Fun Times in Flushing

After fighting all year, there are no more rounds for the New York Mets. The towel has been thrown. It's over. The Mets fell to the San Diego Padres in the deciding Game 3 of their Wild Card Series. I could pretend this is some meticulous breakdown, but it's not. It's just raw emotion. Project ALS Sarah Langs gofundme @MSmithFIF on Twitter

With their backs against the wall, the New York Mets turned to Jacob deGrom in Game 2 to help bring them even in their series with the San Diego Padres. deGrom did just that, with the offense having a big night on the backs of Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Jeff McNeil. Buck Showalter also made some interesting choices in how he decided to use Edwin Diaz in this game, so I break that down and look ahead to Game 3, and how Buck and the Mets might try to map out use of their pictures. Project ALS @MSmithFIF on Twitter

Max Scherzer was not good against San Diego in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. Now, the Mets must turn to Jacob deGrom in Game 2 to save their season, as he goes up against lefty Blake Snell. We talk (very little) about Scherzer's meltdown in Game 1, before constructing the best lineup for Game 2, and mapping out how to handle the pitching staff. I was only intending to talk for like 10 minutes, and went over 25. I sat in the stench of this loss for a few hours before hitting the record button. I had a lot to get off my chest. Project ALS @MSmithFIF on Twitter

The New York Mets played their most important series of the year, and they had to come out feeling great. 5 games with the rival Atlanta Braves, and the Mets took 4 of them to increase their lead in the division. Followed up by a 3-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. Host Michael Smith breaks it all down and takes a quick look ahead. Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Donate to the show: Buy Me A Coffee Thanks for listening!

The New York Mets took a disappointing 2 out of 3 games vs. the Washington Nationals, but they have much bigger things on their plate. The Mets are about to return home for a massive series with the Atlanta Braves that will see them play 5 games in 4 days. A quick preview of what lies ahead with the surging Braves. Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Donate to the show: Buy Me A Coffee Thanks for listening!

The New York Mets made no big splashes at the trade deadline, but the team did make some moves. Did they do enough to improve their World Series chances? Plus, Jacob deGrom made his 2022 debut, and he left it with his health intact. How did the team fare in the game? Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Donate to the show: Buy Me A Coffee Thanks for listening!

When the New York Mets' 2022 schedule first came out, many pointed to the fact that they would be making two west coast trips in a month. This was looked at as a big litmus test for a team that was very clearly "going for it." Well, the Mets went 5-5 on that second trip, marking it a major success, especially considering some of the circumstances surrounding it. The Mets are good, folks. Enjoy it. Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Donate to the show: Buy Me A Coffee Thanks for listening!

The New York Mets were finally unable to win a series, but even then they still managed a split. This team is good. Really good. And I'll tell you why the way they lose is what impresses me the most. Thanks for listening! Follow on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Subscribe to the Substack: funinflushing.substack.com

Happy Opening Day, everybody! There's no Jake, but that's okay. There are 162 games to play, and our New York Mets are going to make the most of them. I'll tell you what makes this team different. Thanks for listening! Follow on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Subscribe to the Substack: funinflushing.substack.com

Welp. The three-game set in Philadelphia was an abject failure for the New York Mets. Swept right out of there without putting up much of a fight. What now? What do they do now that they suddenly find themselves in third place? There's a way out of this, and it starts this week against the Washington Nationals. Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/33 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

The New York Mets had their tune-up before the big showdown with the Philadelphia Phillies, and it did not go well. The Mets dropped 3 of 4 games to the Miami Marlins, while the Phillies swept the Washington Nationals, shrinking the Mets' division lead to just .5 game. The Mets are in trouble, but the pitching matchups for the weekend might be in their favor. Hear what host Michael Smith thinks heading into the clash in The City of Brotherly Love. Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/32 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

The New York Mets acquired Javier Baez at the trade deadline! Baez provided a shot in the arm on Saturday night with a two-run homer, and he did help the Mets win that game, but they still lost two-out-of-three to the Cincinnati Reds. I'm discussing that series, as well as the Baez trade, that Berrios trade that didn't happen, and the agreement that wasn't with Kumar Rocker. Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/31 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

It all started with Jacob deGrom, as most good things do. The New York Mets had a very good weekend at Citi Field to wrap up their season series with the San Diego Padres. They won the series 2-out-of-3, and have to be feeling very positive about things, even if the series finale didn't quite go their way. Let's discuss what went right, and what went into the craziness that ended in a loss on Sunday. Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/30 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

After an uplifting series win vs. Washington, the New York Mets hit an immediate, sharp decline in their early roller coaster season, with a two-game sweep at the hands of the Red Sox.

After a sweep in Wrigley Field at the hands of the Cubs, the New York Mets returned home for a weekend series against the Washington Nationals. Jacob deGrom Jacob deGrom'd his way to a 2-hit shutout on Friday night. The Mets defense proved to be the issue on Saturday. Then the bats recovered and led the team to victory on Sunday, completing a series victory. Host Michael Smith breaks it all down! Thanks for listening! Fun Times in Flushing has a Patreon page! Check it out at FunInFlushing.com/patreon Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/28 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

The New York Mets just did something they didn't do at all in 2020: win consecutive series. Excellent pitching performances from Jacob deGrom and Marcus Stroman helped the Mets take 2 of 3 from the Colorado Rockies. Meanwhile, the Mets offense put together a complete offensive performance, winning a 3-game series in the Rocky Mountains while only hitting one home run along the way. All that plus a look ahead at the next series vs. the Chicago Cubs. Thanks for listening! Fun Times in Flushing has a Patreon page! Check it out at FunInFlushing.com/patreon Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/27 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

After a rough first five-plus games of the 2021 season, the New York Mets bounced back in a big way and swept the Philadelphia Phillies. Sweeping a doubleheader with a walk-off and a stellar performance from Marcus Stroman, the Mets capped off the series with the best performance of David Peterson's young career, and now they head off to Colorado with Jacob deGrom waiting to kick off that series. The bats seem to be waking up. The bullpen looks solid. There's a lot to be excited about right now. Thanks for listening! Fun Times in Flushing has a Patreon page! Check it out at FunInFlushing.com/patreon Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/26 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

After more than 18 months since the last time the New York Mets played a home game with fans, the Flushing Faithful returned to Citi Field for Thursday's home opener against the Miami Marlins. It was a series filled with drama. From walk-off HBPs, to wasted greatness, to exclusive forecast experts, a lot went down in Queens this weekend, and Michael Smith is here to talk about it all. Thanks for listening! Fun Times in Flushing has a Patreon page! Check it out at FunInFlushing.com/patreon Blog: Mets have nobody to blame but themselves in rain debacle Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/25 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

In a delayed start to their season, the New York Mets had Jacob deGrom on the mound to get 2021 started against the Philadelphia Phillies. As per usual, everything went great when deGrom was in the game, and fell apart after he left. Marcus Stroman got the win in game two, and David Peterson just wasn't good in the rubber match. Francisco Lindor showed flashes of brilliance with the glove. Pete Alonso and Dom Smith homered. Michael Conforto left the entire borough of Queens on base. Trevor May was bad, but also good. Jeurys Familia was ok. Jacob Barnes was not. It was a roller coaster ride in The City of Brotherly Love, and Michael Smith is here to break it down. Thanks for listening! Fun Times in Flushing has a Patreon page! Check it out at FunInFlushing.com/patreon Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/24 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

The New York Mets have started their Spring Training schedule. Things are going to be a little different this year. (Stop me if you've heard that recently.). Host Michael Smith is breaking down some of the storylines that have weaved through the first couple of exhibition games, as well as talking about some of the young guys we've had an opportunity to get our first looks at in Port St. Lucie. Thanks for listening! Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/23 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

Trevor Bauer is heading to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Albert Almora is coming to Queens! I tell you why missing out on Bauer might've been a positive. I also explain why the Almora signing is a failure to really put the finishing touches on this team. Thanks for listening! Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com/FunInFlushing.com/22 Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

Just two weeks after the Jared Porter story broke on ESPN, The Athletic has broken a story about former New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway. Callaway, the current pitching coach for the Los Angeles Angels, has been accused of inappropriate acts and sending inappropriate messages by multiple women in the sports industry. The accusations span across his time with the Cleveland Indians, the Mets, and the Angels. In this episode, I give my immediate thoughts on the report in The Athletic. Plus, my thoughts on Brandon Nimmo and how he fits into this team for 2021, as well as this day in Mets history. Thanks for listening! Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

Tim Britton, Mets beat reporter for The Athletic, joins the program to talk about all that has transpired over the past week with the New York Mets. Tim and I talk: Jared Porter George Springer Brad Hand Extending Michael Conforto and/or Francisco Lindor I also give my own thoughts on the news of the week. As well as a breakdown of Dom Smith's 2020 season. Plus, this day in Mets history. Thanks for listening! Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail to let me know what you want to see in 2021: 845-206-9098 If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com.

I have already celebrated the fact that the Mets have acquired Francisco Lindor, but now I take a step back and analyze what that truly means. I'm talking Lindor's numbers, Carlos Carrasco's numbers, and also taking a look at another potential Mets target, Kris Bryant. I also talk about Pete Alonso's 2020, and his outlook for 2021. Plus, this day in Mets history. BLOG: What's Next? Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail: 845-206-9098. Tell me what you think about Lindor, Carrasco, or who else you want to see the Mets bring in. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

GUYS, IT HAPPENED! FRANCISCO LINDOR IS THE SHORTSTOP FOR THE NEW YORK METS! We've been waiting for the first big move by the Steve Cohen Mets, and it has finally happened. I give some analysis, but it's basically just a celebration. Analysis will come soon, but come join me in celebration. The Mets are World Series contenders. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Leave me a voicemail: 845-206-9098. Tell me what you think about Lindor, Carrasco, or who else you want to see the Mets bring in. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

With Christmas approaching, the New York Mets crossed some big ticket items off of their wishlist. They added the catcher they needed, former White Sox and Tiger James McCann. They also brought in a GM to serve under Sandy Alderson. In that role, they opted for Jared Porter. Porter has served twice in front offices under Theo Epstein. In this episode, I break down those key additions, and why they speak to the success this team surely has coming their way. I also break down Seth Lugo's 2020 season, and take a look at this day in Mets history. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Who do you want to see added to this team, either via free agency or trade? Let me know by leaving a voicemail: 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

The New York Mets signed their first free agent in the Steve Cohen era, and it was a guy named Trevor. Not that Trevor. Trevor May is a solid reliever, and I go more in-depth on that. I also give an update on all the rumors swirling around JT Realmuto and James McCann. Who is reportedly having conversations with the Mets? Who, reportedly, isn't having many conversations with anybody? There's a lot going in, regarding the top free agent catchers. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Who do you want to see added to this team, either via free agency or trade? Let me know by leaving a voicemail: 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Robinson Cano has been suspended for the entire 2021 season, and that is...good news? I go in-depth on how this news can have a positive effect on the New York Mets in 2021 and beyond. Plus, I talk about Jeff McNeil, his tale of two seasons in 2020, and which you can expect to see at Citi Field in 2021. Also, of course, this day in Mets history. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. Who do you want to see added to this team, either via free agency or trade? Let me know by leaving a voicemail: 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email me, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Steve Cohen and Sandy Alderson had their introductory press conference this past week and it was everything a New York Mets fan could've hoped for and more. Both men provided great answers to questions about how they hope to handle the team moving forward, leaving fans with plenty to be excited about. There was one thing I found troubling though. I also take a look at Jacob deGrom's 2020 season, and how things are looking for him going into 2021. All that, plus, this day in Mets history. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Fanatics link: FunInFlushing.com/Fanatics Amazon link: FunInFlushing.com/Amazon Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. If you have some thoughts about what you want the team to do during the offseason, and want to share them with the show, leave us a voicemail at 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email us, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Not only does Steve Cohen bring his checkbook to the New York Mets, which is unlike what we've seen before, but he also brings a social media presence. The new Mets owner has been on social media recently interacting with fans and letting people know what they can expect when he takes the Zoom podium this coming week to address the media. We also found out that Francisco Lindor will not be a Cleveland Indian on Opening Day in 2021. I take a look at what it might take to get him, and what gambles the Mets might be taking in doing so. I also take a look at Michael Conforto's 2020 season, and how things are looking for him going into 2021. All that, plus, this day in Mets history. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Fanatics link: FunInFlushing.com/Fanatics Amazon link: FunInFlushing.com/Amazon Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. If you have some thoughts about what you want the team to do during the offseason, and want to share them with the show, leave us a voicemail at 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email us, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

What a long strange trip it's been. From the first time Steve Cohen bought the team, to this past week when he actually did, it has been a wild ride. It's over now, though. Cohen owns the Mets, and it already feels like things are changing. I also talked about all the players that have unexpectedly had their 2021 options declined, and who might be targets for the Mets. Plus, the decision by the Tampa Bay Rays to remove Blake Snell from Game 6 of the World Series, and what that says about the state of baseball. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Fanatics link: FunInFlushing.com/Fanatics Amazon link: FunInFlushing.com/Amazon Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. If you have some thoughts about what you want the team to do during the offseason, and want to share them with the show, leave us a voicemail at 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email us, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

It is time to take our first look at the 2021 New York Mets. We'll be checking in on how the team is shaping up at various times throughout the offseason, but this is the first one. We'll go through the major position groups, look out who could be in the everyday lineup, who may not have a place on this team, and what major free agents and trade targets could be in Queens next season. We also take a look at this week in Mets history, and say goodbye to two more Baseball Hall of Famers. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Fanatics link: FunInFlushing.com/Fanatics Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. If you have some thoughts about what you want the team to do during the offseason, and want to share them with the show, leave us a voicemail at 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email us, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Fun Times in Flushing is back with our very first Book Club episode! This week, host Michael Smith is discussing David Wright and Anthony DiComo's new book, The Captain: A Memoir. Michael runs down what topics David delves into in the book, why this is a great read for fans of David's, and why they should get this book. We also go through this week in Mets history, featuring David's first postseason home run. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Fanatics link: FunInFlushing.com/Fanatics Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. If you have some thoughts about what you want the team to do during the offseason, and want to share them with the show, leave us a voicemail at 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email us, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show. Theme song by Kyle Cullen. Contact Kyle at kylespodcastthemes@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

Host Michael Smith was a little under the weather last week, but he's back and better than ever and ready to wrap up the Mets' 2020 season. We'll talk about the abysmal performance against Tampa Bay and Washington, which led to the Mets finishing last in the NL East. (You read that right.) We'll also talk about the performances of the teams that finished in front of them and how they could've gotten in the playoffs. Plus, we'll evaluate some of the more important players on this team, Luis Rojas as manager, and Brodie Van Wagenen's job as GM. All that, as well as this day in Mets POSTSEASON (and not-making-postseason) history, and much more. RIP Bob Gibson Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. If you have some thoughts about what you want the team to do during the offseason, and want to share them with the show, leave us a voicemail at 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email us, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show, like things you want to hear, especially as the season comes to a close, and we begin to plan out off-season content. Thanks for listening!

Six games. Three with Philadelphia. Three with Atlanta. 5-1 was desired. 4-2 was necessary. The Mets got out - stumbled out - at 3-3. There are 7 games left. They play the first-place Rays, then four with the last-place Nationals. They're mathematically alive, but do they still have a realistic chance? That discussion, plus, this week in Mets history. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. If you have some thoughts about the team and want to share them with the show, leave us a voicemail at 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email us, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show, like things you want to hear, especially as the season comes to a close, and we begin to plan out off-season content. Thanks for listening!

The New York Mets had a rough week. It seems they're all pretty rough this year. Host Michael Smith breaks down what went wrong for the Mets this week against the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, and Toronto Blue Jays, and how it hurts their season. Plus, why they STILL have an opportunity to make the postseason. Michael also takes a look at the upcoming week with probable pitchers, as well as a breakdown of how the schedule shakes out over the final 13 games, and what it's going to take for the Mets to have a chance at sneaking into the playoffs. Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Follow Michael on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Visit our website: FunInFlushing.com Please subscribe and give us a 5-star rating in your podcasting app, and leave a review if your app allows. If you have some thoughts about the team and want to share them with the show, leave us a voicemail at 845-206-9098. If you have some thoughts about the team, but don't want to leave a voicemail, you can email us, funtimesinflushing@gmail.com. You can also send us an email if you have any thoughts or suggestions for the show, like things you want to hear, especially as the season comes to a close, and we begin to plan out off-season content. Thanks for listening!

The greatest player in franchise history passed away this week. Tom Seaver, aptly nicknamed "The Franchise," left us at the age of 75, due to complications from Lewy body dementia and COVID-19. NY Post columnist Mike Vaccaro joined me to discuss what made Seaver so special, and why he is revered so much by generations of Mets fans. I also talk about the week on the field for the Mets, from their lackluster effort on Tuesday in Baltimore, to the emotional victory against the Yankees, to the Labor Day Weekend battle with the Phillies. If you like the show, please subscribe and rate the show in your podcast app, and leave a review If you would like to leave a voicemail, that could be played on the show, call 845-206-9098. Feel free to discuss anything related to the week that was or the week that will be. Follow me on Twitter: @MSmithFIF Follow the show on Twitter: @FunInFlushing Follow the show on Instagram: @FunInFlushing Visit the show's website: FunInFlushing.com Mike Vaccaro on Tom Seaver: Mets legend Tom Seaver was truest definition of a hero This was perfect way for Mets to honor Tom Seaver My all-time favorite Tom Seaver story

After a strange week filled with a double header sweep at the hands of the Marlins, some deGrominance, and a touching on-field protest, the New York Mets went to play five games in the Bronx. It started off so well... In this episode host Michael Smith will discuss: Steve Cohen and A-Rod Dominic Smith's week to be proud of What went wrong in the Bronx All that and more, as we look forward to another busy week, with one more against Miami, one more against the Yankees, and two with Baltimore. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

After one New York Mets player, and one staffer, tested positive, this past weekend's Subway Series was postponed. Host Michael Smith takes a look at how this could affect the Mets schedule moving forward. We also take a look at Jacob deGrom's comments after being pulled from Wednesday's start, in which he pitched 6 shutout innings on 91 dominant pitches, as well as Steven Matz's lost job, and Seth Lugo's new one. That, plus "This Day in Mets History." Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Host Michael Smith has returned with Fun Times in Flushing, following a week (and change) off. He has a lot of thoughts on how the Mets have played the past two weeks, including: Wilson Ramos' play at the plate Andres Gimenez's breakout (and inability to get in the lineup) Luis Guillorme's hot streak David Peterson's consistency Michael will talk about all that, plus Jacob deGrom and Peterson's injury, as well as the additions of Matthew Allan, Francisco Alvarez and Ronny Mauricio to the 60-Man Player Pool. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

In a week that featured a five game losing streak for our New York Mets, the true circus came on Sunday when Yoenis Cespedes didn't show up to the ballpark, and the Mets released a cryptic statement. As per usual, the "clarification" provided more questions than answers, and the word "transparency" was more ironic than anything else. Host Michael Smith breaks it all down, as well as a week at the look ahead against the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins, on the second edition of the Fun Times in Flushing podcast.

Host Michael Smith uses the first episode of Fun Times in Flushing to talk about the strange Opening Weekend 2020 against the Atlanta Braves. He also previews what's to come in a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Also, this week in Mets history.