The Daily Mets Podcast

It all ends the way it started in '18; with Noah Syndergaard on the mound at CitiField pitching well. Mets win to wrap up the year; Josh recaps the day and the season, with commentary from COO Jeff Wilpon and manager Mickey Callaway. Thank you for the downloads all year, guys!!! #LGM

All David, all the time. Hear the farewell speech. Hear the post game press conference. Josh takes you through a memorable (late) night at Citi Field that includes a 1-0 13 inning win and a new arch-villian. (A guy who had the NERVE to catch a David Wright foul out in his final Major League AB.)

854 days in the making, David Wright returned for his second-to-last appearance as a Major Leaguer. The fans went crazy; David spoke about it after the game, and Mickey Callaway weighed in on the lackluster 8-1 loss to Miami. Josh recorded the podcast during halftime of the UCLA-Colorado game in Boulder; you'll love the band.

Best part of the 4-1 win against Atlanta? Right. The candy corn and cake at Gary Cohen's 30th Anniversary As A Met celebration before the game. (Is candy corn considered a vegetable?) Jason Vargas steamrolls the Braves, two catchers launch long home runs, and the Mets get to within 9 of .500. Josh explores these topics and wonders when David Wright will bat.

Engrave his name on the Cy Young Award now. Jacob deGrom goes eight, retires the final 20 he faces, the Mets hit just enough and all is right with the world. Josh gives you more than a dozen wacky deGrom stats, all with the same theme -- why was is this hard to get this guy a winning record??? deGrom speaks about his accomplishments and Mickey Callaway adds his 2/5 of a nickel.

#5 is alive! And speaking to the media upon his reinstatement to the Mets roster. David Wright sound, John Ricco sound, the plan for David unveiled... oh, and the Mets lost 7-3 to Atlanta, and Mickey Callaway explains why Noah Syndergaard left after 89 pitches and a 3-0 lead.

With the Mets off on Monday, Josh rolls out interviews with top Mets prospects. Justin Dunn and David Peterson highlight the DMP and there's a brief lookahead to the homestand as well. Only six podcasts to go for '18 :/

In a game that set the sport back several years, the Mets and Nats slog through 4 1/4 hours of walk-filled baseball on a soggy Sunday; Josh tells you how bad it got, warms your heart with more good news about "Real Deal" McNeil and offers opinion on which Met(s) could use a change of scenery.

Harry Doyle said it best in Major League and Saturday the Mets indeed got one hit off a guy whose last name look likes a typo. Josh reviews what went wrong (including his misunderstanding of "Faith Day"), looks ahead to the series finale, and invokes a song you forgot you knew from Sesame Street. Also, Mickey Callaway speaks.

Get your tux pressed, Jacob. Barring something totally goofy, you'll be accepting the Cy Young Award at the Baseball Writers Dinner this coming January. Lowering his ERA to 1.77, deGrom evens his record at 9-9 as the Mets beat the Nationals. Josh sums up deGrom's credentials, Mickey Callaway explains why he pulled Jake after 88 pitches, and there's a preview of today's game too.

Bryce Harper gets ejected as does Mickey Callaway... eventually the Mets win in 12. Open the beer fridges! Oh, wait, that's for the Browns. Well, celebrate anyway, since the Mets are now 9-7 vs the Nats this year and have deGrom on the mound tonight. Details once you hit the play button.

The Mets get shutout, Noah Syndergaard falters, but at least there's a really cool version of Take Me Out To The Ballgame. Zack Eflin and the Phils bullpen takes care of business... Josh reviews, Mickey Callaway analyzes and Josh reminds you of some pitchers who have been ever worse than tonight's Mets starter Jason Vargas.

Mets lose 5-2, but Josh has insight on why "a triple shy of the cycle" is way overrated, how good Steven Matz has been so good of late, how hard Jeff McNeil has hit Philly, and how much money he's left on the table by not having a RiteAid card. Also, Mickey Callaway talks about the frustrations of letting a lead get away.

Barring a meltdown of nuclear proportions, Atlanta will win the NL East, thanks in large measure to the Mets' dominance of the Phils. Josh recalls some epic collapses just in case, but mostly throws dirt on the Phillies' 2018 headstone... Michael Conforto's season put in perspective, Mickey Callaway on whether or not Zack Wheeler will be shut down.

Ever wonder where Josh gets all those awesome stats? No? well, you'll find out anyway on todays' podcast. Also, a review of deGrom's 12 strikeout performance that somehow did NOT help his Cy Young candidacy... a look at the Philly series, and random observations from the weekend from Mickey Callaway.

The Mets lose in Boston but there's sound from John Franco AND Mickey Callaway so this is still a podcast worth your time. #SweetCaroline

The Mets have won 6 of 7! Celebrate by hearing from Mookie Wilson, exploring some of the fun facts from the '86 World Series, and hearing from Mickey Callaway about why Noah Syndergaard is suddenly 12-3.

Oh Captain, my Captain. David Wright will have his swan song after all -- details revealed during an emotional, tear-filled presser. Later, Captain America weighs in on the Jay Horwitz transition, and Josh has details on the doubleheader sweep, two Mets who each hit their first big league home runs, and a quick preview of the weekend series at Fenway.

A record 5 hour 35 minute rain delay makes a scheduled doubleheader one game only, but what a game! A 13-0 massacre of Miami, which Josh gleefully recaps. News on David Wright's return! Sterling Award Minor Leaguers of the Year announced! PR maven Jay Horwitz transitions to a new position and is celebrity- roasted by a who's who of Mets stars. Also, why did Zack Wheeler come out working on a shutout after 8 at only 89 pitches? Everything answered and explored.

Of all the ways to fall to 8-9 despite a 1.7 ERA; light-hitting Lewis Brinson hits a two run double to sink deGrom under .500. Josh "grand schemes" it... David Wright talks about how it all went in his simulated game and whether or not he'll be back... John Franco tells us why 9/11 never gets any easier... and Jay Horwitz is transitioning out of PR?? Jam packed podcast for ya.

Rainy days and Mondays always get us down. The Mets were rained out Monday (doubleheader Wednesday now) so once again, Jacob deGrom doesn't get a chance to pitch. Josh has an interview with Todd Zeile to keep you occupied and does an almost painfully deep dive on how bad it's gotten for the Mets when it comes to hitting for average at home. Stay dry.

A soggy Sunday means deGrom doen't pitch but almost everybody else does... and it's enough to beat the Phillies and put dent in their playoff hopes. Josh reviews it, gives you National Anthem intrigue, sings the praises of Conforto, and looks ahead to deGrom vs Miami. And, of course, Mickey Callaway tells you who's in a good spot.

Josh almost gets locked overnight in an airport, but finishes of the podcast after the Mets beat the Phillies behind a spotty 11th win from Syndergaard. Josh talks very little about his trip to Norman, OK for football and quite a lot about Jacob deGrom's Cy Young chances. Injury updates from Mickey Callaway... the greatness of both Bud Harrelson and David Wright discussed. All done from a Boingo Wireless airport hotspot.

Mets can't hit much at home. Josh wasn't even there; he's in Oklahoma for football. Still, he has thoughts on the Mets loss, an interview with Mike Schmidt about facing the Mets of the 1970s, and news on whether or not Noah Syndergaard ever met his hero, Ted Danson while in LA. Also, Mickey Callaway tries to explain the team's inability to hit for average at Citi Field.

If you like talking baseball, pitching coach Dave Eiland goes through the secret sauce for each of the Mets' Big Four, and even Jason Vargas as the "fifth Beatle," so to speak. If you like behind-the-scenes stuff, Mets PA announcer Mayrsol Castro meets her doppleganger, the Giants' female PA announcer Renel Brooks-Moon and hilarity ensues.

Sometimes you lose with roundhouse punches, sometimes you win a tickle fight. the Mets blooped and bled their way to a 7-3 win in LA... Josh inhales a Dodger Dog live, talks about Zack Wheeler's amazing second half, throws down some knowledge about Mets-Dodgers history and Mickey Callaway updates potential injuries to both Wheeler and catcher Kevin Plawecki.

The Mets get obliterated after taking a 4-0 lead on LA. The bullpen is now ranked 28th in the majors in ERA. Dave Roberts and Mickey Callaway made so many in-game moves the fans got vertigo. A Dodger scored from second on a wild pitch. Jay Bruce let a fly ball fall at his feet. Josh gets exasperated, Mickey Callaway tries to stay positive and the series finale is previewed. There is also a fart joke,

"I Love LA" fails to play at Dodger Stadium thanks to smiling spoilsport Brandon Nimmo. His 3-run pinch hit 9th inning homer wins it, although once again, Jacob deGrom gets a no decision, Josh has interesting tidbits on Nimmo's Cy Young Award worthy season, explores the magic of Nimmo and previews game two of the series; Mickey Callaway loves his starting pitching and tells you about it.

No complete games in baseball these days? Who says? Noah Syndergaard throws an electric 11-K 2-hitter as the Mets cruise in SF. Josh breaks down Noah's upturn, as does Mickey Callaway... and Josh provides a look at what's next in LA, including some did-you-knows about Dodger Stadium.

Steven Matz didn't win because - yeah, no run support, correct - but still, 11 strikeouts in a dominating ballgame in San Fran, and the Mets steal a 2-1 victory. Josh laments UCLA's performance at the Rose Bowl but also previews the Noah Syndergaard start today. And tells you why the food at At&T Park is amazeballs. And why Willie Mays was the best there ever was.

David Wright returns to the team and speaks about his future - immediate and longterm. Josh weighs in on what's next and reviews the 7-0 loss to the Giants. (Zack Wheeler pitched great- the bullpen did not.)

With the Mets off Thursday, Noah Syndergaard celebrates his birthday by reading lines with Josh from the movie "Wedding Crashers;" Josh pens a love letter to San Francisco, talks up Zack Wheeler, ponders David Wright's possible return, and tells you which Mets are coming on down the stretch. A jam-packed extra-stuffed podcast; don't miss your subway stop because you're entranced.

After losing the suspended game, the Mets roll past the cubs in the series finale at Wrigley. Josh recaps, waves some more pom-poms for deGrom (deGrom-poms) and yes, gets to play with Gary Pressy's organ. (Gary is the music director at Wrigley Field.) Josh tries his hand at "Lady of Spain" then preview the upcoming series vs the Giants.

DeGrom doesn't win. DeGrom doesn't lose. Same for the Mets. Suspended due to rain in the 10th, the teams will finish this one today and then play a new one... meantime, Josh plumbs the depths of another deGrom masterpiece that ends up as a no decision. The Mets go 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position and of course deGrom gets the one hit. The latest on Peter Alonso and his non-promotion as well.

On a sweltering wind-blown night at Wrigley, Michael Conforto hits the longest home run by a Met in possibly ten years... but the Mets still lose by three. Josh wrings out his polo shirt and gives you the details; Mickey Callaway talks about what Noah Syndegrgaard did and didn't do well... and Josh previews a possible classic between deGrom and Hamels in Game2 of the series.

After back to back 3-0 wins, the Mets are humbled at home, losing 15-0 to the previously-comatose Nationals. Josh recaps, Mickey Callaway tries to explain, and Josh does a deep dive on his love of hustling ballplayers and of Wrigley Field, where the Mets play next.

Back to back 3-0 wins by the Mets make for a happy podcast. Zack Wheeler cruises and Mickey Callaway spills the secret sauce regarding Wheeler's sudden ascent. Josh also gets inside Nats' fans heads and previews the series finale.

2017 form shown in 2018 by two veterans having disappointing seasons. Jason Vargas- six shoutout innings. Jay Bruce- big eighth inning home run off a lefty. Mets shut out Washington! Yes, this happened! Josh recaps and Mickey Callaway speaks to the media.

Steer ropin' Madison Bumgarner vs bass fishin' Jacob deGrom was every bit of thepitchers' duel we had expected. deGrom strikes out 10 andloses, Bumgarner runs his scoreless innings steak at CitiField to 33 and Josh breaks down a tough loss to SF. Mickey Callaway weighs in, and Jon Miller updates the Citi Field paper towel situation.

Noah Syndergaard breezes, Jeff McNeill stays hot, and a Hall of Fame announcer updates you on the press box men's room. Josh recaps the 6-3 win, Mickey Callaway talks big about big Dom Smith, and JOsh previews the deGrom-Bumgarner showdown in today's series finale.

The best #68 since Jaromir Jagr? Rookie Jeff McNeil has another four hit game - he's now batting .433 at Citi Field while the rest of his teammates flail and miss constantly at home -- and the Mets beat the Giants. Is he the next Daniel murphy? Who is now a Cub, by the way? Josh offers opinions, Mickey Callaway holds his press conference and by the way, Reyes just had his best game in two years, too.

Four hours 20 minures, one run scored, one pop up bungled, and a series-opening loss to SF. Josh remembers a similar play from '62, Mickey Callaway laments a wasted gem from Zack Wheeler, and yada yada yada, the series continues tonight.

The Mets demolish the Phillies in front of hundreds of floss-dancing little leaguers in Williamsport, wearing cool uniforms and making Jason Vargas look like a left-handed Jacob deGrom. Josh summarizes the whirlwind trip to Central Pennsylvania; Todd Frazier and Mickey Callaway weigh in, and Josh tells you why Buster Posey is his favorite Giant in advance of the San Francisco series.

deCy Young Award moved closer to deTri State Area Saturday night; Jacob deGrom dominated the Phillies shaking off a rain delay and minimal run support and Josh has the info. Jake speaks about his thoughts on the prestigious award, as does Mickey Callaway... and Josh previews the upcoming day in Williamsport with the Little Leaguers.

Aaron Nola stakes his claim for Cy Young vs the Mets and the Phillies run wild on Noah Syndergaard (did Steve Jeltz just steal a base???). Also, Josh talks ice cream with the most well-liked press room attendant in the NL, Mickey Callaway talks about the game, and a guy named Zamora pitches for the Mets, up from AA. It's a pretty broad podcast, this one.

A record setting 24 runs on 25 hits in game one! Rosario! Plawecki! Bautista with 7 RBI's in a game he doesn't even start! Position players pitching three innings! Chaos in Philly. Then a loss in game two of the doubleheader. Josh pores over the record books, compares it all to an It's Always Sunny episode, then gets the skinny from Mickey Callaway on why Steven Matz is struggling and if Brandon Nimmo is hurt.

NY 16 Balt 5- close enough, albeit with no poolside guarantees from Kevin Plawecki. The Plaw Dawg did hit a grand slam; Nimmo went 5-5, etc etc etc... even the newest Met Jack Rheinheimer got into the act. Zack Wheeler wins again and the Orioles fall to 50 games out of first. Josh recaps, tells you some things you may not have otherwise known, and Mickey lauds Wheeler for winning without his command. Next up- Philadelphia Asdrubals. Josh previews the series.

Letdown Baseball: The Mets stink it up in Baltimore after the awesome win in the Bronx the night before. Vargas pitches well, the bullpen does not and the offense, other than Nimmo, is a no show. Josh compares the managers, Mickey Callaway meets the media, and Josh thinks Camden Yards could use a little help from handyman.com.

Jacob deGrom no longer has a losing record! Huzzah! he strikes out 12. Double huzzah! The Mets hit five homers. Tripe huzzah! Josh recaps the one game make-up series vs the Yankees, previews what's next in Baltimore, updates the progress of David Wright and Mickey Callaway helps Josh stump for deGrom's Cy Young Award hardware.

David Wright plays... and speaks! Mickey Callaway speaks too after a 4-3 win in Miami that included homers from Reyes and Conforto and seven strong innings from Thor. Josh recaps and explains why a guy named Tobias Moskowitz is the smartest guy in the room.

Mets lose in 11; Cory Oswalt is decent, Todd Frazier drives in three. But more importantly, Josh talks German pop duos from the early 90s and does a deep dive into who the fourth face on the Mets' Mt. Rushmore should be after Seaver, Gooden, and Wright. Oh, and there's news about Wright, ready to play some third base in the minors this weekend. Enjoy the show.