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Brandon Nimmo got the Mets offense going today from the leadoff spot, starting with a double to open the game and set the table. He spoke with Pat McCarthy postgame and discussed how the team's offense got the best of Logan Webb early.
Following the Mets 8-1 win over the Giants to begin their road trip, Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media and discussed the performance of Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, the defensive play of Pete Alonso, the dominant performance from the bullpen, and more.
Francisco Alvarez's game-tying home run in the fifth inning shifted momentum in a comeback win, marking his second straight night making a major impact since returning from Triple-A. Carlos Mendoza praised Alvarez's confidence, plate discipline, and defensive growth, and highlighted contributions from the younger core (Alvarez, Baty, Mauricio). Brandon Nimmo credited Alvarez's impact and emphasized the value of Richardson's speed as a hidden weapon. Frankie Montas discussed his secondary pitches and adjustments made mid-game, while acknowledging Alvarez's role in guiding him through the outing. Alvarez, speaking both in English and Spanish, reflected on his recent adjustments, confidence, and chemistry with teammates. ⏱️ HH:MM – Reporter Questions Carlos Mendoza 00:00 – “Alvarez falls behind 0–2 and then homers — how is that at-bat different now than it would've been a month ago?” 01:04 – “How important is it that Alvarez started strong this time so confidence doesn't dip again?” 01:57 – “How important are contributions from the younger guys (Alvarez, Baty, Mauricio, etc.) to your playoff push?” 03:06 – “How much pressure does that take off the top of the lineup with Lindor and Alonso struggling?” 04:06 – “What did you see from Montas and how key was it that he limited damage tonight?” 04:54 – “How important are these bullpen contributions from guys like Huggett and Garcia?” 05:35 – “Did you sense any frustration from Lindor lately?” Brandon Nimmo 06:10 – “There's been a recent pattern of a stolen base followed by a run scored — how valuable has Richardson been?” 07:19 – “How happy are you for Alvarez given how hard he works?” 08:18 – “What does it mean for the length of the lineup if Alvarez, Baty, and Mauricio can sustain this?” Frankie Montas 09:11 – “It was a struggle early, but Alvarez tied it — how did that shift the momentum?” 09:59 – “What did you think of your secondary stuff tonight?” 10:19 – “What started to click for you around the third inning?” 10:40 – “What allowed you to make big pitches with runners on and limit damage?” 10:58 – “How would you assess your progression through five starts?” 11:17 – “What impressed you most about the offense in the fifth inning?” 12:09 – “What did you see from Alvarez on both sides of the ball?” 12:25 – “Had you built much rapport with Alvarez before tonight's start?” Francisco Alvarez 12:51 – “Did you think your homer was going out?” 13:12 – “How nice is it to be contributing again so quickly?” 13:38 – “How did it feel catching Montas for the first time?” 14:33 – “What did it mean to come through with Baty and Mauricio in that fifth inning?” 15:26 – “What adjustments did you make with your approach in Triple-A?” 16:20 – “That all happened with two outs — what impressed you most about those at-bats?” 16:47 – “What does it say about the team's mindset that you're never out of a game?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brandon Nimmo drove in what wound up being the game-winning run with an RBI single in the 5th. He spoke with Pat McCarthy postgame to discuss the performance of Francisco Alvarez, the production of the bottom of the lineup, and how that assists the top of the order.
Zach, Jack, and Andrew discuss the loss of the Mets pitching depth, struggles with runners in scoring position, the starting rotation post All-Star break, Brandon Nimmo's hot streak and move up in the lineup, the implications of the Starling Marte and Jesse Winker injuries, who we would not like to see traded, Juan Soto's raging hot June, All-Star snubs, and the future of MLB celebrations.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discusses the resilient win by the Mets on Tuesday night against the Orioles behind a superb hitting performance by the top four hitters in the lineup, Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso.
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo review big series wins for the Mets over the Brewers and Yankees, then preview the road trip before the All-Star break and the MLB Draft with Jim Callis of MLB.com! First up, Connor and Joe look back at a bounce back week for the Mets, including a full Subway Series recap, a breakdown of a hot-hitting Brandon Nimmo, questions about Juan Soto not being an All-Star, and a look ahead to the games against the Orioles and Royals before the break. Then, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com Jim Callis stops by the show to reveal the top targets in next week's MLB Draft for the Mets and other big league teams. The guys also flashback to last year's top pick for the Mets, Carson Benge, and discuss the potential to trade MLB draft picks in the future. Later, show goes all over the farm to check in on Francisco Alvarez and prospect Nick Morabito, and answers Mailbag questions about picking one former Met to magically help the team today, and upcoming MLB Trade Deadline plans. 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!00:50 The Week That Was…Was Better04:40 Subway Series recap08:30 Brandon Nimmo stepping up14:25 Juan Soto not an All-Star, that's wrong19:30 Pete Alonso sitting out HR Derby21:50 Road ahead: Baltimore and Kansas City26:35 Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline joins the show27:10 Strengths and weaknesses of 2025 MLB Draft28:55 Mets picking late and less, what's their strategy?31:10 Nationals have top pick and a fired front office33:35 Carson Benge 2024 flashback36:05 Names to know for the Mets at Pick 3838:15 The number one pick and comparing Ethan and Jackson Holliday39:30 Any unexpected movers to the top 10?41:45 Ideal changes for the MLB Draft in the next CBA, trading picks?46:00 High school players who could drop to 3850:40 Goodbye to Jim Callis51:10 Back on the Farm: Francisco Alvarez53:30 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Nick Morabito57:25 The Scoreboard: last week's recap58:40 The Scoreboard: making this week's bets01:05:25 Mailbag – one former Met to bring back if you could01:08:45 Mailbag – Trade Deadline strategy questions
With his second grand slam this week Brandon Nimmo got things started quickly for the Mets and after the game he caught up with Keith Raad to discuss the huge offensive explosion and how a rivalry series like this puts more emphasis on each at bat.
Carlos Mendoza and the Mets slugged their way to a 12-6 victory and after the game the Manager met with the media to breakdown the victory from the start of Frankie Montas to the huge games at the plate from Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso.
Note: They play music but you won't hear it due to streaming rules. Boomer believes his prom song was "Candle In The Wind," a choice that surprised Gio. A caller celebrated Mike Brown's hiring as Knicks coach. The hosts then discussed high school class and prom songs, with Gio noting Boomer's supportive golf demeanor with one exception. Jerry's update covered the Yankees' loss to Toronto despite a comeback, and the Mets' win against the Brewers, featuring a Brandon Nimmo grand slam and Francisco Lindor's home run and All-Star starter nomination. Clayton Kershaw also achieved his 3,000th strikeout. The segment concluded by mentioning Green Day's "Good Riddance" as a common farewell song.
Hour 1 The Knicks hired Mike Brown as their new head coach, a move many see as lateral from Tom Thibodeau. The press conference is expected to focus on Thibodeau's departure, as the team hasn't addressed it publicly. Brown inherits the strongest Knicks team in recent memory. In MLB news, the Yankees lost to Toronto despite a comeback, while the Mets won with a Brandon Nimmo grand slam. Francisco Lindor, named an All-Star starter, also homered. Clayton Kershaw achieved his 3,000th strikeout. ESPN's Jeff Passan criticized Yankees fans' complaints. Hour 2 Gio loves the Fourth of July, enjoying fireworks with Ray Charles' "America The Beautiful." Callers debated Anthony Volpe's performance and Boomer's positivity. Gio shared a personal anecdote about a golf ball incident and an allergic reaction. Later, Jerry provided an update, including Evan Roberts' reaction to the Mike Brown hiring. The Yankees lost to Toronto again, with Aaron Judge discussing their slump. The Mets split their doubleheader, believing a winning streak has begun. Golfer Max Homa is leaving X (formerly Twitter) due to its negativity, calling it a "safe haven for assh***s." Hour 3 Boomer believes his prom song was "Candle In The Wind," a choice that surprised Gio. A caller celebrated Mike Brown's hiring as Knicks coach. The hosts then discussed high school class and prom songs, with Gio noting Boomer's supportive golf demeanor with one exception. Jerry's update covered the Yankees' loss to Toronto despite a comeback, and the Mets' win against the Brewers, featuring a Brandon Nimmo grand slam and Francisco Lindor's home run and All-Star starter nomination. Clayton Kershaw also achieved his 3,000th strikeout. The segment concluded by mentioning Green Day's "Good Riddance" as a common farewell song. Hour 4 Gio noted several All-Stars, like Pete Crow-Armstrong, with past Mets ties, prompting a caller's anger at David Stearns for their departure. Another caller questioned the Knicks' free agency plans, with Gio suggesting Rich Paul might try to bring LeBron to the Knicks, though Boomer believes they're set. Jerry's final update followed Gio's musings on Zyn pouches and his love for Rum Raisin Haagen-Dazs. The Yankees' comeback fell short against the Brewers due to Devin Williams, while the Mets won game two with a Brandon Nimmo grand slam. The "Moment of The Day" highlighted Gio's golf course allergic reaction. The show will be off next week, with Jerry hosting with Willie Colon on Monday and Wednesday. A caller shared his Zyn addiction experience from the golf course.
The Knicks hired Mike Brown as their new head coach, a move many see as lateral from Tom Thibodeau. The press conference is expected to focus on Thibodeau's departure, as the team hasn't addressed it publicly. Brown inherits the strongest Knicks team in recent memory. In MLB news, the Yankees lost to Toronto despite a comeback, while the Mets won with a Brandon Nimmo grand slam. Francisco Lindor, named an All-Star starter, also homered. Clayton Kershaw achieved his 3,000th strikeout. ESPN's Jeff Passan criticized Yankees fans' complaints.
Jerry starts with the Yankees who lost in Toronto again. The Jays went up 7-0 in the first inning, but tied it in the eighth 9-9 on an Aaron Judge HR. Then Devin Williams ruined everything. The Mets won game 2 of their doubleheader with a Brandon Nimmo grand slam. Lindor will be a starter in the all star game and he homered yesterday after getting the news. Clayton Kershaw became the 20th player in history to record 3,000 strikeouts.
Gio noted several All-Stars, like Pete Crow-Armstrong, with past Mets ties, prompting a caller's anger at David Stearns for their departure. Another caller questioned the Knicks' free agency plans, with Gio suggesting Rich Paul might try to bring LeBron to the Knicks, though Boomer believes they're set. Jerry's final update followed Gio's musings on Zyn pouches and his love for Rum Raisin Haagen-Dazs. The Yankees' comeback fell short against the Brewers due to Devin Williams, while the Mets won game two with a Brandon Nimmo grand slam. The "Moment of The Day" highlighted Gio's golf course allergic reaction. The show will be off next week, with Jerry hosting with Willie Colon on Monday and Wednesday. A caller shared his Zyn addiction experience from the golf course.
Brandon Nimmo belted a grand slam after being moved to the leadoff spot for the second game of today's doubleheader. He spoke with Keith Raad postgame to reflect on his day at the dish.
In the second hour of the show, BT and Sal dissect the Mets' alarming tailspin, debating whether their woes are simply due to injuries or a deeper issue of team chemistry, particularly with the arrival of Juan Soto despite his stellar individual play. They also touch upon the Yankees' struggles, but focus more on the Mets' need for a "big trade" to inject new energy and stabilize the team, suggesting names like Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo as potential trade candidates to shake up the clubhouse dynamics and turn their season around.
After losing for the 12th time in the last 15 games the Mets held a team meeting and following the meeting Brandon Nimmo met with the team to discuss why the team decided to hold the meeting.
Carlos Mendoza speaks with the media following the 9-1 loss to the Pirates. Carlos discusses David Peterson's outing, Brandon Nimmo's wrist after being hit by a pitch, and the offensive production.
Brandon Nimmo got the home run party started for the Mets and after the team mashed 7 round trippers en route to the 11-4 victory he met with the media to talk about the victory but how both he and the team will move on from it as they try to string a few of them together.
The Nats lost their 5th straight on Thursday afternoon to get swept by the first place Mets. Al & Tim gather after the Nationals scored all their runs in the top of the 9th in the 4-3 defeat, but stranded two runners after Keibert Ruiz grounded into the final out.(13:00) New York starter Kodai Senga exited early after getting injured while fielding a play at 1B. After the game he was placed on the 15-day IL due to a hamstring issue. Senga is having an excellent season and is sporting a 1.47 ERA.(16:15) Michael Soroka gave up a 3-run HR in the bottom of the 1st to Jeff McNeil. Soroka only ceded three hits, but two of them went over the fence.(24:30) Wilson Ramos will officially retire as a National on Sunday afternoon. Ramos played in Washington from 2010-2016 and was a big part of multiple division titles.(28:45) The Nats begin a seven game homestand on Friday night against a pair of last place teams. This weekend they host Miami and then the Rockies come to Navy Yard on Monday for a four game series.
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Howard Stern believes sportscasters should normalize saying "penis" on air. In basketball, Kyrie Irving defended Karl-Anthony Towns from criticism as the Pacers surprisingly took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Evan and Tiki debated the Knicks' situation, while the Yankees beat the Royals with a 5-run inning and an Aaron Judge homer. Marcus Stroman made a rehab start, and the Mets shut out the Nationals thanks to two Brandon Nimmo home runs and a complete game from David Peterson, though Pete Alonso getting hit angered Ron Darling. Finally, Mike Tannenbaum predicted Aaron Rodgers would be irrelevant by Thanksgiving, and Rodgers recently got married privately.
The Knicks are still searching for a new head coach, with speculation about player input during exit interviews. A new "Roommates" podcast is due today. Jerry's final update included the Pacers' 2-1 lead over the Thunder, the Yankees' victory over the Royals (5 runs in the second), and the Mets' shutout of the Nationals, featuring a David Peterson complete game and homers from Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo. Joe Flacco found it hard to believe adults use TikTok. The "Moment of The Day" was a funny caller interaction with Jerry, and Boomer is out tomorrow for a Maryland quarterback event.
Both the Yankees and Mets are hot, building excitement for potential September playoff pushes; the Yankees' post-Juan Soto additions are thriving, while Mets pitching is so strong a caller doesn't want Sean Manaea back from injury. Boomer expects the Braves to heat up but notes Phillies' injuries. In other news, Kyrie Irving defended Karl-Anthony Towns on Twitch, leading to a discussion about "code switching" and whether New Jersey is a "tiny" state. The Yankees beat the Royals with an Aaron Judge homer, and the Mets shut out the Nationals thanks to a David Peterson complete game and two Brandon Nimmo home runs, though Pete Alonso getting hit again angered Ron Darling.
Hour 1 The Mets and Yankees are on a roll, with David Peterson throwing a complete game for the Mets. Meanwhile, the Knicks' coaching search continues to flounder, with rejections from candidates like Jason Kidd and public criticism from Charles Barkley. Elsewhere, the U.S. Open starts today, the Pacers took a 2-1 series lead over the Thunder, and an anonymous player poll named Juan Soto the hitter pitchers least want to face in a World Series Game 7. Hour 2 Howard Stern believes sportscasters should normalize saying "penis" on air. In basketball, Kyrie Irving defended Karl-Anthony Towns from criticism as the Pacers surprisingly took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. Evan and Tiki debated the Knicks' situation, while the Yankees beat the Royals with a 5-run inning and an Aaron Judge homer. Marcus Stroman made a rehab start, and the Mets shut out the Nationals thanks to two Brandon Nimmo home runs and a complete game from David Peterson, though Pete Alonso getting hit angered Ron Darling. Finally, Mike Tannenbaum predicted Aaron Rodgers would be irrelevant by Thanksgiving, and Rodgers recently got married privately. Hour 3 Both the Yankees and Mets are hot, building excitement for potential September playoff pushes; the Yankees' post-Juan Soto additions are thriving, while Mets pitching is so strong a caller doesn't want Sean Manaea back from injury. Boomer expects the Braves to heat up but notes Phillies' injuries. In other news, Kyrie Irving defended Karl-Anthony Towns on Twitch, leading to a discussion about "code switching" and whether New Jersey is a "tiny" state. The Yankees beat the Royals with an Aaron Judge homer, and the Mets shut out the Nationals thanks to a David Peterson complete game and two Brandon Nimmo home runs, though Pete Alonso getting hit again angered Ron Darling. Hour 4 The Knicks are still searching for a new head coach, with speculation about player input during exit interviews. A new "Roommates" podcast is due today. Jerry's final update included the Pacers' 2-1 lead over the Thunder, the Yankees' victory over the Royals (5 runs in the second), and the Mets' shutout of the Nationals, featuring a David Peterson complete game and homers from Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo. Joe Flacco found it hard to believe adults use TikTok. The "Moment of The Day" was a funny caller interaction with Jerry, and Boomer is out tomorrow for a Maryland quarterback event.
The Yankees beat the Royals as they scored 5 runs in the second and Aaron Judge homered later in the game. Marcus Stroman got a start for the Somerset Patriots as part of his rehab. The Mets shutout the Nationals as Brandon Nimmo hit 2 HRs. David Peterson threw a complete game. Alonso got hit for the 9th time this year and Ron Darling was angry.
Brandon Nimmo homered twice in tonight's win over the Nationals. He joined Pat McCarthy postgame to discuss his performance and the performance of his starting pitcher, David Peterson.
The Mets take game 2 and the series against the Rockies and after the game the hometown boy Brandon Nimmo met with Keith and Pat to discuss the game and Pat's trip to his hometown of Cheyenne Wyoming.
Jerry starts with Kendrick Perkins on ESPN reacting to the Knicks news. Stephen A. Smith blamed Leon Rose. He also called Rose out for ducking the media. The Yankees beat the Guardians as Jazz Chisholm returned to the lineup and had 2 hits including a HR. Volpe followed that up with a HR, back to back style. The Mets lost to the Dodgers in ten as Max Muncy hit his second HR of the ninth to tie it. The Dodgers won on a Brandon Nimmo misplay of a fly ball in left. Nimmo explained what happened after the game. Juan Soto hit another HR last night. Phil Simms was on with Kay Adams and said he doesn't deserve to be in the Hall of Fame.
Our friend Yusef joins us in the studio to see which of the championship trophies he can name by seeing them. He knows the Lombardi Trophy by name. He also told us about his ability to cook ribs in the oven. We also talked about how expensive it is to buy a sheep in his home country of Morocco. One caller wants Stephon Marbury with his proven coaching track record in China. Jerry returns for his final update of the day, but first a caller wants to know if the Gay Mets are back (they are). We heard from Kendrick Perkins on the firing of Thibs. Stephen A. Smith called on Leon Rose to stop being a coward and get in front of a microphone. We heard what current day Mike & The Mad Dog would sound like with their 2 different takes on Leon Rose/Jim Dolan. The Mets lost to the Dodgers in the tenth as Brandon Nimmo misplayed a fly ball to end it. The Yankees beat the Guardians and we heard Dave Sims as Jazz Chisholm returned to the lineup and homered. The Moment of The Day: Frank The Tank has had it with the noise at Dodger Stadium. In the final segment of the show, Gio watched the Bin Laden documentary on Netflix and said it's ‘engrossing'. We also talked about ‘The Tylenol Murders'.
The Knicks' firing of Thibs is the top story, with Johnnie Bryant emerging as the leading candidate to replace him. Patrick Ewing was mentioned by a caller, but his past coaching struggles were highlighted. Reactions to Thibs' firing varied, with BT & Sal having opposing takes, Kendrick Perkins defending Thibs, and Chris Russo expressing anger at the Knicks' decision. The conversation also touched on James Dolan's history of paying coaches no longer with the team, and Thibs' unstarted 3-year extension. In sports updates, the Yankees beat the Guardians with Jazz Chisholm hitting a homer and Devin Williams securing the save. The Mets lost to the Dodgers in extra innings due to a Brandon Nimmo misplay. The segment concluded with more Knicks coaching discussions, including Boomer's belief that John Calipari would be interested in the role despite his past NBA struggles.
Further discussion centered on the Knicks firing Thibs, with Gio arguing it's a roster, not a coaching, issue. Calls flooded in regarding the Knicks and Thibs, with one comparing the coaching search to electing a new Pope. Jalen Brunson notably dismissed a reporter's question about Thibs' potential firing. Mike Francesa and Maddog Russo had opposing views on the firing. In MLB, the Yankees beat the Guardians with back-to-back homers from Jazz Chisholm and Ben Rice, while the Mets lost to the Dodgers in extras despite a late lead, with a Max Muncy homer and a Brandon Nimmo misplay deciding it. Boomer, referencing WFAN's instant reactions, questioned the fate of the remaining coaching staff, including Jalen Brunson's father, Rick Brunson, who is currently an assistant coach.
After the Knicks fired coach Thibs, Gio initially sought a positive but ultimately expressed strong disapproval. Boomer, believing something is amiss "behind the scenes," feels let down as a fan, fearing a step backward next season and demanding an explanation from the organization. Stephen A. Smith criticized Leon Rose for the firing and avoiding the media. The Yankees beat the Guardians with Jazz Chisholm and Volpe hitting homers. The Mets lost to the Dodgers in 10 innings after a Max Muncy homer and Brandon Nimmo's misplay. Juan Soto also homered. Phil Simms stated he doesn't deserve Hall of Fame induction. Johnnie Bryant is rumored as a potential replacement for Thibs.
Hour 1 After the Knicks fired coach Thibs, Gio initially sought a positive but ultimately expressed strong disapproval. Boomer, believing something is amiss "behind the scenes," feels let down as a fan, fearing a step backward next season and demanding an explanation from the organization. Stephen A. Smith criticized Leon Rose for the firing and avoiding the media. The Yankees beat the Guardians with Jazz Chisholm and Volpe hitting homers. The Mets lost to the Dodgers in 10 innings after a Max Muncy homer and Brandon Nimmo's misplay. Juan Soto also homered. Phil Simms stated he doesn't deserve Hall of Fame induction. Johnnie Bryant is rumored as a potential replacement for Thibs. Hour 2 Further discussion centered on the Knicks firing Thibs, with Gio arguing it's a roster, not a coaching, issue. Calls flooded in regarding the Knicks and Thibs, with one comparing the coaching search to electing a new Pope. Jalen Brunson notably dismissed a reporter's question about Thibs' potential firing. Mike Francesa and Maddog Russo had opposing views on the firing. In MLB, the Yankees beat the Guardians with back-to-back homers from Jazz Chisholm and Ben Rice, while the Mets lost to the Dodgers in extras despite a late lead, with a Max Muncy homer and a Brandon Nimmo misplay deciding it. Boomer, referencing WFAN's instant reactions, questioned the fate of the remaining coaching staff, including Jalen Brunson's father, Rick Brunson, who is currently an assistant coach. Hour 3 The Knicks' firing of Thibs is the top story, with Johnnie Bryant emerging as the leading candidate to replace him. Patrick Ewing was mentioned by a caller, but his past coaching struggles were highlighted. Reactions to Thibs' firing varied, with BT & Sal having opposing takes, Kendrick Perkins defending Thibs, and Chris Russo expressing anger at the Knicks' decision. The conversation also touched on James Dolan's history of paying coaches no longer with the team, and Thibs' unstarted 3-year extension. In sports updates, the Yankees beat the Guardians with Jazz Chisholm hitting a homer and Devin Williams securing the save. The Mets lost to the Dodgers in extra innings due to a Brandon Nimmo misplay. The segment concluded with more Knicks coaching discussions, including Boomer's belief that John Calipari would be interested in the role despite his past NBA struggles. Hour 4 Yusef joined us and identified the Lombardi Trophy, discussed oven-baked ribs and sheep prices in Morocco. A caller suggested Stephon Marbury for coaching. Jerry's update included the return of the 'Gay Mets'. Kendrick Perkins commented on Thibs' firing, and Stephen A. Smith criticized Leon Rose. A Mike & The Mad Dog hypothetical on Rose/Dolan was played. The Mets lost due to Nimmo's error, while the Yankees won. Frank The Tank complained about noise at Dodger Stadium. Gio found the Bin Laden documentary and 'The Tylenol Murders' interesting.
After the Dodgers walk off win, Brandon Nimmo met with the media to discuss what happened on the walk off double that was hit towards Brandon in left field.
Following the Mets tough loss against the Dodgers on Tuesday night, Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media and discussed Tylor Megill's gutsy outing, the bullpen's performance and what happened with Brandon Nimmo on the walk off double.
The Mets took a tight one to open their series against the Dodgers and after the game Keith Raad and Pat McCarthy spoke with Brandon Nimmo to recap the victory and the start from Paul Blackburn.
The Knicks' 3-1 series deficit sparked debate, with Gio suggesting the NBA "fix" games and callers decrying biased officiating, despite Tyrese Haliburton's stellar performance. Some fans, however, see the loss as part of the Knicks' natural progression. Jerry predicted a Knicks win in the next game, while the Pacers coach discussed the playoff back-and-forth. In baseball, the Mets defeated the White Sox, marked by a confusing baserunning play from Brandon Nimmo, and the Yankees held off the Angels despite a shaky ninth inning from Devin Williams. A.J. Brown had an issue with a rollercoaster. The hour concluded with a discussion about dog dancing.
The Knicks are down 3-1, leading Gio to declare the series over, though Boomer holds out until the Pacers win their fourth. Boomer noted the Knicks' best defensive players "got torched," highlighting the team's inconsistency. The Knicks face elimination at home, a place they haven't played well. In other sports, the Yankees beat the Angels, and the Mets defeated the White Sox. Oddly, Brandon Nimmo made a baserunning blunder. Off the field, Terry Bradshaw weighed in on Aaron Rodgers, and Tyreek Hill had a blunt take on Travis Hunter. The hour ended with Knicks fans calling in, one suggesting Thibs be fired.
Hour 1 The Knicks are down 3-1, leading Gio to declare the series over, though Boomer holds out until the Pacers win their fourth. Boomer noted the Knicks' best defensive players "got torched," highlighting the team's inconsistency. The Knicks face elimination at home, a place they haven't played well. In other sports, the Yankees beat the Angels, and the Mets defeated the White Sox. Oddly, Brandon Nimmo made a baserunning blunder. Off the field, Terry Bradshaw weighed in on Aaron Rodgers, and Tyreek Hill had a blunt take on Travis Hunter. The hour ended with Knicks fans calling in, one suggesting Thibs be fired. Hour 2 Larry Johnson showed no nostalgia for his famous 4-point ball when asked. The conversation shifted back to the Knicks' lack of identity and inconsistent play. Jerry's update included sound bites from Thibs and players, along with highlights from the Mets' win (Alonso homer) and the Yankees' victory (Rice homer, Rodon's strong outing). Boomer seems to believe the AL East race is "over." Terry Bradshaw reiterated his stance against Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers for one year. The segment concluded with a humorous anecdote about Maggie Gray mistaking an impersonator for Sammy Hagar, and a caller suggesting the Knicks bring back Charles Oakley to change their "mojo." Hour 3 The Knicks' 3-1 series deficit sparked debate, with Gio suggesting the NBA "fix" games and callers decrying biased officiating, despite Tyrese Haliburton's stellar performance. Some fans, however, see the loss as part of the Knicks' natural progression. Jerry predicted a Knicks win in the next game, while the Pacers coach discussed the playoff back-and-forth. In baseball, the Mets defeated the White Sox, marked by a confusing baserunning play from Brandon Nimmo, and the Yankees held off the Angels despite a shaky ninth inning from Devin Williams. The hour concluded with a discussion about dog dancing. Hour 4 Frustrated Knicks fans called in after the team's loss in Indiana, with one expressing dislike for Karl-Anthony Towns and another questioning why the series is being discussed as if it's over. Jerry's update included Pat McAfee yelling at celebrities and Brandon Tierney's social media comment that the Pacers are simply "better." In baseball, the Yankees beat the Angels with homers from Rice and Peraza, while the Mets scored four in the first against the White Sox. Ohtani already has 20 home runs. Terry Bradshaw called the idea of Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers "a joke," suggesting he "chew on bark" in California. Tyreek Hill bluntly dismissed Travis Hunter as "gonna be ass." The "Moment of The Day" featured Boomer not paying attention during an update. The hour concluded with the sentiment that Tyrese Haliburton's dominant performance sealed the Knicks' fate, noting the only playoff game where the Knicks felt in control was Game 6 against Boston.
Howie Rose was on the call as the Mets beat the White Sox. Brandon Nimmo got confused on a fly ball that was trapped and not caught. The Yankees beat the Angels although Devin Williams made it interesting in the ninth. Finally, AJ Brown on holiday with his family and maybe not enjoying a rollercoaster that much.
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take on their first tough one of the season, as the Mets have hit a tough stretch.The guys cover the woes of the offense, the struggles of Brandon Nimmo, all the drama surrounding Juan Soto, and the continued success of the starting rotation. Then they go Down on the Farm to discuss Jonah Tong and Jett Williams, as both prospects continue to make noise at Double-A Binghamton. The show wraps it up by unloading the Mailbag for questions answered about Brandon Nimmo's place in the batting order, and a potential place for Ronny Mauricio on the big league club. 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 Was01:45 The offense is cold04:35 The problem with RISP05:00 Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos struggles11:25 Juan Soto struggles and drama21:20 The starters still solid23:55 The vibe guys are missing25:20 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong28:40 Down on the Farm: Jett Williams32:15 The Scoreboard: last week's recap33:15 The Scoreboard: making this week's bets38:50 Mailbag – where Brandon Nimmo fits in the batting order41:50 Mailbag – where Ronny Mauricio fits with the Mets
The Yankees took the subway series and Juan Soto didn't do much. He was supposed to be mic'd up last night but begged out of it, so they put the mic on Brandon Nimmo instead. Pete Alonso pulled a Lucas Duda and airmailed a throw home. Fans also questioned Soto's effort on 2 different plays. He didn't run out a ground ball up the middle and didn't seem to want to try and rob a home run in right. Max Fried has been great for the Yankees so far. ESPN also referenced Soto getting a private plane to Boston for the next series.
This week's Mets highlights include Keith McPherson wondering if Juan Soto is as happy or comfortable with the Mets as he was with the Yankees. BT and Sal believe Brandon Nimmo could be past his prime already, and Evan Roberts is done with Starling Marte batting cleanup. Plus, would you miss the Subway Series if the Knicks have a game six that same night?
This week's Mets highlights include Keith McPherson wondering if Juan Soto is as happy or comfortable with the Mets as he was with the Yankees. BT and Sal believe Brandon Nimmo could be past his prime already, and Evan Roberts is done with Starling Marte batting cleanup. Plus, would you miss the Subway Series if the Knicks have a game six that same night?
Can the Knicks lose a close game and carry momentum into Game 3? Audio Files featuring Anthony Edwards vs Chris Finch, Tyrese Haliburton, Orlovsky on Pickens trade, and Brandon Nimmo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, with Joe DeMayo out this week, Connor Rogers calls SNY Mets reporter Steve Gelbs in from the bullpen as a guest co-host! Connor and Steve recap an up and down week for the Mets, as the starters remain strong, the bullpen deals with injuries, and Pete Alonso continues to crush baseballs. The guys also discuss the emergence of Luisangel Acuna, the evolution of Brandon Nimmo, and the big league debut of pitching prospect Blade Tidwell. Then the show wraps with a dive into the Mailbag to answer questions about finding new left-handed relievers, the whereabouts of the famous Steve Gelbs Vikings jersey, Steve's best Citi Field memory, and getting recognized in weird places.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show, Steve Gelbs is guest co-host!01:35 The Week That Was03:45 Starting pitching is still strong06:10 The adjustments made by Griffin Canning, Clay Holmes, and more12:15 Pete Alonso turnaround has been incredible16:40 The emergence of Luisangel Acuna20:50 Weekly Worry: Brandon Nimmo26:50 Up from the Farm: Blade Tidwell30:10 Mailbag – will the Mets add lefty reliever help?33:45 Mailbag – where is the Steve Gelbs Vikings jersey?35:00 Mailbag – Steve's favorite Citi Field memory37:40 Mailbag – the strangest places Connor and Steve have been recognized
Brandon Nimmo had an historic game on Monday (3:09). ... Jeff McNeil is a deep-league target (6:28). ... Tomoyuki Sugano finally got some whiffs (12:30). ... News (17:24): Tyler Glasnow officially went on the IL. ... Hunter Goodman continues to perform (23:50). ... Any interest in Griffin Canning or JP Sears (27:31)? ... Who are the top buy-low hitters right now (32:30)? ... Dylan Cease is one of the top buy-low pitchers (40:40)? ... Is Paul Goldschmidt a sell-high (44:35)? ... Time to sell-high on Brandon Pfaadt (51:41)? ... Did you realize (54:20)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (59:44). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eno and DVR discuss the early exit for Tyler Glasnow on Sunday due to a shoulder issue and a new favorite emerging from the Dodgers' pitching depth as they look to round out the back of their injury-plagued rotation. Plus, an impressive return for Eury Pérez in his first rehab game, a closer change in the Bronx, and mailbag questions about being cautious with velocity increases and the slow start of Brandon Nimmo, before a look at where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend.Rundown2:04 Tyler Glasnow's Early Exit & A New Favorite in Dodgers' Depth Options?9:46 Eury Pérez Makes First Rehab Start19:31 Roman Anthony: Slowed by Foot Injury24:42 Closer Chaos Continues: Luke Weaver In for Devin Williams27:07 Did We Miss on Eugenio Suárez?29:42 A Tough Break for Luke Keaschall38:12 Worry About Velocity Risers During Draft Season?49:45 What Should We Do with Brandon Nimmo?57:01 Where the Money Went: Splashy Bids: Nick Kurtz, Jordan Beck, Agustín Ramírez & Closers on the MoveFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eno and DVR discuss the early exit for Tyler Glasnow on Sunday due to a shoulder issue and a new favorite emerging from the Dodgers' pitching depth as they look to round out the back of their injury-plagued rotation. Plus, an impressive return for Eury Pérez in his first rehab game, a closer change in the Bronx, and mailbag questions about being cautious with velocity increases and the slow start of Brandon Nimmo, before a look at where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend. Rundown2:04 Tyler Glasnow's Early Exit & A New Favorite in Dodgers' Depth Options?9:46 Eury Pérez Makes First Rehab Start19:31 Roman Anthony: Slowed by Foot Injury24:42 Closer Chaos Continues: Luke Weaver In for Devin Williams27:07 Did We Miss on Eugenio Suárez?29:42 A Tough Break for Luke Keaschall38:12 Worry About Velocity Risers During Draft Season?49:45 What Should We Do with Brandon Nimmo?57:01 Where the Money Went: Splashy Bids: Nick Kurtz, Jordan Beck, Agustín Ramírez & Closers on the Move Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices