Podcast appearances and mentions of Carlos Mendoza

Ben Maller talks about Mets manager Carlos Mendoza sayin that Juan Soto "passes the eye test," how Tim Anderson went from batting champ to a pink slip from the Angels, Gunnar Henderson reportedly turning down a long-term extension from the Orioles, #AskBen, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mets and Carlos Mendoza took down the White Sox for their 4th straight victory and after the game manager met with the media to recap all the game's action which included a strong bullpen outing from Reed Garrett and Jose Castillo along with the first Mets home run from Jared Young.

Ahead of the series finale against the White Sox, Keith Raad speaks with Carlos Mendoza about Pete Alonso emerging from his homerless drought, what he sees from Juan Soto despite the stats not being there yet, and Jared Young's performance so far,

The Mets manager speaks with the media following the team's loss in the series finale against the White Sox. Carlos talks about Griffin Canning's outing, the effort by the bullpen and Mark Vientos' performance at the plate.

Carlos Mendoza's Mets lineup construction has been great. Keith has had some extra family time over the holiday weekend. Thibs rotation played a key role in the Knicks win on Sunday, yet some people don't want to credit the coach. And, with Thibs going to the bench more, should he play Precious Achiuwa? Hour 2.

Winners of their last three games Carlos Mendoza and the Mets will turn to Tylor Megill to keep the winning times rolling and ahead of the game the Manager sat down with Keith Raad to access where the team is at this point in the season along with how he wants Megill to attack during his outing.

After taking down the Dodgers 3-1 to win the series Mets Manger Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss the victory along with the team's ability to limit the Dodger bats all weekend.

The White Sox are in town and ahead of their series opening game against the Mets Carlos Mendoza sat down with Keith Raad to discuss how player and coach familiarity can give his team an edge along with how looking at an opponent's position in the standings can be dangerous.

It might not have been the cleanest game for the Mets but they still came away with the victory and after the game Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss how the team relied on its leaders to help carry them to the series opening victory.

After splitting the first two games against the Dodgers Carlos Mendoza and the Mets will look to Kodai Senga with the chance for the series victory and ahead of first pitch the Manager met with Keith Raad to discuss what he expects from his starter along with how the team plans to support their young stars.

Following tonight's marathon game against the Dodgers, Carlos Mendoza speaks with the media about the team's performance.

Carlos Mendoza talks about last night's crazy game, and the challenge of continuing the series with a burnt-out bullpen.

On Soto's contract wearing on him

Ahead of tonight's NLCS rematch against the Dodgers, Carlos Mendoza spoke with Keith Raad about last year's NLCS, and what the Mets have done to improve the team after that series.

Carlos Mendoza talks about Brett Baty's strong game with the bat, Tylor Megill's start & Huascar Brazoban strong appearance out of the bullpen as the Mets snap a three-game slide.

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg discuss the latest around Major League Baseball. Juan Soto's struggles, the Dodgers slump and futures bets to make right now! In this episode, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers dissect a range of MLB storylines, with a heavy focus on Juan Soto's troubled transition to the Mets. Soto's recent on-field behavior—particularly his lack of hustle on a hit off the Green Monster and only securing one hit across three games against the Yankees—sparked criticism. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced plans to speak with Soto about his effort. Towers emphasized how professional athletes are expected to hustle regardless of performance, especially when part of a new organization. He critiqued Soto's declining stats (.246 average in 2025, subpar defense) and called out the media narrative that built him up unrealistically since his 2020 breakout. He believes the $765 million valuation raised unsustainable expectations. Michael Kay, based on conversations with Mets and Yankees insiders, claimed Soto appears “glum” and without joy. Soto reportedly preferred to remain a Yankee, but his family urged him to accept the Mets' offer. Towers, who played for both franchises, praised the Yankees for their professionalism and structure, saying it fosters respect and accountability. In contrast, he noted that the Mets, while improving, still lack the Yankees' foundational stability. Scott and Josh then evaluated the NL East race. Seidenberg endorsed betting on the Phillies to win the division at +130, noting their strong veteran core (Harper, Schwarber, Wheeler) and manager Dave Dombrowski's history of bold moves. Josh echoed this but pointed out the Phillies' need for young talent infusion, something they've lacked in recent years. They also discussed the Braves' resurgence, who started 0-8 but have since gone 24-15, with key players like Max Fried returning. Shifting to the Dodgers, both hosts criticized Dave Roberts' pitching management. The team's constant injuries and overuse of bullpen arms have led to four consecutive home losses. Towers questioned the effectiveness of the organization's throwing programs and training strategies. Despite Yamamoto's reliability, the rest of the rotation, including Snell, Glasnow, and Kershaw, remains inconsistent or injured. Fried's Cy Young candidacy was explored in depth. With a 1.29 ERA and consistent dominance, Josh called him the clear front-runner. Other contenders like Robbie Ray, Hunter Brown, and Chris Bubik were noted, though Fried's consistency set him apart. On the offensive side, Pete Crow Armstrong's recent surge sparked MVP speculation, but Josh dismissed it due to his relatively weak OBP and limited consistency. Attention turned to the Texas Rangers, whose rotation (deGrom, Eovaldi, Mowley) and improving offense make them serious contenders. The coaching shift toward personalized, non-analytic-heavy hitting plans has improved their situational batting. They also discussed trade rumors including Bo Bichette, Kenley Jansen, and Sandy Alcantara potentially moving before the deadline. The Orioles and Rockies came under fire for poor development. The Rockies' minus-150 run differential led Scott to predict they might break the all-time worst record. Josh argued that both teams lack direction and accountability, especially with player growth and clubhouse culture. Lastly, home field advantage in 2025 has reached historic levels, with home teams winning 56.5% of games, the best rate since 2005. Betting trends show high returns for home favorites, and Seidenberg emphasized this is a year to follow such patterns. The hosts closed with MVP and Cy Young betting odds, a promo for Pregame.com, and a final note on the season's unpredictability and remaining opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3: Carlos Mendoza makes adjustments to the Mets lineup, NYC names street signs after Knicks players, and much more.

What do you expect from KAT in the Eastern Conference Finals? Audio files featuring Carlos Mendoza, Adam Schefter, Justin Jefferson, Anthony Edwards, and Mikelti Williamson on FT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg discuss the latest around Major League Baseball. Juan Soto's struggles, the Dodgers slump and futures bets to make right now! In this episode, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers dissect a range of MLB storylines, with a heavy focus on Juan Soto's troubled transition to the Mets. Soto's recent on-field behavior—particularly his lack of hustle on a hit off the Green Monster and only securing one hit across three games against the Yankees—sparked criticism. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced plans to speak with Soto about his effort. Towers emphasized how professional athletes are expected to hustle regardless of performance, especially when part of a new organization. He critiqued Soto's declining stats (.246 average in 2025, subpar defense) and called out the media narrative that built him up unrealistically since his 2020 breakout. He believes the $765 million valuation raised unsustainable expectations. Michael Kay, based on conversations with Mets and Yankees insiders, claimed Soto appears “glum” and without joy. Soto reportedly preferred to remain a Yankee, but his family urged him to accept the Mets' offer. Towers, who played for both franchises, praised the Yankees for their professionalism and structure, saying it fosters respect and accountability. In contrast, he noted that the Mets, while improving, still lack the Yankees' foundational stability. Scott and Josh then evaluated the NL East race. Seidenberg endorsed betting on the Phillies to win the division at +130, noting their strong veteran core (Harper, Schwarber, Wheeler) and manager Dave Dombrowski's history of bold moves. Josh echoed this but pointed out the Phillies' need for young talent infusion, something they've lacked in recent years. They also discussed the Braves' resurgence, who started 0-8 but have since gone 24-15, with key players like Max Fried returning. Shifting to the Dodgers, both hosts criticized Dave Roberts' pitching management. The team's constant injuries and overuse of bullpen arms have led to four consecutive home losses. Towers questioned the effectiveness of the organization's throwing programs and training strategies. Despite Yamamoto's reliability, the rest of the rotation, including Snell, Glasnow, and Kershaw, remains inconsistent or injured. Fried's Cy Young candidacy was explored in depth. With a 1.29 ERA and consistent dominance, Josh called him the clear front-runner. Other contenders like Robbie Ray, Hunter Brown, and Chris Bubik were noted, though Fried's consistency set him apart. On the offensive side, Pete Crow Armstrong's recent surge sparked MVP speculation, but Josh dismissed it due to his relatively weak OBP and limited consistency. Attention turned to the Texas Rangers, whose rotation (deGrom, Eovaldi, Mowley) and improving offense make them serious contenders. The coaching shift toward personalized, non-analytic-heavy hitting plans has improved their situational batting. They also discussed trade rumors including Bo Bichette, Kenley Jansen, and Sandy Alcantara potentially moving before the deadline. The Orioles and Rockies came under fire for poor development. The Rockies' minus-150 run differential led Scott to predict they might break the all-time worst record. Josh argued that both teams lack direction and accountability, especially with player growth and clubhouse culture. Lastly, home field advantage in 2025 has reached historic levels, with home teams winning 56.5% of games, the best rate since 2005. Betting trends show high returns for home favorites, and Seidenberg emphasized this is a year to follow such patterns. The hosts closed with MVP and Cy Young betting odds, a promo for Pregame.com, and a final note on the season's unpredictability and remaining opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Raad talks with Carlos Mendoza about changes made to the Mets lineup ahead of their series finale with Red Sox.

Carlos Mendoza discusses the Mets recent struggles after tonight's loss to the Red Sox.

Is it time for the Mets to block out the outside noise?

The Mets lost to Boston, with much of the focus on Juan Soto's lack of hustle after hitting a single. Rumors suggest Soto is unhappy with the Mets, preferring the Yankees, and some in the organization are concerned. Pete Alonso also had a poor throwing error. Jerry's update covered the Mets' loss and Carlos Mendoza's discussion of hitting with runners in scoring position. Soto defended his effort when questioned about his slow start out of the box. Tyrese Haliburton expressed excitement about playing at MSG, despite an incident where Knicks fans threw trash at a Pacers fan, prompting Haliburton to invite the fan to Indiana for Game 4. Finally, the NFL is reportedly allowing players to participate in Olympic flag football in 2028.

Hour 1 The Mets lost to Boston, with much of the focus on Juan Soto's lack of hustle after hitting a single. Rumors suggest Soto is unhappy with the Mets, preferring the Yankees, and some in the organization are concerned. Pete Alonso also had a poor throwing error. Jerry's update covered the Mets' loss and Carlos Mendoza's discussion of hitting with runners in scoring position. Soto defended his effort when questioned about his slow start out of the box. Tyrese Haliburton expressed excitement about playing at MSG, despite an incident where Knicks fans threw trash at a Pacers fan, prompting Haliburton to invite the fan to Indiana for Game 4. Finally, the NFL is reportedly allowing players to participate in Olympic flag football in 2028. Hour 2 Boomer feels the Knicks are still disrespected despite being series favorites and second favorites for the championship. Gio believes the animosity is directed at the fan base, not players like Jalen Brunson or Mikal Bridges. Jerry provided an update, starting with Juan Soto's explanation for his slow hustle on a ball hit off the Green Monster. The "All The Smoke" podcast reportedly dislikes the Knicks due to their fans, though Brian Windhorst on the Dan Patrick show highlighted the Knicks reaching the finals, especially the Brunson storyline, as compelling. Shaq recalled David Stearns asking his preferred draft location, choosing Orlando for its warm climate. In a surprising twist, the "All The Smoke" podcast later praised the Knicks' organ player. Hour 3 Concerns are reportedly growing within the Mets organization about Juan Soto's unhappiness, which seemed evident in his performance against the Yankees. Calls poured in discussing Soto's struggles and attitude. Boomer also contrasted Caitlyn Clark as a "needle mover" with Soto as a "negative needle mover." Jerry then played audio of Pete Alonso's errant throw to Senga, and Frank The Tank had another outburst after the Mets' loss. The segment concluded with a cameraman from the Discovery Channel's "Storm Chasers," sparking Gio's desire to witness a tornado. Hour 4 Discussion centered on Juan Soto's "perks" with the Mets, leading to a tangent about the availability and use of "nudie magazines" at airports and in the WFAN bathroom. Jerry's final update included sounds of the Mets' loss in Boston, highlighting Soto's single after misjudging a ball off the Green Monster. Jerry also admitted Boomer's anti-Nets stance makes him root against the Knicks. Tyrese Haliburton expressed excitement for the MSG crowd. The "Moment of The Day" revisited the "nudie magazine" in the WFAN bathroom topic. The segment concluded with discussions about dinner plans and the guest list for the "Kickoff to Summer" show.

Jerry starts with the sounds of the Mets loss in Boston and Kodai Senga after the game. Carlos Mendoza talked about the issues with runners in scoring position. After the game Soto was asked about being slow out of the box. He said he's been hustling very hard.

(00:00-18:50) Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Coach Gruden and cadences. Noot was recruited to play college football. Frankie Frisch, the Fordham Flash. Having a little trouble getting some audio. Cardinal pitching. Brant Brown's effect on the Cardinal offense. Audio of Will Ferrell talking Lindbergh and Glenn Zimmerman at the Rose Bowl Parade. Celebrating series wins.(18:58-30:27) The TIm/Chairman Alliance is stronger than ever. Interest starting to increase in Cardinal baseball. People finding it easier to find the games on television. New Osama Bin Laden documentary on Netflix. Doug is forced to apologize for a take. VPNs in Afghanistan.(30:37-44:37) Doug loves a good power ranking guessing game. Helpful and eyewash. Cards doing well in outs above average. Mets fans aren't happy with Juan Soto. Audio of Karl Ravech on Sundsay Night Baseball talking Soto and his deal with the Mets. That sparked some outrage and Boomer Esiason is involved. Audio of Mets manager Carlos Mendoza's thoughts on Soto not running hard out of the box. Soto's response. Jackson pimped ground balls to the left side.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following the Mets 3-1 loss to the Red Sox, Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media about the team's recent offensive struggles and was asked if he was going to speak to Juan Soto about his single off the Green Monster this evening.

Carlos Mendoza elaborates on his Juan Soto comments.

It was a close game before a 6 run outburst in the bottom of the 8th as the Mets fell in game 3 of the Subway Series and following the 8-2 loss Carlos Mendoza met with the media to give his thoughts on what he saw during the loss.

Prior to the series opener in Boston, the Mets manager reflects on the weekend series against the Yankees, and what to expect from Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox.

After drawing even in the first leg of the 2025 Subway Series the Mets and Carlos Mendoza enter Sunday Night Baseball looking to make it 2 in a row and ahead of the game he met with Keith Raad to discuss the 1 year anniversary of Francisco Lindor's move to the leadoff spot how he will be looking to combat a pitcher in Max Fried who they know all too well.

After dropping the first game of the Subway Series Carlos Mendoza and the Mets will look to take game 2 with a start from Griffin Canning and ahead of the game the Manager met with Keith Raad to preview the start along with where he feels the team needs to clean up their mistakes.

It was a tight game 2 of the Subway Series but the Mets took home the 3-2 victory and after the game Manager Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss the save from Edwin Diaz along with the work that Brett Baty has done to make himself into a big league middle infielder.

Following the opener of the Subway Series, the Mets manager spoke with the media about Tylor Megill's performance and the reception Juan Soto received in his return to the Bronx

New York Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza, joins Evan and Tiki before game one of the Subway Series.

Juan Soto will not be receiving a tribute video at Yankee Stadium. Losing the home court advantage should not worry the Knicks in game six versus the Celtics. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza joins the show!

Hour 4: Todd Zeile joins the show to talk Subway Series, the Mets pitching lab, Pete's hot start, Carlos Mendoza, and more! Callers talk big New York sports night. Plus, Call of The Day, and Knicks / Subway Series predictions.

Todd Zeile joins the show to talk Subway Series, the Mets pitching lab, Pete's hot start, Carlos Mendoza, and more!

Hour 1: Sal says Juan Soto is now the villain to the Yankee fan, BT says he was just a player who passed through. Did Juan Soto choose the Mets or the money? His recent comments may be an indicator. Plus, will the Yankees play a tribute video for Juan Soto? Hour 2: Is Tonight a "Must-Win" for The Knicks? Sal and BT say Brunson will NOT allow them to lose game 6 at home, but Towns' big game disappearances are a major concern. Suzyn Waldman joins to talk Yankees. Sal says the Yankee fan SHOULD hate Juan Soto. Hour 3: Is this weekend more about Soto, Judge and their individual stats, or is it about wins and losses? Is Karl-Anthony Towns soft? And do Yankee fans want to see Juan Soto fail? Hour 4: Todd Zeile joins the show to talk Subway Series, the Mets pitching lab, Pete's hot start, Carlos Mendoza, and more! Callers talk big New York sports night. Plus, Call of The Day, and Knicks / Subway Series predictions.

Prior to the beginning of this year's Subway Series, Keith Raad sat down with the Mets manager and spoke about Juan Soto's return to the Bronx, the greeting he is expected to get, and what this year's iteration of the Subway Series means with both teams playing as well as they have so far.

It was a difficult and rainy 4-0 loss for the Mets and Carlos Mendoza who after the game met with the media to break down the loss, the start from Clay Holmes and give a preview of the upcoming Subway Series against the Yankees.

Carlos Mendoza told the media Juan Soto is getting a simple day off and we react.

Hour 1 The Indiana Pacers eliminated the Cavaliers and await the Knicks/Celtics winner. With Jayson Tatum having Achilles surgery, the expected Cavaliers/Celtics Eastern Conference Finals is impacted, putting pressure on Jaylen Brown. Evan and Tommy Lugauer are broadcasting from Boston; Evan enjoys sports travel. BT compared himself and Sal to "Mike & The Mad Dog," recalling past Knicks travel. Boomer called Tommy Lugauer the "Shedeur Sanders of WFAN." Jerry's update covered the Pacers' win and Adam Schein's displeasure with the Mavericks getting the top draft pick. In Mets news, Baty homered in a win over the Pirates, despite a Vientos error. Bill Belichick clarified Jordon Hudson's lack of connection to UNC football. The show's final segment discussed logistics for next week's Jersey shore broadcast, including golf and dinner, ruling out Butcher Block in Long Branch. Hour 2 The full NFL schedule is released today. Jerry's update included Evan Roberts' reaction to the Knicks' success as a Nets fan. The Pacers advanced by beating the Cavaliers; Jayson Tatum had Achilles surgery. The Yankees lost to the Mariners in 11 innings. Boomer mentioned a conversation with Dave Sims about skipping the A's series. The Mets won 2-1 against the Pirates with a Baty homer; Carlos Mendoza discussed Baty's play, and Pete Alonso was late to the field one inning. The final segment remembered Katy Monte, who died from Cystic Fibrosis; Boomer knew her well. More NFL games were released, including Chiefs at Cowboys on Thanksgiving Hour 3 Boomer & Gio discussed the awkwardness of asking new parents how they're doing, the Giants' early season schedule including a Week 3 home game against the Chiefs on MNF (Art Stapleton confirmed 3 primetime games), Timothee Chalamet's Knicks fandom, Porzingis discussing Tatum's injury, Yankees losing (Boone ejected), Mets winning (Baty homer), Shawne Merriman liking the Giants' Abdul Carter pick, Trey Hendrickson's uncertain Bengals future due to contract issues, and Michael Jordan joining NBA on NBC in an unclear role. Hour 4 License Plate Guy indicates the Giants may be in Vegas between Christmas and New Year's. Audio played of Brandon Tierney mentioning comparisons to Mike & The Mad Dog. Boomer faced criticism, including from Keith McPherson, for questioning Dave Sims taking off the A's series. A caller suggested betting on the underdog Knicks tonight. Jerry's update covered the Pacers advancing and needing 8 wins for a title, Charles Barkley's humorous response to a question about playing Wilt Chamberlain, Aaron Boone's ejection after Dominguez's strikeout call, and Baty's homer in the Mets' 2-1 win. Bill Belichick sidestepped questions about Jordon Hudson. The Moment of The Day was Tommy Lugauer being called the "Shedeur Sanders of WFAN." The first six difficult Giants games were also revealed.

The full NFL schedule will be released today. We want to be able to announce one of the games, even if it's a week 10 Jets/Dolphins game. A caller told us just to eat dinner at the golf course we're playing, which is a pretty good idea. Jerry returns for an update and starts with Evan Roberts proclaiming the Knicks success as a Nets fan has him ‘dead'. The Pacers moved on to the conference finals after knocking off the Cavaliers. Jayson Tatum had his achilles surgery. The Yankees lost to the Mariners in 11 and we heard from Max Fried. Boomer said he had a conversation with Dave Sims about him taking off the A's series. The Mets beat the Pirates 2-1 as Baty homered. Carlos Mendoza talked about Baty's recent performance. Pete Alonso was late to get on the field one inning. He might have been in the bathroom. In the final segment of the hour, we remember Katy Monte, who passed away from Cystic Fibrosis. Boomer knew her well and she was a Michael Brennan Award winner. More NFL games have been released and we're getting Chiefs at Cowboys on Thanksgiving.

Hera from the Mets manager after game two of the Pirates series.

With the series already locked up Juan Soto is out of the lineup for Carlos Mendoza and the Mets and ahead of the game the Manager met with Keith Raad to discuss the decision to give Soto and the red hot Brett Baty the night off.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza talks with media after the Mets 4-3 walk-off win against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Carlos Mendoza talks the Mets' offensive depth with Keith Raad.

The Mets manager previews the three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates, what makes Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes so hard to hit and the value of New York's depth on the bench!

The Mets manager spoke with the media about the emergence of Brett Baty tonight, Tylor Megill's performance, and how the bullpen rose to the occasion tonight.