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Oneil Cruz is headed to the injured list with a broken left hand and is expected to miss at least four to six weeks. Joe Bond breaks down the latest news, the Rankings segment, and previews the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Will Smith is ticketed for the injured list, while Kodai Senga and Ryan Helsley are resuming rehab assignments. Garrett Crochet admits his strain is worse than expected, and Seth Lugo leaves early after being hit by a comebacker. Brent Rooker sits with knee soreness, and Matthew Boyd will not start this weekend. Today's performance listings feature Matt Chapman, Tyler Callihan, Caleb Durbin, Logan O'Hoppe, Byron Buxton, Davis Martin, Drew Rasmussen, George Kirby, Reid Detmers, Jesus Luzardo, and Shota Imanaga as studs. Jake Bauers, Trea Turner, Riley Greene, Zach Neto, Michael Harris II, Ryne Nelson, Max Scherzer, Robbie Ray, Parker Messick, and Framber Valdez are listed as duds. In the weekly Rankings segment, Hunter Goodman, Pete Alonso, Jeremy Pena, Josh Hader, and Logan Webb emerge as risers. Meanwhile, Trey Yesavage, Spencer Strider, and Jose Soriano are sliding down as fallers. 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.
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) revisit their biggest preseason calls—bold predictions, Chalkboard bets, and SP sleepers—to see what's aging well, what's gone off the rails, and what's still hanging in the balance. Intro -- 0:00 Parker Messick – 4:57 Logan Henderson – 11:00 Ben Rice – 13:50 Kevin McGonigle – 18:25 Wyatt Langford – 23:20 Eury Pérez – 30:50 Griffin Jax – 36:37 Matthew Liberatore – 41:55 Cal Raleigh – 43:50 Zack Wheeler – 45:00 Andy Pages – 50:00 Brice Turang – 55:25 Max Meyer – 58:36 Kodai Senga – 1:00:25 Ryan Weiss – 1:00:25 Mike Burrows – 1:00:25 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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.
Zach, Jack, and Andrew discuss the inconsistent Mets offense, making every pitcher look like Cy Young, base stealing woes, Semien's defensive decline, Pete Alonso's defensive resurgence, the return of Lindor, Torrens and his struggles, the potential Kodai Senga return, Christian Scott's future, the reason for Nolan McLean's bad starts, and some actual hope for the future.
Zach, Jack, and Andrew discuss the implication of the Mets 8-1 victory over the Nationals, more offensive struggles, Carlos Mendoza's job security, a deep dive on assistant pitching coach Daniel McKinney, a Lindor and Robert injury update, Kodai Senga's injury issues, the return of Christian Scott, Nolan McLean's struggles after 3 times through the order, Benge's hot week, and an update on if the Mets have any hope.
In episode 2048, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian and author of Gay Science, Rob Anderson, to discuss… White House Correspondents Dinner Conspiracy Theories Now Include Time Travel, Trump Believes Iranian Oil Pipelines Will Simply “Explode From Within” If The Oil Stops Flowing? New Yorkers Blame Mamdani And/Or The Ghost Of Brian Wilson For Mets Curse, Michael Was Even Bigger Than Oppenheimer At The Box Office and more! Shots rang out, pandemonium erupted: how the White House press dinner shooting unfolded ‘STAGED’: Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Trump says he 'wasn't worried' during Washington press dinner shooting RFK jr's brain worm forgot he had a wife and initially left her behind Right before Trump is rushed off stage… a man holds up a card Oz Pearlman reveals what was on that notepad at White House press event Fact-checking falsehoods after shooting at White House correspondents' dinner Karoline Leavitt to Fox before the WHCD event: There will be some shots fired tonight Fox News mysteriously cuts off anchor as she shares Leavitt's husband's eerie warning HOLY SH*T: Fox News just cut one of their reporters off as they seemed to indicate the shooting was a pre-planned false flag. Fox News reporter responds to dropped call during WHCD shooting interview President Trump: This is why we need the ballroom Justice Department urges group to drop Trump ballroom lawsuit after WHCA dinner shooting Does image show White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect wearing IDF sweatshirt? What we know Who Is Henry