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You've probably heard that you need to solve a problem for your readers. That's good advice. But here's the question I wish more aspiring authors would ask before they start writing. Does your ideal reader know they have that problem? Some problems are obvious. Others aren't. Your reader may be frustrated, stuck, or dissatisfied without realizing what's actually causing it. If your book is written for someone who doesn't recognize the problem you're solving, your message may never land the way you intended. That's why understanding your audience matters so much. You need to know how they describe their challenges, what they're already searching for, and whether they're actively looking for a solution. Sometimes the book you want to write isn't the book your audience is ready to read. These are exactly the kinds of conversations we have in the Author ROI Lab. Before you spend months writing a book, we'll help you think through who your ideal reader is, whether your message will resonate with them, and how your book can support your business goals. If you're thinking about writing a business book, learn more at www.AuthorROILab.com. And now, let's meet today's panelists. Joel Benge wrote "Be A Nerd That Talks Good: Transform Your Technical Knowledge into Powerful Messages," a practical guide that helps technical experts communicate complex ideas in ways that engage audiences, build credibility, and inspire action. Loren Sanders wrote "Empathy Is Not A Weakness: And Other Stories from The Edge," a collection of personal and professional stories that challenge common misconceptions about empathy and explore the strength, courage, and leadership that come from embracing it. Stephanie McAuliffe wrote "The Impact of Silence: Reclaim the Sovereignty of Your Soul," a reflective and empowering book that helps readers recognize the costs of silence and reclaim their voice, truth, and personal sovereignty. In this episode, we discuss the following:
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo turn to the youth for positivity as the Mets turn down the light a bit on the 2026 season. Despite a down week for the team, the guys see an up week for the National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The Mets Pod Answering Machine shouts out voicemails about the bullpen and the solid catching situation, then Joe sits down for an exclusive interview with 2026 Mets third-round draft pick Aiden Robbins, as the outfielder gets his pro journey started at Single-A St. Lucie. The show wraps up with a Mailbag that unwraps questions about Tobias Myers, the struggles of prospect Ryan Clifford, and protection decisions ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 00:35 The Week That Was - mostly meh 01:20 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge 03:30 The Mets are better, but the playoffs are far, far away 06:20 Andy Green pushing a lot of buttons 09:50 TMP Voicemail: Thoughts on the bullpen and Kodai Senga 16:35 TMP Voicemail: The catching situation 22:30 Down on the Farm: Aiden Robbins interview 23:00 The Aiden Robbins MLB Draft story 26:00 Did you know the Mets were interested? 26:45 "Baseball Jesus" - growing his hair to raise money for a special cause 28:45 Explaining "kinetic energy through the ground" 30:50 Hitting in the Cape Cod League with wood bats 32:20 Tale of two players: Seton Hall career vs Texas career 35:05 Early impressions of Mets organization and PSL player development 36:35 The Aiden Robbins self-scouting report 38:25 What do you like to do off the field? 39:30 Playing MLB The Show 40:30 Goals for the rest of 2026 and the offseason 41:55 Goodbye to Aiden 43:25 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions 45:30 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets 53:10 Mailbag - What happened to Tobias Myers? 55:50 Mailbag - What is happening with Ryan Clifford? 58:45 Mailbag - What will happen before the Rule 5 Draft? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It was a full night for Mets Outfielder Carson Benge as he not only crashed into the wall but had a ball bounce off his glove for a home run and hit a home run and after the game he met with the media to break it all down.