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Mets fans buckle up! In this episode of the Three Inning Fan Show, Keith Raad of the Mets Radio Booth joins Kelley Franco for a deep dive into the team, looking backward to 2025 and forward to 2026. He and Kelley explore the WHY of the Mets 2025 collapse and what's next in offseason moves. Keith shares his keen insight into today's breaking news – the firing of key members of the coaching staff -- and projects what the infield, starting rotation and bullpen could look like in 2026. Will they re-sign Pete Alonso? Where will Edwin Diaz be next year? What's in store for the Mets acclaimed young starters – McLean, Tong and Sproat? Then Keith gives us fascinating insight into life on the road as part of the Mets organization. The plane rides, the poker games, the sunrise arrivals in new cities and…the haunted hotels? Yes, he explains why no one wants to stay at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, and how it throws team hotel bookings into chaos. And of course, don't miss Keith's take on what's good to eat while watching the ballgame. Hit play and don't miss this insider-packed episode!*Music by Podington Bear

Game 162 and the job for the Mets and Carlos Mendoza is simple get a win and hope for a Reds loss and ahead of the most pivotal game of the season he met with Keith Raad to discuss his confidence in the team and how they plan to come away with a huge victory.

Keith Raad sat down with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza ahead of the crucial 161st game of the 2025 season. Prior to what is essentially a must win game for the Mets, Carlos discussed which pitchers are available for today, the injury to Brett Baty, the Marlins starter today, Eury Perez, and the decision to call up Dylan Ross for today's game.

Keith Raad caught up with the Mets third baseman after he drove in three runs in New York's 8-5 win over the Cubs in Chicago on Thursday night.

The Mets enter the final series of the regular season in control of their own destiny and with a thin single game lead in the final wild card spot Carlos Mendoza sat down with Keith Raad to discuss his lineup decisions along with having Francisco Lindor lead from the front when the lights are brightest.

Carlos Mendoza takes with Keith Raad ahead of the series finale against the Chicago Cubs. Mendoza talks about tonight's starter, Nolan McLean, and the status of the bullpen tonight after heavy usage in the first two games.

The Mets third baseman talks with Keith Raad prior to the series finale against the Chicago Cubs.

Brandon Nimmo's 3-Run home run tied it up for the Mets and Cubs in the 5th inning, and gave the Mets a chance for a later comeback. Nimmo speaks with Keith Raad after the 9-7 Mets win.

Keith Raad sat down with the Syracuse Mets' pitching coach, A.J. Sager. A.J. spoke about his playing time, tripling off Pedro Martinez, the young arms that he had the chance to work with this season, including Jonah Tong who starts tonight for the Mets. Sager also discussed what he has seen from Brandon Sproat, his road to the majors this season, and the mindset of Nolan McLean.

Keith Raad sat down with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza ahead of the second game of the series against the Cubs. Carlos reflected on yesterday's crucial comeback win, the activation of Tyrone Taylor ahead of tonight's game, and how Carlos is looking towards the final five games of the regular season.

It's the last regular season home game at Citi Field, and Mendoza is hoping to finish on a high note. He speaks with Keith Raad before today's 1:40pm first pitch with the Nationals.

It's Nolan McLean day for the Mets this afternoon, and Carlos Mendoza spoke with Keith Raad to break down how important Nolan has been down the stretch for the team, his ability to adjust mid game to excel, the team's recent offensive breakout, and how they were able to overcome yesterday's difficulties to win the opening game of the series.

The final home series of the Regular Season begins tonight against the Nationals and ahead of the series opener Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to discuss keeping focus in a late series against a team with nothing to play for along with the continued reliance on the young arms.

Heading into the crucial rubber match against the Padres Carlos Mendoza spoke with Keith Raad and discussed today's pitching matchup between two young pitchers, the Mets' Jonah Tong, and the Padres' Randy Vazquez, who Carlos knows from their shared time in the Yankees system.

The Mets manager talks with Keith Raad ahead of game two against the San Diego Padres. Mendoza discusses the team's strong performance from Monday, Francisco Alvarez health and going into tonight's game with a rested bullpen.

12 games remain in the Mets season and Carlos Mendoza sat down with Keith Raad and discussed the Mets important win on Sunday to snap the losing skid, the last time the Mets squared off against the Padres, and the gameplan for today, including how Sean Manaea factors in to the pitching plan for tonight.

The Mets and Carlos Mendoza enter Sunday's game against the Rangers looking to both stave off a sweep and snap their 8 game losing streak and ahead of the game the Manager sat down with Keith Raad to discuss what needs to happen today to get control back.

The Mets final homestand of the season kicks off and ahead Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to discuss returning home to take on a hot team in the Texas Rangers along with the homecoming of Jacob deGrom who faces off against the young arm in Jonah Tong.

Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad pregame and spoke about the special hats the Mets will wear to honor first responders, and what it means to represent the city each and every game. Carlos also spoke about tonight's game and how important winning today is for the team as the end of the season nears.

The Mets manager talks with Keith Raad ahead of game three against the Phillies in Philadelphia. New York is looking to snap a four-game losing streak.

Heading into the second game of the pivotal series against the Phillies, Carlos Mendoza discusses the addition of Jose Siri to the lineup following his long IL stint, the opposing pitcher tonight, Ranger Suarez, and what he expects from Sean Manaea tonight.

The Mets have 6 series left in the season and as they enter Philadelphia 7 games back in the standings of the division leading Phillies Carlos Mendoza sat down with Keith Raad to preview what will be an intense series along with his expectations for Nolan McLean as he makes his second start against the Phillies.

Keith Raad sat down with Carlos Mendoza ahead of tonight's game and Carlos took a moment to reflect on Mets legend Davey Johnson following the news of his passing yesterday. Carlos turned his attention towards today and spoke about the team's in the playoff race with the Mets and what to look for in Jonah Tong tonight.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke with Keith Raad ahead of the series against the Reds and discussed the decision to send Kodai Senga down to AAA, his timetable for a return, the young prospect who will be taking his turn in the rotation, and the impact of the young arms on the team's push to the playoffs.

The Mets have been on fire at the plate and with the chance to sweep the series against the Tigers Carlos Mendoza sat down with Keith Raad to discuss how different the game plays when the entire lineup is clicking along with the overall season from Clay Holmes as he takes the mound.

Carlos Mendoza sits down with Keith Raad ahead of the Mets middle game against the Detroit Tigers. Mendoza touches on the importance of Juan Soto's hot bat and what to expect from Nolan McLean in his fourth career start.

Carlos Mendoza spoke with Keith Raad ahead of the series finale against the Marlins, and Carlos spoke about trying to earn the series split, the team's recent offensive prowess, the shortcomings of the pitching and defense this series, Juan Soto's production this year, and what the team is looking for in the opposing pitcher Sandy Alcantara.

After a record setting night at the plate the Mets enter the weekend looking to keep the bats hot and Carlos Mendoza sat down with Keith Raad to discuss the need to add on to the success against another difficult arm along with how David Peterson stacks up against an aggressive team.

Carlos Mendoza talks with Keith Raad ahead of a four-game set against the Miami Marlins. The Mets manager discusses another brilliant performance from Nolan McLean on Wednesday night and what's different about the Miami Marlins since their last meeting in April.

The series victory has already been clinched for the Mets and Carlos Mendoza but as they eye a sweep to fully get back into the division race the Manager met with Keith Raad to preview the test that Nolan McLean will face along with how to get Ryan Helsley back to his usual form.

Carlos Mendoza spoke pregame with Keith Raad and discussed the decision to call up Jonah Tong to start Friday's game, what Jonah has shown despite only two starts in Syracuse, and the importance of last night's come from behind victory.

The Mets enter their series against the Phillies 7 games back with 7 head to head games remaining and ahead of the series opener Keith Raad sat down with Carlos Mendoza to give some updates and preview a huge series and homestand as his team looks to make up some ground.

The Mets enter Sunday looking to take their first series sweep in Atlanta since 2016 and ahead of the game Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to discuss the leadership and play of Starling Marte along with how they plan on monitoring the health of some key players.

Ahead of the series opener in Atlanta, Carlos Mendoza spoke with Keith Raad and addressed the importance of the upcoming games, what Nolan McLean needs to do tonight in his second career start, McLean's impressive curveball, and he provided injury updates on Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil.

After dropping last night's game the Mets and Carlos Mendoza enter Thursday needing a win to take the series and ahead of their rubber game against the Nationals the manager met with Keith Raad to give an update on the overall roster's health and how the lineup reflects that.

The Mets have been victorious in their last 3 games and ahead of their attempt at a fourth Keith Raad sat down with Manager Carlos Mendoza to talk about the help that David Peterson's start gives the team before discussing how a change in philosophy on the mound will help get some needed results

Fresh off a series victory the Mets head to Washington to take on the division rival Nationals and ahead of the series opening game Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to give an update on recently injured Catcher Francisco Alvarez along with if he believes that the new arms in the bullpen are making their turn.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The Guardians come to town for a three game series and ahead of game one Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to breakdown the team they're looking across the diamond at along with some updates up and down the roster.

Ahead of the Mets series finale against the Giants, Carlos Mendoza spoke with Keith Raad about Pete Alonso's 250th career home run yesterday, the team's home run celebration, the opposing starting pitcher today, what to expect from Frankie Montas, and an injury update on Tylor Megill.

After dropping their 4th straight the Mets and Carlos Mendoza are looking to get back in the win column and ahead of their Saturday matchup against the Giants the manager met with Keith Raad to diagnose the struggles from the top of his order along with what he expects from today's starting pitching matchup.

Keith Raad, voice of the New York Mets on the radio, joins Keith McPherson to talk all things Mets about Soto, Lindor, and the trade deadline.