Mets On Tap

Michael, Chris, Jake and Jason discuss the beginning of Spring Training, Juan Soto, and the Mets rotation. We talk blackouts, Jose Siri, Mets centerfielders and listening to the radio. We bounce around the depth chart and discuss Pete Alonso and who knows what else, give it a listen! You can email us questions, comments, playoff … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 84 – Juan Soto's Team" The post Mets On Tap Episode 84 – Juan Soto's Team first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael Jake and Jason discuss the end of the Mets season, the wall they hit, NLCS strategy, wondering where Ben Gamel was, and the beers we had along the way. We discuss hoping the Yankees lose, our favorite Mets gimmicks of the season, and giving a billion dollars to Juan Soto. You heard it here … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 83 – OMGee That Was Fun" The post Mets On Tap Episode 83 – OMGee That Was Fun first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael and Jason talk bullpen, Senga, the broadcasts and post-game viewing habits. We discuss Michael attending game 4, playoff cocktails, and kibitz the Guardians-Yankees game. And of course, beer. Have you had any of the cocktails or playoff stuff at Citi Field? What beers are you enjoying with games 3+? Let us know! You can … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 82: Boo The Dodgers" The post Mets On Tap Episode 82: Boo The Dodgers first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael, Chris and Jason talk about the playoffs, about the Phillies series, about Citi Field, clinching at home, what AL teams we like. We discuss actual and potential swagger roster moves, and just generally enjoy Mets playoff baseball. And of course, beer. What are you drinking while you watch the games? hit us up. You … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 81 – Trying To Clinch At Home" The post Mets On Tap Episode 81 – Trying To Clinch At Home first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael and Jason talk about the thrilling Mets clincher game, some games it reminded us, and how fun it is to watch these Mets play with such intensity and emotion. We ponder long layoffs, and what that could mean for the Dodgers and Phillies, and how we probably prefer an AL team to a non-Mets … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 80 – Energetic Mets Playoff Wins" The post Mets On Tap Episode 80 – Energetic Mets Playoff Wins first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael and Jason talk about the Tuesday night bomb against Atlanta, the stress of finishing out this week and trying to make the playoffs, and a lot of the machinations of schedule. We discuss the experience getting to and from Citi Field, in contrast with the fun of enjoying a game there. And of course, … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 79, Trying to Avoid a Hurricane and a Disaster Series" The post Mets On Tap Episode 79, Trying to Avoid a Hurricane and a Disaster Series first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael, Jake and Jason talk about the expectations of the season, how exciting it is, and do a lot of scoreboard watching. Lots of Luisangel Acuña talk, some talk of all the starting pitching, some other baseball stuff. And of course, beer. You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 78 – Two Games Up–Get Excited!" The post Mets On Tap Episode 78 – Two Games Up–Get Excited! first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael and Jason break down the Mets playoff chances, the remaining schedule, and how they get there. Some Alonso talk. Some Lindor MVP/Retired Number talk. And of course, beer. We embarrassingly neglect to talk about Ed Kranepool. You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Do you have a beer … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 77: Ohtani Doesn't Play Defense Lindor4MVP" The post Mets On Tap Episode 77: Ohtani Doesn't Play Defense Lindor4MVP first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael and Jason break down the QO status of Pete Alonso, his defense, and wonder what he's going to. We break down the Syracuse Mets playoff situation while watching the Mets torpedo their own. You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Do you have a beer you'd like us … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 76 : Give Pete Alonso The Qualifying Offer" The post Mets On Tap Episode 76 : Give Pete Alonso The Qualifying Offer first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael and Jason break down the trade deadline, our thoughts on the team down the stretch, and what's going to get them there. We ponder aces, rotation depth, and high floor hitters. You can email us questions, comments, bullpen help, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Do you have a beer you'd like us to try … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 75 – Trade Deadline Edition" The post Mets On Tap Episode 75 – Trade Deadline Edition first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael, Jason and Jake talk All Star Game, Mets bullpen ups, our top and bottom picks for the first half, and what to expect from the second half. Kodai Senga! Jason tries to convince Jake to pop up to Denver when he and the Mets are there, so drop any recs you might have for … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 74: Revolving Door Of Relievers" The post Mets On Tap Episode 74: Revolving Door Of Relievers first appeared on Barley Prose.

Episode 73 of the Mets On Tap podcast The post Mets On Tap Episode 73: The Static Of The New York Mets first appeared on Barley Prose.

Michael and Jason talk the suddenly in-it Mets, hopes for the second half and whether they'll trade guys and for what. We talk a little softball, a little father's day at the minor league park, and having catch on the field. We lament Jeff McNeil's career, and tip our hat to Willy Mays. You can … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 72: Having A Catch With Grimace" The post Mets On Tap Episode 72: Having A Catch With Grimace first appeared on Barley Prose.

Mets On Tap Episode 71 The post Mets On Tap Episode 71: All The Talent's In Syracuse first appeared on Barley Prose.

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk backup infielders and running for/with beer. We talk about DJ Stewart, about the dang Phillies and Brett Baty. Do you have a beer you'd like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer and/or Mets related … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 70: Beer Miles, Dollar Dogs, and Mets backup infielders"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk pitching, winning streaks, and where DJ Stewart is going to play. We talk about beer inside the Green Monster, elementary softball field turf, and radio broadcasts as multi-tasking. Do you have a beer you'd like us to try on the … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 69: Tapping the Green Monster"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Join Michael, Chris, Jason and Jake in their first episode of the season with the Mets getting destroyed in the background. We talk about Brett Baty, the general state of the team, and playing Atlanta. We get into the hot topic of the MLB … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 68 – $18 For A New UCL"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Everyone's here! Join Michael, Chris, Jason and Jake in this pre-Opening Day podcast episode where we discuss the ends of the roster, minor league baseball, Jay Payton vs. DJ Stewart. We talk about the offense, home runs, and how JD Martinez fits in. We … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 67 – Ohtani Takes The Over On Podcast Hosts"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael Jake and Jason talk about the start of the season in Korea, how the Mets are doing in Spring Training, and learn some of the coaches names. Jason discusses Van Hassler Brewing, which is inside a former Arby's We discuss J.D. Davis, Martinez, … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 66 – Sir, This Is An Arbys"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk underdogs, look for optimism, and discuss the rotation. American Spork? hmm. Some discussion of Syracuse, prospects, going to games this year and focusing on just watching games this year without the multitasking. And of course, Daniel Murphy in the booth. … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 65 – Looking For Optimism"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Jason and Jake talk the new 2024 season, new personnel, hopes and dreams. Pete Alonso and Joey Cory's no high-five routine. Switching to Hulu. Do you have a beer you'd like us to try on the podcast? Do you have a cool beer … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 64 – Welcome To Pitchers and Catchers"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk McNeil, Alonso, the Padres, ticket prices, ESPN, and all the playoff goodness. Some roster machination stuff, who's in, who's out. Rotation stuff. Tin Barn Brewery Do you have a beer you'd like us to try on the podcast? Do you … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 63 – Playoff Preview"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk Starling Marte and the struggling Mets offense, and if their numbers look better than they are due to a couple of blow-outs. Some talk of dark beer season coming, and Joey Lucchesi and Hurricane Ian. Do you have a beer … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 62 – We Miss You Starling Marte!"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk Mets postseason positioning, the schedule down the stretch, and some blackout/expansion talk. Some Moosehead Lager and skunked beer talk, road trips to Syracuse, and pondering when  Starling Marte is returning. Do you have a beer you'd like us to try … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 61 Clinching The Playoffs"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk Mets injuries, big beers, playoff seeding, and holding off Atlanta. We talk stumbling on new breweries, about the Mets approach at the plate, and Timmy Trumpet's appearance at Citi Field. I think his stories are gone, but his Instagram of … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 60 Still In First Place"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk Timmy Trumpets, holding off the Braves, Dendrites, and jerseys. What do you wear to Mets games? Some talk on what may or may not be wrong with the Mets, playoff seeding, and vacation beers. Let's whittle down that magic number! … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 59 Timmy Trumpets Episode"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason talk pitcher injuries, the lineup, and Brett Baty. We muse about how the Mets are handling injuries, who's going to be available to pitch in October and perhaps some creative ways to deploy them. We talk about beers, Citi Field, and … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 58, The Second Inning Exit"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Chris and Jason talk Jacob deGrom, Trade Deadline, Beer Flights, and so much more while Jake motors across the lower latitudes. How do you drink a beer flight? How do you grade the Mets trade deadline acquisitions? How would you use Chris Bassitt … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 57 deGoat is deBack, Welcome Jacob!"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Chris talk Subway Series, and roster construction and where the Mets might try to improve, as well as how much we think first place means versus just making the playoffs. Welcome Daniel Vogelbach, shoutout to Edwin Díaz, and what beers would YOU … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 56 – The Edwin Díaz is Unhittable Episode"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason start by mocking the All Star Game uniforms and star hat, and then meander into talking about how to get kids into, or back into, baseball as they become adults. There's some talk of Juan Soto and trading, though we recognize … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 55*"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason start by getting into some of the blackout stuff, YouTube TV's “catch up” feature, and where you can listen to baseball games. Then we talk some about deGrom rehabbing in Syracuse, forget to mention Francisco Alvarez, and talk some about Marcus … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 54 The Multi-tasking With The Mets Episode"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael's a little grumpy in this one, getting on specialty hats, minor league team names, and questioning whether or not the players or the organization are running the show. We mock Mr. Redlegs a bit, talk about rehab starts, and enjoy Max Scherzer being … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 53 Mets Are Mismanaging Mr. Redlegs Injury"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Chris, Jake and Jason discuss how nice it is to have padded the division lead early, so that these recent struggles don't bury the Mets.  There's some talk of Yard Goats and Rumble Ponies off of the news about Scherzer and deGrom working their … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 52 Who's The Red's GM?"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Chris vote for some All-Stars, ponder why we can't vote for pitchers, discuss the balanced schedule and how the Mets might benefit from having more of their games against the Braves during the healthy deGrom and Scherzer parts of the season. We … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 51-The All Star Voting Episode"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Jason and Chris discuss all manner of things here on this episode 50, including Michael's visit to Citi Field, pitching depth, how nice it is to get back to the East Coast, and specifically not the Atlanta team. We discuss some data tracking … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 50 The Clear Channel Episode"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason discuss the SNY pregame show as well as sports talking heads in general, before musing on west coast road trips featuring cycles and splits with good teams. We talk some apple tv+ stats, some 0-2 counts, and muse about some pitching … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 49 Cycling In 8th Starters"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. After a little noisy check-in with Michael from Citi Field, Jason, Jake and Chris discuss all manner of happy Mets stuff, from cats, to pools, to why Chip Ambres won't return Chris' calls. They also discuss Dominic Smith's demotion, the lingering injuries of some … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 48 The Mascot Family Foodie Episode"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Chris and Michael discuss the west coast series, the upcoming schedule, why Chris isn't managing the Mets, and a few other things. We also discuss the disaster of buying tickets, game start times, and the division lead. If you want us to mention what … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 47 The Everyone's Hitting Episode"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Jason and Michael discuss the doubleheader in progress, the team not losing too badly during this cooler streak, and how they could probably use another bat or two. We get into a little dead baseball discussion, good fundamentals, and ponder where rehab starts for … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 46 The Pine Tar Whisperer"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Jason and Michael discuss the comeback against the Phillies, some other memorable wins and losses, and just general bask in the good mood. We talk a little Buffalo, a bit of a tangent about your phone tracking you and donuts, and then circle back … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 45 Just Cruisin'"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Chris and Michael discuss the double-header sweep, keeping Atlanta down, and how there's not much to complain about right now. Touch on Cano, McNeil, balanced schedules and just otherwise bask in the glow of an excellent baseball team. Michael: Aeronaut Hyperfocus NEIPA Chris: Ayinger … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 44 The Nit Pick Episode"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Jason, Chris and Michael talk over the second Mets game of the Cardinals series, discussing Bassitt, the roster, and how this team just feels different, but maybe it's the same? Lots of Cano talk, some Ebbs Citi Field talk, a little bit of bullpen … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 43 This Is The Same Mets, But They're Different"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Jason, Chris and Michael talk over the second Mets game of the doubleheader and Scherzer losing the no-hitter. We talk about aggressive base-running, the cold weather and the location of the bullpens at various minor league parks. We talk about the SNY app a … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 42 The Dark Beer Episode"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason, Chris talk about Syracuse Opening Day, Mookie Wilson, attending Mets games, the SNY app and so much more. We get into the back end of the roster a little bit, discuss the Mets snakebitten nature and how they can do better, … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 40 Weak Bones"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Jason, Chris talk actual Spring Training games, going on live! Opening Day for Syracuse and for the Mets, and some Long Island Ducks. Michael talks about birthday beers at Two Villains in Nyack, NY. Hamburg Brewing is just south of Buffalo. We again … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 39 Birthday Beers Alone In The Bar"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Jason, Chris talk actual Spring Training games, a bit about NYC's vaccine mandate for employers (that has been resolved since we chatted, as expected), and talk some roster machinations. We dig into the new rules a little bit, including the dumb zombie runner, … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 38 Zombie Runner Won't Die"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Jason, Jake Chris discuss all manner of Mets related topics, like actual baseball topics! It was fun! We go off on some of the new rule proposals and the new Mets signings. Break down the rotation a bit and talk a little about … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 37 : You Get Three Challenges To This Podcast"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Jason, Jake Chris discuss all manner of Mets related topics, from new podcasts, to broken arms, to Foeders. We spent a lot of time on Matt Harvey, but maybe even more on Chip Ambres? _One_ Of us did not drink a beer this … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 36 Does Chip Ambres Drink Beer?"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael and Jason blather on about the Mets and how there's nothing to talk about. Talk about Old Timers Day some, bounce around talking about beers, what to drink for moving, Super Bowls, etc. Little cocktail talk, some checking in with Botty, and that's … Continue reading "Mets? On Tap Episode 35"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Chris and Jason talk about all manner of things with the Mets baseball season being so very far away still, though not really that far away! How are the negotiations going? Yay for Keith Hernandez and his number getting retired. Some coach talk, … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 33 : Matt Harvey and the Girl Scouts"

You can email us questions, comments, and beer recs at podcast@barleyprose.com. Michael, Chris, Jake and Jason talk about the end of the year while celebrating the Winter Solstice and dark beer. We spend a lot of time talking about Buck Showalter, and how good or not great  he might be for the Mets, and what's … Continue reading "Mets On Tap Episode 32 Get Buck Wild"