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a Chris Sale vs. Jacob Misiorowski matchup and how often anticipated pitching duels live up to the hype, a controversial fair/foul call and ball-tracking tech in baseball compared to other sports, and what stadium decibel levels say about whom baseball belongs to, then (57:26) answer listener emails about the AL MVP race, Brayan Bello’s bullpen turnaround, the highest-scoring game in which each run was driven in by a different batter, the potential downside of a closer entrance spectacle, the oldest player who could go yard in a home run derby, the value of freezing time on the field, a game between players dressed as their teams’ mascots, and what makes players fun. Audio intro: PJ Harding, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Nate Emerson, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Sale vs. Miz article Link to Miz zone rate by month Link to Miz velo by month Link to Miz/Sánchez close call Link to Miz/Skenes close call Link to pitching leaders since 4/12 Link to Sale jersey article Link to Ben on Sale in 2018 Link to LaRoche retrospective Link to Alonso call article Link to Yankees booth’s reaction Link to Petriello tweet Link to Tango tweet 1 Link to Tango tweet 2 Link to baseball exceptionalism wiki Link to Kepner on baseball usage Link to NFL measurement tech Link to goal-line tech wiki Link to hockey tech article Link to FoxTrax wiki Link to NBA tech article 1 Link to NBA tech article 2 Link to soccer connected ball info Link to Miller/Grogu video Link to hippo talk episode Link to latest loudness article Link to loudness article 2 Link to loudness article 3 Link to loudness article 4 Link to loudness article 5 Link to loudness prompt Link to “Nothing Night” origin Link to FG WAR leaderboard Link to Bello SP/RP split Link to biggest SP/RP splits Link to 1-RBI-guys games Link to urinalysis info Link to Mariners derby article Link to Ichiro derby video Link to Clair on Appling Link to Ben on Ichiro homers Link to list of MLB mascots Link to McCutchen “furries” lore Link to listener emails database Link to MLBTR on Anderson Link to leaguewide games per year Link to Small Axe Studios news Link to Batman/Superman comic Link to comic heroes roster Link to Benge article 1 Link to Benge article 2 Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
The Padres saw first hand how good Carson Benge has been as he prevented not one but TWO runners from scoring in the first inning. This is now becoming a daily occurrence from the rookie right fielder. 11 base runners on and one scores, The Mets defense is alive and well. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email TheRicoB@gmail.com
The Mets stayed hot with a 4-2 win to close out the series win over the Padres and after the game Carson Benge met with Pat McCarthy on the field to talk about the team stacking wins along with his score opening 2 run home run.
Jerry recaps the weekend's 16 preseason games, where only 14 of 32 quarterbacks saw action, prompting Boomer to argue that all starters should play. After breaking down the Giants' current wide receiver group, C-Lo arrives with an update featuring Howie Rose's calls of Carson Benge throwing out two runners at the plate in back-to-back plays, followed by postgame thoughts from Benge. Then, we hear Pete Crow-Armstrong's 10th-inning walk-off home run in the Cubs' victory over the White Sox, and address Ketel Marte going AWOL on the Diamondbacks. Finally, the hour wraps up with further discussion on whether QBs should play in the preseason.
The Padres saw first hand how good Carson Benge has been as he prevented not one but TWO runners from scoring in the first inning. This is now becoming a daily occurrence from the rookie right fielder. 11 base runners on and one scores, The Mets defense is alive and well. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email TheRicoB@gmail.com
Carson Benge made a terrific throw to cut down a runner at home to preserve the score in the 7th and after a game where he also hit a home run met with the media to discuss the huge play in the game.
The guys kick off with massive NFL extensions and Zay Flowers' lucrative deal, followed by a caller blaming the Yankees for Anthony Volpe's struggles. Gio and Jerry discuss sports betting and fantasy football. C-Lo's update starts with Ryan Ruocco's call of George Lombard Jr.'s first home run, Lombard's brother also homering, and Gio pitching minor league team names. C-Lo then highlights a Twitter feud between C-Mac and Shaun Morash, Carson Benge's big performance, Kodai Senga's move to the bullpen, and another Keith Hernandez moment. Finally, Jake Reiner explains his Dodgers first pitch, and the guys cover distracted driving before Gio weighs in on whether Pittsburgh's Primanti Brothers is worth the trip.
C-Lo starts with Morash fighting with a caller about the Titans coming in to play the Giants in week3 if the Giants are 0-2. We then heard old audio of C-Lo going off script and it not going well. Carson Benge had the go ahead RBI in game 1 of the doubleheader.
Carlos Beltrán is officially a Hall of Famer, which is great news for Mets fans who wanted to remember a time when superstar talent was allowed to stay in Queens without being swapped for three red-sticker clearance-rack prospects and a bullpen arm named Chad.This week on The Put it in the Books Show, Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe break down Beltrán's Hall of Fame moment, the Mets' future manager mess, the trade deadline chaos, and the radical idea that maybe — just maybe — this organization should stop acting shocked when bargain-bin roster construction produces bargain-bin results.Manager talk is officially back on the table. Alex Cora? Joe Girardi? Wally Backman? Carlos Beltrán one day? And yes, because this show has lost all adult supervision, Trevor Bauer's name gets tossed in for laughs before Rodriguez demands the next manager be old school, because apparently the answer to everything is eye black, yelling, and making sure everybody knows how to hit behind the runner.The roster conversation is just as messy. The Mets need real position players playing real positions. One job. One glove. One place to stand. Enough with the baseball version of musical chairs where everybody is “versatile” until nobody can actually catch the ball cleanly.And while we're at it: own the money or move over. The Mets cannot keep shopping like they're broke, then act confused when the roster looks like it came from the damaged-goods aisle. You get what you pay for. Farace will say it calmly at first. Then Rodriguez will somehow make it angrier. Then Producer Joe will interrupt from wherever he is, probably annoying a cabana worker.On the field, the Mets went 1-2 against the Dodgers, but they've taken the first two from the Braves with the finale tonight, so naturally everyone is trying to figure out whether this is progress, a tease, or just the Mets setting the trap door before the Marlins come to town for four and the team heads to Cleveland next week.The trade deadline is basically here, and the candidate list is almost the entire roster with maybe five or six exceptions. Freddy Peralta back to the Brewers? Clay Holmes drawing scouts during rehab — trade him or extend him? Tyrone Taylor and Luis Robert Jr. markets heating up? At this point, if your locker doesn't have Soto, Lindor, McLean, Benge, Scott, or Thornton written on it, maybe don't buy green bananas.Speaking of the future: is it McLean, Scott, and Thornton time? Are those the arms the Mets should actually build around instead of pretending the next recycled veteran reclamation project is secretly the answer?We'll also ask the question Mets fans have been asking for years: what exactly is going on with the medical evaluations? Injuries, setbacks, mystery timelines, medical staff upheaval rumors — who is checking these players, a doctor or somebody reading WebMD on the 7 train?Beltrán to the Hall. Manager chaos. Deadline panic. Stop trading stars for coupons. Own the money. Play people where they belong. Figure out the medical mess. And somehow, yes, the Mets are still making us watch every inning like we signed a blood oath.LGM.#PiitB #Mets #LGM #MetsTradeDeadline #CarlosBeltran
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
How can AI help farmers produce more with fewer resources? That’s the challenge driving digital transformation at AGCO. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Jena Holtberg-Benge, Chief Digital & Information Officer at AGCO, about how AI, precision agriculture, connected equipment, and data are reshaping modern farming. Drawing on her unique background leading both business operations and technology, Jena explains why successful AI initiatives begin with customer problems, not technology. She discusses AGCO’s precision agriculture strategy, AI-powered dealer experiences, cybersecurity for connected machinery, data governance, and the leadership skills required to scale AI across the enterprise. In this episode: How AGCO uses AI to reduce costs and improve yields for farmers Why business-first technology leadership drives better outcomes Building AI agents that improve dealer and customer experiences Managing data across connected agricultural equipment Developing AI literacy and a culture of continuous learning This episode is presented by ElevenLabs — Bringing technology to life. Learn more at elevenlabs.io
