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Tim Britton and Ted Berg have been covering and writing about the Mets for a really long time and now they have a chance to finally TALK about them! The guys will break down the top stories from a reporter's perspective and that of a fan, as both grew up rooting for the Mets.

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    • Nov 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Live | Answering your questions and getting you ready for the Mets offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 41:53


    Ted and Tim are back with an offseason primer. Getting you ready for winter and what direction the Mets franchise is heading in. Listeners lead the conversation in the latest Live Room show! Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Can the Mets become the Astros and waiting for the World Series to start

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 42:04


    With four off days before the World Series starts, Ted and Tim look at the two teams that made it to the Fall Classic. What can the Mets learn from what the Astros and Phillies have done in the Postseason? Then the guys focus on the Mets free agents and what it will take to keep them. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Looking for answers as Postseason moves on without Mets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 52:02


    Ted and Tim are back with a live edition, answering your questions as the Mets put the disappointing end to the season in the rearview mirror and focus on the offseason ahead. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Unpacking the Mets Wild Card loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 41:43


    Ted and Tim look back on a dark weekend at Citi Field especially the Game 3 loss that ended the club's season. What went wrong? What could the Mets have done differently? Was this 101 win season a failure? Plus, a quick look at the Mets who are headed to free agency. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Getting you ready for the Wild Card series vs the Padres

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 30:50


    The 101 win Mets are back in the postseason and Tim and Ted get you ready for the Wild Card round against the Padres in the latest Metrospective Live Room. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    We've seen this movie before - Mets letting division slip away

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 40:10


    Ted and Tim look back on a tough weekend in Atlanta where the Mets let the NL East crown slip away. More concerning than the sweep to a good team were the flaws that played out. Will the Mets lack of power cost them in the postseason? Does the bullpen have enough depth? How much harder will the Wild Card round make a lengthy playoff run? Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Mets add Francisco Álvarez before biggest series season in franchise history

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 36:19


    Ted and Tim get you ready for what may be the biggest series in Mets regular season history this weekend against the Braves. They also cover the promotion of number one prospect Francisco Álvarez. All of that and your questions live! Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trying not to overreact to Jacob deGrom's last start

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 40:11


    As the Mets continue to hold off the Braves in the NL East, Tim and Ted discuss Jacob deGrom's most recent start which wasn't vintage. Reason for concern or a blip on the radar? Outside of that, everything looks good around Citi Field. Can this club become the second in franchise history to win more than 100 games? Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Draft Episode for Sep 22, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 27:27


    What are the Mets are looking for this far into the season? Tim and Ted discuss how might the Mets deploy their weapons. There's five locks in their bullpen. And which teams the Mets would want to face in the postseason. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Mets punch their ticket to October

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 27:14


    The Mets are back in the Postseason! Tim and Ted look back on the drought and all of the chaos that has occurred within the organization since 2016. It's reason to celebrate, but not to rest with the Braves continuing to win right behind the Mets in the NL East. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Sandy Alderson stepping down, plus planning the Mets Postseason bullpen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 43:06


    Sandy Alderson will step down as Mets President and move into an advisory role. What does it mean for the organization heading into the offseason. Also, Ted and Tim help Buck Showalter figure out how to set up the bullpen for the Postseason. Those topics, plus listener questions. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are the Mets doing enough against bad teams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 33:43


    The Mets continue to hang on to first place in the East, but have they done enough against bad teams to fend off the Braves? Ted and Tim discuss that and also Eduardo Escobar's resurgence. Those topics and more! Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Mets survive season's low point and will Scherzer be okay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 44:36


    A double header sweep of the Pirates seemed to right the ship for the Mets after potentially the low point of the season. Tim and Ted discuss that, the Timmy Trumpet effect and Max Scherzer's injury and they're taking your questions in the Live Room. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Making sense of Mets series loss to the Nationals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 43:21


    Ted and Tim talk Mets fans off the ledge after the club dropped two of three to the Nationals over the weekend. They remain in first place in the NL East and visit the Pirates this week. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Timmy Trumpet and Francisco Lindor shine against Dodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 30:16


    Ted and Tim are back with another "live" edition of the Metrospective. Before taking listener questions, the guys discuss Timmy Trumpet and Francisco Lindor taking over the Dodgers series as the Mets took two of three from one of the NL's top teams. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Mets welcome the Dodgers to Queens as bats go silent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 33:15


    Ted and Tim get you ready for this week's big series with the Dodgers. The guys also dive into what's wrong with the Mets bats, Old-Timers Day and the ethics of killing spotted lanternflies. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Recaps And Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 39:52


    Tim and Ted discuss Jacob deGrom's latest start against the Rockies. The Mets' Subway Series loss to the Yankees. Their woeful catcher production. And whether Francisco Alvarez is the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Subway series update and your questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 43:14


    Tim's taking your questions live and sharing the latest news on the Mets coming off Monday's loss to the Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Brett Baty homers in debut, the injury bug and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 33:33


    Tim and Ted are back in the live room taking your questions. They talk about Brett Baty homering in his debut Wednesday, the injuries that led to the prospect's call up and a whole lot more. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Another showdown with the Braves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 37:18


    Ted and Tim check-in as the Mets get ready for another showdown with the Braves, this time in Atlanta. The Braves have won six in a row after taking their lumps at Citi Field. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Fixing Dan Vogelbach's sandwich and more wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 49:39


    The Mets are rolling and Ted and Tim are back taking your questions in this week's live room. As good as the team has been, Tim has some thoughts on fan behavior at Citi Field. Also, somehow the guys are talking sandwiches... AGAIN! Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jacob deGrom's five perfect innings, Joely Rodriguez and lefty reliever chatter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 40:56


    Ted and Tim get the week started with a Monday morning podcast. Why not, after the Mets took four of five from the Braves over the weekend! They talk about Jacob deGrom's perfect five innings, Joely Rodriguez's outstanding relief and regrets that the club doesn't have more lefty depth in the bullpen. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Jacob deGrom is back, trade deadline reaction and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 56:18


    Ted and Tim are back in this week's Live Room. They're taking your questions and discussing Jacob deGrom's first start of the season, the Mets trade deadline moves, lack of moves and more Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trade Deadline Eve chatter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 39:03


    With one day to go until the MLB trade deadline, Ted Berg and Tim Britton are back to discuss the latest rumors swirling around the Mets. Will jacob Degrom be the biggest addition to the Mets roster around the deadline? Could the Mets be reunited with Wilmer Flores? Would any of the Red Sox trade chips make sense for the Mets. All that and much more! Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | deGrom's rehab, trade deadline rumors and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 50:22


    Ted and Tim are taking your questions in another Mets Live Room. Should fans be concerned about Jacob deGrom's recent rehab starts? How much should Mets be willing to trade for a major addition. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Daniel Vogelbach adds to Mets and will they trade Dom Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 41:58


    The Mets have already been busy with a week to go until the trade deadline. Daniel Vogelbach will give the lineup some punch down the stretch. Ted and Tim discuss how he fits into the lineup. They also get into what the trade means for Dom Smith. Will he be on the way out of town before next week's deadline? Plus, the latest on Juan Soto and Jacob deGrom. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | More Soto talk, plus other possible deadline moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 30:04


    Ted Berg and Tim Britton are taking your questions in this week's Live edition of The Metrospective. There's plenty of Juan Soto chatter, but guys also discuss other potential moves and Jacob deGrom's future. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Juan Soto to the Mets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 34:01


    Ted and Tim are back for an All-Star break edition of The Metrospective. The big news at the break is the availability of superstar Juan Soto on the trade market. The guys debate if the Mets have what it takes to pull the trigger on the phenom. That plus other All-Star and Home Run Derby thoughts. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mets Draft Strategy, deGrom Update & Big Series Win vs Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 37:25


    Ted & Tim are here to talk about the upcoming the Mets plans for the upcoming MLB Draft, an update on deGrom & the big series win vs the Braves. Mets have 2 first round picks in the upcoming Draft and the guys break down what they think the team will do. They give an update on Jacob deGrom and when to expect him back up wit the big club. They talk about the big series win vs the Braves. And they break down a few trade scenarios that they think could help out the team at the Trade Deadline.   Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Seth Lugo's lack of stuff, what to do at the Trade Deadline and much more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 41:06


    Tim Britton, Ted Berg & Will Sammon are taking your questions in the latest Live edition of The Metrospective. What's going on with Seth Lugo's stuff, lack of power in the OF, what they might do at the Deadline & much more... Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Follow Will on Twitter @WillSammon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Adonis Medina's life on the triple-A shuttle, Jacob deGrom's next contract and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 41:28


    Tim Britton and Ted Berg are taking your questions in the latest Live edition of The Metrospective. Adonis Medina helped the Mets pick up a dramatic win on Wednesday against the Marlins. His reward? A ticket back to triple-A. How tough is life on the bullpen shuttle. Also, with Jacob deGrom preparing to return to the rotation, AND set to opt-out of his deal, what's the aces next contract look like? Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mets doing the little things, deGrom and Scherzer on their way and worst NL cities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 39:51


    Tim was living large in Cincinnati this week until his hotel upgrade backfired. Regardless of his room's failures, the Mets continue to win by doing the little things. Plus, Max Scherzer will start this week and Jacob deGrom is dominating rehab assignments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | On Bobby Bonilla day, Tim Britton answers your questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 38:55


    The trade deadline is a month away and Tim is taking your questions in the latest Metrospective Live Room! Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mets Director of Amateur Scouting Marc Tramuto talks about "one of the most important drafts in franchise history."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 35:07


    Tim Britton sits down with Mets Director of Amateur Scouting Marc Tramuto who considers this year's draft one of the most important in franchise history. They drive into the 2022 draft process. They also talk about the challenges of the last couple of years due to COVID-19, how analytics plays into the team's amateur scouting and how important this year's draft is for the organization's sustained success. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Two game series are silly, Carrasco injured and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 37:22


    Ted Berg and Tim Britton are back in the Live Room taking listener questions. The Mets were swept by the Astros in a two-game series. Does that count? Plus the latest on Carlos Carrasco's injury and much more. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Early look ahead to the trade deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 40:13


    Ted shares tales of his first live Mets game of the season. Then he and Tim look ahead to the trade deadline. What bullpen arms would make sense to give the team a boost? Is there a way to also upgrade the offense for the stretch run? Then the guys take some Twitter questions including why haven't we seen Jeff McNeil at third base this season? Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live | Mets come from behind, lose Megill, questions around Escobar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 32:47


    The Mets came from behind to beat the Brewers on Thursday night. A feel good win came with some less positive sidebars. Tyler Megill left his start in the 4th inning with right shoulder discomfort and Eduardo Escobar was unavailable for the team on Thursday due to a "non-workplace event." Ted Berg and Tim Britton cover those topics and take your questions on this live edition of The Metrospective. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    After solid West Coast trip, Scherzer and deGrom's returns on the horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 43:34


    The Mets survived the West Coast trip and despite the Braves and Phillies heating up, hold a comfortable lead in the East. Ted Berg and Tim Britton check in on Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom as the rotation looks less dominant than it did early in the season. The guys also look ahead to the upcoming series with the Brewers. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live Room | Getting read for Angels but not Thor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 34:38


    Ted Berg and Tim Britton are back in the Athletic's Live Room to take listener questions. They preview the upcoming series with the lowly Angels in which Noah Syndergaard will not pitch, discuss the likely timetable for Max Scherzer's return and pick which Mets will be in L.A. for this summer's All Star Game. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How do Mets fill holes after injuries to Alonso and Marte?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 34:12


    Ted and Tim waited until Wednesday to record, so rather than recap a solid split against the Dodgers, they're bemoaning a pair of key injuries on Tuesday night. Not all is lost though, and there is plenty of positives to dive into as well. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Live Room | Previewing the weekend showdown with the Dodgers in LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 32:45


    New dad Tim Britton is getting some sleep and covering the Mets in Los Angeles this week as the club matches up with the Dodgers for a battle of National League juggernauts. He and Ted Berg take listener questions in the latest Mets Live Room. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Tim Britton's back! and the Mets are still a juggernaut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 38:24


    New dad Tim Britton returns to the podcast and Ted fills him in on all the great Mets games that he missed. They also cover Dom Smith's demotion to Triple-A, Luis Guillorme's surge and they ponder whether Pete Alonso will hit 500 home runs in a Mets uniform. All that and more! Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimBritton Follow Ted on Twitter: @OGTedBerg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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