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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss an Edwin Diaz EMERGENCY - Jeff Passan wants him to sign with the Dodgers?! Discussing all things Diaz free agency...would it make sense for the Dodgers? Who would the Mets replace him with? And how much money is he going to get? Join us! 00:00-5:55: Passan's thoughts - do the Dodgers NEED Edwin Diaz? 5:56-11:46: Can the Mets AFFORD to lose him? Would David Stearns consider replacing him INTERNALLY? Who else is on the market? 11:47-15:16: How much is Diaz going to cost - and is it WORTH it? 15:17-16:44: Pat Murphy wins NL Manager of the Year again #mlb #mlbb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #mets #metsbaseball #lfgm #lgm #mlblb #edwindiaz #freeagency #mlbfreeagency LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod#freeagency #mlbfreeagency 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 baseball free agency begins. The big topic of discussion today: Will Pete Alonso STAY or GO? The Mets' longtime first baseman opted out of his deal last week - should David Stearns make an effort to retain him? If not, what other options exist for the Mets? Would Schwarber, Bellinger, or Kyle Tucker be the best fit? PLUS, will the Dodgers be a player for Tucker and should they keep Miguel Rojas? 00:00-9:44: Alonso opts out- will David Stearns bring him back? SHOULD he? 9:45-14:04: How much will clubhouse culture, LEGACY play a part in the decision that the Mets make? 14:05-22:24: Who could the Mets sign to replace him? Would Schwarber, Bellinger, or Kyle Tucker be the best fit? 22:25-25:24: Will the Dodgers resign Miggy Ro? Ohtani's comments #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlblb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbaseball #mets #petealonso #sports #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #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 are BACK for an end-of-week wrap up! More on the Freddie Freeman debate, PLUS what can the Mets learn from the Dodgers' success? Then, getting into some preliminary Mets offseason MOVES - Alonso, Diaz opt out, Soto MVP finalist, and MUCH MORE! 00:00-4:57: WRAPPING UP the Freddie Freeman HOF discussion - thanks for your comments! 4:58-11:52: What can the Mets LEARN from the Dodgers' success? 11:53-15:15: Pete Alonso, Juan Soto WIN Silver Slugger awards 15:16-18:16: Ohtani has NL MVP in the bag, Soto a finalist 18:17-22:56: Mets lose pitching coach, first base coach to the BRAVES?! #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlbbaseball #mlblb #dodgers #mets #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #podcast #sports #newyork #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #petealonso #shoheiohtani #ohtani #juansoto #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #mlbbcreatorcamp 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 after taking a few days to digest the Dodgers' World Series win! From a remarkable Game 7 to the World Series parade in LA - we're discussing it all. PLUS, a debate on Freddie Freeman's legacy and will the Dodgers THREE-PEAT? 00:00-2:24: Ashley's back and the Dodgers are World Series champions 2:25-5:13: Yoshinobu Yamamoto MVP MASTERCLASS 5:14-7:17: HEARTBREAK for the Blue Jays 7:18-10:35: Was money the difference for the Dodgers? 10:36-12:35: Clayton Kershaw goes out on top 12:36-17:01: Freddie Freeman LEGACY debate - will he go into the HOF as a Dodger or a Brave? 17:02-18:51: Will the Dodgers three-peat next season? #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #baseball #mlbbaseball #mlbbcreatorcamp #baseballpodcast #podcast #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #dodgersnation #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #shoheiohtani #yamamoto #playoffs #bluejays #torontobluejays #toronto #losangeles #losangelesdodgers 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, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Dodgers 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays. It ALL comes down to GAME 7. 00:00-3:17: DODGERS win in TORONTO 3:18-7:09: YAMAMOTO is NASTY, who would be DODGERS MVP if they WIN? 7:10:-9:30: THIS GAME had a CRAZY FINISH 9:31-13:53: PITCHING SITUATION for Game 7: SCHERZER, OHTANI? 13:54-18:05: SAM and ASH FINAL PREDICTIONS #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #baseball #baseballlife #dodgers #losangeles #shoheiohtani #sports #torontobluejays #toronto #playoffs #playoff #worldseries #world 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, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the shift that has occured in the World Series now that the Blue Jays have won Games 4 and 5. Can the Dodgers pull out two more in Canada? 00:00-7:24: Trey Yesavage is having a POSTSEASON to REMEBER 7:25-12:39: Did DODGERS chances to win WORLD SERIES DROP after tonight? 12:40-19:14: The DODGERS have a BULLPEN PROBLEM #mlblb #mlbb #mlb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #shoheiohtani #baseballplayoffs #baseball #bluejays #bluejaysbaseball #worldseries #torontobluejays #toronto #worldseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this video, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Blue Jays' gutsy victory in Game 4 of the World Series to tie it up 2-2. Is tomorrow's game a MUST WIN for the DODGER if they want to win it ALL? 00:00-3:48: BLUE JAYS pull off GUTSY win 3:49-5:39: VLADDY DADDY hits homer off OHTANI 5:40-7:54: DODGERS have seventh inning MELTDOWN 7:55-9:42: OHTANI shows GRIT in START 9:43-12:02: DODGERS have a BULLPEN problem, BATS fell FLAT 12:03- 15:50: IS GAME 5 the most IMPORTANT in the SERIES? #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #worldseries #baseball #mlbbaseball #podcast #sports #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #shoheiohtani #mlbplayoffs #vladimirguerrerojr 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 up at 3 am on the East Coast to discuss one of the CRAZIEST baseball games in World Series history. Freddie Freeman WALKS IT OFF in the 18th inning to send the Dodgers home with a 6-5 win in Game 3 in Los Angeles. PLUS, Will Klein, Shohei Ohtani, and MUCH more. Are the Blue Jays SUNK? Was this one of the best games of baseball EVER played? Join us!00:00-4:30: 18 INNINGS AND FREDDIE FREEMAN IS THE HERO4:31-10:43: Shohei Ohtani gets on base NINE times, Yamamoto is warming up, OHTANI IS PITCHING TOMORROW?!10:44-16:41: Will Klein is a HERO, both of these bullpens were MONEY. This series is SO GOOD #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #worldseries #baseball #mlbbaseball #podcast #sports #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #shoheiohtani #freddiefreeman #yamamoto #mlbplayoffs LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Wenskoski is joined tonight by Intern Dan Papillo to recap the Game Two of the World Series! The Dodgers tied up the series 1-1 after topping the Blue Jays 5-1 in Toronto. LAD received a dominant pitching performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto - what do the Blue Jays have to do to overcome this Dodgers team? Join us! 00:00-4:44: Gausman, Yamamoto pitchers duel...Smith, Muncy HRs 4:45-8:09: Yamamoto throws a MASTERCLASS complete game 8:10-12:15: Atmosphere at Rogers Centre - are the Blue Jays in trouble? Predictions for the rest of the series #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mlblb #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #sports #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejays #yamamoto #yoshinobuyamamoto #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #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 here to dissect Game One of the World Series! The Blue Jays win 11-4 behind an offensive outburst in the bottom of the sixth inning - Addison Barger put the HAMMER down. Plus, Snell vs. Yasavage and the Dodgers bullpen WOES. How worried should Los Angeles fans be right now? Do the Blue Jays have momentum on their side? 00:00-3:50: Blue Jays DOMINATE - are the Dodgers in trouble? 3:51-7:14: Yesavage vs. Snell - starting pitching 7:15-10:31: Sixth inning offensive EXPLOSION - should Roberts have left Snell in for longer? Barger grand slam 10:32-15:48: How valuable was this win for the Jays? Is Game Two a MUST win for LAD? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #mlblb #worldseries #mlbplayoffs #torontobluejays #toronto #bluejays #dodgers #losangelesdodgers #losangeles #ohtani #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 discuss a WILD Game Seven of the ALCS. The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1993 - how did they pull it off after falling behind 0-2 in the series? PLUS, heartbreak in Seattle and how do the Jays matchup against the Dodgers? Which team has the edge heading into the World Series? Join us! #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #mlblb #mlbplayoffs #worldseries #torontobluejays #toronto #bluejays #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #shoheiohtani #ohtani #alcs #podcast #sports #seattle #seattlemariners #mariners 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 discuss an otherworldly performance by Shohei Ohtani in Game 4 of the NLCS. The Dodgers take care of business against the Milwaukee Brewers, sweeping the series, and are now four wins away from repeating as World Series Champions. Will we ever witness another player like Ohtani in our lifetimes? What went wrong for the Brewers? And who has the best chance (Blue Jays or Mariners) to beat the Dodgers in the World Series? Join us! #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mlblb #mlbplayoffs #mlb #playoffs #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #shoheiohtani #ohtani #milwaukee #milwaukeebrewers #brewers #nlcs #worldseries #podcast #sports #baseball 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 an absolutely DISRESPECTFUL performance by YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO in the NLCS to give the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the series. How do the Dodgers keep doing this? The Brewers are in trouble as the series heads back to LA. 00:00-3:16: NAILS! YAMAMOTO throws complete game in the NLCS 3:17-5:39: Are the Brewers OK? Milwaukee isn't playing its best baseball 5:40-6:43: DODGERS lineup is SOLID 1-9 6:44-10:08: DODGERS v. MARINERS World Series would be FASCINATING #mlbb #mlb #mlbbaseball #podcast #mlbpodcast #mlbplayoffs #nlcs #alcs #playoffs #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #milwaukee #milwaukeebrewers #brewers #bluejays #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #mariners #seattle #seattlemariners 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 October baseball is in full swing! Predicting how the NLCS and ALCS will shake out - which outcomes are better for the game of baseball? Can the Dodgers repeat? PLUS, a discussion on an MLB salary cap and rumors about what kind of contract Pete Alonso is looking for. 00:00-12:48: Are the Brewers are BAD matchup for the Dodgers? NLCS prediction 12:49-20:54: Are the Blue Jays in TROUBLE? ALCS prediction 20:55-27:11: Could the Dodgers/Brewers series impact a possible MLB SALARY CAP? 27:12-32:24: Pete Alonso is rumored to be looking for a 7-year deal....should the Mets give it to him? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #mlbpodcast #mlbplayoffs #nlcs #alcs #playoffs #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #milwaukee #milwaukeebrewers #brewers #bluejays #torontobluejays #newyorkmets #mets #petealonso #newyork #mariners #seattle #seattlemariners #mlbbcreatorcamp 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 discuss the divisional rounds of the MLB Playoffs. The Yankees and Phillies are in TROUBLE against the Blue Jays and Dodgers - can either team climb out of an 0-2 hole? Are the Yankees wasting Aaron Judge's prime...or is Judge the problem? PLUS, comparing the stars - how do Vlad Guerrero Jr., Judge, and Shohei Ohtani measure up to each other in the playoffs?  00:00-2:03: DAAAA YANKEES LOSE 2:04-4:58: Trey Yesavage is a SAVAGE, Vlad's a beast 4:59-7:09: The Blue Jays lineup is DANGEROUS 7:10 -9:59: Can the YANKEES still WIN the ALDS? 10:00-17:42: Comparing OHTANI, JUDGE, GUERRERO JR. in the POSTSEASON 17:43-22:10: Will Aaron Judge's LEGACY be TARNISHED if he always flops in OCTOBER? 22:11-25:30: Dodgers are SMOKING the Phillies 25:31-26:08: MARINERS facing TIGERS 26:09-29:03: Can the Brewers win the World Series? #mlb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #mlbb #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkyankees #yankees #lgm #lfgm #mlbplayoffs #mlbpostseason #aaronjudge #shoheiohtani #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #bluejays #toronto #torontobluejays #bluejaysbaseball #philadelphiaphillies #phillies #brewers 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 comprehensive changes to the Mets' coaching staff heading into 2026 as well as a roundup of the results of each Wild Card series. The Mets made sweeping changes, parting ways with both hitting coach Eric Chavez and pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, among others. PLUS, analyzing each Wild Card series - the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers are moving on! 00:00-7:37: Mets coaching staff changes 7:38-14:22: Yankees top Red Sox with dominant Game 3 Schlittler performance 14:23-16:32: Tigers top Guardians - can anyone in the AL challenge the Yankees? 16:33-24:44: Dodgers advance to take on the Phillies - does the NL have a more competitive field? Would the Mets have beaten the Dodgers? #mlb #mlbb #baseball #wildcard #mlbbaseball #mlbpostseason #playoffs #mlbplayoffs #podcast #sports #newyorkmets #newyork #mets #redsox #yankees #newyorkyankees #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgersbaseball #philadelphiaphillies #phillies #philliesbaseball 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 host the funeral for the 2025 New York Mets. Gone, but never forgotten. In a must-win game 162, the Mets go LIFELESS and the Reds take the third NL Wild Card spot. Join us for a full eulogy- the shock, the disappointment - who's to blame? The $340 million dollar Mets will sit home this postseason. PLUS, Alonso to opt out, Mendoza to return, and Cohen/Stearns reaction. 00:00-14:36: The Mets didn't deserve to make the playoffs. 14:37-17:39: The Marlins acted like it was Game 7 of the World Series 17:40-20:42: Sunday's game - bullpen mismanagement, lifeless play 20:43-22:58: Who was the most disappointing character on this team? 22:59-27:00: Alonso announces he will opt-out IMMEDIATELY 27:01-29:22: Carlos Mendoza WILL RETURN as Mets manager in 2026 29:23-35:08: Reactions from Steve Cohen, David Stearns. Where does the blame fall? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #playoffs #mlbplayoffs #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #nymets #metsbaseball #wildcard #podcast #sports #baseballpodcast #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 back and it is the last week of the regular season for the New York Mets. With six games to go, the Mets are outside of the MLB playoff picture looking in - currently tied for the third NL Wild Card, but the Reds hold the tiebreaker. Can this team make it in? And if they don't, who's to blame? 00:00-8:02: The Mets fall out of the playoff picture. What does this team DO WELL? 8:03-13:17: Sunday's Mets mess - how is Cedric Mullins so bad? 13:18-17:30: Looking ahead to the last week of the season- Cubs, Marlins probables..PLUS looking at the road for the Reds 17:31-21:54: If the Mets MISS the playoffs - who is to blame? #mlbb #mlb #baseball #baseballszn #podcast #baseballpodcast #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #metsbaseball #sports #mlbplayoffs #wildcard 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 absolutely perplexed by the New York Mets. After losing eight straight, the Mets are desperately clinging to the third NL Wild Card. Can they hold on with 12 games to go? What went wrong in Philadelphia? What do we do with Jonah Tong? And where is this team's HEART? 00:00-7:10: The mathematics of where the NL Wild Card race stands: tiebreakers, probability, etc. 7:11-9:43: Meltdown in Philadelphia 9:44-16:35: Jacob DeGrom homecoming, Jonah Tong disaster....should the Mets allow Tong to make his next start? 16:36-17:50: Sproat's Saturday start 17:51-24:50: What is WRONG with this team? What is the root of the issue? 24:51-27:40: Sunday's walkoff win...will this team do enough to make the playoffs? #mets #newyorkmets #mlb #mlbb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #sports #newyork #lgm #lfgm #mlbplayoffs #metsbaseball #wildcard 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 discuss the Mets' new trio of homegrown starters: Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong have ALL made their Major League debuts within the last three weeks. Analyzing Sproat's debut, McLean's mound presence, and a whole lot more - who would the Mets throw in a three game series if the playoffs started today? 00:00-2:43: Where the PLAYOFF PICTURE stands TODAY 2:44-7:09: SPROAT'S DEBUT: Carries a no-hitter into the sixth, his journey to get the call 7:10-10:30: Kodai Senga ACCEPTS demotion to Triple-A SYRACUSE 10:31-15:42: Mets lose two of three to the Reds, Tong's second start, McLean=DeGrom? 15:43-21:08: Edwin Diaz's shoes debacle, bullpen questions 21:09-24:19: Mets BEGIN series in Philadelphia TONIGHT - probables #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #sports #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #metsbaseball #lgm #lfgm #philadelphia #philadelphiaphillies #mlbplayoffs 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 discuss...you guessed it...another up and down week for the New York Mets. After momentum reaches an all-time high with a sweep of the Phillies, the Mets lose 3 of 4 at home to Miami. Just how bad has the pitching been? Is it Tong and McLean and pray for rain? Join us! 00:00-6:05: We've circled around to accepting the Mets' mediocrity 6:06-9:41: Mets lose 3 out of 4 to the Marlins AT HOME 9:42-13:47: The starting pitching problem is NOT new 13:48-16:53: Mets have best offensive month in FRANCHISE HISTORY and go 11-17 16:54-22:43: Is it time to swap SPROAT for Senga? #mlb #mlbb #mets #newyorkmets #newyork #metsbaseball #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #lgm #lfgm #mlbplayoffs #miamimarlins 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 Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU Football player Dan Conley preview Syracuse's upcoming matchup against No. 24 Tennessee. _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the highs and lows of the New York Mets this week. The Mets drop a series to the Nationals but take 2 out of 3 in Atlanta...yet, it feels like they just keep letting games slip away. Do we have a Senga/Manaea problem? Should they call up Sproat/Tong? And how important is this week's series against the Phillies? Join us!! 00:00-5:38: Mets continue to not be able to close out games that they SHOULD win, dropping a series to the Nats is INEXCUSABLE. 5:39-11:43: McLean is a STAR, Saturday's win, Vientos is HOT. Pete's slumping and they gave away Sunday's game 11:44-16:59: How big is the Manaea/Senga problem? 17:00-25:20: What do the Mets have to LOSE by calling up Brandon Sproat? Is the idea of Jonah Tong a crazy one? #mets #newyorkmets #mlb #mlbbaseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyork #mlbb #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #philadelphia #philadelphiaphillies #mlbplayoffs #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 BACK and there is HOPE in the air for the New York Mets. The Mets won their first series in THREE WEEKS against the Mariners, thanks in large part to solid pitching performances from Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes. Can the Mets keep the positive momentum going? PLUS, the Mets show out at the Little League Classic. Join us! 00:00-5:00: Mets BLOW it on Friday in 11-9 loss to Seattle - Helsley has STRUGGLED 5:01-11:53: Nolan McLean DAZZLES in first start - is he the savior? 11:54-14:50: Mets participate in LITTLE LEAGUE Classic in Williamsport, PA and close out series win 14:51-18:00: Is ALVAREZ HURT? Plus, Lindor heats up 18:01-23:26: Will MLB realign divisions GEOGRAPHICALLY? Manfred's comments 23:27-24:19: NL East GAUNTLET approaches for the Mets #mlb #mlbb #baseball #baseballpodcast #mlbbaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #mets #lfgm #mariners #seattlemariners #llws #littleleagueworldseries #littleleaguebaseball #majorleaguebaseball #podcast LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mets minor league analyst and host of the New York Mets Dove Report, Ernest Dove, sits down with Samantha Croston to talk about the current prospect situation and who might be called up next. Plus, a look at how calling up these prospects impact the Binghamton team and also the Big League team in Queens. 00:00-2:50: Ernest Dove's backstory - how he became a minor league analyst and his advice to those wanting to become a reporter 2:50-4:50: Mets promote FOUR top prospects to Triple A Syracuse 4:50-6:20: Jett Williams -- what the well-rounded player brings to the club as the Mets No. 2 prospect 6:20-7:45: Jonah Tong's electric fastball and INSANE work-ethic 7:45-9:25: The Stern Draft and Mets No. 1 prospect Carson Benge 9:25-10:50: Is Ryan Clifford streaky? Or is he the Kyle Schwarber of the Mets? 10:50-15:16 : How much adding these players is going to help the Syracuse Mets and beyond to the Big League Club 15:16-16:50: The timing of bringing up these players and why it is near the end of the season 16:50-18:56 : Is this a sign that the New York Mets will be calling these prospects up soon? 18:56-20:30: What losing these prospects mean for Binghamton - who are having a shining season this year 20:30-23:21: The season-long issues for the New York Mets and why fans should be concerned 23:21-25:16: How you can listen to more of Ernest Dove's content #mlbb #mlb #baseball #cinema #sports #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #sny 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 video, Samantha Croston and Syracuse Mets Broadcaster Michael Tricarico break down the Mets' decision to promote Pitcher Nolan McLean, who will make his first MLB start this Saturday. #mlblb #mlb #baseball #sports #pitching #mets #syracuse #newyork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have not WON A GAME since the last time we spoke! The Mets are in FREEFALL. New York has lost seven straight, 11 of the last 12, and are now 5.5 games BEHIND the Phillies in the division. The Mets are holding on to the final NL Wild Card by 1.5 games over the Reds. Have the Mets bottomed out, or could they miss the playoffs entirely? 00:00-7:12: It's FREEFALL in Queens - Mets get swept by the Brewers, Sunday disaster-class, starters can't get out of the FIFTH INNING 7:13-13:17: Carlos Mendoza has made some QUESTIONABLE decisions lately (Tyrone Taylor/Starling Marte, Edwin Diaz) 13:18-19:58: What's the biggest difference between the 2024 team and this year's squad? 19:59-28:20: Would it be a FAILURE to not win the division? Mets have dug themselves QUITE a hole in the NL East 28:21-31:30: Sproat, McLean are knocking on the door 31:31-37:29: Top prospects Jett Williams, Carson Benge, Ryan Clifford, and Jonah Tong are PROMOTED to Triple-A Syracuse #mets #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #lgm #lfgm #podcast #baseballpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #metsnews #metsbaseball #sports 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 discuss the Mets' weekend starting pitching WOES. NYM loses 2 out of 3 to the Giants at Citi Field...is it time to call up Brandon Sproat or Nolan McLean? What does this team do with Frankie Montas? And why are the drinks at Citi Field $30? All that and more! 00:00-9:55: The Mets DROP 2 of 3 to the Giants, Citi Field experiences 9:56-16:02: Sunday's Frankie Montas implosion...the starting pitching CAN'T go deep into games 16:03-23:05: What do the Mets DO with Montas? Is it time to call up Sproat/McLean? 23:04-27:18: Edwin Diaz is really good, the Syracuse Mets are hot, and the September schedule is a GAUNTLET #mets #mlb #mlbb #majorleaguebaseball #metsbaseball #metsnews #newyork #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #sports #lgm #lfgm #tradedeadline LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Wenskoski is back to give analysis and reaction to the moves the New York Mets made at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Mets fortified the bullpen with RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, LHP Gregory Soto, and traded for CF Cedric Mullins. Was it ENOUGH to make this team a certified World Series contender? This week, we are joined by Ashley's younger sister Allie! Join us! 00:00-8:40: The Mets trade for RENTAL RHPs Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley, fortify the bullpen ahead of Edwin Diaz 8:41-18:27: The Mets say GOODBYE to Jose Butto, Drew Gilbert, and Blade Tidwell in the Rogers trade. Should they have let these guys go? 18:28-24:30: Mets trade with the O's for CF Cedric Mullins 24:31-34:46: Does not adding a starter mean that we will see Sproat, McLean in Queens soon? PLUS, overall deadline grades #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #metsbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #mlbtradedeadline #sanfranciscogiants #sanfrancisco #tradedeadline 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 discuss all of the news and rumors ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline! Who will the Mets DEAL before Thursday night? Who should they be shopping for? PLUS, a recap of Monday night's walkoff LOSS to the San Diego Padres, and questions about Emil Jimenez's eyes. Join us! 00:00-6:27: Mark Vientos Monday night grand slam - will Vientos be a Met come Thursday night? 6:28-13:25: Can Emil Jemenez see? Carlos Mendoza ejected, Juan Soto's upset, Huascar Brazoban has a meltdown 13:26-17:16: Gregory Soto - how many MORE bullpen arms do the Mets need? What did we learn from Monday night's loss? 17:17-20:45: What position are the Mets IN at this Trade Deadline? 20:46-30:30: Who are the Mets RUMORED to be targeting at the Deadline? Will they add another starting pitcher? Alcantara, Cease?? #mlb #mlbb #mlbpodcast #podcast #baseball #baseballpodcast #mets #mlbbaseball #newyork #newyorkmets #sandiego #sandiegopadres #padres #markvientos #mlbtradedeadline #tradedeadline #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' sweep against the Giants as their win streak extends to seven games. The kids stepped up to the plate (literally), and the Bullpen performance made all the difference! 00:00-3:11: RONNY MAURICIO has a BREAKOUT GAME 3:12-4:39: Who can the Mets AFFORD to TRADE? 4:40-7:52: Should the Mets trade Vientos to WHITE SOX for LUIS ROBERT JR.? 7:53-10:43: Francisco ALVAREZ continues to SHINE at the PLATE 10:44- 13:02:Gregory SOTO Mets DEBUT (He's awesome!) 13:03-16:08: Edwin Diaz gets out of a JAM 16:09-18:42: Mets TIED for longest winning streak this SEASON 18:43-20:46: Should METS FANS be concerned about the PHILLIES? #mlbb #mlb #mlblb #podcast #baseballplayer #mlbbaseball #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #dodgers #giants #sanfrancisco #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 BACK to discuss the Mets' SLUMP to start the SECOND-HALF. PLUS, a full recap of David Wright's number retirement ceremony, AND what moves do the Mets need to make at the Trade Deadline? 00:00-3:20: Mets LOSE 2 out of 3 to the Reds, bullpen management? 3:21-7:11: No. 5 is RETIRED, David Wright Day at Citi Field 7:12-10:14: Mets CLAW their way to a win on Sunday 10:15-17:50: The Mets have been one of the WORST teams in baseball since mid-June...what MOVES does David Stearns need to make at the Deadline? 17:51-19:38: MLB's postseason picture is WIDE OPEN to begin the second-half 19:39-24:34: As Lindor goes, the Mets go...PLUS, what was going on with MLB's Wright/Lindor video? 24:35-27:24: Francisco Alvarez RETURNS to New York 27:25-29:29: Is it time to call up BRANDON Sproat? Who will be UNTOUCHABLE at the deadline? #mets #mlb #mlbb #baseball #baseballpodcast #podcast #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #franciscolindor #davidwright #nymets 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 our weekly catchup as we head into the MLB All Star Break. Discussing the Mets' series win against the Royals, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea returning to the mound, PLUS trade deadline candidates as we look into the second half of the season. Join us! 00:00-7:28: Mets grab series WIN in Kansas City, analyzing Manaea's return 7:29-8:13: Kodai Senga returns from the IL 8:14-9:33: Who will the Mets TRADE at the deadline? 9:34-14:04: ALL STAR WEEK - HR Derby favorites; PLUS Mets send Diaz, Alonso, Lindor and Peterson to the All Star game...Lindor to START at SS, Diaz has been lights out, Peterson's first All Star Selection 14:05-18:36: Juan Soto All Star comments 18:37-23:30: Will Francisco Alvarez rejoin the Mets after the All-Star Break? 23:31-32:34: Trade deadline TARGETS - what will the Mets shop for at the Deadline? #mets #mlblb #mlb #baseball #newyorkmets #newyork #majorleaguebaseball #lgm #lfgm #nymets #juansoto #franciscolindor #mlballstargame #podcast #baseballpodcast 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 joined this week by a VERY special guest! Keith Raad is the radio voice of the Mets on WCBS Mets Radio 880, working alongside legendary play-by-play Mets broadcaster Howie Rose. Raad gives us insight into the Mets' wild NLCS run in 2024, the outlook for the rest of this season, what it's like to work with Howie, and a look inside his own personal journey to The Show. Join us! 00:00-5:13: The trials and tribulations of 162 and beyond - what it's like to be a part of the Mets family 5:14-11:52: The magical run to the 2024 NLCS, how expectations have shifted within the organization in the Cohen era 11:53-14:17: What it's like to work alongside Howie Rose, Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling, and Steve Gelbs everyday 14:18-23:48: Raad's journey to The Show - the moment he found out he had been called up to join the Mets Booth 23:49-28:37: Was Raad always a Mets fan? What does he find unique about the Mets fanbase? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #broadcasting #broadcast #sportsradio #mets #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #newyork #lgm #lfgm #newyorkcity #podcast #baseballpodcast 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 discuss the SUBWAY SERIES! The Yankees and Mets faceoff in Queens, and the Mets take two of three. PLUS, Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Edwin Diaz are headed off to the All Star Game, and Juan Soto is NOT. Reinforcements are on the way! 00:00-16:31: Mets SOMEHOW, SOMEWAY take the Subway Series with NO starting pitching 16:31-19:32: Subway Series overall takeaways 19:33-25:05: Mets ALL-STARS announced - Francisco Lindor to START, Soto SNUBBED 25:06-28:03: Orioles and Royals probables 28:04-35:31: What will it mean for the Mets to get Jesse Winker, Sean Manaea, and Kodai Senga back SHORTLY? #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #baseball #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #baseball #nymets #mets #yankees #juansoto #newyorkyankees #newyorkmets #franciscolindor #aaronjudge 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 welcome a very special guest to the show this week! SNY Director John DeMarsico creates cinema on the baseball broadcast for the New York Mets. DeMarsico takes us through his backstory growing up as a Mets fan, his film inspirations, what it's like to work with Gary, Keith, and Ron, and the trials and tribulations of 162. Join us! 00:00-5:00: John DeMarsico's backstory - how he rose from SNY intern in 2009 to broadcast director in 2020 - a story of 17 Mets summers 5:01-17:55: "Baseball is cinema" - a look inside the SNY broadcast magic and how DeMarsico is revolutionizing sports television. Where he finds inspiration in Hollywood, his mentors, and much more 17:56-25:16: Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling - what it's like working nightly with the best broadcast booth in baseball 25:17-29:09: Perspective on when the national networks come calling - what it's like to head home as the postseason starts #mlbb #mlb #baseball #cinema #sports #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #podcast #baseballpodcast #sny 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 hit the PANIC button on the New York Mets. The Mets have lost 13 of 16 and were SWEPT by the LAST-PLACE Pirates in Pittsburgh, outscored 30-4 over three games. Where does this team go from here? Join us for a meltdown. 00:00-3:20: Trigger warning...meltdown incoming 3:21-6:40: Mets get SWEPT by the PIRATES, are outscored 30 TO 4 6:41-12:59: Blackburn rain delay NIGHTMARE 13:00-22:40: Frankie Montas Sunday MELTDOWN, team meeting that had no MAGIC 22:41-28:15: Who takes accountability for this TWO-WEEK slide? Eric Chavez? Carlos Mendoza? 28:16-29:18: Pitching hope is on the horizon 29:19-36:49: Do the Mets have a problem developing YOUNG TALENT? Who will they move at the TRADE DEADLINE? 36:50-40:57: Subway Series outlook #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #baseball #lgm #lfgm #majorleaguebaseball #baseball #petealonso #juansoto #franciscolindor #yankees #newyorkyankees 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 discuss a CATASTROPHIC week for the New York Mets. After beginning the season as one of the best teams in baseball, the Mets have now lost nine of their last ten after disappointing performances against the Braves and Phillies. PLUS, Francisco Alvarez and LuisAngel Acuna are headed back to Syracuse. Is it time to panic yet? 00:00-8:56: Mets have won ONE game in ten days - what's the bigger cause for concern? The lineup or the starting rotation? 8:57-15:19: Mets FALL OUT of first place, Juan Soto is starting to turn it around 15:20-24:46: FRANCISCO ALVAREZ is SENT DOWN to Triple-A Syracuse: are we surprised? 24:47-28:25: LuisAngel Acuna sent down, Travis Jankowski is up, Mark Vientos still a few days away 28:26-30:45: Dickie Lovelady. 30:46-33:00: Probables this week against the Braves - Frankie Montas incoming #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #baseballplayer #podcast #majorleaguebaseball #newyorkmets #newyorkcity #newyork #mets #lgm #lfgm #braves #atlantabraves #metsnews #dodgers #losangeles 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 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