Podcast appearances and mentions of Carlos Mendoza

The Knicks' championship hangover dominates the show as we tackle James Dolan's White House dilemma, Mikal Bridges' tequila-fueled Coldplay celebrations, and OG Anunoby completely spacing out on Good Morning America. We debate if the Jets are New York's last impossible team to fix, while checking in on the Mets' brutal 12-0 blowout that had Carlos Mendoza sprinting through his postgame presser. Plus, we cover a little bit of everything—from a wild White House UFC event and Spurs handshake drama to James Harden's arrest, Shaun Morash dropping the Knicks' trophy cake, and World Cup roster rules—before wrapping up with JD Vance hitting The View and J-Lo gatekeeping true New Yorkers.

Carlos Mendoza discusses the struggles of Tobias Myers in his return, as the Mets lose 12-0 to the Cincinnati Reds in the series opener on Monday night.

Carlos Mendoza talks with Keith Raad ahead of the Mets three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. Mendoza discusses the injury to Christian Scott and the plan for the rotation with Scott going to the injury.

The Mets have a rubber game against the Braves and ahead Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to first discuss the NBA Champion Knicks and what that win means for the city and his team before getting into his starter Freddy Peralta and the plan to attack a tough opposing bullpen.

The Mets got a needed win and series win over the Braves and after the game Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss the need to continue to string wins together along with what he likes from his team as they start to heat up as the season continues.

The Mets took a huge 7-5 victory to open their series against the Braves and after the game Carlos Mendoza met with the media to give some thoughts on Bo Bichette's night at the plate along with his thoughts on Nolan McLean's start.

After taking the first game of the series against the Braves last night the Mets and Carlos Mendoza look to make it 2 straight and ahead of the game he met with Keith Raad to discuss Sean Manaea getting the ball and the bats waking up lead by Soto and Bichette.

The Mets dropped the second game in their series against the Braves and after the pitcher's duel Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss what he liked from the first start by Sean Manaea and if he'll remain in the rotation for the next swing around.

The League leading Braves make their way to Queens to face the Mets for the first time this season and ahead of their series opening game Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to discuss what this series can tell him and what he expects from starter Nolan McLean.

The Mets salvaged the series finale against the Cardinals, winning 5-4. Carlos Mendoza met with the media postgame and discussed the team's early offensive start, the impressive performance of the bullpen, and Juan Soto's impressive performance, including the game-winning home run.

Carlos Mendoza talks with the media after the Mets 9-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.

Christian Scott is on the bump today as the Mets try to avoid a series sweep at the hand of the Cardinals. Pregame, Keith Raad spoke with Carlos Mendoza and discussed Christian's recent success, the struggles of the pitching staff this series, and what he is looking for in today's opposing starter, Hunter Dobbins.

The Mets manager talks with Keith Raad about New York's bullpen game, pushing Christian Scott back to Thursday and AJ Ewing's development ahead of Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Mets had a lead with 2 outs in the bottom of the 7th but gave up a game swinging 2 run home run to Freddy Fermin and following the 3-2 loss Carlos Mendoza discussed Nolan McLean and how tough it is to swallow the bullpen giving up the lead late.

Despite losing the middle game against the Padres the Mets and Carlos Mendoza still have a chance to go .500 on the road trip and ahead of the rubber match he met with Keith Raad to give some thoughts on last night and game plan updates.

The Mets got a needed 7-3 win over the Padres to win the series and end their road trip with a 3-3 record and after the game Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss Carson Benge's big day at the plate along with what he liked from the rest of his team today.

The Mets got a great all around performance to open their series against the Padres with a win and looking to keep the momentum going Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to discuss what he liked from the group last night and how to push it to today.

The Mets make their way to down to San Diego to open 3 against the Padres and ahead of their series opening game Carlos Mendoza sat down with Keith Raad to give some expectations for his team and Christian Scott who is coming off a few good starts.

The Mets opened their weekend series against the Padres with a shutout 5-0 victory and after the game Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss a strong day from his pitchers including a win from Christian Scott along with a good night at the plate from Jared Young.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber react to the latest Aaron Judge injury concerns and debate what Yankees fans should expect while their superstar is out. The conversation turns into a bigger look at whether this year's roster is better built to survive without Judge than past Yankees teams that collapsed when he was sidelined. The guys also hit on the Mets' series against the Padres, Carlos Mendoza's job security, Sonny Gray's return to Yankee Stadium, and the way Knicks mania has completely taken over New York sports. Plus, Evan gets called out for not taking Joe Benigno to an NBA Finals game, leading to a hilarious debate about friendship, loyalty, and Knicks tickets.

Ahead of the second game of the Mets series in Seattle, Keith Raad sat down with Carlos Mendoza and discussed the opposing starting pitcher, Logan Gilbert, and what makes him so effective. Carlos also discussed what he expects from the team when facing Gilbert, and the plan for the pitching staff tonight, starting with Huascar Brazoban, and most likely featuring Jonah Tong.

Carlos Mendoza said that last night's version of Sean Manaea was the best the Mets had seen in 2026. Pregame, he sat down with Pat McCarthy and echoed that sentiment, while also breaking down everything he has done and is continuing to do to try and get to that best version of himself, and stay at his best.

The Mets dropped the series to the Mariners tonight, and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media postgame and discussed the team's performance, and how they need to improve to get back into the win column.

The Mets manager discusses Freddy Peralta start today, Jonah Tong's development, and the latest on the rehab assignments of Jorge Polanco, Kodai Senga and Francisco Alvarez.

Carlos Mendoza talks with the media after the Mets 7-1 win over the Mariners on Wednesday night to avoid being swept.

On a new episode of "The Show," Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman are joined by Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Carlos tells them why he's still confident the team can make the playoffs, provides an update on Francisco Lindor's injury, discusses Juan Soto's leadership style and where he believes his job status currently is at. Plus, Joel and Jon discuss the latest update on where labor negotiations stand, if the Tigers will trade Tarik Skubal, who will be most interested if they do and if Jacob deGrom is a Hall of Famer. 0:00 Intro 1:51 MLB Labor Negotiations Update 13:30 Will The Tigers Trade Tarik Skubal? 17:23 Is Jacob deGrom a Hall of Famer? 23:38 Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Joins The Show! 43:42 Hit Or Error Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mets have taken 3 straight and enter Sunday with the chance to sweep the Marlins and ahead of the game Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to give his expectations for Nolan McLean's attempt at a rebound outing and his thoughts on the bats this weekend.

The Mets completed their sweep over the Marlins for their 4th straight win and after Carlos Mendoza met with the media to discuss what separates Juan Soto from everyone else along with how refreshing it was to see good sustained offense all weekend.

The Mets are reeling while Juan Soto is heating up, and Gregg Giannotti wonders if Soto truly cares about his team's performance as long as he is putting up his usual All-Star numbers. Plus, Craig Carton rips the Mets for officially becoming irrelevant in 2026, while Evan Roberts declares that Carlos Mendoza should have been fired on two separate occasions this past week.

The Mets are reeling while Juan Soto is heating up, and Gregg Giannotti wonders if Soto truly cares about his team's performance as long as he is putting up his usual All-Star numbers. Plus, Craig Carton rips the Mets for officially becoming irrelevant in 2026, while Evan Roberts declares that Carlos Mendoza should have been fired on two separate occasions this past week.

The Mets are reeling while Juan Soto is heating up, and Gregg Giannotti wonders if Soto truly cares about his team's performance as long as he is putting up his usual All-Star numbers. Plus, Craig Carton rips the Mets for officially becoming irrelevant in 2026, while Evan Roberts declares that Carlos Mendoza should have been fired on two separate occasions this past week.

It was a comfortable victory for the Mets and Carlos Mendoza for their 3rd straight and after their 6-1 victory he met with the media to discuss the two firsts being Senger's home run and Scott's victory along with the Hall of Fame inductions that went on pregame.

The Mets took their second straight in a roller coaster game last night and today on a hall of fame day for the franchise Carlos Mendoza's team looks to make it 3 straight and he met with Keith Raad to discuss the special day and the game at hand.

Carlos Mendoza met with the media after the Mets walk-off win Friday night and discussed MJ Melendez coming through with the walk-off hit, Austin Warren's clutch extra-innings performance, and the team's clutch performance on the mound and at the plate.

The vibes in Queens have officially hit rock bottom. In Episode 9 of Season 5, we break down another brutal stretch of baseball as the Mets continue spiraling with no signs of urgency or accountability from the top down. Is it finally time for David Stearns to wave the white flag and begin selling before the deadline frenzy begins?We dive into the uncomfortable conversations surrounding the future of the franchise — including the unthinkable question: could Francisco Lindor actually be moved if this organization decides a full reset is necessary? Plus, frustrations boil over with the continued struggles of David Peterson and Mark Vientos, the lack of adjustments across the roster, and a clubhouse culture that feels completely stale.The guys also sound off on Carlos Mendoza and why confidence in the manager may have officially evaporated. From lineup decisions to bullpen usage to the team's overall lack of fire, nothing is off limits in one of the most heated episodes of the season.All that and more on this episode of the podcast. LFGM… I guessFOLLOW on Instagram, YouTube & X: @cupofmetsSUBSCRIBE on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!DOWNLOAD The SeatGeek App! Use Code: "CUPOFMETS" to get $20.00 off!

The Mets ended their streak of 16 consecutive days with a game with a well deserved off day yesterday. Tonight, they welcome the Marlins to Citi Field. Pregame, Keith Raad sat down with Carlos Mendoza and Carlos spoke about the changes he hopes to see from the team, and the impact yesterday's off day can have.

Episode 169 of Tablesetters is LIVE! We open with Cristopher Sánchez breaking Grover Alexander's 115-year-old Phillies franchise record with a 44 2/3 inning scoreless streak and discuss where his dominant run now stands among baseball's best pitching stretches in recent years. From there, we break down the Cubs becoming only the second AL/NL team ever to record two 10-game winning streaks and a 10-game losing streak in the same season despite their win today, Houston's combined no-hitter led by Tatsuya Imai and MLB debutant Alimber Santa, and Nick Kurtz's 48-game on-base streak finally coming to an end. We also discuss whether Carlos Mendoza is becoming the face of the Mets' collapse, Munetaka Murakami's legitimate AL MVP case after surpassing the rookie pre-June home run record, and baseball's growing “let the kids play” culture clash after the Brewers and Giants' viral celebration controversies. Plus, Sub-2 ERA crew talk, red-hot and ice-cold players of the week, polls, debates, and everything else happening across Major League Baseball.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber close out the conversation with the Knicks on the doorstep of the Finals while Mets frustration keeps crashing into the excitement. The guys touch on the strange nature of hockey playoff runs, the Islanders comparison that suddenly looks less ridiculous, and the many ways New York fans are juggling hope and aggravation at the same time. The Mets talk stays heated as callers vent about Carlos Mendoza, David Peterson, the trade deadline, and whether this roster is already forcing fans to think about selling. Evan and Tiki also get into James Dolan, the Rangers, the Knicks, and the bigger question of who deserves to be called the best owner in New York sports.

The Knicks may be dominating the city, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber use Cinco De Luncho to spotlight the New York sports stories getting buried underneath all that Finals fever. From the Mets' continued frustration under Carlos Mendoza to questions about David Stearns' future decisions, the guys dig into why the embarrassment around the team feels bigger than just another bad loss. They also hit on Anthony Volpe trying to earn his way back into the Yankees lineup, Nolan McLean coming back down to earth, Odell Beckham Jr. still not being a Giant, and Cam Schlittler pitching like an ace even when he thinks he did not have his best stuff.

Becky Hammon's old Jalen Brunson take is back in the spotlight, and Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into whether her criticism still holds up now that Brunson has pushed the Knicks to a new level. The conversation turns into a bigger debate about size, stars, championship standards, and why Knicks fans are not letting this one go. The episode also runs through the New York sports stories getting buried by Knicks fever, including Giants questions, Mets frustration with Carlos Mendoza and David Stearns, Anthony Volpe's role with the Yankees, and Cam Schlittler's rise as one of the most exciting arms in the American League. Evan and Tiki balance serious sports arguments with plenty of radio chaos, caller energy, and New York fan angst.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into a wild New York sports split, with the Knicks forcing everyone to rethink their championship ceiling while the Mets spiral into frustration. Tiki's old “no chance” Knicks take gets revisited as the conversation turns to playoff paths, title legitimacy, and why fans should never apologize for wanting the easiest road. The Mets side is much darker, as Carlos Mendoza's leadership comes under fire after another ugly loss and David Peterson's glaring mental mistake. Evan and Tiki break down why the roster problems are real, why the manager still owns part of the mess, and how quickly hope around one New York team can collide with panic around another.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber revisit one of the Knicks' biggest offseason questions: whether moving on from Tom Thibodeau was the right call. With Mike Brown leading the team to the NBA Finals, Evan argues the Knicks' process has been validated, while Tiki pushes back that the full story is not finished yet. The debate gets heated as they compare coaching impact in basketball and baseball, question how much credit the Knicks deserve for landing on Brown, and discuss whether postseason adjustments proved to be the difference. The conversation closes with a shift to New York baseball, including a historic Yankees blowout and renewed pressure on Carlos Mendoza after another rough Mets loss.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber turn their attention to the Mets, where another ugly loss raises serious questions about Carlos Mendoza's control of the team. After Mendoza admits that his words are not making a difference, the conversation shifts to whether the manager has run out of answers. The frustration boils over after David Peterson fails to back up home plate, a mistake Ron Darling says reflects a larger pattern with the Mets. Evan and Tiki debate why mental errors fall on the coaching staff, why Peterson's struggles cannot be ignored, and whether the Mets need to make a major change before the season slips even further away.

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and the New York Mets have gone from bad to WORSE. After winning 7 of 10, the Mets split a series with the Nationals and then get SWEPT by the Marlins. Is this season a lost cause already? What's wrong with Nolan McLean? And was calling up all of the kids too premature? Join us! 00:00-3:21: The Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals 3:22-9:56: Mets get SWEPT by the Marlins in Miami 9:57-15:03: What is WRONG with Nolan McLean? Does he need to be sent back down to Triple-A? 15:04-17:43: The lineup is UNWATCHABLE 17:44-19:34: Will they fire Carlos Mendoza at any point? 19:35-27:34: Was calling up SOME of the kids too premature? Morabito back down to Triple-A, Wenninger pitching well for Syracuse #mets #newyork #newyorkmets #mlb #mlblb #mlbb #podcast #podcastclips #podcasts #baseball #newyorkcity #newyorkcity #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle go completely off the rails on The Carton Show! From ripping the Mets' disastrous season and questioning Carlos Mendoza, to debating whether “five and fly” is a real baseball phrase, this segment has everything.

The Yankees beat the Royals in KC and are 10 games over .500. The Mets lost again, even with Nolan McLean on the mound. He gave up 7 runs. Carlos Mendoza was asked what's going on with McLean. Plus, some NHL from Jerry.

Jerry starts with a preview of Knicks/Cavs and how poorly the Cavs played once the fourth quarter hit. We heard Chris Russo talking about not being able to get in an MRI tube so he took 2 valiums. The Yankees lost to the Blue Jays in a pitching duel, 2-1. The Mets lost to the Nationals and we heard from Carlos Mendoza. Juan Soto did homer twice in the loss.

John Minko stops by the studio for Eddie's emotional last day, discussing everything Eddie has done for the station over the years and playing an audio montage of his greatest hits. Jerry then returns with a Knicks/Cavs preview highlighting Cleveland's poor fourth-quarter play, followed by Chris Russo talking about taking two Valiums for an MRI tube. In baseball, the Yankees lose a 2-1 pitching duel to the Blue Jays, and the Mets fall to the Nationals despite hearing from Carlos Mendoza and Juan Soto homering twice. Finally, a caller offers Eddie early retirement tips before the bad news arrives that today's golf game is cancelled due to rain.

Jerry got the sounds of Mike Brown talking about players that sacrificed minutes for the good of the team. OKC evened up their series with the Spurs. The Yankees lost to the Blue Jays 2-1 but Cam Schlitter pitched well for six innings. The Mets lost to the Nationals and Carlos Mendoza was asked where the offense went.

Chris Russo missed Knicks/Cavs Game 1 after taking two Valiums for an MRI and falling asleep at 8 p.m., prompting Gio to compare a tarmac delay to an MRI tube. Next, Al rides the subway for the first time in seven years and immediately gets an accordion player in his face. Jerry then returns with Mike Brown discussing player sacrifices, OKC evening their series with the Spurs, a 2-1 Yankees loss to the Blue Jays despite Cam Schlittler pitching well, and Carlos Mendoza addressing the Mets' missing offense against the Nationals. Finally, a caller wonders which other WFAN personalities will become Radio Hall of Famers.