Why Am I a Mets Fan?

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to talk about a DISASTERCLASS of a weekend for the New York Mets. The Mets are SWEPT for the first time this season by the Tampa Bay Rays, and the holes have been EXPOSED. The starting pitching CRUMBLES, the RISP woes CONTINUE, and the Mets were non-competitive. PLUS, the Rafael Devers trade that ROCKED the baseball world on Sunday night. 00:00-3:55: Mets pitching WOES in Friday's loss 3:56-9:30: Tylor Megill rant INCOMING: is his spot in the rotation SAFE? 9:31-13:49: The Frankie Montas DISASTER rehab stars continue - what do the Mets do with him? 13:50-18:13: Fathers Day Griffin Canning MESS, the Rays EXPOSED the flaws the Mets have 18:14-21:57: Kodai Senga is HURT - how long will he be out? 21:58-26:13: Looking ahead to the BRAVES series - probables, outlook 26:14-27:17: Vientos is rehabbing in Syracuse TUESDAY 27:18-39:20: The Rafael Devers trade BOMBSHELL - was it the right call for the Red Sox? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #baseballplayer #podcast #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #lgm #lfgm #redsox #redsoxbaseball #boston #devers #rafaeldevers #rays #tampa #tampabayrays #dodgers #dodgersbaseball LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to talk about the WEST COAST WINS! The Mets head home after going 5-2 against the Dodgers and Rockies. The Polar Bear is HOT, Lindor's toe, Mauricio's bat, and MUCH MORE. How did the Mets handle pitching to Shohei Ohtani? Join us! 00:00-8:35: Weekend recaps - concert experiences at Citi Field and Metlife Stadium 8:36-14:48: Pete Alonso PASSES David Wright on Mets all-time home-run list...Pete is HOT 14:49-21:45: Should the Mets resign Alonso after this season? Will he opt out? What's best for both sides? 21:46-24:44: Francisco Lindor continues to RAKE even on his broken toe 24:45-26:00: The Mets rotation is still REALLY good 26:01-32:58: Playing Devil's Advocate on the starting rotation - PLUS, the trials and tribulations of minor league baseball. And Frankie Montas sucks right now 32:59-35:59: It's Ronny Mauricio's time to shine 36:00-41:39: Recapping the series split with the DODGERS in LA. How did the Mets handle Shohei Ohtani? 41:40-43:09: Down on the farm - is it time to worry about Brandon Sproat? #mlb #mlbbaseball #mlbb #baseball #baseballplayer #podcast #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #lgm #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #petealonso #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #lfgm #juansoto #petealonso #shoheiohtani #ohtani #lindor #rockies #coloradorockies LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your brooms out! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to recap the Mets' SWEEP of the Colorado Rockies (who are historically bad), and PREVIEW this week's series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (who are historically good). Looking ahead at the Mets/Dodgers probables out west, PLUS Franscisco Lindor hits a massive milestone, Juan Soto is coming out of his shell, Senga and Diaz have been EXCEPTIONAL, and the Torrens/Alvarez debate. Join us! 00:00-2:14: Mets SWEEP the Rockies - thank GOD 2:15-5:49: Francisco Lindor is on a HISTORIC home run pace - passes Derek JETER for 4th most HRs all-time by an MLB shortshtop 5:50-7:09: Kodai Senga, David Peterson LEAD the NL in ERA 7:10-11:25: What did the trainers DO to Edwin Diaz? Diaz, Garrett are LIGHTS OUT 11:26-17:53: Juan SOTO creates a new ritual for Mets' outfielders - how Soto has HANDLED the past two weeks since the media firestorm 17:54-21:44: Alvarez vs. Torrens at catcher - what should the Mets do? 21:45-25:54: Mets HEAD OUT WEST for an NLCS rematch with the Dodgers #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #podcast #baseballplayer #baseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #lgm #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #lfgm #juansoto #shoheiohtani #lindor #rockies #coloradorockies LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to recap a successful homestand for the New York Mets. The Mets take 2 of 3 from both the Dodgers and the White Sox and now head out west...but not before a CLUNKER of a loss to the Sox on Wednesday. PLUS, Brett Baty and Jared Young are raking, Soto's stealing, and yet STILL no one can hit with RISP. Join us! 00:00-6:03: Mets take TWO out of three from White Sox, Canning FALLS APART in the Wednesday matinee 6:04-11:58: Mets take Citi series from DODGERS with wins on Saturday and Sunday - is Shohei OHTANI the FACE of baseball? 11:59-18:00: Hits with RISP are still HARD to come by...when will Soto start looking like Soto? 18:01-19:36: Has Brett Baty FIGURED IT OUT? 19:37-22:17: Jared Young becomes a lefty DH factor for the Mets 22:18-24:54: SOTO STEALS - Juan Soto lights up the basepaths, we are seeing some hustle 24:55-26:40: Paul Blackburn makes FINAL rehab start for AAA-Syracuse, Nolan McLean continues to shine 26:41-28:14: Mets head OUT WEST for series with the Rockies and Dodgers #mlbb #mlb #baseball #mlbpodcast #podcast #mlbbaseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #lgm #dodgers #losangelesdodgers #lfgm #losangeles #dodgersbaseball #whitesox #chicago #juansoto #shoheiohtani #shohei #ohtani LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Why Am I a Mets Fan Podcast, Samantha Croston sits down with the host of the Incline Dodgers Podcast, Kevin Klein, to recap the Mets/Dodgers Series at Citi Field and look ahead to the upcoming series between these two teams in LA. 00:00-3:07: The 13-inning, Game 1 Dodgers win was WILD 3:08-5:09: METS pitching HANDLED Dodgers' best hitters 5:10-6:44: What should DODGERS do with ex-Met MICHAEL CONFORTO? 6:45-8:25: Which DODGERS PITCHER is Kevin most excited to see RETURN to the ROTATION? 8:26-10:40: METS vs. DODGERS next few series leading up to playing each other 10:41-12:04: How to the METS stack up against the DODGERS? 12:05-13:14: Can JUAN SOTO get his SWAGGER back? 13:15-15:11: Who are the best teams in BASEBALL right now? 15:12-17:08: What are the Mets biggest STRENGTHS? #mlbb #mlb #podcast #baseballplayer #mlbbaseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #dodgers #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #juansoto #shohei #shoheiohtani #lgm #lfgm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Intern Dan talk about the Mets' 7-5 loss to the Dodgers in a game that lasted over five hours and took 13 innings to decide. Will the Mets EVER hit with RISP again? The world may never know. 00:00-4:39: The Mets CAN'T HIT with RISP 4:40-6:42: Mets Bullpen did WELL 6:43-14:27: SOTO'S STRUGGLES CONTINUE 14:28-18:24: The STARS are SLUMPING, Brett BATY is OUR HERO 18:25-20:16: METS need to discuss PLATE DISCIPLINE 20:17-21:55: Was the OBSTRUCTION CALL on Muncy FAIR or BS? 21:56-26:10: Don't call RAIN DELAYS in the middle of an AT-BAT #mlbb #mlblb #podcast #baseballplayer #mlbbaseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #dodgers #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #juansoto #lgm #lfgm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to recap a SORRY Subway Series for the New York Mets. The Mets lose two out of three to the Yankees and deal with numerous Juan Soto trials and tribulations. The hustling, the smiling, the private plane, oh my! PLUS, the Mets go MISSING with runners in scoring position and the infield defense is a problem. 00:00-3:42: It was an ugly Subway Series for the Mets. 3:43-7:22: The infield defense rears it's ugly head- should the Mets DH Mark Vientos or Pete Alonso more often? Should Brett Baty see more time at third? 7:23-12:02: The Mets have FORGOTTEN how to hit with RISP 12:03-14:38: Why do Yankees fans feel like they OWN Juan Soto? 14:39-27:05: The Soto SAGA debate: not hustling, Mendoza's comments, the NJ.com article, the lack of accountability 27:06-30:46: Private jet-gate...Jeff PASSAN has to dispel the Soto private jet rumor #mlbb #mlb #podcast #mlbpodcast #baseball #mlbbaseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #newyorkcity #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #mets #yankees #subwayseries #juansoto #soto #lgm #lfgm LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to talk about the Mets' late-inning WALKOFF MAGIC, Paul Skenes, Brett Baty, and everything in between. PLUS, a Subway Series preview - how worried should JUAN SOTO be about his return to the Bronx? And should Pete Rose be elected to the HOF? 00:00-7:04: Mets' WALKOFF magic- Pete Alonso STRIKES again. PLUS, David Peterson outduels Paul SKENES and Livvy Dunne was there 7:05-10:51: The pitching STAYS HOT- Canning, Holmes continue to overperform 10:53-12:40: Brett Baty IS THAT YOU?! 12:41-15:14: SNY cinema and where is GKR?? 15:15-16:33: Baty's in...Shoehei Ohtain's company?? 16:34-25:02: The SUBWAY SERIES is INCOMING...what's at stake? How will Juan Soto be RECEIVED back in the Bronx? 25:03-30:42: Pete Rose NO LONGER permanently banned from MLB - should he be elected to the Hall of FAME? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #baseball #majorleaguebaseball #citifield #lgm #newyorkyankees #yankees #juansoto #lfgm #podcast #baseballpodcast #baseball #pittsburgh #paulskenes #pittsburghpirates LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the short-term struggles for the New York Mets, who lost back to back series for the first time this season. After missteps against the Diamondbacks and Cardinals, can the Mets rebound this week? What went wrong in St. Louis? Plus, Jesse Winker and Danny Young hit the IL. 00:00-4:55: THANK YOU for your support 4:56-10:00: Mets have a double-header DISASTER in St. Louis - Tidwell gets shelled in debut, Megill clunker 10:01-11:34: Jesse Winker hits the IL with an oblique injury **NOTE: we filmed this JUST before the news dropped he is out for 6-8 weeks. So sorry for our optimism 11:35-19:22: Brett BATY is BACK - how will the Mets use Baty, Vientos, and Acuna in Winker's absence? Where does Acuna fit best? 19:23-23:07: Danny Young needs TOMMY JOHN - Mets NEED lefty relievers. Who might they turn to? 23:08-25:46: Acuna wins NL Rookie of the Month, Alonso wins NL Player of the Month 25:47-28:36: DOWN ON THE FARM: Mets No. 5 prospect RHP Nolan McLean promoted to Triple-A Syracuse #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #baseball #majorleaguebaseball #citifield #lgm #lfgm #podcast #baseballpodcast #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #cardinals #stlouiscardinals LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the New York Mets are the BEST team in baseball through MLB's first month. What has led to the Mets unexpected success? Has Brandon Nimmo awoken from hibernation? PLUS, Brett Baty is BACK in Syracuse. 00:00-4:11: Mets are first team in MLB to 20 wins, Citi Field is a PARTY 4:12-7:30: Monday's 19-5 ROUT of the Nationals - has Brandon Nimmo found his way out of the woods? 7:31-8:39: Mets pitching staff has best ERA in baseball, the gaggle has impressed, Butto's bullpen meltdown 8:40-11:10: What is Edwin Diaz's deal? 11:11-12:55: Enough with the overreacting in April 12:56-17:24: The Dodgers look human again 17:25-23:06: The inevitable has happened - Brett Baty sent back down to Syracuse. The TAHOE IS HERE #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #citifield #mets #lgm #podcast #baseballpodcast #lfgm #metspodcast #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #syracuse LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for more! The New York Mets continue to CRUISE to start the season, taking 2 of 3 from the A's. Reinforcements are on the way to QUEENS, with Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil beginning rehab assignments. Does Luis Torrens deserve MORE playing time? PLUS, the Mets might move to a six-man rotation - will they call up No. 1 prospect Brandon SPROAT? 00:00-7:03: Mets take TWO of three from the A's - should Juan Soto take the car BACK from Brett Baty? 7:03-8:38: Kodai Senga SIZZLES in Sunday start 8:39-9:44: Mets head to MINNESOTA for three against the Twins 9:45-15:47: SIX-MAN rotation is on the horizon THIS WEEKEND - will the Mets CALL UP No. 1 prospect Brandon Sproat? 15:48-21:45: Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil begin REHABBING - does Luis Torrens deserve to START over Alvarez? 21:46-26:11: Manaea, Mauricio injury UPDATES - Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs lore #mlbb #mlb #newyork #newyorkmets #mlbbaseball #mets #newyorkmets #podcast #metspodcast #citifield #lgm #lfgm #juansoto #minnesotatwins #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK for a BONUS episode this week! We have all of the BEHIND the SCENES from our trip to Queens. What did we see and experience at Citi Field as credentialed media members rather than everyday fans? 00:00-5:33: Mets head to Sacramento to play the A's - Luis Severino says the Mets DIDN'T want him back 5:34-13:38: Beginning of the behind the scenes BITS - including Mets clubhouse setup, friendliness and accessibility of players, and thoughts on the New York media 13:39-15:05: We met Gary Cohen. It rocked. 15:06-16:12: The camera adds pounds. To everyone. 16:13-21:38: The media lounge - who we saw, what did they serve for the press MEAL and was it free? 21:39-26:36: Why we didn't watch any of the game - the saga of the mini mics 26:37-29:09: Alex Cohen - the woman she is 29:10-30:50: Who is Jesse Winkler? 30:51-31:48: Francisco Lindor told us to 'have a good night.' We can die happy. #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #podcast #metspodcast #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #citifield #lgm #lfgm #juansoto #petealonso #ballpark #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK from the CITI. After covering the Mets' home opener at Citi Field, the team has won SIX straight. Is it us? Up to you. PLUS, the Mets open the season with the BEST pitching staff in baseball - is it real, or just a fluke? Will Brett Baty or LuisAngel Acuna get sent down when Jeff McNeil returns from injury? AND, the Blue Jays lock up VLAD GUERRERO JR. 00:00-4:49: We are BACK from Citi Field! 4:50-13:05: Mets have won SIX straight - have they carried over the MOMENTUM from last season? 13:06-16:07: Mets have BEST pitching staff in BASEBALL through the first ten days of the season 16:08-24:04: Bottom of the LINEUP is a disaster class - is Brett Baty nearing the end of the line with McNeil on his way back? 24:05-29:54: The Juan Soto effect - how Soto is benefitting Lindor, ALONSO 29:55-32:42: Vlad Guerrero Jr. EXTENDS with Blue Jays - he will NOT be a New York Met 32:43-34:35: Yes, we would go on Hot Ones #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #podcast #metspodcast #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #citifield #bluejays #torontobluejays #toronto #vladimirguerrerojr #lgm #lfgm #newyorkcity #juansoto #petealonso #openingday LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to recap opening weekend of baseball season. The Mets lose two out of three to the Astros but the pitching WOWS...plus, are the Yankees about to CHANGE baseball with their "torpedo bats"? And the Dodgers are 5-0, but Roki Sasaki is crying on the west coast. 00:00-8:51: The Mets only take one against the Astros but the starting pitching AND bullpen look great...where is that highly-touted offense, though? Griffin Canning, Tylor Megill, Jose SIRI surprise 8:52-9:40: Francisco, Katia Lindor welcome BABY BOY 9:41-12:45: Brandon Sproat STRUGGLES in AAA opener...all eyes are on Sproat, Baty, Acuna this spring 12:46-23:10: Are the Yankees' TORPEDO BATS going to change the game of baseball as we know it? 23:11-26:52: Dodgers start the season 5-0, Roki Sasaki CRIES after struggling with command #mlbb #mlb #mlbbaseball #mlbpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #newyorkyankees #yankees #lgm #openingday #lfgm #newyorkcity #torpedobats #torpedo #sasaki LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Major League Baseball season is officially HERE! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski recap everything from the last week of spring training for the Mets - who made the Opening Day roster, and who was left off? Who will be fighting for time this season? PLUS, the Mets fall on Opening Day to the Astros, Soto strikes out in a big spot, and Clay Holmes makes his first start since 2018. Join us! 00:00-2:14: Happy baseball season!! We made it 2:15-8:54: Juan Soto STRIKES out to end Opening Day vs. the Astros 8:55-13:55: LuisAngel Acuna has a FANTASTIC at bat - thoughts on the Acuna/Brett Baty 2B platoon 13:56-18:07: Mets PITCHING on Opening Day - Clay Holmes makes first start, Brazoban, Danny Young are LIGHTS OUT 18:08-22:36: Francisco Lindor GQ cover, Mets grace the cover of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MLB Preview 22:37-23:54: Manaea, Montas get POSITIVE injury news; Mets DFA Alexander Canario 23:55-27:31: Mets have 2nd MOST nationally televised games in baseball this season #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mlbpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #losangeles #newyorkyankees #lgm #openingday #lfgm #newyorkcity LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back as MLB spring training continues on. The Mets name CLAY HOLMES the Opening Day starter - plus, the impact of Jeff McNeil's injury, the 3-man fight for two spots at the back end of the Mets rotation, and it's SHO-TIME in Tokyo - the Dodgers OPEN the season this week. 00:00-6:34: Jeff McNeil is HURT - does this open the door for Brett Baty once more? 6:35- 9:06: Jesse WINKER has an injury scare - WHAT is going on in Mets spring training?! 9:07-10:23: Sean Manaea is on the right track to RETURN 10:24-13:49: Mets name Clay Holmes the starter for OPENING DAY 13:50-16:23: MEGILL, BLACKBURN, CANNING competing for TWO spots 16:24-19:36: Other Mets notes - Dedniel Nunez, Juan Soto CALLS his shot 19:37-24:37: What's going on with Mookie Betts? DODGERS get set to open season in TOKYO #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mlbpodcast #mlbspringtraining #springtraining #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #newyorkyankees #yankees #lgm #lfgm #shoheiohtani #newyorkcity #tokyo LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with the lengthy injury report from Mets and Yankees spring training. Is all hope lost for the Yankees with Gerrit Cole's Tommy John surgery? Plus, the Mets will be without their starting catcher to open the season and the Dodgers lock up Dave Roberts. 00:00-7:27: Francisco Alvarez to miss 6-8 weeks for the Mets 7:28-13:59: Projected METS starting lineup - should ALONSO hit third? 14:00-23:57: The sky is FALLING in the Bronx - can the Yankees SURVIVE Cole, Gil, Stanton injuries? 23:58-27:33: Dodgers RESIGN Dave Roberts, make him the HIGHEST PAID manager in baseball 27:34-33:28: Bryce Harper wanted the PHILLIES to sign Pete ALONSO, Jose Reyes HATES Chase Utley 33:29-37:30: Brandon Sproat will start the season in SYRACUSE, Jose Iglesias signs with PADRES #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbspringtraining #springtraining #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #newyorkyankees #yankees #gerritcole #lgm #lfgm #newyorkcity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the SPRING TRAINING SPECULATION. Jose Quintana reportedly signs with the Brewers, leaving the Mets with one less rotation option. PLUS, the Mets' captain debate, Siri and Baty are raking, and Travis Hunter makes an OUTRAGEOUS statement regarding Shohei Ohtani. Buckle up! 00:00-10:19: The Brewers reportedly sign Jose Quintana; Mets sign Jose Urena. Will we MISS Quintana? 10:20-15:57: Mets are HIGH on young guns Sproat and Tidwell; Tidwell throws IMMACULATE inning. Could these two be the Mets' FUTURE? 15:58-24:23: Should the Mets name Francisco Lindor CAPTAIN? What about Brandon Nimmo? 24:24-33:32: Jose Siri, Brett Baty are RAKING - our ideal role for Baty this season is... 33:33-40:38: Heisman-winning Travis Hunter says "what he does on a football field is harder than what Shohei Ohtani does in baseball." THOUGHTS?! #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbspringtraining #springtraining #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #mlbfreeagency #brewers #milwaukeebrewers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #nfldraft #lgm #lfgm #lindor #dodgersbaseball #shoheiohtani #ohtani LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have a LOT to discuss this week as Spring Training forges on. Juan Soto hits a HOME RUN in his first at bat in a Mets uniform - but Sean Manaea is hurt, and so is Nick Madrigal. Does this open the door for Quintana, Iglesias to return? PLUS - what is HAPPENING with the Yankees lately? 00:00-2:13: Juan Soto HOMERS in FIRST Mets spring training at-bat. You can't make it up. 2:14-9:54: Sean MANAEA is HURT - can the Mets ever keep a starter healthy in SPRING TRAINING? Should they re-sign Jose Quintana? Will Brandon Sproat start the season in AAA? 9:55-13:13: Nick Madrigal moved to the 60 day IL - it seems like Jose Iglesias really isn't returning 13:14-14:34: Mets trade for Cubs OF Alexander Canario 14:35-16:29: Brett Baty is RAKING in spring training - Juan Soto buys him a CHEVY TAHOE for giving up No. 22 16:30-20:23: The Yankees get rid of their FACIAL-HAIR policy 20:24-22:37: Are relations between Juan Soto and Aaron Judge FROSTY? Plus, a Dodgers troll wins the week 22:38-23:48: Vlad Guerrero Jr. looks like he will TEST free agency next offseason, wants to play for a "winner" 23:49-24:19: Carlos Mendoza is "having conversations" about making Francisco Lindor the next captain of the Mets #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbhotstove #mlbspringtraining #springtraining #mets #newyorkmets #juansoto #mlbfreeagency #newyorkyankees #newyork #yankees #aaronjudge #vladimirguerrerojr #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #lgm #lfgm #dodgersbaseball #torontobluejays #bluejays LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and so is Mets baseball! The New York Mets reported to Port St. Lucie for spring training this week with LOTS to like- including Juan Soto in a Mets jersey and Pete Alonso's return. With Frankie Montas HURT, what will the Mets do with the starting rotation? 00:00-3:50: It won't stop snowing in Syracuse but the Mets are in Florida so all is well 3:51-9:54: Frankie Montas OUT 6-8 weeks with a lat injury 9:55-12:11: Do the Mets NEED a starter WITHOUT Montas? Who are the options? 12:12-13:57: Pete ALONSO is back at Mets spring training 13:58-19:26: CANDELITA wants to COME BACK - is there still a chance that the Mets resign Jose Iglesias? 19:27-25:09: Is it World Series or BUST for the Mets this season? Beat the Dodgers or bust? #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbhotstove #mlbspringtraining #springtraining #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #petealonso #mlbfreeagency #stevecohen #juansoto #losangeles #lgm #lfgm #losangelesdodgers #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the reunion we've all been waiting for, and the couple we never wanted to see breakup: Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are back together again. Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski break down his new deal. 00:00-2:28: Pete Alonso is REUNITED with the METS 2:29-5:23: Was this a GOOD DEAL for ALONSO and the METS? 5:24-8:42: Reasons why METS fans should be EXCITED about the ALONSO deal 8:43-:11:30: The BAD parts about ALONSO 11:31-13:23: Will VLADDY DADDY become a MET? 13:24-15:24: Harrison BADER to the TWINS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to talk about NEW DEVELOPMENTS in the Pete Alonso SAGA. Mets owner Steve Cohen lays down the LAW at Amazin' Day...and Scott Boras responds. PLUS, Mets rumors surrounding Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta, and Ryan Mountcastle. 00:00-12:36: Steve Cohen calls Pete Alonso negotiations "WORSE than JUAN SOTO." Cohen puts Scott Boras on NOTICE at Amazin' Day. What's the best option for Pete at this point? 12:37-19:42: Fallout from Cohen's COMMENTS - Mets and Alonso TALKING again? 19:43-26:23: Other takeaways from Amazin' Day: Montas comments, Brett Baty 26:24-31:09: Mets interested in Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle if Alonso moves on? Plus, interest in Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbhotstove #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #petealonso #orioles #mlbfreeagency #stevecohen LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are wrapping up the MLB Hot Stove RUMORS at week's end. Is Pete Alonso headed up North? Are the Mets interested in a Max Scherzer reunion? PLUS, the Dodgers sign Kirby Yates. 00:00-7:13: Are the BLUE JAYS and Pete Alonso "at the 10 yard line?" Is Pete headed up north for $5 million more? 7:14-11:40: Arte Moreno, ANGELS interested in Alonso? 16:30-18:56: Mets, Yankees among teams at Max SCHERZER workout this week- could a reunion be in the cards? 18:57-23:16: Dodgers keep COOKING, sign Kirby YATES 23:17-28:08: HALL OF FAME inductees: Ichiro, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbhotstove #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #petealonso #toronto #torontobluejays #losangelesangels #angelsbaseball #angels #bluejays #la #dodgersbaseball #mlbbcreatorcamp LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are breaking down the LATEST marquee signing for the Dodgers: Tanner Scott. PLUS, Toronto gets their man in Anthony Santander. Is it OVER between Pete Alonso and the Mets? 00:00-1:51: Happy MLK Day! MLK's MLB connection 1:52-10:22: The Dodgers sign reliever Tanner Scott to a 4-year/$72 million dollar deal. WHEN WILL IT END? Dodgers offseason signings roundup 10:23-11:45: Would HATE to be the Padres right now 11:46-14:39: Should MLB implement a salary CAP or a salary MINIMUM? 14:40-18:13: Is it fully OVER between Pete Alonso and the Mets? 18:14-21:13: The Blue Jays meet their match! Jays sign OF Anthony Santander 21:14-26:27: Old friend Evan Longoria has some INTERESTING comments about the Mets' clubhouse #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #tannerscott #sandiego #sandiegopadres #padres #torontobluejays #bluejays #la #petealonso #dodgersbaseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are breaking down the LEAST shocking news of the week: Japanese star RHP Roki Sasaki is headed to the Dodgers. LA is building a DYNASTY- is this starting rotation UNSTOPPABLE? 00:00-5:15: Sasaki's a Dodger- the LAD starting five is ABSURD 5:16-7:46: Should MLB implement a SALARY CAP? How are small-market teams supposed to COMPETE? 7:46-9:45: The PHILLIES dance with the devil and give the Dodgers international signing bonus money 9:45-12:10: The Dodgers have a STRONGHOLD on Japanese stars- MLB investigation comes back clean 12:11-18:08: Sasaki's STORY: The 23 year old heads to the US two years EARLY, shaped by family tragedy #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mlbhotstove #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #la #dodgers #sasaki #rokisasaki #shoheiohtani #dodgersbaseball LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE POLAR BEAR IS HEADED TOWARDS EXTINCTION IN QUEENS! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are dissecting the news that the New York Mets are expected to "PIVOT" from PETE ALONSO. The free agent first baseman reportedly REJECTED a 3-year/$68-70 million dollar offer from the Mets this week. Plus, the Mets sign Jesse Winker, A.J. Minter, and the Padres are OUT on Roki Sasaki. 00:00-13:46: The timeline of the BREAKDOWN between Alonso and the Mets. Who's to blame? Is there any chance this deal still gets done? 13:47-15:35: Could the Mets be playing the LONG GAME with Vladimir Guerrero Jr? 15:36-16:44: Mets RESIGN Jesse Winker, sign lefty A.J. Minter for the 'pen 16:45-18:50: Rest in peace to Bob Uecker, Padres reportedly OUT on Sasaki - will the Dodgers get it done? #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mlbhotstove #petealonso #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #sandiego #sasaki #padres #sandiegopadres #toronto #torontobluejays #dodgers #vladimirguerrerojr LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are hearing that ROKI SASAKI is headed out WEST. All of the updates on the Sasaki sweepstakes, Sean Manaea is REINTRODUCED is a Met, and the latest on Pete Alonso. Join us! 00:00-2:24: Our thoughts are with our west coasters because of the wildfires 2:25-8:17: Dodgers, Padres rumored to be the FAVORITES for Sasaki; Mets are OUT 8:16-16:15: Dodgers VS. Mets projected 2025 STARTING ROTATIONS 16:16-20:16: Mets reintroduce Manaea, emphasizes Mets' FAMILY FOCUS 20:17-22:24: Pete ALONSO's camp reportedly offers Mets EXCLUSIVE 3-year deal with opt-outs 22:25-25:12: Mets fun fact o'clock- we are officially closer to Opening Day 2025 than the end of the 2024 season! 25:13-29:05: Nick Castellanos says JOSE IGLESIAS should have been the UNANIMOUS NL MVP - what should the MVP Award truly mean? #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #mlbhotstove #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #sandiego #sasaki #padres #sandiegopadres #dodgers #mets #petealonso LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK from a holiday trip to the West Coast with all the latest on MLB free agency! The New York Mets have brought back Sean Manaea - what's the status of Pete Alonso, Alex Bregman, Tanner Scott, and Roki Sasaki? We discuss. 00:00-3:25: We loved San Diego! 3:26-7:43: The Mets bring back Sean MANAEA on a three-year, $75 million dollar deal 7:44-11:33: Do the Mets have a TRUE ace? Rotation concerns 11:34-12:59: Updates on Roki Sasaki sweepstakes - are the Dodgers still the favorites? 13:00-17:03: How long is Pete Alonso going to be out of a job? Scott Boras wants HOW MUCH? 17:04-18:05: Are the Mets still in on Alex Bregman? 18:06-20:22: Mets meet with Tanner SCOTT, a look at the bullpen 20:23-23:19: Happy 4th Anniversary of the biggest signing of the Steve Cohen era! 23:20-26:52: Dodgers trade Gavin Lux, sign Hyeseong Kim #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #juansoto #mlbhotstove #wintermeetings #newyork #newyorkmets #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #sandiego #sandiegopadres #dodgers #mets #majorleaguebaseball #petealonso LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the introduction of Juan Soto as a New York Met, the Yankees' signing of Max Fried, and the Dodgers iconic decision to sell Aaron Judge's dropped World Series fly ball. 00:00-2:06: Mets ticket sales EXPLODED since signing Juan SOTO 2:07-3:59: Juan Soto is INTRODUCED as a MET, explains WHY he chose METS 4:00-5:42: Why didn't Juan Soto speak to former YANKEES TEAMMATES during NEGOTIATIONS? 5:43- 6:53: Juan Soto didn't JUST sign for MONEY 6:54- 8:28: What if Juan Soto used his OPT-OUT? 8:29 : Big PAPI is HYPE that SOTO signed with METS, Kevin Burkhardt story 10:17-13:05: YANKEES sign Max FRIED 13:06-22:29: ALONSO, MANEA MUSINGS 22:30-25:22: Mets are RETIRING DAVID WRIGHT's number 25:23-30:13: DODGERS sold JUDGE's dropped ball, FREDDIE FREEMAN's Grand Slam Ball #mlbb #mlb #mlbpodcast #juansoto #mlbhotstove #wintermeetings #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkyankees #yankees #mets #dodgers #losangeles #dodgers #lgm #soto #majorleaguebaseball #alonso LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back because MLB'S WINTER MEETINGS are HEATING UP. Everything you need to know from the Soto signing fallout, including details of the deal and Yankee fan crash-outs. PLUS, Sean Manaea, Pete Alonso, Garrett Crochet and Roki Sasaki RUMORS. 00:00-1:51: WINTER MEETINGS are HEATING up 1:52-4:12: ACCEPT IT: Juan Soto wanted to be a MET 4:13-7:07: Steve Cohen OVERPAID for Soto 7:08-11:35: Yankees wouldn't pay for Juan SOTO's SUITE ?! 11:36-12:50: TWEETS of the WEEK, Soto REACTION 12:51-15:38: Uncle Stevie's not done: Mets are STILL below the first luxury tax threshold 15:39-19:37: Garrett Crochet, Pete ALONSO, Sean Manaea rumors and lore 19:38-21:16: ROKI SASAKI SWEEPSTAKES- Will the DODGERS come out on top? #mlbb #mlb #mlbpodcast #juansoto #mlbhotstove #wintermeetings #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkyankees #yankees #mets #dodgers #losangeles #dodgers #lgm #soto #majorleaguebaseball #alonso LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski rejoice as Juan Soto signs with the Mets on a 15-year, $765 million deal. Are the Mets the new King of New York? 00:00-2:33: JUAN SOTO signs with the METS! Break out the SHOTS! 2:34-4:10: YANKEES FANS can't admit that JUAN SOTO wanted to be a MET! 4:11-6:43: UNCLE STEVE swoops in at THE LAST MOMENT 6:44 - 10:27: JUAN SOTO didn't just sign for the MONEY!!! 10:28-11:48: JEFF PASSAN's Sports Center Monologue HEALED Mets fans 11:49-14:15: What does Soto Signing mean for the Mets' FUTURE? 14:16-19:20: SOTO got paid MORE than PATRICK MAHOMES, SHOHEI OHTANI 19:21-21:54: It's time for SOTO to build his LEGACY as a MET #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #juansoto #mlbhotstove #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #mets #dodgers #shoheiohtani #losangeles #lgm #soto #majorleaguebaseball #patrickmahomes LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back as the MLB Hot Stove HEATS UP. Blake Snell signs with the DODGERS, Frankie Montas signs with the METS - where does this leave those rotations? PLUS, the Juan Soto SPECULATION and rumors you need to know. 00:00-8:11: Mets sign RHP Frankie MONTAS. What does this mean for MANAEA, SEVERINO? 8:12-14:15: Mets interest in Walker BUEHLER? Pete ALONSO prepared to leave NEW YORK? 14:16-21:31: Dodgers sign BLAKE SNELL. Deferred contracts- are they GOOD for the game? 21:32-23:23: Dodgers EXTEND Tommy Edman 23:24-29:20: Latest JUAN SOTO speculation. Is it a battle between the METS and RED SOX? 29:21-31:18: Shoutout to our haters #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #mlbhotstove #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #mets #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #lgm #juansoto #blakesnell #majorleaguebaseball LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski provide updates on the Juan Soto SWEEPSTAKES after USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported the New York Mets are the "clear-cut favorites" to land the superstar. Plus, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge win MVPs unanimously. 00:00-8:04: Mets reported "favorites" to land Juan Soto 8:05-12:32: Aaron Judge says he HAS NOT TALKED to Soto...why are the Yankees being so CALM? 12:33-17:12: MVP races- Ohtani, Judge win UNANIMOUSLY 17:13-18:42: Yusei Kikuchi, starting pitching MARKET #mlbb #mlb #mlbhotstove #mlbpodcast #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #mets #juansoto #lgm #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #majorleaguebaseball #shoheiohtani LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and it's MLB AWARDS SEASON! Does Shohei Ohtani deserve to win NL MVP unanimously? Who will take home NL Manager of the Year? PLUS, an update on the Juan Soto SWEEPSTAKES. 00:00-1:35: THANK YOU JAMES BUCKLEY!! 1:36-6:06: Paul Skenes wins NL Rookie of the Year: did Jackson Merrill get ROBBED? 6:07-10:29: Will Carlos Mendoza or Pat Murphy take home NL Manager of the Year? 10:30-18:05: Will Shohei Ohtani win NL MVP unanimously AGAIN? Will Francisco Lindor get any votes- and does he deserve to? 18:06-29:29: Latest on the JUAN SOTO SWEEPSTAKES - does he deserve Ohtani-esque money? 29:30-33:43: Sean Manaea gets MARRIED, rejects qualifying offer #mlb #mlbb #mlbhotstove #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #newyork #mets #newyorkyankees #yankees #lgm #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #mlbawards #majorleaguebaseball #pittsburgh #paulskenes #juansoto LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski dive into the free-agency scenarios surrounding the Juan Soto SWEEPSTAKES. Where will baseball's marquee free agent land? Plus, diving into Roki Sasaki, Garrett Crochet and an exclusive interview with NL Manager of the Year candidate Pat Murphy. 00:00-11:00: Who has the BEST CHANCE to land Juan Soto? 11:01-19:06: Why are some teams SHYING away from Soto? 19:07-22:54: DODGERS considered favorites to land Roki Sasaki 22:55-24:46: Should the Mets go after SASAKI? 24:47-28:53: Will the White Sox trade GARRETT CROCHET? 28:54-34:34: Interview with Brewers manager Pat Murphy- on the state of baseball, small market teams, DAVID STEARNS, and being a finalist for NL Manager of the Year #mlb #milb #mlbhotstove #worldseries #newyorkmets #newyork #mets #lgm #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #newyorkyankees #yankees #sandiego #sandiegopadres #majorleaguebaseball #mlbpodcast #chicago #whitesox #juansoto LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through the very early stages of MLB free agency. Who stays, who goes, what are Pete Alonso and Juan Soto going to do? Who will ACCEPT their qualifying offer? And the SCREAMS we SCRUMPT listening to Yankees fans post-World Series. 00:00-1:39: Dodger fans! How is our World Series hangover? 1:40-5:54: Mets extend QUALIFYING offers to Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, and Pete Alonso. MANAEA PLEASE STAY 5:55-6:56: Mets DECLINE Phil Maton's option 6:57-9:05: Could Pete ALONSO become a Yankee?! 9:06-12:58: Imagine having Steve Cohen money 12:59-16:03: Juan SOTO, the JOY we took from listening to Yankees sports talk post-WORLD SERIES 16:04-17:05: GERRIT COLE decided the grass isn't always greener 17:06-19:16: DODGERS: Buehler, Teoscar Hernandez, Flaherty thoughts? 19:17-21:15: Travis d'Arnaud, Michael Wacha 21:16-23:04: WHEN will Pete Alonso decide? 23:05-25:27: OMG hits the HALL of FAME #mlb #mlbb #mlbhotstove #worldseries #newyorkmets #newyork #mets #lgm #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #newyorkyankees #yankees #majorleaguebaseball #mlbpodcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers are the 2024 World Series Champions! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski break down a WILD, BACK-AND-FORTH, Game 5 that ended it all.  #worldseries #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #newyork #majorleaguebaseball #lgm #lfgm #nlcs 00:00-1:46: CONGRATS DODGERS FANS! 1:47-3:10: CRAZIEST COMEBACK 3:11- 6:30: YANKEES took 5-run lead EARLY 6:31-10:54: WHAT in the FIFTH INNING was THAT? Yankees MELTDOWN 10:55-11:13: Yankees' last SHRED of HOPE 11:14-13:56: BUEHLER, DODGERS put the HAMMER DOWN 13:57-14:48: Does this YANKEES LOSS change JUAN SOTO's future? 14:49-16:28: Freddie FREEMAN wins MVP 16:29-17:41: Yankee FAN INTERFERENCE 17:42-18:29: Are the DODGERS the METS' OLDER BROTHER? 18:30-19:50: THANK YOU to our FANS! More offseason content COMING SOON LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski officially OPEN the OFFSEASON for the New York Mets. With the World Series wrapping up, free agency is rapidly approaching...and the Mets have some big decisions to make, including whether or not to RESIGN star slugger Pete Alonso. #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbhotstove #hotstove #mlbfreeagency #newyorkmets #mets #newyork #mlboffseason #newyorkyankees #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #mlbpodcast #losangeles #majorleaguebaseball #lgm #lfgm #petealonso #juansoto 00:00-8:05: TONS of money coming off of the books, David Stearns/Steve Cohen OFFSEASON OUTLOOK 8:06-15:44: The elephant in the room: What to do with PETE ALONSO? 15:42-18:22: We NEED Sean Manaea 18:23-21:04: Which Luis Severino is the REAL version? 21:05-22:07: Jose Quintana - stay or go? 22:08-24:17: Is it the END of the LINE for J.D. Martinez? 24:18-27:51: Jesse Winker - chemistry MATTERS 27:52-29:57: Harrison Bader? 29:58-32:55: The HIGHS and LOWS of Phil Maton 32:56-35:42: Ryne Stanek, bullpen options 35:43-40:08: Last but not LEAST- Jose Iglesias (Candelita) 40:09-45:04: Top TARGETS elsewhere in free agency LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host a special episode of "Why Am I a Mets Fan?" taking you through Games 1 and 2 of the World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers. The Dodgers are up 2-0 in the series- are the Yankees TOAST? 00:00-8:37: Are the Yankees just OVERMATCHED by the Dodgers? 8:38-9:58: Starting pitching DISCREPANCIES 9:59-12:55: Will GOING BACK to Yankee Stadium help the Yanks? 12:56-15:27: Judge STRUGGLES, did the Yankees benefit from an easier PATH to get here? 15:28-17:33: How this affects JUAN SOTO's pending free agency 17:34-20:52: Dodgers in FOUR #worldseries #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #newyork #majorleaguebaseball #lgm #lfgm #nlcs LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of AP Photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host a funeral for the 2024 New York Mets. The Mets were eliminated at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 10-5 loss in Game Six of the NLCS. We recap the game, the series, and all in all one of the most remarkable seasons in Mets history. 00:00-2:33: Sam and Ashley begin the FUNERAL proceedings 2:34 -4:27: It wasn't Sean MANAEA's night (but he's still a king) 4:28-7:06: The runners in scoring position problem 7:07-12:24: Bullpen WOES 12:25-14:15: METS fought until FINAL OUT 14:16-24:29: Reflecting on the 2024 season. One for the books. 24:30-25:16: Thank you DODGERS fans - we're rooting for you! 25:17-26:10: Do the Yankees DESERVE to be in the World Series? 26:11-28:52: OUR offseason schedule and CONTENT plan #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #mlbpostseason #nlcs #nlds #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #syracuse #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #milb #dodgers #rizzler LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of AP Photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Dan Papillo discuss the WILD 12-6 Mets win in Game 5 of the NLCS. The Mets have to win two more in LA to get to the world series. Is it POSSIBLE? Or is their trip to LA the END OF THE ROAD?  0:00-3:45 Pregame Nerves; Alonso Comes Through Early 3:46-7:24 Dodgers Fight Back, WALK ISSUES, Mets Respond With BIG THIRD INNING 7:25-13:19 Dodgers Bad Blood? Winker Comes Through, Questioning Mendoza's Lineup Decisions 13:20-19:08 Game Gets Interesting, Stanek and Diaz Lock It Down, Thoughts and Feelings 19:09-26:38 Themes Of The Series, Confidence Levels? THE RIZZLER MAKES AN APPEARANCE #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #mlbpostseason #nlcs #nlds #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #syracuse #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #milb #mets #dodgers LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski go through the five stages of grief as they discuss the Mets' disheartening 10-2 loss against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS. Will the 2024 Mets season be over by tomorrow, or do they have one more magic trick left in the hat? #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #nlds #newyork #mlbpodcast #syracusemets #milb #mlbpostseason LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski recap a FUNERAL of an NLCS Game 3 for the New York Mets. WARNING: We have nothing positive to say. Join us. 00:00-3:44: Game 3 was EMBARRASSING 3:45-6:08: Take Alvarez OUT of the LINEUP 6:09-10:38: CLUNKER at-bats 10:39-11:23: Severino's START 11:24-13:58: Tylor Megill gives up a MOONSHOT to SHOHEI OHTANI 13:59-15:27: Mets pitchers need to stop WALKING BATTERS, need better AT-BATS 15:28-19:37: Mets need to play like ANY DAY could be the LAST. We are RUNNING OUT OF TOMORROWS! #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #mlbpostseason #nlcs #nlds #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #syracuse #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #milb LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of AP Photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski take you through what felt like a MUST WIN GAME for the New York Mets in Game 2 of the NLCS - and win they did. Sean Manaea was masterful, Mark Vientos provided pop, and the Mets are headed back to New York with the series tied 1-1 against the Dodgers. Buckle up! 00:00-7:24: WE ARE BACK. Lindor sets the tone for a good night 7;25-11:02: Mark Vientos is a STAR 11:03-14:48: Have a NIGHT, Sean Manaea 14:49-19:16: Bullpen, Diaz get it DONE 19:17-21:45: Looking ahead 21:46-26:31: Francisco Alvarez's WOES with RISP, holding runners on 26:32-29:37: Eric Adams wears the WORST hat of all time 29:38-32:36: Why the Dodgers are dangerous, serious outlook heading back to NY 32:37-38:16: A little bit about us! Who we are, what we do, welcome new listeners #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #mlbpostseason #nlcs #nlds #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #syracuse #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #milb LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of AP Photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Mets' 9-0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS. A bad Senga outing combined with just three Mets hits was a recipe for failure. Will their magic be back tomorrow? 00:00-12:33: Senga has HORRIFIC outing, where does the pitching stand after this? 12:34-13:48: Mets bats were LIFELESS in Game One 13:49-15:44: Winker's baserunning BLUNDER 15:45-28:13: Looking ahead to Game Two, don't PANIC just yet #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #mlbpostseason #nlcs #nlds #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #syracuse #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #milb LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of AP Photos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski preview the Mets and Dodgers NLCS and discuss the possibility of the first Subway World Series since 2000. Could New York City survive it? 00:00-11:52: The METS' strengths and the DODGERS' weaknesses 11:53-16:54: KODAI SENGA pitching GAME 1 16:55-22:32: Should JEFF MCNEIL be on the NLCS ROSTER? 22:33-33:13: The METS are AMERICA'S TEAM, a potential SUBWAY SERIES World Series? #mets #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #lgm #mlbplayoffs #nlds #lfgm #newyork #syracuse #syracusemets #milb #mlbwildcard #mlbpostseason #mlbpodcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Wenskoski and Dan Papillo are here to CELEBRATE. The New York Mets, against all odds, are headed to the National League CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES thanks to one big swing from Francisco Lindor. All of the highs, lows, hugs, and tears from the Game Four NLDS win over the Phillies...coming your way 00:00-8:09: Lindor is a HERO, the Mets are NLCS BOUND 8:10-9:09: Padres or Dodgers? 9:10-10:31: Jose WINtana twirls a GEM 10:32-12:53: We SURVIVED the Edwin Diaz HEART ATTACK 12:54-13:29: How sweet it is to knock off the Phillies 13:30-17:51: Postgame celebration. Citi Field environment is ELECTRIC, we will SEE YOU IN THE NLCS #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #mlbpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #nlds #nlcs #newyork #philadelphiaphillies #syracuse #syracusemets #milb #mlbpostseason LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Wenskoski and Dan Papillo recap the Mets THRILLING 7-2 victory in Game 3 of the NLDS over the Phillies. Sean Manaea's MASTERFUL performance has the Mets one win away from the NLCS. 00:00-1:33: Citi Field was FIRED UP, Grimace hits the big time 1:34-3:02: Pete Alonso solo SHOT, Mets get to Aaron Nola 3:03-4:09: Jesse Winker goes DEEP 4:10-6:08: BIG insurance runs, Sean Manaea SHOVES 6:09-7:25: Jose Iglesias adds on, CAN WE GET THE CANDELITA REMIX?! 7:26-10:37: Bullpen usage 10:38-13:39: Looking ahead to Game FOUR, Mets NEED to CLOSE IT OUT at Citi Field #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #mlbpodcast #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #nlds #newyork #mlbpodcast #syracusemets #milb #mlbpostseason LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Why Am I a Mets Fan? Podcast goes ONE on ONE with New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry. The 8x MLB All-Star reflects on life after baseball, the obstacles he's overcome, and the current playoff run for the New York Mets. Strawberry was a 4x World Series Champion throughout his career with the Mets and Yankees. 00:00-5:47: Life after baseball, the lowest point of his career, overcoming addiction 5:48-8:30: Thoughts on the 2024 New York Mets and their potential to "ignite New York" with this playoff run #mets #mlb #darrylstrawberry #newyorkmets #letsgomets #lgm #lfgm #mlbpostseason #majorleaguebaseball #mlbplayoffs #nlds #newyork #mlbpodcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Thumbnail photos courtesy of Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski vent after the Mets' back-and-forth game, and eventual loss against the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS. Edwin Diaz and Tylor Megill...oh my. Mark Vientos' heroics weren't enough, and the Mets will now head to Citi Field for games 3 and 4. #mets #mlb #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #lgm #mlbplayoffs #nlds #lfgm #newyork #syracuse #syracusemets #milb #mlbwildcard #mlbpostseason #mlbpodcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski rejoice after the Mets' crazy come-from-behind win over the Brewers in a Game 3 winner-take-all classic to advance to the NLDS for the first time since 2015.  #mets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #letsgomets #majorleaguebaseball #syracuse #syracusemets #milb #mlbwildcard #mlbpostseason #mlbpodcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://link.chtbl.com/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices