Podcast appearances and mentions of Carlos Mendoza

The Mets picked up a huge victory at the 2025 Little League Classic and following the victory Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss the special nature of the event, the great game from Mark Vientos along with give an update on the health of Francisco Alvarez who left the game early.

8/16/25: The Mets defeated the Seattle Mariners by a final score of 3-1. Listen to Carlos Mendoza talk about Nolan McLean's stellar debut, Francisco Lindor's hot streak at the plate, and what the crowd at Citi Field means to the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mets take their show on the road for the 2025 edition of the Little League Classic and ahead of the game Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to discuss the childlike atmosphere that the event and game brings, before discussing the task at hand as the team attempts to string a winning streak together.

Mendoza discusses his decision to pull Nolan McLean after five innings in his Mets debut.

After dropping another game where the Mets had a lead Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss the continued pitching and bullpen struggles as the losses pile up.

Nolan McLean, the third best prospect in the Mets' system makes his debut today. Carlos Mendoza talks about the energy the young player can bring to the clubhouse.

Should the Mets manager start calling out players publicly?

Gio thinks Cedric Mullins took a bad route to a ball last night and that the run shouldn't have scored. Jerry thinks trading for Mullins to replace Tyrone Taylor was a mistake. Carlos Mendoza doesn't know what to say. Gio emphasizes that the team is sloppy.

Despite hopes for a Feel Good Summer Friday, the Mets' disappointing season, potentially their worst, is making it difficult for Gio and Jerry. The team is plagued by a "loser virus," consistently finding ways to lose, making the season a nightmare. Gio questions the clubhouse atmosphere, while Jerry and C-Lo share the frustration. Criticisms include Cedric Mullins' poor route and his trade for Tyrone Taylor, manager Carlos Mendoza's lack of answers, and overall sloppy play. An overnight caller suggested firing Mendoza for Wally Backman, though Jerry believes Carlos Beltran will be the next manager. The hour concludes with a caller from Missouri rubbing salt in the wound, and another whose brother-in-law, a 60-year veteran of Shea Stadium and Citi Field (starting with The Beatles' concert), is throwing out tonight's first pitch.

Hour 1 Despite hopes for a Feel Good Summer Friday, the Mets' disappointing season, potentially their worst ever, is creating a nightmare for Gio and Jerry. A "loser virus" seems to have infected the team, leading to contagious losses and a sloppy performance. Gio is frustrated, throwing a helmet off the desk, and both Jerry and C-Lo share his fatigue. Gio blames Cedric Mullins' poor route for a run, while Jerry sees the Mullins trade as a mistake. Carlos Mendoza is at a loss for words. A caller suggests firing Mendoza and hiring Wally Backman, but Jerry thinks Carlos Beltran will be the next manager. Gio disagrees. A Missouri caller rubs salt in the wound, and another caller's brother-in-law, a long-time stadium worker since The Beatles' concert, will throw out the first pitch. Hour 2 Gio fears a dark October for New York sports. Jerry sees the Giants' strong defense as a playoff hope, while Gio is less optimistic about the Giants and Jets. They discuss Shedeur Sanders, a positive Jets outlook despite potential losses, and the Mets and Yankees' playoff chances. The segment covers C-Lo's update on the Mets' struggles, Lindor's urgency, Mendoza sounding like Boone, Keith Hernandez's comments, Udonis Haslem's gaffe, Sal Licata's departure, and Darryl Strawberry's reaction to Pete Alonso's "down goes Straw." They anticipate the Giants-Jets preseason game, differing on the Giants' 2025 offense. The hour concludes with a discussion on Stanley Cup craze, crazy headlines, and Boomer's temperament. Hour 3 "Feel Good Friday" features "Surfside" talk, an online beef between WFAN callers, and the Mets' lack of an ace. Social media's impact is discussed, with Eddie opting out. C-Lo provides an update, while Gio asks Fliegs about Taylor Swift's new album. Gio and Jerry recall Gio meeting Dua Lipa. Mike Francesa's birthday wish for Jay Horwitz prompts a discussion of classic WFAN prank calls and famous on-air flubs. The hour concludes with a heated exchange between Dan in Carteret and John in Maspeth. Hour 4 On a "Feel Good Friday," Gio and Jerry try to remain positive despite the Mets' disappointing season. WFAN night/overnight shows are now streaming live on YouTube, with good initial viewership. A caller's teenage son got a hole-in-one after only a few months of golfing, leading to talk about the "rowdy" Ryder Cup. C-Lo returns for an update after Jerry fails to get support from Gio and C-Lo. The Mets lost, and a fan accidentally hit the SAP button. Howie Rose commented on an LLWS video on X. The Yankees play in St. Louis tonight. A Brewers fan called 911 over a free burger promo. C-Lo plays old on-air pranks and mistakes, including one from Jerry's overnight days. Moment of the Day: Mike Francesa wishes Jay Horwitz a happy 80th on Twitter/X. Finally, Gio and Jerry compare the Giants' QB room to other NFL teams and Jerry is excited for the Mets' MLB Little League Classic.

Hour 4: After falling once again to the Braves, Keith says that Carlos Mendoza's excuses are beginning to sound like Aaron Boone. That and much more.

The New York Mets' latest loss to the Atlanta Braves has unleashed a flood of emails from frustrated fans. Evan Roberts and Hoff dive into a selection of these emails, which are filled with a mix of despair, disbelief, and a desperate plea for a change in mojo. The podcast hosts address everything from batting Juan Soto leadoff to the team's lack of fire and the questionable decisions of manager Carlos Mendoza, all while attempting to find some humor in the Mets' ongoing collapse. 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

BT opened his monologue by criticizing Mets manager Carlos Mendoza's decision-making in the team's latest loss, arguing that Mendoza's choices were a prime example of the team's overall mismanagement. He also discussed Anthony Volpe's development, pushing back against the idea that the Yankees shortstop needs to be the next Derek Jeter to be a successful player. The conversation shifted to a passionate critique of youth sports, which BT described as a "catastrophe" fueled by over-specialization, intense pressure, and a focus on unrealistic professional dreams that often lead to burnout and injury.

BT's fiery monologue on the Mets' latest collapse focused on a trifecta of failures: Carlos Mendoza's "scared" managing, a perceived lack of care from star player Juan Soto, and a boneheaded baserunning mistake by Pete Alonso. BT criticized Mendoza for pulling a starting pitcher who was still pitching well, arguing the manager's cautious approach cost them the game. He also expressed his belief that Soto is more concerned with his personal stats than with winning, and he pointed to Alonso's poor baserunning as another example of the team's fundamental flaws. These issues, BT concluded, are why the Mets are in such a dire situation despite their talent.

BT tore into Carlos Mendoza for a series of questionable decisions that he believes cost the Mets a win, particularly his choice to pull a well-performing pitcher. He argued that Mendoza is "managing scared" and sending the wrong message to a team that's already spiraling, having lost 13 of their last 15 games. In a broader conversation about the team's culture, BT speculated on Juan Soto's lack of emotional investment, suggesting the star outfielder seems content with individual stats even in a loss. He concluded that the Mets' fundamental problems, from a flawed starting rotation to a lack of accountability, are making this a brutal season for fans and the organization alike.

BT put the blame squarely on Mets manager Carlos Mendoza for the team's latest loss, calling out his "scared" and "gutless" managing. The critical error, according to BT, was pulling a well-pitching Kodai Senga with 93 pitches, a move that BT believes was a clear sign of a manager lacking trust and conviction. This decision, combined with Mendoza's repetitive and uninspiring postgame interviews, is symptomatic of a larger issue within the team's coaching staff, which is failing to properly lead a talented but underperforming roster.

The Mets manager talks to the media after a tough 4-3 loss on Thursday night. New York has lost 13 of their last 15 games/

With 3/4ths of the season over it is officially crunch time for the Mets and Carlos Mendoza who met with Keith Raad ahead of their series against the visiting Mariners the two discussed the importance of taking things game by game and series by series as they try to right the ship.

Sal and BT, fresh off vacation, are fired up about the Mets' recent struggles, particularly after a soul-crushing loss. The discussion centers on a core question: is manager Carlos Mendoza to blame, or are the players simply not performing? While acknowledging that Mendoza has made some questionable decisions, they also point to a pitching staff that can't get past the fourth inning and an offense that can't consistently produce. The hosts debate whether this is a symptom of a deeper, systemic issue within the team, and if a change in leadership would truly fix the problem, or if the blame lies squarely on the players' shoulders.

Sal and BT furiously dissected what they called the worst loss of the Mets season, an unacceptable collapse after taking a 6-0 lead at home. Sal pointed to the starters' consistent inability to provide length, while BT put the blame on GM David Stearns for building a flawed rotation in the offseason. The hosts debated if manager Carlos Mendoza was at fault for his bullpen management, but ultimately agreed that the players themselves, along with the front office's roster construction, were the main culprits for this and other recent meltdowns.

After a tough loss on Wednesday night, the Mets manager talks about regrouping tonight to win the three game series against the Atlanta Braves.

The Mets dropped a shocker in game 2 against the Braves and after the loss Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss seeing another lead evaporate the struggles from the rotation and the team's continued fight to stay in a positive mindset and keep moving forward.

Last night was a big night across the Mets franchise as they not only took home a 13-5 victory but Pete Alonso set a new high mark for franchise home runs and ahead of the second game in their series against the Braves team manager Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to discuss how moments like that can clear the heads of his team along with how they plan to keep the momentum flowing.

The Mets returned home in a huge way as they opened their series against the Braves with a 13-5 victory and after a milestone night for the franchise Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss Pete Alonso big night and what it means for the entire organization.

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have not WON A GAME since the last time we spoke! The Mets are in FREEFALL. New York has lost seven straight, 11 of the last 12, and are now 5.5 games BEHIND the Phillies in the division. The Mets are holding on to the final NL Wild Card by 1.5 games over the Reds. Have the Mets bottomed out, or could they miss the playoffs entirely? 00:00-7:12: It's FREEFALL in Queens - Mets get swept by the Brewers, Sunday disaster-class, starters can't get out of the FIFTH INNING 7:13-13:17: Carlos Mendoza has made some QUESTIONABLE decisions lately (Tyrone Taylor/Starling Marte, Edwin Diaz) 13:18-19:58: What's the biggest difference between the 2024 team and this year's squad? 19:59-28:20: Would it be a FAILURE to not win the division? Mets have dug themselves QUITE a hole in the NL East 28:21-31:30: Sproat, McLean are knocking on the door 31:31-37:29: Top prospects Jett Williams, Carson Benge, Ryan Clifford, and Jonah Tong are PROMOTED to Triple-A Syracuse #mets #mlb #mlbb #mlbbaseball #baseball #newyorkmets #newyork #newyorkcity #lgm #lfgm #podcast #baseballpodcast #majorleaguebaseball #metsnews #metsbaseball #sports LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mets make their return to Citi Field with a huge series against the Atlanta Braves and ahead of the rivalry series Carlos Mendoza sat down with Keith Raad in the Manager's office to discuss the benefits of being home during a rough stretch and taking things one game at a time.

Following the series sweep at the hand of the Brewers, Carlos Mendoza addressed the media and spoke about this tough stretch, the belief in the team, the need to perform, what is needed from the starting pitchers, the frustration surrounding the team, and how they need to move forward.

Following the team's 10th loss in their last 11 games, Carlos Mendoza addressed the media and spoke about the frustration the team is feeling during this stretch. He spoke about what went wrong, Pete Alonso's record tying home run, and the positive takeaways from tonight's loss.

Ahead of the series finale against the Brewers, Carlos Mendoza sat down with Keith Raad and discussed the frustration shown by the team recently, the difficulties with facing the red hot Brewers, and what to expect today from Sean Manaea.

This week's Mets highlights include Sal Licata talking with manager Carlos Mendoza about the lineup's struggles, and discussing the Pete Crow-Armstrong trade with Zack Scott, the GM who approved the move. Plus, Boomer Esiason sounds off on Juan Soto's effort, while Evan Roberts loses it on Met fans for giving Gavin Williams a standing ovation.

This week's Mets highlights include Sal Licata talking with manager Carlos Mendoza about the lineup's struggles, and discussing the Pete Crow-Armstrong trade with Zack Scott, the GM who approved the move. Plus, Boomer Esiason sounds off on Juan Soto's effort, while Evan Roberts loses it on Met fans for giving Gavin Williams a standing ovation.

This week's Mets highlights include Sal Licata talking with manager Carlos Mendoza about the lineup's struggles, and discussing the Pete Crow-Armstrong trade with Zack Scott, the GM who approved the move. Plus, Boomer Esiason sounds off on Juan Soto's effort, while Evan Roberts loses it on Met fans for giving Gavin Williams a standing ovation.

Ahead of tonight's contest aginst the Brewers, Carlos Mendoza sits down with Keith Raad and discusses last night's loss, some players starting to get close to turning it around, and the use of Reed Garrett as an opener for tonight's game.

The Mets 3-2 loss in game one against the Brewers came down to a play at the plate and after the game team manager Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss a game where despite a good start the bats dried up along with Kodai Senga's start.

The Mets and Carlos Mendoza are back in Milwaukee for the first time since last season's National Wild Card Series and ahead of the game the Manager met with Keith Raad to discuss the return before turning their attention to the series ahead and how the Mets will look to turn around their recent form.

Keith says Carlos Mendoza is taking the same media approach as Aaron Boone. Keith gives updates on the Giants and Jets training camps.

Boomer and Gio discuss Aaron Boone's job security with the Yankees, with Boomer calling the team "cratering" and Gio using "crashing out." A caller questions Devin Williams' continued presence after walking the bases loaded. C-Lo, heading to Nashville for Tommy Lugauer's 40th, gives his final update and previews Mets and Yankees pitching matchups. The Yankees' minor league system reportedly neglects fundamentals. Shaq bets he'll wear a dress if the Cowboys lose to the Eagles. Another dildo was thrown at a WNBA game. The Moment of The Day questions if Sal will challenge Carlos Mendoza. Gio believes Steve Cohen should address the Mets' situation on X, while a caller thinks Juan Soto is unmotivated.

ESPN secures non-exclusive WWE and NFL media deals, hires Katie Feeney for social media, recalling past challenges with Katie Nolan. C-Lo updates on Yankees' loss to Rangers and Mets' loss to Guardians, with comments from Aaron Boone and Carlos Mendoza. Brian Daboll and Aaron Glenn discuss camp realities, while Jerry Jones addresses the Micah Parsons situation. The NFL bans smelling salts, upsetting George Kittle; Gio mentions Russell Wilson's good scent.

The Yankees' five-game losing streak has fueled speculation about Aaron Boone's job security. Gio believes he won't be fired mid-season, but Boomer states it's inevitable if they miss the World Series. C-Lo's update highlighted the Yankees' shutout loss, with Devin Williams' poor performance contributing. The Mets also lost to the Guardians. We heard from Justin Fields and Aaron Glenn from Jets camp, and Jerry Jones addressed the Micah Parsons situation. Carlos Mendoza will be on with Sal. The hour concluded with preparations for a Pebble Beach trip and news of Rick Hartmann's passing.

Hour 1 The Yankees' losing streak and Devin Williams' poor performance have fueled speculation about Aaron Boone's job security. Boomer believes Boone won't be fired mid-season but will be if the Yankees miss the World Series. C-Lo, filling in for Jerry, reported on the Yankees' shutout loss and the Mets' defeat. Updates also included Justin Fields, Aaron Glenn, and Micah Parsons. Carlos Mendoza will join Sal at 11 am. The show also mentioned a Pebble Beach trip and the passing of Rick Hartmann. Hour 2 ESPN secured non-exclusive WWE and NFL media deals, and hired Katie Feeney for social media, contrasting with their past handling of Katie Nolan. C-Lo's update covered Yankees and Mets losses, with comments from Aaron Boone, Carlos Mendoza, Brian Daboll, and Aaron Glenn. The NFL's ban on smelling salts upset George Kittle, and the Micah Parsons situation was discussed. Gio noted Russell Wilson smelled good. Hour 3 A caller claimed Wally Szczerbiak didn't tip his caddy, prompting an investigation. Yankees' struggles continued, with a caller suggesting firing the pitching coach over Aaron Boone. C-Lo's update highlighted the Yankees' disaster. Boone, on Jomboy, admitted responsibility for the team's underperformance. The Phillies broadcast discussed ripping off ears. Rumors suggest SiriusXM won't renew Howard Stern's contract, with Gio believing Stern sought elite celebrity acceptance. Hour 4 Boomer and Gio discuss Aaron Boone's job security with the Yankees, with Boomer calling the team "cratering" and Gio using "crashing out." A caller questions Devin Williams' continued presence after walking the bases loaded. C-Lo, heading to Nashville for Tommy Lugauer's 40th, gives his final update and previews Mets and Yankees pitching matchups. The Yankees' minor league system reportedly neglects fundamentals. Shaq bets he'll wear a dress if the Cowboys lose to the Eagles. Another dildo was thrown at a WNBA game. The Moment of The Day questions if Sal will challenge Carlos Mendoza. Gio believes Steve Cohen should address the Mets' situation on X, while a caller thinks Juan Soto is unmotivated.

Sal Licata, was joined by manager Carlos Mendoza to discuss the team's current slump. Mendoza was candid about the team's struggles, admitting that they've been "inconsistent" and that losing is "not fun at all." He emphasized the importance of accountability and communication within the clubhouse, stating that he and the coaching staff are constantly working with the players to turn things around. Mendoza also touched on the offense's struggles with runners in scoring position and the ongoing conversations about bringing up younger players, like McLean and Sproat, but stressed that he's counting on the veterans to get the job done.

Sal takes a step back from the recent emotional losses and offers a rational perspective on the New York Yankees and Mets. He acknowledges the fans' frustration with both teams' inconsistencies and poor performance, especially with the Mets losing seven of their last eight and the Yankees on a losing streak. However, he argues that this is just a bad stretch in a long baseball season. With interviews from Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and former GM Zack Scott, Sal reinforces his belief that both teams have the talent and potential to turn things around, make the playoffs, and even become dangerous in the postseason. He advises fans not to give up on either team, as a single win could shift the momentum and change the entire narrative.

Sal held a direct and fiery conversation with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza about the team's recent struggles, which have seen them lose seven of their last eight games. Sal pressed Mendoza on the team's frustrating inconsistency, particularly with their star-studded offense. While Mendoza acknowledged the team's struggles and the need for more complete games, he maintained confidence in his roster, emphasizing that the players are working hard and will eventually turn things around. Sal ended the interview by reminding Mendoza that King Cohen had done his part by providing the talent, and now it's up to the manager and players to "get the job done."

Following the team's 8th loss in the last 9 games Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media about the team's recent struggles, his message for the team at this time, what they need to do to address the struggles, and how he feels that some players are close to emerging from this slump.

Ahead of the series finale against the Guardians, Carlos Mendoza spoke with Keith Raad and discussed what he wants to see from his team today, what to expect from David Peterson, the lack of consistency from the team, and how he feels about them regaining that consistency.

Carlos Mendoza speaks with the media after the Mets fall to the Guardians 3-2.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, SNY Mets play-by-play broadcaster Gary Cohen joins Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo to talk about the results of the trade deadline and the road ahead for the Mets. The crew covers the team's new additions, plans for the starting rotation, the streakiness of the Mets and their younger players, David Wright, Pete Alonso, plus Gary answers a listener's question about the idea of Juan Soto as a leadoff hitter. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm for a Carson Benge deep dive and a check-in on Jett Williams, then score the Scoreboard and open the Mailbag for questions answered about the race for the NL East and the Mets future starting staffs. 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, Gary Cohen joins the pod!00:35 Thoughts on the trade deadline 02:15 The starting rotation going forward03:40 The Mets are hot and cold06:10 Balancing Mauricio/Vientos/Baty playing time07:55 What makes Carlos Mendoza a successful leader09:15 Takeaways from David Wright's number retirement10:35 What is different about Francisco Alvarez after return?12:25 Pete Alonso chasing history, free agency again14:20 Mailbag for Gary: Should the Mets hit Juan Soto in the leadoff spot?15:20 Goodbye to Gary Cohen15:30 A rough week, a tight playoff race21:35 When to call up Brandon Sproat and/or Nolan McLean?27:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Carson Benge deep dive30:25 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: With Drew Gilbert gone, does Jett Williams go full CF?31:55 The Scoreboard: last week's recap33:40 The Scoreboard: making this week's bets40:05 Mailbag – Why does Joe mispronounce “platoon?”42:05 Mailbag – Can the Marlins threaten for the NL East?46:45 Mailbag – Fitting Mets starters into future rotations

Are you worried about the Jets offense this season? Will the game ever slow down for Justin Fields? Audio Files featuring Jerry Jones, Carlos Mendoza, and Shams Charania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carlos Mendoza speaks to the media ahead of the series finale with the San Francisco Giants. He talks about the role that starting pitchers have played recently, what he is looking for from Frankie Montas today, Francisco Alvarez's improvements from being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Mendoza speaks to the media prior to Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He discusses why Kodai Senga has been so effective in 2025, the conversations he had with players after the trade deadline, and the opposing starting pitcher for Saturday's game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices