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The Yankees did not rush to defend Josh Donaldson. Is that a telling sign? Plus, the Mets win by 10 as a birthday present to Buck Showalter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mets manager Buck Showalter tells Rich why he's thrilled to be back in New York, why first baseman Pete Alonso is the perfect fit for the Big Apple, when he expects Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer back in the rotation, how working for new Mets owner Steve Cohen compares to working for the late Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and says which rules he'd like to see implemented in MLB. Actor Josh Charles, a die-hard Baltimore sports fan, tells Rich why he's still angry about the infamous Jeffrey Maier incident, discusses his new HBO series ‘We Own This City' and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mets Skipper Buck Showalter discusses the Mets 2-0 win over the Rockies in Denver
Mets skipper Buck Showalter talks about today's lineup and pitching challenges ahead of today's game in Denver against the Rockies
The Mets split the Day-Night Twin Bill, and the Manager, Buck Showalter, gave his thoughts on the split after a long day of Baseball
Mets Skipper Buck Showalter talked with Wayne Randazzo before game 1 of the split double header in Denver.
Boomer & Gio talk about the Max Scherzer injury and how it doesn't seem so bad with Buck Showalter as the Manager.
Hour 1: The show opens with the Mets walk off win and the Yankees walk off loss. Max Scherzer will be out 6-8 weeks. Boomer wants Bartolo Colon back. Gio thinks that's a terrible idea. Peter Schwartz is in for an ill Jerry Recco. They start with some Rangers talk and then get into the Mets walk off win against the Cardinals thanks to a Pete Alonso HR. Max Scherzer will miss 6-8 weeks with an oblique injury. The Yankees lose to the Orioles on a walk off HR. Peter has audio of Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban. Peter goes around the NHL from last night's playoff games. In the final segment of the hour, we talk about Tiger Woods eating a giant sandwich on the 14th hole. Boomer says it sounded weird to hear Joe Buck talking golf on the alternate broadcast. Hour 2: The 7am hour starts with talk of Rangers/Hurricanes and what will the pace of play be like. Boomer talks about the importance of the first two lines for the Rangers in tonight's game. We take some calls including one guy asking if Gio has looked at gas prices for filling up your Boat. $12 a gallon in NJ. We also take calls on Tiger Woods and John Daly. Peter Schwartz returns for an update. Pete Alonso hit a walk off HR to beat the Cardinals. Max Scherzer will miss 6-8 weeks with an oblique injury. The Orioles hit a walk off HR to beat the Yankees. Jimbo Fisher went off on Nick Saban for saying Texas A&M bought all of their players. Peter goes around the NBA from last night's playoff games. Deshaun Watson will be meeting with the NFL today about the massages. In the final segment of the hour, they talk about Tiger most likely not making the cut this weekend. A caller thinks John & Suzyn are trying to embarrass Orioles players. Hour 3: The 8am hour starts with talk about the Kickoff To Summer Party coming up next Friday. Gio thinks he smells weed. Peter returns for another update. We talk about veganism. Then Peter gets into the Mets walk off win against the Cardinals. Pete Alonso crushed a HR in the tenth. Max Scherzer is out for 6-8 weeks with an oblique injury. Jimbo Fisher goes off on Nick Saban's claims that he bought all of his players. Daniel Jones was asked about the Giants not picking up his fifth year option. In the final segment of the hour, we discussed Greg Olsen getting to call the Super Bowl with Kevin Burkhardt. Boomer says John Lynch was in the mix before Tom Brady ended up being the guy for Fox. Hour 4: The final hour opens with Max Scherzer being out for 6-8 weeks with an oblique injury. Having Buck Showalter as the Manager seems to make the Scherzer news not as bad. Rangers/Carolina game 2 is tonight. Peter returns for the final update of the week. He started with the Pete Alonso walk off HR in the 10th against the Cardinals. Max Scherzer has an oblique injury and is out 6-8 weeks. The Orioles hit a walk off HR to beat the Yankees. Jimbo Fisher goes off on Nick Saban and his claims Texas A&M bought all their players. Gio has had enough of Jimbo Fisher. In the final segment of the week, we talked more about Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban on buying players.
Hour 4: The final hour opens with Max Scherzer being out for 6-8 weeks with an oblique injury. Having Buck Showalter as the Manager seems to make the Scherzer news not as bad. Rangers/Carolina game 2 is tonight. Peter returns for the final update of the week. He started with the Pete Alonso walk off HR in the 10th against the Cardinals. Max Scherzer has an oblique injury and is out 6-8 weeks. The Orioles hit a walk off HR to beat the Yankees. Jimbo Fisher goes off on Nick Saban and his claims Texas A&M bought all their players. Gio has had enough of Jimbo Fisher. In the final segment of the week, we talked more about Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban on buying players.
Mike Silva discusses the Max Scherzer injury and what version of the Mets can survive and thrive until their ace returns. Hear his thoughts on New York fans understanding who Francisco Lindor really is and why that shouldn't be a disappointment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're nearly one fourth of the way through the 2022 MLB season, and after a devastating finish last year, one of the best teams in baseball so far this year has been the National League East-leading New York Mets. Today, The Athletic's Rustin Dodd tells us about some of the key factors that have powered the Mets' renaissance, including a box of T-shirts, a squirrel, and big-spending billionaire owner Steve Cohen. But, with injuries mounting and memories still fresh from last year, are these good vibes built to last for Buck Showalter's team? Follow Rustin Dodd's recent coverage of the Mets, and read his feature stories: https://theathletic.com/author/rustin-dodd/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The postgame press conference.
Hour 4: It's Wednesday, which means it's time for the award winning WAG Wednesday. Plus, Buck Showalter checked in for his monthly chat with the boys. And we are all going to the Yankee game on Friday night, but one member of the staff is not happy about it. And will Met fans Evan and Tommy ever go into the Judge's Chamber.
The Mets Skipper talks to Wayne as the Mets get set for Wednesday's game at Citifield
All the best segment's from today's radio progrum.
The Mets manager joined us to talk about Francisco Lindor, Jacob deGrom's health, Pete Alonso & much more.
Mets manager Buck Showalter talks to the media after Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.
Mets manager Buck Showalter talks to Wayne Randazzo before Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
We discuss whether Machine Gun Kelly actually impregnated Megan Fox, why you don't bring a racoon to a baseball fight, and a horrible but hilarious news story about why you don't put your parents ashes in gazing balls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jesse Spector dishes on his new book/podcast/newsletter endeavor, Willets Pen, praises Buck Showalter, and considers the ins and outs of rally sex. Plus tales: A catcher drinks, knits, and recovers while another deserts his team at the worst possible moment. TABLE OF CONTENTSRollie Hemsley Serves Drinks and Sandwiches*Buddy Rosar's Police Academy Dream*Jesse Spector: On the COVID IL*What is Willets Pen?*It is Not a Newsletter, But There's a Newsletter and an Excuse to Go Off on a Lengthy Screed About Dave Kingman*“Metsing”*Mets Bandwagon ‘86*Willets Pod*The Bit About Food Erotica*The Bit About Contrasting Mets Action with Marital Action (“Rally Sex”)*When You Pretend You are Affecting the Game (Yankees at Blue Jays, 1987)*Every Day for a Year (With Max Scherzer?)*Sex and Poor Middle Relief*The Tommy Hutton Call of Dave Winfield's Grand Slam*The Mets Mystique*The Schmoozer Predicts*Buck Showalter Rides Again*Relitigating the 1995 ALDS*The Little Dynasty that Didn't Happen*A Brief Word on New York Broadcasters*Goodbyes.Warning: There is no graphic language in this episode aside from a couple of cusswords, but the subject of martial relations is briefly discussed. Hide your maiden aunt.The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman, rotating cohosts Jesse Spector, Cliff Corcoran, and David Roth, and occasional guests discuss the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?
The Mets are in the first place, but the offense looks flat at times. How good is it? Mike talks about why there is no reason to panic, but maybe they could be a bat short in the long run. Andrew Marchand of the NY Post said the quiet part out loud regarding the media and Mets managers. Mike dives into the old Mets vs. the media narrative. He wraps up the show with the MLB Bleacher Feature challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mets manager Buck Showalter on managing the pitching rotation and the team's performance in the loss
WCBS 880's Wayne Randazzo sits down with Mets manger Buck Showalter pregame.
Mets skipper Buckshowalter talks about tonight's 5-4 win over the Mariners
Jesse Spector dishes on his new book/podcast/newsletter endeavor, Willets Pen, praises Buck Showalter, and considers the ins and outs of rally sex. Plus tales: A catcher drinks, knits, and recovers while another deserts his team at the worst possible moment. TABLE OF CONTENTSRollie Hemsley Serves Drinks and Sandwiches*Buddy Rosar's Police Academy Dream*Jesse Spector: On the COVID IL*What is Willets Pen?*It is Not a Newsletter, But There's a Newsletter and an Excuse to Go Off on a Lengthy Screed About Dave Kingman*“Metsing”*Mets Bandwagon ‘86*Willets Pod*The Bit About Food Erotica*The Bit About Contrasting Mets Action with Marital Action (“Rally Sex”)*When You Pretend You are Affecting the Game (Yankees at Blue Jays, 1987)*Every Day for a Year (With Max Scherzer?)*Sex and Poor Middle Relief*The Tommy Hutton Call of Dave Winfield's Grand Slam*The Mets Mystique*The Schmoozer Predicts*Buck Showalter Rides Again*Relitigating the 1995 ALDS*The Little Dynasty that Didn't Happen*A Brief Word on New York Broadcasters*Goodbyes.Warning: There is no graphic language in this episode aside from a couple of cusswords, but the subject of martial relations is briefly discussed. Hide your maiden aunt.The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman, rotating cohosts Jesse Spector, Cliff Corcoran, and David Roth, and occasional guests discuss the game's present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?
Mets skipper Buck Showalter answers questions from reporters postgame following the Mets' 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners.
Mets skipper Buck Showalter talks to WCBS 880's Wayne Randazzo about taking momentum from series to series, organizing the pitching staff for the weekend, and takeaways from yesterday's win over Washington.
Mets manager Buck Showalter talks about Taijuan Walker's strong start and more after Thursday's win over the Nats.
The Mets and Tylor Megill just didn't have it in DC, but Josh has the recap including highlights and post-game reaction from Megill and Buck Showalter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mets manager Buck Showalter talks about what went wrong for Tylor Megill in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.
Mets manager Buck Showalter talks to Wayne Randazzo before Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
The Mets get a series-opening win in Washington; Josh has the highlights and details, Buck Showalter's post-game comments and a throwback to 22 years ago when it was NY/NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mets manager Buck Showalter speaks to the media after Tuesday's win over the Nats.
Mets manager Buck Showalter talks to Wayne Randazzo before Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals.
Doubleheader split recapped, highlights included. Buck Showalter speaks, the upcoming Washington series is previewed and Josh talks about the differences between MLB and... Italian soccer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mets Manager Buck Showalter addresses the media after his team wins the series in Philly.
Hour 1: Boomer & Gio are fired up on this Feel Good Friday. Boomer was in the house for last night's Rangers win as they even up the series with the Penguins. And the Mets had their greatest ninth inning comeback since 1997. Down six runs in the ninth, the Mets beat the Phillies 8-7. Jerry is here for his first update of the day. He starts with the Mets huge ninth inning comeback win in Philadelphia. We hear from Howie Rose, Buck Showalter, Francisco Lindor, Starling Marte and Joe Girardi. The Rangers beat the Penguins 5-2, evening the series up at one. Jerry goes around the NHL and the NBA from the playoffs last night. In the final segment of the hour, we talk more about the Rangers win last night over the Penguins. Hour 2: The 7am hour opens up with Boomer being excited that his donut order was correct and the Rangers evened the series last night against the Penguins. And the Mets had an amazing ninth inning comeback in Philadelphia. Ben Simmons had successful back surgery, but it seems the Nets got damaged goods. Jerry returns for another update. The weather is looking terrible this weekend for Mets and Yankees baseball. The Rangers even the series up with a win over the Penguins last night. The Mets were down 7-1 heading into the ninth and they beat the Phillies 8-7. Jerry has an announcer reaction to the Mets win/Phillies loss. Tom Brady says ‘might have been a fumble' about the Tuck Rule. In the final segment of the hour, Gio tells us he forgot to tell Boomer about an interview he was supposed to do on radio in Pittsburgh. Boomer asks Gio what kind of fish are running right now? We take a few calls on a myriad of topics to close the hour. Hour 3: The 8am hour opens up with talk of the Rangers win over the Penguins last night. They also talk about what it's like to go to a Flyers game in Philly. A caller wants to know what to do for his wife on Mother's Day. Caller Lou has a Mets poem. Caller Ashley talks about psychic mediums. Jerry returns for another update. He starts with fans fighting in the stands at Wrigley Field. Boomer wants to know if we figured out who in the newsroom screwed up yesterday. The Mets had a huge comeback and scored 7 runs in the ninth to beat the Phillies 8-7. The Rangers evened up the series against the Penguins last night and a few Yankees players were there. In the final segment of the hour, Boomer listened to the Mets on the radio after leaving the Rangers game last night. Hour 4: The 9am hour begins with talk of us doing our show from D'Jais in Belmar NJ the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend. The Kentucky Derby is this weekend. Jerry returns for an update but first Gio gets points in the Bad News Draft for Big Zoo screwing up in the newsroom. The Rangers beat the Penguins last night and tied the series at one game each. The Mets scored seven runs in the ninth to beat the Phillies. Jerry previews the NBA playoffs for tonight. In the final segment of the week, we talk about the Kentucky Derby this weekend.
Hour 1: Boomer & Gio are fired up on this Feel Good Friday. Boomer was in the house for last night's Rangers win as they even up the series with the Penguins. And the Mets had their greatest ninth inning comeback since 1997. Down six runs in the ninth, the Mets beat the Phillies 8-7. Jerry is here for his first update of the day. He starts with the Mets huge ninth inning comeback win in Philadelphia. We hear from Howie Rose, Buck Showalter, Francisco Lindor, Starling Marte and Joe Girardi. The Rangers beat the Penguins 5-2, evening the series up at one. Jerry goes around the NHL and the NBA from the playoffs last night. In the final segment of the hour, we talk more about the Rangers win last night over the Penguins.
Jerry is here for his first update of the day. He starts with the Mets huge ninth inning comeback win in Philadelphia. We hear from Howie Rose, Buck Showalter, Francisco Lindor, Starling Marte and Joe Girardi. The Rangers beat the Penguins 5-2, evening the series up at one. Jerry goes around the NHL and the NBA from the playoffs last night.
Welcome to Amazin' Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin' Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets had one of the most impactful weeks in a very, very long time. Between the combined no-hitter, the release of Robinson Cano, and a good 4-3 homestand, the Mets are a very interesting team to discuss at the moment. Brian and Chris review the past week and talk about Buck Showalter's run as manager thus far. Chris's Music Pick: Kikagaku Moyo - Masana Temples Brian's Music Pick: Black Flag - 1982 Demos You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Amazin' Avenue Audio podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts. If you've got questions that you'd like us to discuss on the air, email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to follow the site on Twitter (@AmazinAvenue), as Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap). and Chris (@ChrisMcShane). And, until next time, Let's Go Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Weird set. Game one feels like a lifetime ago. We can't really hit but we're still winning and that's good I guess? Game 1 (0:00) Game 2 (12:20) Game 3 (20:06) Game 4 (27:55) Phillies Preview (47:19) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/metsdup/support
Josh recaps the DH sweep of the Braves with plenty of highlights and post-game reaction from Buck Showalter, Pete Alonso and Carlos Carrasco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Tuesday's ENN, the guys discuss Buck Showalter's suspension, the return of playoff hockey to MSG and the Kayster's abrupt walk off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Tuesday's show, we discuss the Yanks 10 game winning streak, Buck Showalter's unusual suspension, whether or not Don is the "voice of the Rangers" and much much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1: The show opens with Boomer all over the place because he's excited the Rangers playoffs get underway tonight. He thinks he saw Kendall Jenner in NYC on Saturday. He said she was stunning. He also talks about the MET Gala and how bleached eyebrows are now a thing. The Mets DFA'd Robinson Cano and Boomer & Gio both agree with this move. Jerry is here for his first update. Boomer stopped by Jerry's cornhole tournament last night on his way home from a charity golf tournament. Jerry starts with the Yankees winning their 10th in a row, this time over Toronto. Gleyber Torres drove in all 3 runs. The Mets DFA'd Robinson Cano and Buck Showalter reacted. Buck was also suspended for last night's game due to hitting a Phillie with a change up. Jerry goes around the NBA from last night's playoff games. And Rangers/Penguins get underway tonight. In the final segment of the hour, we talk about DeAndre Hopkins getting suspended six games for PED use. Christian from Toms River Field of Dreams calls in to tell us he is now officially open. Hour 2: The 7am hour starts with the importance of the Yanks/Blue Jays series. Gleyber Torres had a great game driving in all three runs. Robinson Cano was DFA'd by the Mets. A caller wants to know who's jersey is going in the freezer. It's Sidney Crosby. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the Yankees taking game 1 of the series from the Blue Jays. That's 10 straight for the Yankees. The Mets lost to the Braves thanks to Travis D'Arnaud. Boomer & Gio argue about softball. DeAndre Hopkins is suspended for PEDs and the NFL found no tanking by Hue Jackson's Cleveland Browns. Hour 3: The 8am hour starts with talk of the Giants front office and GM Joe Schoen wanting to bring in all of his own people. They also talk about college players and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) contracts. Jerry returns for another update and starts with the Yankees winning their 10th straight, this time over the Blue Jays. Gleyber Torres had all 3 RBIs. The Mets DFA'd Robinson Cano. Jerry goes around the NBA from last night's playoff games. And Rangers/Penguins get underway tonight. Oh, and Jerry's face is on a billboard thanks to Rutgers. In the final segment of the hour, we play ‘Penguin or Dead Guy?' with Al. Hour 4: The 9am hour begins with the Yankees winning their 10th in a row and the Mets dropping their first game of the series to the Braves. They have a doubleheader today starting at 3:05pm. Gio says Brandon Tierney can call an exit velo just by watching it on TV. We also talk about some of the auction items that were available at Booming Celebration this past weekend. We get back into the Yankees and Mets season so far. Jerry returns for an update but first Gio tells us he's being targeted with ads for Spanx. They also talk about the MET Gala. Jerry has audio from the Yankees win in Toronto. The Braves beat the Mets thanks to former Met Travis D'Arnaud. Jerry also has Brian Kenny of MLB Network vs. Buck Showalter before the game. Jerry goes around the NBA from last night's playoff games. The Rangers/Penguins series starts tonight. In the final segment of the show, the NFL says there was nothing going on with Hue Jackson and the Browns tanking. We also talk about the Brian Flores lawsuit. We also still await an NFL decision on Deshaun Watson. Baker Mayfield is still with the Browns.
Hour 4: The 9am hour begins with the Yankees winning their 10th in a row and the Mets dropping their first game of the series to the Braves. They have a doubleheader today starting at 3:05pm. Gio says Brandon Tierney can call an exit velo just by watching it on TV. We also talk about some of the auction items that were available at Booming Celebration this past weekend. We get back into the Yankees and Mets season so far. Jerry returns for an update but first Gio tells us he's being targeted with ads for Spanx. They also talk about the MET Gala. Jerry has audio from the Yankees win in Toronto. The Braves beat the Mets thanks to former Met Travis D'Arnaud. Jerry also has Brian Kenny of MLB Network vs. Buck Showalter before the game. Jerry goes around the NBA from last night's playoff games. The Rangers/Penguins series starts tonight. In the final segment of the show, the NFL says there was nothing going on with Hue Jackson and the Browns tanking. We also talk about the Brian Flores lawsuit. We also still await an NFL decision on Deshaun Watson. Baker Mayfield is still with the Browns.
Hour 1: The show opens with Boomer all over the place because he's excited the Rangers playoffs get underway tonight. He thinks he saw Kendall Jenner in NYC on Saturday. He said she was stunning. He also talks about the MET Gala and how bleached eyebrows are now a thing. The Mets DFA'd Robinson Cano and Boomer & Gio both agree with this move. Jerry is here for his first update. Boomer stopped by Jerry's cornhole tournament last night on his way home from a charity golf tournament. Jerry starts with the Yankees winning their 10th in a row, this time over Toronto. Gleyber Torres drove in all 3 runs. The Mets DFA'd Robinson Cano and Buck Showalter reacted. Buck was also suspended for last night's game due to hitting a Phillie with a change up. Jerry goes around the NBA from last night's playoff games. And Rangers/Penguins get underway tonight. In the final segment of the hour, we talk about DeAndre Hopkins getting suspended six games for PED use. Christian from Toms River Field of Dreams calls in to tell us he is now officially open.
Jerry is here for his first update. Boomer stopped by Jerry's cornhole tournament last night on his way home from a charity golf tournament. Jerry starts with the Yankees winning their 10th in a row, this time over Toronto. Gleyber Torres drove in all 3 runs. The Mets DFA'd Robinson Cano and Buck Showalter reacted. Buck was also suspended for last night's game due to hitting a Phillie with a change up. Jerry goes around the NBA from last night's playoff games. And Rangers/Penguins get underway tonight.
Hour 2: The 7am hour starts with a story of a big donation at Booming Celebration this past Saturday. We also ate caviar. Jerry returns for another update and starts with Howie Rose's call of the Mets combined no hitter Friday night. The Mets beat the Phillies on Sunday Night Baseball behind Max Scherzer. Buck Showalter seems to like Mets bobbleheads. Yanks get another series sweep, this time the Kansas City Royals. Judge had 2 more HRs. Jerry goes around the NBA playoffs from last night. In the last segment of the hour, we talk about the lack of QBs taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. They also talk about the Trevor Bauer 2 year suspension and comparing it to the Deshaun Watson situation in the NFL.
Jessica Mendoza joins Buster to discuss calling Dodger games, the Braves activating Ronald Acuña Jr., concern for Gavin Lux, Eric Hosmer's concentration and Joe West's comments on Angel Hernandez. Then, Hembo drops by to defend his scorching hot Albert Pujols take, contextualize the Pirates and Orioles' spending, and lay out how exactly Buck Showalter makes an impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices