Why Am I a Mets Fan?

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Why Am I a Mets Fan? episodes

December 10, 2025 DIAZ TO DODGERS: Mets LOSE the best closer in baseball
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and EDWIN DIAZ is GONE. The longtime Met, one of the best closers in baseball, is headed to LOS ANGELES on a three-year deal with the Dodgers. Buckle your seatbelts, because we have a LOT to say on this one. PLUS, Pete Alonso is shopping himself at the Winter Meetings, and the Phillies resign Kyle Schwarber. Mets gonna Met!
00:00-5:59: Mini market Stearns STRIKES AGAIN - Edwin Diaz is a DODGER
6:00-17:01: Why are the Mets PINCHING PENNIES this offseason? And why does it strike such a sour note for Mets fans?
17:02-25:23: HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN? Over THREE MILLION DOLLARS?
25:24-28:55: Diaz did NOT give the Mets a chance to counter-offer...he wanted to be a Dodger. What is WRONG with the Mets' culture?
28:56-30:55: Dodgers fans - CONGRATULATIONS. Get ready for the rollercoaster ride.
30:56-34:21: MORE GOOD NEWS: PETE ALONSO is openly shopping himself at the Winter Meetings and David Stearns says the Mets will "be in touch"
34:22-37:48: The Phillies resign Kyle Schwarber
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40 min
November 25, 2025 ALYSSA ROSE: Howie's daughter speaks on ALL THINGS New York METS
On this episode of the WHY Am I a Mets Fan Podcast, Samantha and Ashley interview Alyssa Rose, Howie Rose's daughter, on all things Mets. From her early fandom, to her relationship with her dad, to her hot takes on the current state of the New York Mets, this episode covers it all.
00:00-3:40: ALYSSA ROSE tells us when she FELL IN LOVE with the METS
3:45-5:25: FAVORITE ERA of METS baseball
5:30-7:59: Most HEARTBREAKING METS moment? Sharing Mets MEMORIES
8:00-11:26: What impresses Alyssa the MOST about HOWIE’S work? FAVORITE CALLS?
11:27-12:32: Alyssa shares what it was like growing up with a well-known father figure
12:33-14:56: Is the METS broadcast team as CLOSE as they SEEM?
14:57-20:58: How does ALYSSA feel about NIMMO LEAVING? Thoughts on DIAZ, ALONSO, and young CORE
20:59-22:47: One player ALYSSA wants on this year’s METS ROSTER
22:48-24:44: WHEN does ALYSSA think the METS will win a WORLD SERIES?
24:45-27:34: WHY is ALYSSA ROSE a METS FAN?
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30 min
November 24, 2025 NIMMO GONE: Mets TRADE OF Brandon Nimmo to TEXAS for Marcus Semien
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have breaking news on this Sunday night. Longtime New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been TRADED to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien. From the emotions behind trading the longest-tenured Met to the logistics behind the deal...we've got it all. Join us!
00:00-3:32: Initial reaction...we were SHOCKED?
3:33-8:33: Why we HATE it - the emotional reaction behind losing Nimmo, what the Mets will lose in the lineup
8:34-14:17: Why maybe we DON'T hate it - what Marcus Semien brings to the table
14:18-18:56: What this SIGNALS to us as far as the rest of the Mets' offseason
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21 min
November 19, 2025 TRADE RUMORS: Will the Mets trade McNeil, Nimmo, Senga?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss all of the news and rumors for the New York Mets heading into next season. With rumors swirling after the GM meetings, who will still be a Met in 2026? Could key members of the core be traded? All that and more on this week's episode!
00:00-3:54: Edwin Diaz "50-50" on returning to the Mets...what will Pete Alonso's market look like?
3:55-6:35: Mets rumored to be "SHOPPING" Jeff McNeil on the trade market
6:36-9:02: Juan Soto says he'd like the Mets to bring back Starling Marte
9:03-12:11: Are the Mets shopping Brandon NIMMO?
12:12-14:16: How much trade value do guys like Mark Vientos, LuisAngel Acuna have?
14:17-16:48: Mets RELEASE Frankie Montas. Was he the biggest FLOP of David Stearns' tenure so far?
16:49-20:26: Will the Mets trade Kodai Senga? Are they targeting Devin Williams? And what does the rest of the offseason have in store?
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23 min
November 12, 2025 DIAZ TO DODGERS? Edwin Diaz Free Agency RUMORS
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss an Edwin Diaz EMERGENCY - Jeff Passan wants him to sign with the Dodgers?! Discussing all things Diaz free agency...would it make sense for the Dodgers? Who would the Mets replace him with? And how much money is he going to get? Join us!
00:00-5:55: Passan's thoughts - do the Dodgers NEED Edwin Diaz?
5:56-11:46: Can the Mets AFFORD to lose him? Would David Stearns consider replacing him INTERNALLY? Who else is on the market?
11:47-15:16: How much is Diaz going to cost - and is it WORTH it?
15:17-16:44: Pat Murphy wins NL Manager of the Year again
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18 min
November 11, 2025 ALONSO OPT OUT: Will Mets Slugger STAY or GO? Will LAD resign ROJAS?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back as baseball free agency begins. The big topic of discussion today: Will Pete Alonso STAY or GO? The Mets' longtime first baseman opted out of his deal last week - should David Stearns make an effort to retain him? If not, what other options exist for the Mets? Would Schwarber, Bellinger, or Kyle Tucker be the best fit? PLUS, will the Dodgers be a player for Tucker and should they keep Miguel Rojas?
00:00-9:44: Alonso opts out- will David Stearns bring him back? SHOULD he?
9:45-14:04: How much will clubhouse culture, LEGACY play a part in the decision that the Mets make?
14:05-22:24: Who could the Mets sign to replace him? Would Schwarber, Bellinger, or Kyle Tucker be the best fit?
22:25-25:24: Will the Dodgers resign Miggy Ro? Ohtani's comments
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28 min
November 08, 2025 What can the Mets LEARN from the Dodgers' SUCCESS?
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for an end-of-week wrap up! More on the Freddie Freeman debate, PLUS what can the Mets learn from the Dodgers' success? Then, getting into some preliminary Mets offseason MOVES - Alonso, Diaz opt out, Soto MVP finalist, and MUCH MORE!
00:00-4:57: WRAPPING UP the Freddie Freeman HOF discussion - thanks for your comments!
4:58-11:52: What can the Mets LEARN from the Dodgers' success?
11:53-15:15: Pete Alonso, Juan Soto WIN Silver Slugger awards
15:16-18:16: Ohtani has NL MVP in the bag, Soto a finalist
18:17-22:56: Mets lose pitching coach, first base coach to the BRAVES?!
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25 min
November 05, 2025 DODGERS DYNASTY: LA celebrates Dodgers' World Series WIN!
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back after taking a few days to digest the Dodgers' World Series win! From a remarkable Game 7 to the World Series parade in LA - we're discussing it all. PLUS, a debate on Freddie Freeman's legacy and will the Dodgers THREE-PEAT?
00:00-2:24: Ashley's back and the Dodgers are World Series champions
2:25-5:13: Yoshinobu Yamamoto MVP MASTERCLASS
5:14-7:17: HEARTBREAK for the Blue Jays
7:18-10:35: Was money the difference for the Dodgers?
10:36-12:35: Clayton Kershaw goes out on top
12:36-17:01: Freddie Freeman LEGACY debate - will he go into the HOF as a Dodger or a Brave?
17:02-18:51: Will the Dodgers three-peat next season?
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21 min
November 01, 2025 GOING to GAME 7: DODGERS beat BLUE JAYS in WILD GAME 6
In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Dodgers 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays. It ALL comes down to GAME 7.
00:00-3:17: DODGERS win in TORONTO
3:18-7:09: YAMAMOTO is NASTY, who would be DODGERS MVP if they WIN?
7:10:-9:30: THIS GAME had a CRAZY FINISH
9:31-13:53: PITCHING SITUATION for Game 7: SCHERZER, OHTANI?
13:54-18:05: SAM and ASH FINAL PREDICTIONS
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20 min
October 30, 2025 TREY YESAVAGE is a SAVAGE: DODGERS DOWNED by BLUE JAYS in GAME 5
In this episode, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the shift that has occured in the World Series now that the Blue Jays have won Games 4 and 5. Can the Dodgers pull out two more in Canada?
00:00-7:24: Trey Yesavage is having a POSTSEASON to REMEBER
7:25-12:39: Did DODGERS chances to win WORLD SERIES DROP after tonight?
12:40-19:14: The DODGERS have a BULLPEN PROBLEM
#mlblb #mlbb #mlb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #shoheiohtani #baseballplayoffs #baseball #bluejays #bluejaysbaseball #worldseries #torontobluejays #toronto #worldseries

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21 min

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'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 fascination, the frustrations, and the undeniable allure of the New York Mets.