Martinez? A Resurfaced 2023 'Cole Allen' Post On X Sparks Online Uproar After the WHCD Shooting Cole Allen: 'Time machine' claims about correspondents' dinner shooter rise after Henry Martinez's post resurfaces Trump Says Iran Has Around Three Days Before Oil Pipelines Could Explode Trump: "What happens is that line explodes from within." President Trump has issued a new ultimatum on Iran, telling Fox News Iran has just 3 days before its oil pipelines naturally “explode from within.” Mets' misery continues as historic losing streak extends to 12 with loss to Twins Mets hit rock bottom after getting swept by hapless Rockies as offense, Kodai Senga flop FRONT page of the New York Post poking fun at the alleged Mets / Mamdani curse… Mets fans beg Mamdani to stay away from team after snapping 12-game losing streak Is a ‘Curse of the Mambino’ Plaguing the Mets? Mamdani, Say It Ain’t So. Michael Jackson Estate Faces Sexual Abuse Allegations From Four Siblings Who Claim They Were ‘Groomed and Brainwashed’ by Pop Superstar They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them. Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record ‘Michael’ Biopic Ignites Theater Frenzy as Fans Turn Screenings Into Live Celebrations Rumor: Antoine Fuqua Quit ‘Michael' Ahead of $50M Reshoots — Crew Dubbed Him “Vantoine” for Working From a Van LISTEN: So Good by C.JusticeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the DISASTER season that is unfolding right now for the New York Mets. Is April too early to see a season SINK? Is Carlos Mendoza on the hottest manager seat in baseball right now? And when is David Stearns going to answer for the shortcomings of this team? Join us!! 00:00-3:50: Phillies fire Thomson, Red Sox fire Cora, Mets SWEPT by Rockies at Citi Field 3:51-7:35: Carlos Mendoza is on the HOTTEST seat in baseball 7:36-15:16: The Mets can't hit - and it's really, really bad. Plus, more on Mendoza 15:17-24:00: This is DAVID STEARNS'S MESS and he should have to answer for it 24:01-26:42: What on EARTH are the Mets going to do with Kodai Senga?! #mlb #mlbb #baseball #mlbbcreatorcamp #mlbbshorts #podcast #newyorkmets #mets #baseball #metsbaseball #podcastclips #sports #dodgers #dodgersbaseball #losangeles #losangelesdodgers #newyork #newyorkcity 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 *PS: Shoutout to Queenie N. for the gift! Thank you so much! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris McMonigle shares his realization that the Yankees are better off with the emergence of Ben Rice and the presence of Max Fried than they would be with Juan Soto. He and Craig Carton also review the success of their NFL Draft coverage as reported by the Sports Business Journal. The two react to the news of Kodai Senga heading to the injured list and debate the timing of Giancarlo Stanton's injury status. 01:00 - Spelling Test Discussion 04:01 - Ben Rice vs Soto 11:33 - NFL Draft Show Success 19:35 - Kodai Senga Injury Update 22:30 - Stanton IL Status Debate
Join Vlad Sedler and Jason Anthony as they preview this weekend's free agent bidding options and play Start-Bench-Drop with 15 borderline droppable hitters and pitchers. Topics of Discussion FAAB Targets Payton Tolle Louis Varland, Tanner Scott, Ryan Walker Ritchie, Prielipp, Urena - young arms in 15-teamers Ronny Mauricio Dalton Rushing Start-Bench-Drop Discussion Corners: Caleb Durbin, Alec Bohm, Kyle Manzardo, Brett Baty, Marcelo Mayer Middles: Matt McLain, Jorge Polanco, Bryson Stott, Jackson Holliday, Marcus Semien Outfield: Brenton Doyle, Jac Caglianone, Sal Frelick, TJ Friedl, Justin Crawford, Colton Cowser SPs: Mike Burrows, Kodai Senga, Bubba Chandler, Merrill Kelly, and more RPs: Edwin Diaz, Jordan Romano, Trevor Megill, Lucas Erceg Promo Code MLB26 is the one to use for 10% off FTN Fantasy for the best and most helpful fantasy baseball lineups, waivers, drops advice and our world-class Custom Projections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Zach, Jack, and Andrew discuss the Mets historically bad start, impact of injuries to Juan Soto, Jorge Polanco, and Jared Young, inconsistent starting pitching from Kodai Senga and David Peterson, hot starts from Nolan McLean and Clay Homes, time to panic on Devin Williams, Mets youngsters and their struggles, and a look ahead to the future.
Eleven losses in a row. Eleven. The first time this franchise has hit that level of disaster since 2004 — and somehow, this feels worse. Not just because of the losing, but because of how lifeless this team looks doing it. Farace has officially run out of patience (completely shocked), Rodriguez is trying to explain a team that clearly isn't listening, and Producer Joe is just waiting for the next excuse so he can hit the soundboard.Let's start with the obvious — Carlos Mendoza is on the hot seat. Whether it's fair or not doesn't matter anymore… it's hot. The real question is does it lead to anything? Farace isn't convinced the Mets actually make a move, but if this keeps spiraling, they may not have a choice. Meanwhile, Rodriguez is already halfway through his list of replacements like he's been preparing for this moment all season.On the field? It's been ugly. Kodai Senga and David Peterson have both been awful, the lineup has completely disappeared, and over this 11-game losing streak the Mets have scored just 19 runs. Nineteen. That's not a slump — that's a full shutdown. You're not winning games like that. Period.Yes, Juan Soto is expected back soon — and sure, that helps — but let's stop acting like he's walking in to save everything. He's not. The entire lineup has to wake up, start producing, and show some kind of fight, because right now? This team looks completely lifeless.And that's the biggest problem — there's no sign of this turning around. No urgency. No edge. No response. Just loss after loss with the same issues every single night.We're breaking it all down, calling it exactly how it is, and asking the uncomfortable questions — including whether this season is already slipping away before we even get out of April.It's going to be real. It's going to be blunt. And yeah… probably a little loud too.LGM.
Finally! Some good news! First, we're trying out a new format! Also, Will "the Thrill" Ireton has an Instagram and Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen mistakes Hyeseong Kim for Yoshinobu Yamamoto. 9:21 - Welcome to our new segment, INSIDE BASEBALL, where we get into the nitty gritty of the stats and specifics. First, we chat position players: Masataka Yoshida hits his first career walk off and extends the Green Monsta City Connect streak, Kazuma Okamoto looks loose, Munetaka Murakami looks like Kyle Schwarber, and Team Korea's Jahmai Jones and Shay Whitcomb both finally make the starting lineup and homer.27:47 - Ohtani transition! His on-base streak continues, he signs a ball for a 100-year-old survivor of Nagasaki, the Angels exclude him from their 60 year celebration video, and his first outing as a pitcher only is, of course, impressive. 38:00 - INSIDE BASEBALL: PITCHING debuts and we break down Bryan Woo and balks, Shota Imanaga's impressive outings, Yusei Kikuchi's ups and downs, and pray to the baseball gods that Kodai Senga and Roki Sasaki figure something out.52:01 - New segment! We dive into a cultural aspect of the Asians in Baseball Cinematic Universe. This week, we discuss Tatsuya Imai and the struggle of players transitioning from NPB/KBO (Japan and Korea's leagues) to MLB. Let us know what you think and throw out some name suggestions in the comments!
The vibes in Queens have officially hit rock bottom.In Episode 4 of Season 5, we break down a nightmare stretch for the New York Mets as the losing streak reaches a staggering 11 games and panic begins to take over the fanbase. Is this just a brutal skid—or something much deeper?We dive into the growing pressure on manager Carlos Mendoza as his seat gets hotter by the day, and take a hard look at the role of David Stearns in constructing a roster that simply isn't producing.Offensively, the Mets look completely lifeless—struggling to string together quality at-bats, lacking power, and failing in big moments. What's behind the anemic approach, and can it realistically be fixed with the current personnel?On the pitching side, we tackle the growing concern surrounding Kodai Senga. Are we witnessing a rough patch, or could this signal something more alarming about his future in Queens?Plus, we zoom out to discuss whether this is a temporary spiral or the beginning of a lost season—and what changes could be coming if things don't turn around fast.It's a tough one—but it's a must-listen for Mets fans trying to make sense of it all.FOLLOW 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
Paul Williamson breaks down key news and performances over the weekend, including Kodai Senga's potential to lose his rotation spot, Jackson Chourio's progress, the Cubs and Brewer bullpen, and so much more. He also breaks down the top hitters and pitchers from the previous week, and the usual pitcher stream and FanDuel bet of the day. Presented by FanDuel SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on Apple and Spotify! Follow us on Twitter: @EthosFantasyBB Follow us on Bluesky: @ethosfantasymlb Join our Fantasy Sports Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jSwGWSHqaV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cubs open the Mets series with Edward Cabrera vs. Kodai Senga, trying to get above .500 for the first time this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Griffin Warner talks betting for Friday. Griffin Warner hosts the latest episode of What I Bet on the Pregame Network and Straight Outta Vegas AM feed, returning after a short break at 5-3-1 over his last nine and ready for a long summer of World Cup soccer and Major League Baseball content, opening with a Friday soccer card that covers Serie A, Ligue 1, and the Bundesliga before running through every game on the MLB slate and delivering the What I Bet best bet. In Serie A, Griffin leans Sassuolo plus one at home against Cesc Fàbregas's Como, a newly promoted side that scores goals and offers real value as a home underdog while Como faces tactical distraction from their Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter midweek, and he leans under three goals in Inter's home match against Cagliari citing possible rotation of Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram for the cup match. In Ligue 1, he waits for Toulouse at plus one and a quarter or better against RC Lens in a game where the visiting side tends to perform above expectations in difficult road environments. In the Bundesliga, St. Pauli host FC Köln in a relegation six-pointer where Griffin expects St. Pauli to control possession and grind out a low-scoring physical game, leaning under two and a quarter to two and a half. On the MLB side he runs every game on the Friday board including Kodai Senga and the Mets at plus 124 against Edward Cabrera and the Cubs, Cleveland minus 135 with Tanner Bibee against Chris Bassitt and the Orioles, Tampa Bay over Pittsburgh in the Rays-Pirates game, Michael Wacha at plus 162 for Kansas City against Cam Schlittler and the Yankees, the Blue Jays-Diamondbacks over nine at plus money with Eric Lauer facing Michael Soroka given bullpen concerns for both clubs, Jacob deGrom against Logan Gilbert in the pitching matchup of the night where he wants a seven to play the under, and José Soriano continuing one of the best starts to a season in the American League while the Angels lean makes sense at a reasonable price against Matt Waldron and the Padres. The official best bet is the Braves at Phillies over nine and a half, with Taijuan Walker finding barrels consistently and Martín Pérez generating soft contact but enough traffic for runs to cross the plate on both sides. Promo code PITCH20 at Pregame.com for 20 percent off anything on the site through April 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craig and Big Mac discuss the excitement surrounding the Knicks' playoff run and debate the best time to use court-side tickets at Madison Square Garden. They also vent about the New York Mets' nine-game losing streak and Kodai Senga's recent struggles on the mound. Additionally, they explore the transition of sports to streaming services like Amazon Prime ahead of an interview with Adam Silver. 01:00 - Knicks Playoff Hype 02:22 - Court-side Ticket Strategy 06:08 - Yankees Rehab Assignments 07:38 - Sports Streaming Issues 13:34 - Mets Losing Streak
The Mets losing streak was extended to nine games following the loss to the Cubs earlier today. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media and reflected on Kodai Senga's start, the team's struggles defensively today, and the team's mentality during this stretch.
The Mets enter their series in the Windy City in the midst of a losing streak. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza opted to shake up the lineup for this afternoon and he sat down pregame with Keith Raad to talk through his thought process with the lineup changes, Jorge Polanco's injuries, and the look ahead to Kodai Senga's start this afternoon.
What's new with Asians in Baseball a few weeks into the season? First up, check out our new TeePublic store for all your Asians in Baseball merch needs! Ichiro's new bronze statue is revealed...a little wonkily, and we give a quick update on the guys on the IL. In position player news, Steven Kwan scores from first on some little league defense and discusses chasing his baseball dreams as a shorter player and Asian American, Trevor Larnach and Kim Hyeseong prove they deserve more playing time, and Bo Bichette's bat seems to be heating up...amid speculation he may still be nursing an injury. Then in pitching, Tatsuya Imai and Kodai Senga struggle; Joey Cantillo, Kumar Rocker, and Tomoyuki Sugano are solid; Kai Wei Teng, Sean Manaea, and Riley O'Brien make the bullpen proud, and Shota Imanaga and Bryan Woo do NOT deserve this from their offenses! Finally, Ohtani breaks another record, has the longest active streak without an earned run, and had 4 homers in his last 7 games, blah blah blah. TeePublic store: https://tee.pub/lic/b6y_189KpAkSteven Kwan scores from first: https://tinyurl.com/bdswypyfSteven Kwan interview: https://www.mlb.com/guardians/video/how-steven-kwan-built-up-his-confidenceDiamond Diplomacy screenings: https://www.diamonddiplomacy.com/watchdd
The vibes have taken a sharp turn in Queens.After getting swept by the Oakland Athletics, the New York Mets find themselves spiraling with five straight losses, raising serious concerns early in the season. In this episode, we break down what went wrong in the series and why this skid feels more alarming than just a rough patch.We dive into the struggles on the mound, including what's going on with David Peterson and whether Kodai Senga is beginning to show cracks after a strong start. Are these mechanical issues, fatigue, or something deeper?Offensively, the approach has been frustrating to watch — poor situational hitting, lack of adjustments, and continued issues producing with runners in scoring position. We also discuss the recent mental lapses from Francisco Lindor and whether it's just a blip or something worth monitoring.Plus, is the pressure starting to mount on manager Carlos Mendoza? How warm is the seat, and what changes (if any) could be coming if things don't turn around soon?All that and more as we try to make sense of a frustrating stretch of Mets baseball.Follow 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!
Athletics vs. NY Mets MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Athletics at Mets 4:10PM ET— Jacob Lopez will start for Athletics. Lopez appeared in 21 games carrying an ERA of 4.08 with WHIP of 1.27. The left hander fanned 28.3% with 9.3% walks. Ground balls sat at 27.5% with 1.46 home runs per nine innings. In two starts he allowed six runs with ten walks in 8 1/3rd innings. Kodai Senga makes the start for NY. Senga had 22 starts dealing with an ERA of 3.02 with WHIP of 1.31. The right hander struck out 22.6% with 11.4% walks. Ground balls served at 46.6% with 0.95 home runs per nine innings. In two starts he allowed four runs with sixteen strikeouts in 11 1/3rd innings.
On The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo break down this week in New York baseball, including the injury to Juan Soto and the offensive outburst from Bo Bichette and Mark Vientos. The guys then take a look at the bullpen's success so far and put a spotlight on Clay Holmes' start to the season before going Down on the Farm to determine if it is too early to talk about Elian Pena! Later, Connor and Joe update their scoreboard predictions and open the Mailbag to answer questions about Carson Benge and Nate Lavender. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 0:00 Welcome to the show 2:00 The Week That Was and Mark Vientos 6:40 Francisco Lindor, Bo Bichette and offense 10:52 The Bullpen So Far So Good 14:17 6-man rotation options? 16:44 Clay Holmes Starter Spotlight 19:58 Down on the Farm: Elian Pena 24:40 The Scoreboard 37:57 Mailbag - Nate Lavendar, Kodai Senga, and Carson Benge 49:05 Post Credit Scene?! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The hour opens with LeBron on Bob Does Sports and his distaste for Milwaukee and Memphis, including his suggestion the Grizzlies move to Nashville. We discuss why Caitlin Clark blocked Dave Portnoy and how Dan Hurley's wife feels about St. John's fans. We hear Geno's sideline clash with Dawn Staley, the Yankees' loss despite a Ben Rice home run, and the Mets' win in San Francisco. Finally, we touch on Kodai Senga's translation mishap and a caller revisits the details of Lamar Odom's gas station pill incident.
Kodai Senga pitched great on Sunday. What's shocking about that is the fact he did it on regular rest! 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
Marty chats with Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon on Sunday's pitching matchup: Logan Webb vs Kodai Senga before the series finale vs the Mets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marty chats with Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon on Sunday's pitching matchup: Logan Webb vs Kodai Senga before the series finale vs the Mets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mets are sitting at a very on-brand 3-3 to start the season, and honestly, it feels exactly like what we've been watching. The pitching? Surprisingly solid. Kodai Senga looked like the ace you want him to be. The offense? Hitting a beautiful .162 with runners in scoring position… which is less “professional baseball team” and more “guys meeting up for the first time at the park.” So yeah, we've got a team that can pitch… and then immediately strand everyone they put on base. Farace is already doing the math on how many wins they've left on the table, while Rodriguez is convincing himself this is “just early-season timing” for the 47th time in his life.Of course, the outside noise showed up right on cue. Boomer Esiason and others are calling for Francisco Lindor to be benched for forgetting how many outs there were. Because nothing says “fix the offense” like sitting one of your best hitters. Farace is ready to lose his mind over that take, Rodriguez might actually try to defend it just to be difficult, and Producer Joe is behind the wall debating whether to hit the clown horn sound effect every time someone says “bench Lindor.”Meanwhile, JD Martinez has officially joined the Mets in a new role as an advisor… aka the emergency “can someone please teach these guys how to hit with runners on base” coach. Honestly, not the worst idea considering what we've seen so far. If JD can fix even half of this lineup, he deserves his own plaque at Citi Field. Farace is ready to hand him the clipboard immediately, Rodriguez thinks it's being overblown, and Joe is just hoping someone—anyone—starts driving in runs so he doesn't have to keep muting the show during rants.Looking ahead, the Mets head to San Francisco for four games against the Giants before finally coming back home after an off day for a three-game set with the Diamondbacks. This stretch is going to tell us a lot. Either the bats wake up and this team starts rolling… or we're in for another season of elite pitching getting wasted by an offense that disappears at the worst possible times. Farace is already bracing for impact, Rodriguez is calling this the turning point, and Producer Joe is just trying to survive another episode without everything going completely off the rails.
Episode 2 of Season 5 is here, and we're joined by special guest Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated! We get into his early impressions of the New York Mets and what's stood out—both encouraging trends and potential red flags—as the season gets underway.The guys also tackle the Mets' frustrating struggles with runners in scoring position. Is it just early-season variance, or a sign of something more concerning with this lineup?Plus, is this a vintage version of Kodai Senga we're seeing? We break down his electric start, what's working, and whether he can sustain it as the staff ace.To wrap things up, we preview a key upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants, highlighting matchups to watch and what the Mets need to do to come out on top.All that and more in another loaded episode!Follow on INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE & X: @cupofmetsSubscribe on SPOTIFY, APPLE or wherever you get your favorite podcasts!Download The SeatGeek App! Use Code: "CUPOFMETS" at checkout to get $20.00 off!
Zach, Jack, and Andrew discuss the disappointing start to the season, questionable bullpen management, hot starts from the starting rotation, Kodai Senga's return to form, Freddy Peralta is as advertised, changes to the Mets offensive approach and plate discipline, concerns about the coaching staff, team and league ABS trends, stolen base and ABS predictions, and WE WANT MARK VIENTOS
Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) break down the first week of the MLB season, focusing on what actually matters in small samples. They highlight actionable early-season signals like bat speed gains, velocity jumps, and pitch mix changes. Intro - 0:00 ABS discussion — 5:00 Pete Crow-Armstrong, Liam Hicks, Matt McLain — 13:00 Isaac Collins, Cam Smith, Michael Harris II, Jackson Merrill — 20:00 J.T. Realmuto, Spencer Steer, Adley Rutschman — 32:25 Kodai Senga — 37:33 Dustin May — 41:27 Dylan Cease — 42:00 Janson Junk — 44:00 Randy Vazquez — 49:35 Shota Imanaga, Sandy Alcantara — 52:30 Mike Burrows, Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga, Eury Perez — 54:00 Dylan Cease, Shota Imanaga, Sandy Alcantara, Dustin May — 56:33 Jack Leiter, Roki Sasaki, Mike Soroka — 57:57 Joe Boyle, Sandy Alcantara, Jake Irvin — 1:04:40 Dylan Cease, Kyle Harrison — 1:12:30 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Mets fail to score despite a strong outing from Kodai Senga, leaving plenty of frustration but also a clear silver lining on the mound. His performance showed flashes of dominance and resilience, giving fans reason to feel encouraged even in a shutout loss. The focus quickly turns to whether this is just an early season slump or a more concerning trend for a lineup that has struggled to produce since Opening Day. The conversation also dives into bullpen strategy and the reasoning behind certain in game decisions that can frustrate fans in the moment. While moves may look questionable during a loss, the bigger picture of managing a long season and preserving arms comes into play. The hosts break down whether these choices are justified or if the Mets are overthinking situations that demand a more aggressive approach.
The Mets struggle to generate any offense, wasting a strong and encouraging outing from Kodai Senga. While the loss is frustrating, there are signs of optimism on the pitching side as Senga looks closer to his dominant pre injury form. The conversation digs into whether fans should stay patient or start sounding alarms about a lineup that has gone quiet since Opening Day. The discussion then shifts across town as Giancarlo Stanton's hot start forces a reevaluation of his Yankees legacy. The hosts debate how his postseason dominance stacks up against inconsistent regular season availability, while also questioning lineup construction and whether Aaron Judge should be leading off. Along the way, they explore early season trends, managerial decisions, and the growing fascination with the ABS challenge system.
Jerry is here for his first update with Giancarlo Stanton and 2 more hits as the Yankees beat Seattle. Max Fried was great again. The Mets lost in St. Louis. We heard from Kodai Senga after the game. Boomer is feeling sick today, blaming Gio, who has been sick. Pete Alonso hit his first HR as an Oriole, and it came off Jacob deGrom.
Kodai Senga pitches well in his 2026 Mets debut, but it's still not good enough when the Mets offense gets shutout. 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 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
Kodai Senga made his 2026 debut tonight in the Mets' 3-0 loss to the Cardinals. Manager Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media postgame to reflect on Kodai's solid start, and the team's performance in the losing effort.
Tonight in St. Louis, Kodai Senga rounds out the Mets rotation with his first start of the season. The Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza spoke with Keith Raad about his excitement for Kodai's first start of 2026 following an injury plagued 2024 and 2025.
From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): The New York Mets have had an amazing history of broadcasters on TV and Radio. Unfortunately, the torch is set to be passed at the end of the 2026 season as the great Howie Rose declares this his final season. Plus, Evan discusses the roster, Kodai Senga's latest start and Francisco Alvarez leaving his latest game early.
We debate whether a St. John's loss tonight would constitute a "disaster" season given Boomer's Final Four expectations, followed by a caller's story about a topless accordion player. Jerry highlights Siena's near-miss against Duke, the Wisconsin coach's reaction to the High Point upset, and Rick Pitino on Northern Iowa. After a game of "What The Hell Is That?", we recap Sal Licata's time with Jerry Seinfeld at a Mets game and Carlos Mendoza's update on Kodai Senga. Plus, the legal reasons we can't play the High Point student radio call.
