Foolishly Faithful: A Mets Podcast

They better get some security in right field. Join us as we catch up on the past two weeks of Mets baseball, and look ahead to Juan Soto's return to Yankee Stadium. How will the Mets fare after losing three lefties to injury? Will Pete keep slashing?Trivia @ (33:00)

Need we say more?We've got a great episode for you this week. Join us as we talk about the marvelous Mets off to the best - and probably the most fun - start we've ever seen. We discuss the sweet sweeps, pristine pitching, and the good problems of a crowded roster.Trivia: Can you guess the date of this Mets game? (32:40)

It's getting hot out, the Mets are hot, the Polar Bear might be the hottest. Grab yourself a cold drink and buckle in for a fun summer.Join us as we discuss the Mets' hot start and share our first impressions of new players, and what to make of those struggling at the plate.

The last day of school? Getting a raise at work? Going on a nice date? Those all sound pretty nice today, the MLB season gets started. Join us as we discuss what we're most excited for this season (10:10) and make our team and player stat predictions for the year (29:55) ... Who will be the Mets MVP? Who will lead the team in quality starts? How many games will the team wear the new road blues? How many hot dogs will Ray have to eat?Opening Day Trivia @ (26:22)

Join us as we discuss how the new Mets are looking down in Port St. Lucie, and go over last year's pre-season predictions as we get ready for this coming year (31:30).Trivia at (27:55)

Foolishly Faithful is back for Season 3! Join us as we recap the end of 2024 (2:08), the biggest free agent deal ever (17:03), and a reunion with a fan favorite (34:37).Can you solve the trivia question? (31:40 / 1:01:50)

Uh oh... This is getting exciting now. Hold on tight. Join us as we recap another playoff series win and look ahead to the NLCS. We talk the big pitching performances, team unity, and the grand slam heard around Mets nation. LGM

Pete for three... BANG!Is this real life? Am I in McDonaldland? Join us this week as we recap an exciting Wild Card series with the Brewers and the most impossible, redemptive endings in Mets history. We also look ahead to an NLDS with the Phillies that's sure to bring the thrills. LFGM

Simply amazin'. The full gang is back to chop it up following the Mets' playoff clinching day in Atlanta. Join us as we gleefully rejoice in the victory and look ahead to the playoffs.

Going into Atlanta, season on the line, one win and we leave with our fate in our own hands. Is this 2022? Join us as we preview the upcoming series against the Braves that may decide the season! We'll discuss the parallels between 2022 and 2024 (01:00), clinching scenarios (03:50), the great pitching match-ups we'll see (07:59), the near evenly matched hitting (16:44), and finish up by giving our (admittedly heavily biased) predictions.

What a wonderful phrase.Join us as we get excited over the playoff picture and the Mets still being part of it (14:04), tip our cap to the Mets who have stepped up so far in Lindor's absence (21:45), and welcome our first rookie batter of the season (29:30). In the second half we pose a trivia question in honor of our rookie (39:22) and give a shout out to our lights out starting pitching (42:15). P.S. Shohei Ohtani is still really really good at baseball (11:40)

We're back! Join us as we discuss the playoff picture (00:40), the MVP race (Ohtani is really good at baseball, but so is Lindor) (25:05), see how many baseball brothers we can name for fun (20:51), and see how many Met Olympians we can name for trivia (36:04).

Or is it really Mark Vientos? Join us as we discuss the Mets' recent homestand and bring you a live reporting from Eric in the recent Seatlle series (01:30). We discuss why Lindor should be MVP, the Mets must win upcoming road trip, and of course have a new trivia question (30:40). Finally, does Gary Cohen make an appearance? Listen to find out!

Next week, they'll play in Mars. Join us this week as we break down the Mets jet-setting roadtrip and the contributions from trade deadline pieces. In the second half, we look at the games ahead and discuss it would feel to have the Mets' all-time-worst 40-win season broken by the White Sox. Can you remember the date of the last Mets game in Seattle? (28:35)

The front office should get into masonry the way they filled these holes! Join us this week as we discuss the Mets' past week against tough teams and the abundance of roster moves made at this year's trading deadline. (17:50) In the second half, we play Guess the Met (45:18) and wrap up news from around the league.

I wonder if Jeff got the Grimace toy? Join us this week as we discuss the Mets' season Subway Series sweep and the energy coming out of the All-Star Break. In the second half, we ask, "Fact or Fiction?" to Mets takes about the rest of the season. Do you remember the date of this Subway Series game? (28:50)

How bout that anthem, though? Might have been the best part of the Home Run Derby. Join us this week as we analyze some Mets' first half statistics (13:17) and discuss whether the Home Run Derby is an event worthy of our attention anymore (22:57). In the second half, we dive into the Mets new draft picks. Can you name which Mets draft pick leads all-time in WAR? (57:37).

The happiest man in baseball? Think again. Join us this week as we discuss the Mets All-Star snubs and failing bullpen (1:40). In the second half, we reassess trade deadline moves given the Mets' recent surge. (35:25) Can you guess the Met who was tired of watching football? (29:27)

4 and D trains are out of service this week. There were signal issues when the Mets lit them on fire. Join us this week as we break down the Mets return to street level, beating the Yankees in a Subway Series matchup to get back to .500. We talk the Mets offensive prowess (3:00) and our shining young stars (32:44). Can you guess the date of this Mets game? (27:36)

This is Grimace's team now, okay? Join us this week as we discuss the Mets back from the dead, playing with passion, and winning games. In the second half (25:15) we ask a trivia question - how many McDonaldland characters can you name? We also talk about hitting, pitching, roster additions, and lineup moves.

After #18 got his number retired, the Mets learned how to hit again. Will the beat continue in London? Join us this week as we discuss the Mets bounce back week after they self-appointed themselves the "worst team in the f***ing MLB." (2:18). In the second half, we discuss Francisco Alvarez's pending return and the importance of the no-hitter he caught in Brooklyn. (37:30). Guess The Met at (25:08)

Another hard day at the office, babe? Join us as we lament ... errr I mean, discuss, the state of the Mets as they devolve in remarkable fashion. In the second half, we discuss the future of umpiring in the wake of a notable retirement. (42:30) We've got a good trivia question for you too (31:30).

Gotta look forward, right? Ugh. Join us this week as we discuss the horrid Mets week with bullpen woes and lineup reshuffling (5:15). We hear from phone call from a Foolishly Faithful listener, (26:34) and discuss the not-too-far away trade deadline and the Mets pieces who might get moved (34:55).

Walking on sunshine, we are not. When will the free bases stop? Join us as we discuss the Mets' bleak week versus division rivals that featured too many walks, again (00:44). In the second half, we discuss a number of roster moves, injury updates, and the games ahead on the road trip. (27:17) We continue with another week of guess the date of the Mets game. (25:50) / (53:14)

Luckily we were able to reclaim it off of waivers! Join us as we talk about the Mets coming up just short in Tampa Bay (0:35), focus in on some key players' struggles and triumphs (10:15). In the second half we give a far too obscure trivia question (28:17), talk about some news from the Mets and the rest of the league (31:07), and play a fun new game (52:44)!

What does Metsy mean to you? To us, it's a heartbreaking loss. Join us this week as we talk about the dropped games to the Cardinals and Cubs (00:50) - you know, the ones where there's a glimmer of hope in the 9th inning? In the second half, we discuss who must replace Adrian Houser in the rotation (23:36). Trivia at (20:27)

Uh-oh - Tomas Nido is back on the Mets. Hey, at least we can throw runners out now. Join us as we discuss the Mets' split west coast road trip including our trouble with walks and our timely late-inning hitting. (00:40) In the second half we discuss unfortunate injuries (34:20). Trivia at (32:50).

Harrison Bader and who(?!) have the clutch gene? Join us as we discuss the surging Mets, who look like real winners after rattling off late-inning victories against some good teams. (1:25) Later, we talk about the looming Mets City Connect jerseys releasing this Friday. (55:54) Trivia: (34:08)

Join us as we discuss the Mets' first wins of the season (1:18) and some of the improvements made as a team (13:25). In the second half, we get into roster moves - does DFA'ing three pitchers in a week tell us anything about this new front office (43:02)? Can you guess this Met? He had a 16-year MLB career and finished it with two years on the Mets in 2006 and 2007. (41:48)

Join us as we discuss the embarrassing start to the 2024 season. We give our initial over-reactions (00:34) and break down the McNeil-Hoskins slide drama (15:40). In the second half, we dive further into our hitting (35:00) and pitching (45:27). We touch on league news (54:24) and ask a trivia question (33:35 / 1:03:17). Reference - McNeil/Mets sliding video: https://youtu.be/jDSLbdXWRhw?si=LdNTzh0EJnZKo6uL Email us at foolishlyfaithfulmetspod@gmail.com!

We made it! The 2024 Mets season is upon us. Join us as we cover the Mets' final roster moves including the signing of JD Martinez (00:50). In the second half, we make our 2024 predictions (21:40) - Will Nimmo win a Gold Glove in left? Is Diaz the Mets Cy Young favorite? The Marlins will flop and finish in last place? Guess the Met at (19:47) with the answer at the end.

Join us as we examine position battles and roster moves heading into Opening Day (4:50) and debate the ideal lineup (33:35). Can you Guess The Met? (31:48) Email us your questions or trivia at foolishlyfaithfulmetspod@gmail.com or send us a message on Instagram @foolishly_faithful .

Join us as we catch up on Mets news and preview the Br*ves and Marlins (15:32) and the Phillies and Nationals (35:20). For trivia, we bring back Guess the Met, can you name him? (34:25)

They renewed us for a second season, so we're back baby! We kick off our 2024 season discussing the 2023 postseason (1:44), the new bosses David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza (11:37), and taking a look at the offseason's free agent signings (32:15).

Join us as we look back on the 2023 season - the good, the bad, and the wildly misinformed prop bets. Thank you to all our listeners for sticking with us this season! (2:37) Buck out, Stearns in (22:45) Favorite play of the year (36:15) Favorite game of the year (46:17) Worst loss of the year (54:50) Player in biggest need of improvement in 2024 (1:02:32) Player to move on from in 2024 (1:14:05) A quick trivia question (1:20:00) The podcast goes through our Opening Day prop bets (1:42:35) Playoff predictions (1:51:43) Personal season-end reflections Steve's favorite play: https://tinyurl.com/yc65sv6d David's favorite play: https://tinyurl.com/4wbue9f9 Ray's favorite play: https://tinyurl.com/3rmke9c9 Eric's favorite play: https://tinyurl.com/m7ejjy2z Enjoy the offseason! Our email is always open at foolishlyfaithfulmetspod@gmail.com

Join us as we discuss news about the playoff-unlikely September Mets, including Tommy Pham's work ethic comments (9:07) and Alonso's next contract (21:40). In the second half, we make predictions for the AL West and NL Wild Card races (48:50).

The Mets can still be fun! Join us this week as we talk Senga's dominance, Ronny's debut, DJ's surge, and Pete's contract (5:05). In the second half, we cover the Scherzer vs. Verlander game in Texas and other league news. (42:06)

Join us as we're joined by a special guest to talk about Joey Lucchesi's return to the mound (2:30) and how former Mets are doing on their new teams (15:30). In the second half we pose a trivia question (28:55) and begrudgingly (or happily?) talk about the struggling Yankees (43:48).

Aaron Rodgers and the Jets haven't taken the field yet. We're still here talking about the Mets. Join us this week as we discuss what we're looking forward to in the rest of this Mets season (23:00) - our youngsters playing more, Shohei and Scherzer at Citi Field, and exciting opponents down the stretch. Of course, we honor Bartolo Colon as he plans to retire a Met (42:37).

Join as we cover everything from the past week of Mets trade deadline mania. We recap our trades (6:41), examine the future for the franchise (23:18), and share our thoughts about our newly departed Mets (54:07).

Join us as we discuss possible trade deadline moves for the Mets (2:12) and the early picks from this year's MLB Draft (14:05). In the second half we ask our trivia question (31:31), and learn about the origin of the "high-five." (35:42). Email us at foolishlyfaithfulmetspod@gmail.com , or find us on Instagram at @foolishly_faithful

Join us as we cover Quintana's return, struggling/striving Mets (03:45), and discuss whether the Mets should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline (12:25). In the second half we discuss an old-timey baseball story (42:35), discover the invention of the middle finger, and go around the league for some news (58:29). Email us at FoolishlyFaithfulMetsPod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at Foolishly_faithful

Join us as we cover the the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game (5:17) and answer some fan mail (20:10). In the second half, David shares a classic baseball story (28:00) and we discuss the pending moves as the Mets fight for their season in these last two weeks of July (36:00).

Join us as we discuss the undefeated (...in July) Mets, namely Kodai Senga's excellent season so far (10:11) and power kid Alvarez (21:15). In the second half, we ask our trivia question (30:30) and debate what Jose Quintana's return means for the active roster (32:30).

Join us as we discuss Steve Cohen's press conference and plans should the Mets be sellers at the trade deadline (4:35). In the second half, we recap another week of Mets lethargy (33:40), build a themed all-time Mets lineup (46:50), and go through news from around the league (1:04:53).

Join us as we discuss the Mets recent struggles, All Star game finalists (15:30), pose another fun trivia question (32:24), around the league news & standings (34:05), Ohtani hour (49:50), and the Mets week ahead (1:00:03).

Join us as we try to explain our feelings about the seemingly endless spiral of bad baseball affecting the Mets and ask whether any changes need to be made (16:55). In our second half we pose a fun four-part trivia question (30:50) and discuss the collective action of A's fans begging to keep their team in Oakland (42:50).

Join us as we lament the struggling Mets and discuss how Daniel Vogelbach still can't hit despite looking like a player out of a Bugs Bunny cartoon (24:10). In the second half, we discuss the legacy of the mid-2010s Mets rotation (35:15) , namely Jacob deGrom getting his second Tommy John surgery (51:10).

Join us as we discuss the Mets continuing evolving catcher situation (07:18), the road losses and pitching struggles in Colorado (19:55), and pose a trivia question (40:28).

Join us as we discuss the Mets' lineup construction (06:23) and the impending decision of Alvarez's roster spot (24:20). In the second half, we pose our trivia question (37:59) and debate the fate of underperforming players (40:06).

Join us as we discuss Alvarez, Baty, and Vientos bringing the winning energy back to a withering Mets team (08:28) and Senga and Megill setting the tone on the mound (15:45). In the second half, we pose our trivia question (30:30), discuss team roster moves and injuries (32:20), and talk about news around the league (53:27).