Podcast appearances and mentions of Devin Williams

The Mets sold off half the pitching staff, started winning immediately, swept Cleveland, then got to Atlanta and remembered they are still the 2026 Mets. Fun little vacation from reality while it lasted.This week on The Put it in the Books Show, Farace, Rodriguez, and Producer Joe break down where the Mets actually stand now: 53-69, buried in the Wild Card picture, and basically playing the rest of the season to figure out who matters in 2027.Nolan McLean keeps giving Mets fans dangerous reasons to believe, Sean Manaea has temporarily escaped the “Manure” nickname, and Kodai Senga suddenly has his first MLB save while the bullpen gets even weirder after Devin Williams landed on the IL.Francisco Lindor says David Stearns is still the right guy, which gives Farace something to debate, Rodriguez something to doubt, and Producer Joe another chance to interrupt with a sound effect nobody asked for.We'll also hit Stock Up/Stock Down, Soto's rehab, Jefry Yan's energy, Carson Benge accidentally giving away Senga's save ball, and the Nationals coming to Citi Field next.The standings are cooked. The evaluation period is not. Farace will try to find hope, Rodriguez will show up with a shovel, and Producer Joe will somehow make the bullpen situation feel more organized than the show.LGM.#PiitB #Mets #LGM #NewYorkMets #PopCulturePros

Jacob Lopez has looked really good lately (2:50). ... Cam Smith hit massive home run in SF (10:30). ... Skubal is throwing more sinkers with the Dodgers (16:21). ... What the heck is the fourth out rule (18:23)?? ... News (23:35): Nathan Eovaldi went on the IL. ... Chandler Simpson stayed red hot (38:47). ... Andrew Painter is doing interesting things (47:53). ... Let's play SCOTTY DOESN'T KNOW (55:07). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates, streamers and Team Name Tuesday (1:03:38).Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers, and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan reviews the aftermath of the first week since the trade deadline. Devin Williams hits the IL, a couple of closers are nearing return from injury, and some unsettled bullpens remain wild cards. The FTN website is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections, and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions! Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toronto Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon exited Monday's outing with right forearm discomfort. Corey Pieper breaks down a major wave of pitching injuries, key roster updates, the daily Bullpen Report, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. The injury and news wire moves fast as Jameson Taillon exits early with forearm discomfort, Devin Williams lands on the injured list with a shoulder strain, and Geraldo Perdomo deals with knee soreness. On the transaction side, former All-Star Tim Anderson announces his retirement, Zack Littell signs with the Diamondbacks for relief duties, and the Braves release Jorge Mateo, while fantasy rosters receive boosts with Zack Gelof and Mike Soroka activated, and Adley Rutschman expected back Tuesday. On the diamond, daily standouts in the studs column feature Dean Kremer, Austin Martin, Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber, Andrew Painter, Jac Caglianone, Jackson Merrill, Logan Henderson, Jacob Lopez, Freddy Peralta, Cam Smith, and Nolan Arenado. Conversely, notable struggles in the duds category include Dylan Beavers going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts, Kaelen Culpepper finishing 0-for-4 with four punchouts, Bryan Reynolds going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts despite a walk and a run scored, Bryce Elder, Brandon Marsh, Gabriel Hughes, and Noah Cameron matching up against Tarik Skubal. The daily Bullpen Report analyzes high-leverage late-inning situations around the league, breaking down Paul Sewald's DFA in Arizona, Hogan Harris taking over leverage for the Athletics, Kodai Senga stepping into ninth-inning save situations for the Mets with Devin Williams sidelined, late-inning chaos following Rico Garcia's blowup with Tyler Wells and Yennier Cano in Baltimore, Edwin Diaz locking down a save, Steven Cruz in Kansas City, Ben Joyce and Sammy Natera in Anaheim, and an unsettled closing picture in San Francisco. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net – rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy Green is giving Mets fans something to believe in despite a miserable season. Evan Roberts and Shaun Morash debate whether Green's aggressive “play to win” mentality, combined with a strong finish, could turn an interim job into a legitimate managerial opportunity. If the Mets can climb toward 80 wins after selling off bullpen pieces, would Green have done enough to force the organization to seriously consider keeping him? Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts as the conversation shifts to Brian Cashman and the Yankees. Is Cashman's remarkable record of consistent winning enough anymore, or has the lack of championships made a fresh voice necessary? Plus, the Yankees add veteran catcher Mitch Garver, Devin Williams trade receipts resurface, and another chaotic edition of Idiots with Idioms closes out the week.

Griffin Warner talks betting on Friday. Griffin Warner runs through a stacked Friday, August 7 Major League Baseball slate on Episode 80 of What I Bet, part of the Straight Outta Vegas AM Podcast feed, breaking down all 11 games at a moment when several rotations are still shifting in the wake of the trade deadline. He opens with the Mets sending Zach Thornton to Pittsburgh against Carmen Mlodzinski, reading the heavy under juice on the eight and a half total as a sign the market expects a Pirates bullpen game, especially with new arm Luke Weaver now closing and Mets closer Devin Williams sitting the last two nights. Griffin leans toward New York at plus 129 and likes the over, suggesting patience for a push to eight. He then covers Jose Soriano's Blue Jays debut against Zach Wheeler and the Phillies, preferring the Toronto run line at plus one and a half over the moneyline, and the first five under four and a half. Tyler Mahle's first start for the Braves against former teammate Max Fried in the Bronx draws Griffin's trust in the Atlanta bullpen despite a modest season, landing on the Braves at plus 134 and the under eight. He gives a brief look at the Athletics visiting a red hot Red Sox club before diving into the Angels and Marlins, where he backs Tyler Phillips and multiple unders against a struggling Los Angeles lineup. The show's strongest opinion arrives with the Guardians visiting the White Sox, where Griffin fades Parker Messick despite respecting his stuff, pointing to Cleveland's shaky bullpen, poor defense, and inability to hit with runners on, and lands on Chicago at plus 122 with unders on both the full game and first five totals. He explains why the Twins overspent caution at the deadline on players like Dean Kremer even as Zebby Matthews starts in Milwaukee, builds a live number on air for Kevin Gausman and the Cubs visiting Daniel Lynch and the Royals, and gives quick reads on the Rockies at the Cardinals and the Orioles at the Rangers, a series carrying real American League wild card weight against Nathan Eovaldi. Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers traveling to face Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks brings out Griffin's long standing support for Kelly, who he calls himself a stan of, with the Dodgers bullpen still sorting out closer Edwin Diaz's role working in Arizona's favor. He closes his game by game breakdown with Robbie Ray's Padres debut against Ronel Blanco and the Astros, and a Rays and Mariners matchup between Drew Rasmussen and Logan Gilbert that he calls arguably the best pitching matchup of the night. Before locking in his official pick, Griffin shares a Pregame dot com promo code, hit fifty, good for fifty dollars off Major League Baseball Second Half All Access, which runs through the World Series and drops from 349 dollars to 299 dollars through August 10. His official What I Bet best bet of the episode is the San Diego Padres at minus 120 over the Houston Astros, citing Robbie Ray's strong recent form, a deep Padres bullpen, and doubts about Houston's offense beyond Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Pena. Throughout the episode Griffin threads in bigger picture storylines, from the Mets continuing to mash without Juan Soto to Cleveland's fall from first place, the Twins facing fan backlash over a quiet deadline, and a wide open American League wild card race where the Yankees and Red Sox look closer to locking up spots than everyone else chasing the final berth. It is a full rundown built for bettors looking for value across every window of the night, from first pitch runs to first five totals to closing numbers, delivered with the same mix of numbers and opinion that has made the show a daily stop for Major League Baseball bettors all season long, with new episodes covering every slate straight through the rest of the season and into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devin Williams recorded his 16th save of the season in tonight's 4-2 victory over the Marlins. He spoke postgame with Pat McCarthy to discuss his process while warming up during the team's rally and how he bounced back after a leadoff walk in the 9th.

Welcome to our Annual Patreon Summer Sampler, where I pull episodes from the archives to give you guys on the main feed a taste of what we release monthly on Patreon. We hope you enjoy:)May 28, 1995. Coconino County, Arizona. 28-year old Devin Williams, a long-haul truck driver from Kansas, recklessly drives semi-trailer truck into Tonto National Forest before it becomes stuck in some mud. After Devin exits the truck, witnesses see him displaying bizarre behaviour before he takes off into the woods and disappears. Devin had been in the midst of transporting a shipment from California to Kansas until he drove over 60 miles off-course for unknown reasons. Two years later, Devin's skull is discovered near the bottom of a cliff, but no one can figure out his cause of death or why he wound up in the forest to begin with.Patreon.com/julesandashleyPatreon.com/thetrailwentcold

Edwin Diaz is officially returning to Citi Field, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are perfectly positioned to troll a struggling Mets franchise. Evan and Tiki debate the impending crowd reaction, with Evan taking the unpopular stance that he would actually cheer the former star closer for his seven mostly stellar years in New York. Tiki counters that Diaz will face a relentless shower of boos, fueled by lingering resentment over how his departure was tied to the Devin Williams signing.

Edwin Diaz is officially returning to Citi Field, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are perfectly positioned to continue trolling a struggling New York Mets franchise. Evan and Tiki debate the impending crowd reaction for the former star closer, with Evan taking the unpopular stance that he would actually cheer Diaz to show appreciation for his seven mostly stellar years in New York. Tiki counters that Diaz is guaranteed to face a relentless shower of boos, fueled by lingering fan resentment over his departure and the organization's signing of Devin Williams.

Joe DeMayo and a returning Connor Rogers drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which talks trade deadline possibilities and second-half of the season scenarios for the Mets. The guys cover Freddy Peralta, Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes, and what they think should be their returns in trade, while also making a pitch for both Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens to stay put. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Jack Wenninger and Ryan Clifford, then answer Mailbag questions about the Mets' organizational issues overall, and the idea of trading Devin Williams. 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! 01:35 5 things Connor learned while on break (Mets and other topics) 13:20 The Week That Was...more meh, so let's talk trades 13:50 Freddy Peralta, what happened, what can Mets get? 20:05 The bullpen: who stays and who goes 27:25 Catching up on the catchers 32:05 The Clay Holmes scenarios 39:00 Zac Thornton update 41:25 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Will Jack Wenninger and Ryan Clifford get called up in September? 45:25 Mailbag – Evaluation Mets issues overall 51:05 Mailbag - Keep Luke Weaver, trade Devin Williams? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets have reached the point where every mistake feels like a summary of their season. Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber break down another painful collapse, Francisco Lindor's costly error, Devin Williams' struggles, and why Luke Weaver may be the most important bullpen decision coming out of the All Star break. They also examine the Yankees' four game winning streak, the urgency of getting Aaron Judge back, and whether a deeper lineup and reordered bullpen can carry New York into October. Plus, Tiki weighs in on Geno Smith and the Jets as the show searches for optimism during a frustrating New York sports summer.

The Mets enter the break buried in frustration after another costly mistake from Francisco Lindor and another late collapse from Devin Williams. Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber debate whether Luke Weaver should immediately become the closer, whether he should be traded, and which young players offer any real hope for the future. The Yankees provide a more encouraging story after four straight wins and a weekend filled with late comebacks. Shaun and Tiki discuss whether the lineup is learning to survive without Aaron Judge, why the offense still feels incomplete, and how the tightening race with the Rays and Red Sox could shape the second half.

Jerry and John Franco are in for Boomer & Gio today, starting with where the Mets and Yankees stand at the All-Star break halfway mark and why guys get hurt more now than in the 1980s. Next, C-Lo brings his first update featuring the sound of Ben Rice's game-winning triple, followed by word that Cam Schlittler will not pitch in the All-Star Game due to rest days. Then, we break down how the Mets led the Red Sox 2-0 in the ninth before a Lindor error and a Devin Williams blown save led to a loss and a sweep, featuring comments from both players. Finally, Ben Rice hits tonight's HR Derby under the ultimate pressure: his dad is pitching to him.

C-Lo starts with Ben Rice's triple in the 8th that ended up being the game winner. Cam Schlittler will not pitch in the All-Star Game because of rest days. The Mets led the Red Sox 2-0 in the ninth with Devin Williams on the mound and Lindor made an error and the Mets lost and got swept.

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK and the first half of baseball season is OVER! The Mets are buried at 40-57, their WORST first half record since 1995. Will they TRADE Francisco Lindor at the deadline? Does he want to be traded? Who else will leave Queens in August? PLUS, HR Derby/All Star Game things to watch AND Shohei Ohtani's injury keeps him from traveling to Philly. Join us! 00:00-9:24: Devin Williams is a disaster, Mets SWEPT by Red Sox, limp into All Star break 9:25-12:39: WHO will Mets trade at Deadline? 12:40-22:13: Will the Mets TRADE Francisco Lindor? He says "no comment" on if he would WAIVE his no trade clause 22:14-25:54: All-Star Game, HR Derby breakdowns/things to watch for 25:55-29:08: Shohei Ohtani HURT, to miss All Star Game in Philly #mets #newyork #nymets #baseball #mlbb #mlb #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #podcast #newyorkmets #metsbaseball #dodgers #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #stevecohen #franciscolindor #lindor #mlballstargame #shoheiohtani #ohtani FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ‪@WhyMetsPod‬ on Youtube/X/Instagram @SamCroston1 and @AshleyWenskTV on Twitter (X) and Instagram LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/whymetspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carson Benge gave the Mets an early lead with a solo home run in the 2nd inning. Freddy Peralta then went on to do what he does best, lose baseball games in a Mets uniform. But shockingly enough, Juan Soto hit a home run with men on the base in the 9th inning which should have secured a win, until Devin Williams enters and gives it right back! This team just doesn't want to win games. P.S. T-Shirts are back on sale if you want to buy one.... or two! https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: ⁠⁠https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna⁠⁠ Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The world is coming together and the New York Mets are coming apart. On Overpromised Episode 145, Covino and Rich make the case that the World Cup is healing the world, from Norway fans rowing in the Citi Field outfield and Scottish fans draining Fenway to Mexico taking over Los Angeles and Japanese fans falling in love with Texas brisket. Then they flip the script on their own team, arguing the Mets just hit the lowest point in franchise history after six errors and a home crowd that cheered against Devin Williams. Along the way: a Brazilian psychic's alien invasion prediction, Joey Chestnut going for hot dog title number 18, and the only acceptable rule for wedding and birthday gifts. The uncensored bonus pod from Fox Sports Radio. #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world is coming together and the New York Mets are coming apart. On Overpromised Episode 145, Covino and Rich make the case that the World Cup is healing the world, from Norway fans rowing in the Citi Field outfield and Scottish fans draining Fenway to Mexico taking over Los Angeles and Japanese fans falling in love with Texas brisket. Then they flip the script on their own team, arguing the Mets just hit the lowest point in franchise history after six errors and a home crowd that cheered against Devin Williams. Along the way: a Brazilian psychic's alien invasion prediction, Joey Chestnut going for hot dog title number 18, and the only acceptable rule for wedding and birthday gifts. The uncensored bonus pod from Fox Sports Radio. #FSR #CRSHOW #OverpromisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat McCarthy talks with Devin Williams about life being a relief pitcher and his adjustments in his first year in Queens.

The Mets had a marathon at the ballpark and the man who closed out a rainy night at the park was Devin Williams met with Pat McCarthy to discuss rebounding after a 14 pitch marathon against Mauricio Dubón along with the collective effort from the bullpen in the win.

Join Matt Heckman (@Heckman_Matt115) of Pitcher List and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they discuss the initial CBA proposals (and what it might mean as we move forward), news and notes around MLB and MiLB and have a strategy discussion about what to do with star players who have struggled to start the season. The guys highlight several players who were expected to carry dynasty rosters and what they think the best path forward might be.Players discussed: Cal Raleigh, Michael Busch, Vinnie Pasquantino, Matt McLain, Luke Keaschall, Matt Chapman, Manny Machado, Bo Bichette, Trea Turner, Steven Kwan, Jackson Merrill, Fernando Tatis Jr., Tyler Soderstrom, Eury Perez, Shane Baz, Robbie Ray, Zac Gallen, Mackenzie Gore, Devin Williams, David Bednar, Andres Munoz.

After a rough few appearances this season, Devin Williams has bounced back, recording his seventh save of the season yesterday. Pregame, he caught up with Pat McCarthy and spoke about yesterday's outing, the origins of his "airbender" changeup, and how he has developed as a pitcher to get where he is today.

The Cardinals are 28-19 and there's a shirtless movement happening in right field. Tarps off started as one row of guys on a Friday night, expanded to the entire section by the weekend, and now the Cardinals have officially designated it as a high-energy zone. We dig into what it means, how long it can last, and whether two guys who have admittedly aged out of the tarps off crew can still appreciate it from a distance.Nolan Gorman is having an MVP-level May. His expected wOBA in May is .427, he's leading the team in exit velocity and barrels, and his defense at third has quietly become solid. We talk about whether this version of Gorman is different from the streaks we've seen before, and what it means if the Cardinals actually have their third baseman locked in.Matthew Liberatore had 14 strikeouts over two starts and a 7.45 ERA. That gap between his stuff and his results is the Liberatore experience in a nutshell, and a .536 BABIP might be the explanation. We talk about whether this is just bad luck or the continuation of a real pattern.Plus: Matt Pushard is back with a completely different pitch mix, George Soriano's changeup is reaching Devin Williams territory, Victor Scott's role as a designated speed guy, Lars Nootbaar's rehab is going well, Jimmy Crooks keeps mashing, Nelson Velazquez is dominating Triple-A, Chaim Bloom dropped hints about taking on salary at the deadline, and Busch Stadium officially announced the tarps off section.On the league side: Colt Emerson gets called up and homers in his first game, Pete Crow-Armstrong gets fined for yelling at a White Sox fan, and the Phillies are 16-5 since firing Rob Thomson.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.

The Subway Series win gave Mets fans a reason to dream again, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber keep the bigger picture in focus. Juan Soto still has not fully delivered the signature Mets moment, while former Yankees Luke Weaver and Devin Williams made their presence felt in a series that stung in more ways than one. The guys debate which ex Yankee hurt the Yankees most, take calls from fans trying to measure what the series really means, and lay out the path the Mets need to follow to get back to .500. There is excitement after a 5 and 1 homestand, but the message is clear: the Mets have life again, and now they have to prove it can last.

Evan Roberts, Tiki Barber, and Shaun Morash discuss how Edwin Diaz's latest scandal could open the door for Devin Williams to establish himself as the Mets' new closer, from the MLB Store in NYC.

Fernando Tatis Jr. is sliding in the rankings and Cal Raleigh is being watched closely after exiting Wednesday's game with a right side injury that could land him on the IL. Joe Bond has the full picture on today's First Cup Fantasy Baseball, including the FanDuel Bet of the Day: Buxton 3+ R+H+RBI vs. MIA at +150. On the studs side, Mickey Moniak, Byron Buxton, Nick Kurtz, Daylen Lile, Jacob Misiorowski, Dylan Cease, and Shohei Ohtani all had standout days. On the duds side, Matt Wallner, Spencer Torkelson, Bryce Eldridge, Gunnar Henderson all struggled. Today's rotating segment is Rankings Risers and Fallers. Rising: Michael Harris II, Matt Olson, Byron Buxton, Cameron Schlittler, Chase Burns, Devin Williams, and Kyle Bradish. Falling: Fernando Tatis Jr., Ketel Marte, George Springer, Geraldo Perdomo, Gunnar Henderson, Eury Perez, Trevor Rogers, and Sandy Alcantara. On the injury and news front: Cal Raleigh was removed from Wednesday's game with a right side injury and an IL stint is possible, the Mets placed Francisco Alvarez on the IL with a meniscus tear, the Twins are recalling Zebby Matthews, the Orioles placed Dylan Beavers on the IL, Jacob Misiorowski left his game with quad cramps, Juan Soto exited early Wednesday, the Marlins placed Robby Snelling on the IL with a UCL sprain, Ronald Acuna is not returning this week, Pete Fairbanks returned from the IL, and Garrett Crochet has a bullpen session on tap. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Munetaka Murakami is the biggest sell high of the fantasy baseball season so far, and Joe Bond and Corey Pieper both agree you should be moving him right now for legitimate top-tier talent before the league figures out how to pitch to him. On the waiver wire add side, AJ Applegarth and Joe run through Nolan Arenado, Cole Young, Moises Ballesteros, JR Ritchie, Chase Dollander, Foster Griffin, and Spencer Arrighetti. AJ was skeptical on Arenado while Joe and Corey are riding the hot bat, and Dollander gets the strongest endorsement of the group despite sitting at just 46% rostership. Jarren Duran is the rage drop of the week, with Joe keeping him for now but benching him in every league — Corey and Joe went deep on why he simply cannot be started right now despite the massive upside. Also on the drop list: Luis Castillo, Giancarlo Stanton, and Eugenio Suarez. Rankings risers this week include Mike Trout, Randy Arozarena, Josh Jung, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Bryan Baker, and Louie Varland. Falling down the board: Jarren Duran, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Rafael Devers, Devin Williams, Aaron Nola, Salvador Perez, and Logan Gilbert. Corey leads the buy low and sell high segment. Buy low targets are Ketel Marte, Freddie Freeman, and Matthew Boyd — all three have strong underlying numbers that do not match their surface stats. The sell highs are JJ Wetherholt, Mickey Moniak, and Murakami, with Joe and Corey both making the case that Murakami hype is at its peak and you can flip him for serious value right now. The Fantasy Six Pack Hour drops every week on The F6P Hour feed. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Presented by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Trout is on the move in the rankings, and Joe Bond has the full breakdown of who is rising and who is falling in today's Rankings Movers segment. On the risers side, Trout leads the way alongside Randy Arozarena, Josh Jung, Jose Soriano, Nolan McLean, Bryan Baker, and Louie Varland. Falling include Jarren Duran, Salvador Perez, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Rafael Devers, Logan Gilbert, Devin Williams, Jeff Hoffman, and Aaron Nola. Luis Robert Jr. is heading for an MRI with the IL looking likely, Jasson Dominguez left yesterday's game with a left elbow contusion, and Javier Baez is on the IL with a right ankle sprain with Wenceel Perez taking over in CF. Joe also runs through today's studs and duds. On the stud side: Hunter Goodman, Juan Soto, Nolan Arenado, Lawrence Butler, Taj Bradley, and Calvin Faucher. Duds include Daylen Lile, Sandy Alcantara, JR Ritchie, and Brayan Bello. The FanDuel Bet of the Day: Christopher Sanchez 7+ K at +108 and Elly De La Cruz to hit a home run at +290. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Francisco Lindor was removed from last night's game with a calf strain and will get imaging done, with Ronny Mauricio potentially getting the call-up if Lindor hits the IL. Joe Bond also recaps the Mets finally snapping their 12-game losing streak, with Juan Soto back from the IL and Luke Weaver picking up the save over a struggling Devin Williams. Today's rotating segment covers the latest rankings risers and fallers, with names like Ben Rice, Shota Imanaga, and Chase Dollander on the rise while Bo Bichette, Cole Ragans, and Sandy Alcantara slide. Plus, Joe has the FanDuel Bet of the Day: Padres/Rockies Over 11.5 runs at +106. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jerry with Ron Darling talking about Nolan McLean giving a ‘my bad' to a hitter he's friends with when one got away from him. The guy then homered, knowing the next pitch would not be high and tight. Nolan McLean talked about the hitters getting to him the third time through the order. Devin Williams blew 3 straight games. The Yankees shutout the Red Sox as Stanton had a big night. Jerry went around the NBA.

The Patriots snuck Mike Vrabel out for a statement that sounded like an admission of an improper relationship, prompting a comparison of his transgressions to Dianna Russini's. Jerry plays the audio of that statement before recapping the Yankees' shutout of the Red Sox behind Giancarlo Stanton and the Mets' 12th straight loss after a Nolan McLean start and a Devin Williams blown save. Following reactions from Williams and Carlos Mendoza, the hour wraps with news on our upcoming live draft stream and Greg Buttle's grievance against B&G over Super Bowl credit.

The Mets blew an early lead to the Twins, with Devin Williams' second straight blown save cementing them as the worst team in baseball. The Twins' social media joined the mocking, Jerry shares the sounds of the loss before Mendoza admits "it sucks" and Williams laments his lack of command. Plus, Mike Vrabel issues a statement on Dianna Russini, a California psychic tells Lindor to burn sage, and The Carton Show strikes out with the return of Hawk Tuah Girl.

The show recaps the Mets' pathetic 12-game slide and Mike Vrabel's statement on the Dianna Russini situation before shifting to Knicks playoff prep. While Giancarlo Stanton leads the Yankees past the Red Sox and Devin Williams continues to blow saves, the crew breaks down Peter Schrager's mock draft. From psychic advice for Francisco Lindor and Jerry's NBA and NHL updates to "Moment of the Day" flatulence, the show concludes by exploring the Mets' historically bad run.

Gio kicks off with a Netflix chess documentary involving wild cheating accusations before we take calls on the Mets and the Dexter Lawrence trade. Jerry returns with the sounds of the Mets' 11th straight loss, featuring Evan Roberts on their failed strategy, Carlos Mendoza's reaction, and Devin Williams' blown save. While Lindor prepares for a chorus of boos at home, we hear the Yankees sweep the Royals and Shaq and Barkley discuss an Ice Spice incident at McDonald's. Finally, we break down Disney's $10 million asking price for a Super Bowl ad.

We discuss Troy Aikman's illegible autograph and Al's missing donation credit at Boomer's charity event before Gio recounts his Sunday morning NYC traffic nightmare. Jerry's got more from the Mets' 11th straight loss following a Devin Williams blown save, featuring Francisco Lindor defending Carlos Mendoza while bracing for home-crowd boos. Ben Rice homers again in a Yankees sweep of the Royals, the Dodgers stumble against the Rockies, and the Sabres snap a 15-year playoff drought. After revisiting a bizarre chess cheating scandal for the "Moment of the Day," we close with rumors of AJ Brown heading to the Patriots.

The Mets just lost their 11th straight — blew a shutout in the 9th with Devin Williams on the mound. In extras. Against the Cubs. You genuinely cannot write this. Plus: Judge vs. Trout made history that hadn't been seen since 1956, Mason Miller is doing things no pitcher has done in 120 years, the Reds are pulling off something that's never happened in NL history, and we're debuting a new segment — Name That Player — with four mystery guys from the 90s, 00s, 10s, or 20s.

On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob discusses the blowback surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bloated payroll, Mike Trout’s return to prominence during a road series in The Bronx, and Jo Adell’s glove being taken to Cooperstown. Later, New York Mets pitcher Devin Williams swings by for a very compelling conversation, and Star Tribune Minnesota Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale checks in to discuss their hot start to the season. Plus, we drop Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network and the latest edition of Pocket Protector Central with analytics guru Anthony Masterson, and reveal the fourth installment of his Memory Lane series. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We open with calls on Francisco Lindor's struggles and MetLife price gouging, including a debate on Lindor's lack of RBIs at leadoff. Jerry updates on a Lindor defensive misstep, a Devin Williams grand slam, and post-game reactions from Carlos Mendoza. After the Yankees' comeback victory and NBA play-in news, Mike Florio shuts down Chris Simms on the Dianna Russini situation. We wrap with Boomer's lunch in Carteret, plus new of a man claiming the world's smallest micro-penis.

The Mets drop their eighth straight to the Dodgers as a lost Francisco Lindor prompts Boomer to predict Carlos Mendoza's firing. Between Lindor's disinterested play and potential concussion questions, Jerry updates on a Devin Williams grand slam and a lucky Yankees comeback against the Angels. We wrap with the NBA play-in excitement for Jalen Brunson at MSG and a look at why NJ Transit is gauging World Cup fans at MetLife more than NFL crowds.

We break down the Mets' eight-game skid and Francisco Lindor's disinterested play alongside debates on World Cup price gouging and Carlos Mendoza's job security. Jerry updates on Devin Williams' grand slam and the Yankees' late-inning heroics, the NBA play-ins and the Mike Florio-Chris Simms drama about Dianna Russini. Plus, a micro-penis world record. We close the show with the viral Puerto Rico song, a Mayor McCheese first pitch idea, and news on Boomer's charity and upcoming knee MRI. There's also some more crap about aliens so there you go.

Jerry is here and we hear Devin Williams give up a grand slam as the Mets lost. The Yankees came back in the ninth when the Angels had a miscommunication in the infield and dropped a pop up to short. Also, around the NBA for the play-in games. Jalen Brunson is getting ready for the electric energy at MSG this weekend.

Jerry with the sounds of Francisco Lindor not charging an infield hit, Devin Williams giving up a grand slam in relief and Carlos Mendoza after the game. The Yankees come back in the ninth when the Angels had a miscommunication in the infield and dropped a pop up to short. Around the NBA from the play in games. Chris Simms tried to talk about the Dianna Russini situation and Mike Florio shut him down.

A devoted father and long-distance truck driver vanished in Arizona's Tonto National Forest under chillingly bizarre circumstances, leaving behind only a locked truck and haunting eyewitness accounts.Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*IN THIS EPISODE: In May 1995, Devin Williams, a devoted father and trucker, vanished under mysterious circumstances in Arizona's Tonto National Forest. His journey turned into a mystery, marked by sightings of a semi-truck driving erratically and Devin's last known moments of confusion. Despite an abandoned truck with undisturbed cargo and the eerie discovery of his skull two years later, the question remains: What happened to Devin Williams in those remote woods? 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Finish Your Breakfast (4.6.2026): A full slate of games in MLB on Easter Sunday. Every team played, and the Cubs and Guardians played two (S/O to Ernie Banks). James Wood (Nats) hit his second homer of the season, but the Nats could not avoid the sweep by the Dodgers. Mookie Betts was placed on the IL with a strained oblique. The Braves' Drake Baldwin had a day: 3-5, 4 RBIs, 1 HR, but the Braves lost to the Diamondbacks 6-5, and split the four-game series. Marcus Semien and Devin Williams helped lead the Mets over the Giants 5-2. Jo Adell did what he does best (not home run robberies): he knocked in a run to tie the game against the Mariners. Angels won 8-7. All of those highlights, and more, on your daily dose of Black baseball news and highlights.

The Yankees win, they own the ABS system, the Mets get good Devin Williams, and Geno Smith is taking the Jets to the promise land

A full night of New York baseball delivers plenty to unpack as the Mets grind out a win behind strong bullpen work while the Yankees drop a late one in Seattle. The conversation zeroes in on Aaron Boone's in game decisions, the frustration of late night losses, and the reality of managing a long 162 game season. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the Yankees' early offensive struggles, the Mets' ongoing clutch hitting concerns, and the electric impact of the new ABS challenge system dominating headlines. Plus, a deep dive into Devin Williams' encouraging performance, fan psychology in April, and how quickly narratives start to form just days into the season.

Opening Day is here, but something feels off. From the unusually early start date to games happening across the country and even on new platforms, the usual excitement just isn't hitting the same. The guys dig into what's missing—from the ballpark atmosphere to the pregame traditions—and why the energy feels distant for local fans despite baseball's return. They also break down real concerns surrounding Citi Field logistics, including parking uncertainty and how it could impact turnout, before diving into bold predictions for the Mets and Yankees. A major call is made about Devin Williams potentially losing the closer role, sparking debate about bullpen trust and expectations. Plus, a look at key Yankees who need to step up and a quick detour into Giants talk with Odell Beckham Jr. rumors adding another layer to the conversation.

Opening Day is here, but it does not quite feel like it. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into why the usual excitement feels muted, from the extra-early start to the season to a marquee game happening 3,000 miles away instead of in New York. They unpack how much of baseball's magic comes from the build-up around the ballpark and why that atmosphere is hard to replicate when the action feels distant and unfamiliar. The conversation also zeroes in on the fan experience at Citi Field, with questions around parking, tailgating, and how construction could impact the home opener. From there, the discussion shifts into a sharp Mets bullpen debate, including a bold prediction that Devin Williams may not hold onto the closer role and that Luke Weaver could emerge as a surprise late-inning favorite.

From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): It's a mailbag episode of the Rico Brogna. In this episode Evan touches on the most recent news coming out of Mets camp. Whether it's Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, Devin Williams and Francisco Lindor, Evan hits on it all. 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