Joe DeMayo welcomes New York, New York's John Jastremski as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which looks ahead to the trade deadline and looks back on the MLB Draft with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross. First up, Joe and JJ dive into the Mets recent struggles, the issues with Francisco Lindor, all kinds of potential trade possibilities, plus stories about Juan Soto and the All-Star Game. Later, Joe catches up with Kris Gross for an in-depth recap of the Mets 2026 draft class, and then the show wraps with Joe and JJ answering Mailbag questions about trades, the best rookie for the Mets this season, and undrafted free agents. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 01:25 The Week That Was...bad Boston, a good break, now sell! 04:45 What's wrong with Francisco Lindor? 08:55 What's the trade deadline plan? 12:25 To trade a catcher, or not to trade a catcher? 14:20 Can and will the Mets extend Clay Holmes? 18:30 What to make of Zach Thornton 20:00 Looking forward to learning in the second half 21:45 JJ's All-Star stories (including Juan Soto) 24:25 Debating the HR Derby format 25:55 Down on the Farm: Draft recap with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross 26:25 Overall thoughts on Mets draft strategy and results 27:45 1st round pick Carson Wiggins 31:10 3rd round pick Aiden Robbins 32:50 4th round pick Shane Sdau 33:55 5th round pick Luke McNeillie 35:30 11th round pick Kuhio Aloy 37:00 13th round pick Jacob Madrid 38:25 What's next for the staff 39:45 Goodbye to Kris 40:15 Mailbag – Major League player swap possibilities 44:15 Mailbag - Best Mets rookie: Ewing, McLean, or Benge? 47:50 Mailbag - Undrafted free agents Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
C-Lo's first update of the day and starts with the sounds of the Benge infield HR thanks to 3 errors. Keith Hernandez couldn't believe it. We heard Caballero at bat as he dropped his bat on a 3-2 pitch that looked really weird.
Jerry is in for Gio today on Boomer & Jerry, starting with the Yankees striking out 17 times for a second straight game to set an American League record. Next, we discuss the Mets pitching situation, Carson Benge's little league home run on an infield dribbler via three Royals errors, and Tyler Tolbert flying out to end his 12-at-bat hit streak. C-Lo then delivers his first update with audio from that Benge play, Keith Hernandez's disbelief, and Caballero's weird 3-2 pitch bat drop. Finally, we look back at a night of interesting baseball action, including why nobody in Florida seems to care that the Rays are always a good team.
Gage Jump looks legit (3:03)! ... Who is this Sean Burke (7:05)? ... Sean Manaea is racking up whiffs (10:20). ... Let's rank waiver wire pitchers (13:00). ... News (19:00): Bobby Witt Jr. left with a knee injury. ... We got big bounce back starts from these four SP (32:15). ... Bazzana and Benge are slumping (41:46). ... Who are the top rankings risers (45:57)? ... What about the fallers (55:14)? ... How to rank Vlad Jr (1:02:22)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:08:43).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballTodaySign up for the newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters< ...
The Mets returned home to Citi Field and immediately got smacked around by the Cardinals, because apparently feeling decent about this team for more than 48 hours is illegal. They did manage to salvage the finale this afternoon with a 5-4 win, so congratulations, everybody — the parade route has been downgraded from “season is over” to “still annoying, but technically breathing.”This week on The Put it in the Books Show – S9 E10, Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe break down a Mets team that continues to scream one thing louder than anything else: the strategy needs a serious revamp.Let's start with David Peterson. He's been bad. Not “maybe unlucky” bad. Not “let's look at the peripherals” bad. Just bad. Farace is ready to DFA him yesterday, Rodriguez is probably going to try to explain why that's extreme, and Producer Joe may just hit the soundboard until the segment ends. At some point, enough is enough. This team is trying to climb back into relevance, not host open auditions for batting practice pitchers.The injury updates are a mixed bag, because of course they are. Kodai Senga had another setback, although it appears minor. Lindor seems close, but there's still no clean finish line. Polanco and Luis Robert Jr.? Not close. Robert is just now starting to play catch, which is great if this were March. It is not March.But hey, Francisco Alvarez is back way earlier than expected from a torn meniscus and already homered, because apparently catchers are now healing faster than Mets relievers can find the strike zone. That's huge. This lineup needs attitude, power, and somebody who actually looks like he enjoys big moments.And then there's Carson Benge, who keeps showing off the full toolbox — power, glove, arm, speed, confidence, the whole thing. The kid looks like he belongs. So here's a wild thought: play the rookies. Build the second-half team around the young guys who are actually healthy, hungry, and giving this team a pulse. Shut down the injured players who clearly aren't right. Stop trying to force a broken roster to act like it's whole.This Mets team is built more like a small-ball, pressure, speed, defense, chaos team — so maybe stop pretending it's a lineup full of monsters waiting to hit five-run homers. Play the game your roster is built for. Build a .500 team with the kids, then sprinkle in the big names like Lindor, Soto, and Bichette when they're actually right and ready to help.The Braves come to town next, which is always peaceful and relaxing and never triggers Mets fans at all. After that, the Mets hit the road for Cincinnati and Philadelphia, because apparently the schedule looked at this team and said, “You know what they need? More stress.” And yes, before anyone asks, Farace is still finding a way to squeeze in a Let's Go Knicks because the Knicks are one win from a championship and he is absolutely not emotionally stable enough to separate sports right now.And let's not forget the Put it in the Books Show goal: get back to .500 by the All-Star break. Right now, the Mets are still 8 games under, so there's work to do. A lot of work. Like “stop losing series to teams you should beat” work. The goal is still possible, but it's getting harder every time this team plays like it's allergic to momentum.Baseball. Sarcasm. Roster rage. Rookie optimism. Peterson slander. Braves hate. A random Let's Go Knicks. And one very simple message:Play the kids. Get healthy. Get to .500. Stop making us insane.LGM.#PiitB #Mets
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest week of action for the New York Mets. The Mets go 3-3 on their final west coast swing of the season and are now back in New York to host the Cardinals and Braves. Francisco Alvarez is BACK from injury and Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing are injecting life into this team. Can the Mets build off of a stretch where they've won 7 of 10? Join us! 00:00-3:45: Francisco Alvarez is BACK from injury 3:46-5:05: Kodai Senga rehab stint DELAYED 5:06-11:47: Mets go 3-3 on west coast swing, take the series against the Padres, Carson Benge is HOT 11:48-14:32: Pat Murphy trashes Brandon Sproat on the Brewers 14:33-20:18: If the Mets keep rolling, could they be BUYERS at the Trade Deadline? #mets #newyork #mlb #baseball #mlbb #mlblb #mlbbaseball #newyorkmets #sports #podcast #podcastclips #podcasts #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #dodgers #brewers #milwaukeebrewers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: @WhyMetsPod on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) and Instagram LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
**RECORDED PRIOR TO NEWS ON ALVAREZ RETURN & SENGA INJURY**The Mets continue to steady the ship, winning seven of their last ten games and showing signs that this club may be turning a corner. In Episode 10 of Season 5, we break down what's fueling the recent stretch of success, the continued evolution of Carson Benge, and why veterans Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien finally appear to be finding their rhythm at the plate.We also discuss Mark Vientos' ongoing struggles and whether the organization needs to start making difficult decisions as his disappointing season continues. Plus, we dive into the increasingly popular opener strategy, examine how the Mets are utilizing it, and share our thoughts on whether it's a sustainable approach moving forward.All that and much more, including the latest roster storylines, player performances, and everything happening around the New York Mets.Subscribe, download, and join the conversation! #LGM ⚾️
It was a fantastic day for Carson Benge who went 5-5 and was a double shy of the cycle for the Mets and after the game he met with the media to discuss his day at the plate along with how the outfield unit helps his ability to get better.
Gregory Joseph joins the show from Seattle to review the Mets' good week and whether they can keep it going. We discuss Mendoza, Stearns, Peralta, Benge, Ewing, and more. Then, Gregory tells us about T-Mobile Park and a disgusting hot dog. Join us! #Mets #LGM
This week we're talking to Doublespeak, a synthpop supergroup featuring Vince Clarke of Erasure, Yazoo and Depeche Mode, Neil Arthur of Blancmange, and producer and synthesizer expert Benge. They've just released their self-titled debut album which features electropop covers of songs by The Carpenters, The Magnetic Fields, David Essex, Young Marble Giants, ABBA, and more. We talked separately with Vince Clarke first, and then Neil and Benge together and we all talked about how the project came to be, how they picked which songs to cover and which were the most difficult to do. We also discussed the projects future, including writing and recording a few Doublespeak originals, plus updates on new albums from Erasure, Blancmange, and Benge's band Wrangler, plus a little food talk, five records they think everyone should own, and more. -- Credits: Hosted & produced by Bill Pearis Mixed and mastered by Nick Gray Theme music by Michael Silverstein
The Mets right fielder had two crucial base hits, including the game-winning RBI in the fifth inning in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Reds.
This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"! John and Patrick discuss the good performances this season from Angel Martinez and Otto Lopez, whether Salvador Perez can still be trusted in fantasy leagues, and whether you should pick up Carson Benge! Also, injury updates and streamers for next week! Timestamps: 3:53 - Injury News 15:00 - Jakob Marsee and Randy Vasquez 24:14 - Angel Martinez and Casey Mize 32:33 - Salvador Perez and Roki Sasaki 40:48 - Carson Benge and Sonny Gray 47:22 - Otto Lopez and Chase Burns 56:50 - Streamers Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Connect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
(Bonus Episode): Welcome to Flushing Futures, a series dedicated to all things related to the New York Mets Minor League System. We're diving deep into the world of MLB Prospects and Minor League Baseball with special guest Ernest Dove from The New York Mets Dove Report. Get ready for comprehensive news and discussions about the future of Mets baseball!____________________________________________Ernest Dove on X: https://x.com/ernestdove Ernest Dove on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ernestdove ____________________________________________Follow on X, Instagram, & Tik Tok: @SubwayToSheaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@subwaytoshea
We break down the LIRR strike's traffic impact and a caller wondering if Boomer is a Nordic alien. Next, Jerry's final update covers Donovan Mitchell on the Cavs' Game 7 win, the well-rested Knicks, and the Mets' comeback over the Yankees via Tyrone Taylor's tying home run and Benge's game-winning single. We also recap Pete Crow Armstrong's nasty exchange with a fan, Tom Brady's Georgetown commencement speech referencing Bill Belichick, and the 2030 Super Bowl heading to Nashville. Finally, the Moment of the Day delivers a caller's song parody about David Bednar, before we debate how the Knicks will look tomorrow night as Gio calls Knicks in 5.
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We heard Carson Benge with the walk off hit in the tenth for the Mets, the sounds of the Orioles 1-hitting the Yankees and shutting them out 7-0. We heard from Fried after the game on his injury. We heard Mike Breen on the call as the Cavaliers beat the Pistons in OT.
The Subway series kicks off tomorrow with the Mets building momentum behind Benge and Ewing. Paul in Yonkers is already complaining about the Apple TV broadcast while callers look ahead to the PGA Championship. Jerry checked in regarding potential LIRR strike disruption, leading into a recap featuring Gary Cohen's call of Benge's walk-off, Max Fried's injury status, and the Cavaliers' OT win over the Pistons. We also covered OG Anunoby's return to practice, Matthew Schaefer's Rookie of the Year win on GMA 3, and Boomer's FDNY award.
The future may be arriving faster than expected in Queens. This week, we break down the growing impact of AJ Ewing and why his emergence is turning heads throughout the organization, while Carson Benge continues to heat up and make his case as one of the most exciting bats in the system.We also dive into the ongoing frustration with over-managing through analytics and discuss why it may be time for the Mets to simply let the young players play through mistakes and develop naturally at the big league level. With injuries continuing to pile up across the roster, questions surrounding lineup construction, player usage, and organizational depth are becoming impossible to ignore.Plus, we explore several hypothetical trade scenarios as the deadline slowly creeps closer — should the Mets buy, sell, or attempt to walk the line between both? Which veterans could become movable pieces, and what type of additions would actually make sense for the future of the organization?All of that and more on this episode of the podcast!FOLLOW on Instagram, YouTube & X: @cupofmetsSUBSCRIBE on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!DOWNLOAD The SeatGeek App - Use Code: "CUPOFMETS" to get $20.00 off!
Jerry's back with audio of the big Knicks win over the Sixers, plus post game from Mike Brown & Josh Hart. Yanks complete sweep of the Orioles. Mets beat the Rockies behind a Benge homer.
Roman AnthonyEdwin DiazMets: Christian Scott, Benge, Baty, MauricioMock Draft : Top SPs not in a rotation as of tomorrow morning for rest of season (something like that!)Rob D→ SnellRob S → TolleRob S → Zack WheelerRob D → Hunter GreeneRob D → Justin SteeleRob S → G. ColeRob S → RodonRob D → Jared JonesRob D → Braxton GarrettRob S → SnellingRob S → YesavageRob D → SchwellenbachRob D → TongRob S → GiolitoLaunch Angle and PullHitter Merch hereCome join the Pull Hitter Patreon where you can find more Launch Angle Podcasts and much more. THE Discord is highly active and informative. Access to that and off-season player breakdown series and breakdowns of my own drafts. https://patreon.com/user?u=32383693&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkMake sure to follow the podcast on:Twitter https://twitter.com/LaunchAnglePodEmail: launchanglebaseballpod@gmail.comRob DiPietro also hosts the Pullhitter Podcast, you can give that a listen if you have not done so already. Interviewing NFBC players, fantasy baseball analysts talking about roster construction, game theory and everything fantasy baseball.Drop us a line if you want to talk more baseball and have any questions.Ratings and reviews go far in helping the show. Please show your support of the pod by doing so, it goes far in helping others find the show
Well, out in the hallway they did. Then there's a bit more about funguses and other illnesses.
Boomer addresses Gio's clogged ears and a hallway chat about Carson Benge before Jerry recalls past NFL draft shows with Phil Simms. A Cubs fan loses his pants for a foul ball, John Harbaugh discusses Dexter Lawrence's trade request, and the Mets and Yanks win. New UNC coach Mike Malone meets the media, Jerry calls Boomer a "Thor Whore" for the Moment of the Day, and the Mets move their start time up again due to the cold. We wrap with Boomer's Benge concerns, the peace between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma, and Angel Reese's trade to the Atlanta Dream.
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the pleasures of and precedents for the historic rookie performances on Opening Day, the pains of Netflix’s Opening Night broadcast, an Opening Day disaster for Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz, and a bird near Carson Benge, Freddie Freeman’s gameday fit, a perplexing (un?)fun fact about the Phillies and Jhoan Duran, why players don’t always challenge when they “should,” Nico Hoerner and Shane Baz extensions, baseball movies being back (thanks to Tom Hanks), and more, plus a Stat Blast (1:28:40) about Black Ink streaks and a postscript (1:37:14) featuring a follow-up and a few bonus Blasts. Audio intro: Grant Brisbee, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Philip Bergman, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to freemium model announcement Link to written explanation Link to 2026 new debuts Link to RE24 query Link to 2026 RE24 players Link to 1914 RE24 players Link to 1938 RE24 players Link to 1950 RE24 players Link to RE24 glossary Link to B-Ref RE24 leaders Link to total bases query Link to 2026 TB players Link to 1938 TB players Link to 1.000 OPS query Link to 2026 1.000 OPS players Link to 1901 1.000 OPS players Link to 1938 1.000 OPS players Link to Dick Crutcher bio Link to Baumann on the rookies Link to “Baseball’s Sad Lexicon” Link to first White Sox game Link to Marchand on the Netflix game Link to Bonds story Link to Bonds at Rickwood game Link to 180-degree rule Link to FG post on Skenes Link to Ben on the Pirates and A’s Link to Pirates HR celebration Link to Benge on the bird Link to Freeman post 1 Link to Freeman post 2 Link to Stark post Link to Sam post Link to Phillies home closers query Link to Phillies road closers query Link to Phillies OD home games Link to Phillies OD road games Link to home OD saves by team Link to Kruk comment Link to Tango on location uncertainty Link to Petriello on catcher challenges Link to Ben’s catcher research Link to MLBTR on Hoerner Link to MLBTR on Baz Link to upcoming FA class Link to Hanks movie announcement Link to Hanks typewriter collection Link to Night Swim wiki Link to Caught Stealing wiki Link to Eephus EW interview Link to Ben on Rogue One and Andor Link to Black Ink info Link to Black Ink data 1 Link to Black Ink data 2 Link to Ben on Trout’s Black Ink Link to blowout 1 Link to blowout 2 Link to blowout 3 Link to blowout 4 Link to blowout 5 Link to blowout 6 Link to blowout 7 Link to blowout 8 Link to Vinay’s data Link to 1930 game Link to Sam on record talent Link to Davy on Mets basestealing Link to Newsday on Mets basestealing Link to story on Richardson and Riley Link to listener emails database Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
We recap the Mets' Opening Day win over the Pirates, noting Oneil Cruz's struggles and Gio's praise for the offense and the NBC broadcast. Gio discusses watching St. John's with Dan in Carteret before the guys pivot to the Knicks' loss to the Hornets and Boomer's take on draft quarterbacks. We've got Carson Benge's home run call by Howie Rose, Paul Skenes' post-game reaction, and Jerry Seinfeld's appearance with Tommy Lugauer. We close with Purdue's win over Texas and a preview of St. John's upcoming matchup against Duke.
Jerry hasHowie Rose on the call as Carson Benge hit a HR in his first game and then we heard from him after the game. Paul Skenes had a positive attitude after the game. Jerry Seinfeld was a guest with Tommy Lugauer and we heard Tommy's intro. We heard the sounds of Purdue advancing by beating Texas.
Carson Benge making the Mets as the Opening Day right fielder sparks a bigger conversation about what fans should realistically expect from a top prospect thrown straight into the spotlight. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into the excitement around Benge's debut, the pressure that comes with being a first-round pick, and why a very good all-around player can still be unfairly viewed as a disappointment if he is not an instant star. They also branch out into a wider New York baseball debate, from patience with young players to how teams handle development when early struggles show up. The discussion touches on comps for Benge's long-term ceiling, what history can teach through names like Michael Conforto and Anthony Volpe, whether Aaron Judge leading off makes sense for the Yankees, and why trade chatter around young talent like Jasson Dominguez says a lot about how both teams are thinking right now.
Carson Benge making the Mets' Opening Day roster sets the tone for a lively baseball-heavy conversation as Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into what fans should realistically expect from a fast-rising rookie. They break down the excitement of a debut on Opening Day, the pressure that comes with first-round pedigree, and why a really good everyday player can still feel underrated when expectations soar. The discussion expands into the Yankees' lineup questions, from whether Aaron Judge belongs in the leadoff spot to what the future holds for Jason Dominguez and the team's young outfield depth. Along the way, Evan and Tiki mix sharp baseball takes with the kind of loose, funny back-and-forth that keeps the show moving, including prospect patience, trade hypotheticals, and a spirited argument over whether reclining your seat on an airplane is rude.
St. John's has New York dreaming again, but does a Red Storm title really count as ending the city's championship drought? Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into that debate while expanding the conversation into what fans actually mean when they talk about a “New York” championship and why those arguments always seem to take on a life of their own. From parade-route hypotheticals and college hoops pressure to frustrations over baseball's streaming-era Opening Day, the hour covers the full New York sports experience. The episode also taps into Mets intrigue as Carson Benge's roster situation fuels speculation, while the conversation takes a few entertaining detours into fantasy drafts, emotional sports movies, and the kind of off-the-rails storytelling that keeps the whole ride fun.
As Opening Day approaches, frustration builds over baseball's streaming era and what it means for fans trying to watch their teams. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the shift from traditional TV to platforms like Netflix and Peacock, debating whether the sport is losing something by moving away from its most accessible day of the year. The conversation then turns to the Mets, where Carson Benge's unclear roster status sparks real confusion and speculation. They explore whether the team is overthinking a simple decision, possibly chasing a social media moment, or sending the wrong message altogether. Mixed in are lively calls, fantasy draft stories, and classic back-and-forth as they try to make sense of it all.
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