series with the Rockies and Dodgers
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May 27, 2025 METS/DODGERS Series RECAP with Dodgers Podcaster KEVIN KLEIN
In this episode of the Why Am I a Mets Fan Podcast, Samantha Croston sits down with the host of the Incline Dodgers Podcast, Kevin Klein, to recap the Mets/Dodgers Series at Citi Field and look ahead to the upcoming series between these two teams in LA.
00:00-3:07: The 13-inning, Game 1 Dodgers win was WILD
3:08-5:09: METS pitching HANDLED Dodgers' best hitters
5:10-6:44: What should DODGERS do with ex-Met MICHAEL CONFORTO?
6:45-8:25: Which DODGERS PITCHER is Kevin most excited to see RETURN to the ROTATION?
8:26-10:40: METS vs. DODGERS next few series leading up to playing each other
10:41-12:04: How to the METS stack up against the DODGERS?
12:05-13:14: Can JUAN SOTO get his SWAGGER back?
13:15-15:11: Who are the best teams in BASEBALL right now?
15:12-17:08: What are the Mets biggest STRENGTHS?
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May 24, 2025 METS suffer DISGUSTING LOSS to DODGERS after RAIN DELAY
Samantha Croston and Intern Dan talk about the Mets' 7-5 loss to the Dodgers in a game that lasted over five hours and took 13 innings to decide. Will the Mets EVER hit with RISP again? The world may never know.
00:00-4:39: The Mets CAN'T HIT with RISP
4:40-6:42: Mets Bullpen did WELL
6:43-14:27: SOTO'S STRUGGLES CONTINUE
14:28-18:24: The STARS are SLUMPING, Brett BATY is OUR HERO
18:25-20:16: METS need to discuss PLATE DISCIPLINE
20:17-21:55: Was the OBSTRUCTION CALL on Muncy FAIR or BS?
21:56-26:10: Don't call RAIN DELAYS in the middle of an AT-BAT
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May 21, 2025 SOTO SAGA: Juan Soto's DRAMA-FILLED return to the Bronx
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to recap a SORRY Subway Series for the New York Mets. The Mets lose two out of three to the Yankees and deal with numerous Juan Soto trials and tribulations. The hustling, the smiling, the private plane, oh my! PLUS, the Mets go MISSING with runners in scoring position and the infield defense is a problem.
00:00-3:42: It was an ugly Subway Series for the Mets.
3:43-7:22: The infield defense rears it's ugly head- should the Mets DH Mark Vientos or Pete Alonso more often? Should Brett Baty see more time at third?
7:23-12:02: The Mets have FORGOTTEN how to hit with RISP
12:03-14:38: Why do Yankees fans feel like they OWN Juan Soto?
14:39-27:05: The Soto SAGA debate: not hustling, Mendoza's comments, the NJ.com article, the lack of accountability
27:06-30:46: Private jet-gate...Jeff PASSAN has to dispel the Soto private jet rumor
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May 14, 2025 SUBWAY SERIES on deck: How will the Bronx REACT to JUAN SOTO's return?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to talk about the Mets' late-inning WALKOFF MAGIC, Paul Skenes, Brett Baty, and everything in between. PLUS, a Subway Series preview - how worried should JUAN SOTO be about his return to the Bronx? And should Pete Rose be elected to the HOF?
00:00-7:04: Mets' WALKOFF magic- Pete Alonso STRIKES again. PLUS, David Peterson outduels Paul SKENES and Livvy Dunne was there
7:05-10:51: The pitching STAYS HOT- Canning, Holmes continue to overperform
10:53-12:40: Brett Baty IS THAT YOU?!
12:41-15:14: SNY cinema and where is GKR??
15:15-16:33: Baty's in...Shoehei Ohtain's company??
16:34-25:02: The SUBWAY SERIES is INCOMING...what's at stake? How will Juan Soto be RECEIVED back in the Bronx?
25:03-30:42: Pete Rose NO LONGER permanently banned from MLB - should he be elected to the Hall of FAME?
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May 06, 2025 DOUBLEHEADER DISASTER: Mets stumble in St. Louis, Winker HURT
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the short-term struggles for the New York Mets, who lost back to back series for the first time this season. After missteps against the Diamondbacks and Cardinals, can the Mets rebound this week? What went wrong in St. Louis? Plus, Jesse Winker and Danny Young hit the IL.
00:00-4:55: THANK YOU for your support
4:56-10:00: Mets have a double-header DISASTER in St. Louis - Tidwell gets shelled in debut, Megill clunker
10:01-11:34: Jesse Winker hits the IL with an oblique injury **NOTE: we filmed this JUST before the news dropped he is out for 6-8 weeks. So sorry for our optimism
11:35-19:22: Brett BATY is BACK - how will the Mets use Baty, Vientos, and Acuna in Winker's absence? Where does Acuna fit best?
19:23-23:07: Danny Young needs TOMMY JOHN - Mets NEED lefty relievers. Who might they turn to?
23:08-25:46: Acuna wins NL Rookie of the Month, Alonso wins NL Player of the Month
25:47-28:36: DOWN ON THE FARM: Mets No. 5 prospect RHP Nolan McLean promoted to Triple-A Syracuse
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April 29, 2025 Mets are FIRST team in MLB to 20 WINS after 19-5 ROUT of Nats
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the New York Mets are the BEST team in baseball through MLB's first month. What has led to the Mets unexpected success? Has Brandon Nimmo awoken from hibernation? PLUS, Brett Baty is BACK in Syracuse.
00:00-4:11: Mets are first team in MLB to 20 wins, Citi Field is a PARTY
4:12-7:30: Monday's 19-5 ROUT of the Nationals - has Brandon Nimmo found his way out of the woods?
7:31-8:39: Mets pitching staff has best ERA in baseball, the gaggle has impressed, Butto's bullpen meltdown
8:40-11:10: What is Edwin Diaz's deal?
11:11-12:55: Enough with the overreacting in April
12:56-17:24: The Dodgers look human again
17:25-23:06: The inevitable has happened - Brett Baty sent back down to Syracuse. The TAHOE IS HERE
#mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #citifield #mets #lgm #podcast #baseballpodcast #lfgm #metspodcast #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #syracuse
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April 15, 2025 Mets REFUSE to LOSE - Alvarez, McNeil on the way BACK, Sproat SPOT start?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for more! The New York Mets continue to CRUISE to start the season, taking 2 of 3 from the A's. Reinforcements are on the way to QUEENS, with Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil beginning rehab assignments. Does Luis Torrens deserve MORE playing time? PLUS, the Mets might move to a six-man rotation - will they call up No. 1 prospect Brandon SPROAT?

00:00-7:03: Mets take TWO of three from the A's - should Juan Soto take the car BACK from Brett Baty?
7:03-8:38: Kodai Senga SIZZLES in Sunday start
8:39-9:44: Mets head to MINNESOTA for three against the Twins
9:45-15:47: SIX-MAN rotation is on the horizon THIS WEEKEND - will the Mets CALL UP No. 1 prospect Brandon Sproat?
15:48-21:45: Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil begin REHABBING - does Luis Torrens deserve to START over Alvarez?
21:46-26:11: Manaea, Mauricio injury UPDATES - Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs lore

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April 12, 2025 Citi Field INS & OUTS: Behind the scenes observations from a trip to QUEENS
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for a BONUS episode this week! We have all of the BEHIND the SCENES from our trip to Queens. What did we see and experience at Citi Field as credentialed media members rather than everyday fans?

00:00-5:33: Mets head to Sacramento to play the A's - Luis Severino says the Mets DIDN'T want him back
5:34-13:38: Beginning of the behind the scenes BITS - including Mets clubhouse setup, friendliness and accessibility of players, and thoughts on the New York media
13:39-15:05: We met Gary Cohen. It rocked.
15:06-16:12: The camera adds pounds. To everyone.
16:13-21:38: The media lounge - who we saw, what did they serve for the press MEAL and was it free?
21:39-26:36: Why we didn't watch any of the game - the saga of the mini mics
26:37-29:09: Alex Cohen - the woman she is
29:10-30:50: Who is Jesse Winkler?
30:51-31:48: Francisco Lindor told us to 'have a good night.' We can die happy.

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April 09, 2025 Do the Mets have the BEST pitching in BASEBALL?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK from the CITI. After covering the Mets' home opener at Citi Field, the team has won SIX straight. Is it us? Up to you. PLUS, the Mets open the season with the BEST pitching staff in baseball - is it real, or just a fluke? Will Brett Baty or LuisAngel Acuna get sent down when Jeff McNeil returns from injury? AND, the Blue Jays lock up VLAD GUERRERO JR.

00:00-4:49: We are BACK from Citi Field!
4:50-13:05: Mets have won SIX straight - have they carried over the MOMENTUM from last season?
13:06-16:07: Mets have BEST pitching staff in BASEBALL through the first ten days of the season
16:08-24:04: Bottom of the LINEUP is a disaster class - is Brett Baty nearing the end of the line with McNeil on his way back?
24:05-29:54: The Juan Soto effect - how Soto is benefitting Lindor, ALONSO
29:55-32:42: Vlad Guerrero Jr. EXTENDS with Blue Jays - he will NOT be a New York Met
32:43-34:35: Yes, we would go on Hot Ones

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