Jerry returns with sounds of Siena almost beating Duke, but they ran out of gas. We heard from the Wisconsin head coach after getting upset by High Point University. We heard from Rick Pitino talking about Northern Iowa. Jerry plays ‘What The Hell Is That?' Sal Licata talked about sitting at a Mets spring training game with Jerry Seinfeld. Carlos Mendoza was asked about Kodai Senga.
The New York Mets have had an amazing history of broadcasters on TV and Radio. Unfortunately, the torch is set to be passed at the end of the 2026 season as the great Howie Rose declares this his final season. Plus, Evan discusses the roster, Kodai Senga's latest start and Francisco Alvarez leaving his latest game early. 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 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
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wraps on the WBC, welcome Nolan McLean back to the Mets, and dive into the team's final roster decisions. Leading off, Connor and Joe look back at the World Baseball Classic and toward what it can be in the future, then turn their full focus back to the Mets and the battles for the final bullpen and bench spots. The guys also study the state of Sean Manaea, Kodai Senga, and the starting rotation, go Down on the Farm to preview this year's Spring Breakout Game, and answer Mailbag questions about Ryan Clifford, Mark Vientos, and prospect Zach Thornton. 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 01:25 Nolan McLean and WBC recap 05:40 Mailbag - When's the best time for the WBC? 11:05 Roster Crunch Time - the final Benge/Bench spot(s) 18:00 Roster Crunch Time - the final bullpen spot 22:45 State of the Starting Rotation: Sean Manaea 25:15 State of the Starting Rotation: Kodai Senga 28:25 Down on the Farm: Spring Breakout Game 31:30 Mailbag: Will Ryan Clifford start at 1B at some point in 2026? 33:50 Mailbag: If not the roster, where to for Mark Vientos? 35:55 Mailbag: Zach Thornton call up? 38:10 Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Thankfully the WBC is giving us some distractions from what's going on at camp. Let's see, we have Manaea who looks like a shell of himself, Kodai Senga dominating, Beltran's number to be retired and a whole lot more. 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 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
Spring training is entering its final stretch and the Mets are starting to get a clearer picture of what this roster might look like when Opening Day arrives. Farace and Rodriguez are back in the booth to break it all down — and with Producer Joe missing the show on some very questionable unapproved time off, things might actually stay on track for once.The biggest storyline right now revolves around Francisco Lindor, who has begun playing rehab games as he works his way back from hamate bone surgery. Lindor says he's confident he'll be ready for Opening Day, and if that holds true it's a major boost for the Mets lineup and clubhouse.There's encouraging news on the pitching side as well. Kodai Senga's velocity is reportedly right back where the Mets want it, sitting around 97–98 mph this spring, while Sean Manaea made his first appearance of the spring as the Mets continue evaluating their rotation depth. Meanwhile, Freddy Peralta is already speaking openly about the possibility of a future extension, which raises questions about how the Mets plan to structure their long-term pitching core.The roster picture is also beginning to take shape. Prospect Jonah Tong has been optioned to Triple-A, while Carson Benge continues competing for a role on the major league roster. Rodriguez was actually at the game on Friday and got a firsthand look at Benge in action — and even managed to end up in the background of a video featuring David Wright talking about Bo Bichette.Elsewhere around camp, Luis Robert Jr. reminded everyone about his power with a home run in a minor league game, while the Mets continue to work with Bichette behind the scenes as he gets comfortable in the organization.The World Baseball Classic is also creating some drama around the Mets organization. Nolan McLean is part of Team USA, which just suffered a surprising loss to Italy and now needs help in its next game to advance. It's another reminder of how much Mets talent is scattered across the tournament and how closely fans are watching to make sure everyone comes back healthy.We'll also take a look at MLB Network's Top 10 Right Now list for outfielders and where the game's elite stack up at the position.Spring training decisions are getting closer, roster battles are heating up, and Opening Day is right around the corner. Farace and Rodriguez break it all down — this time without Producer Joe behind the wall.See you in the booth. #Mets #PiitB #PutItInTheBooks
(2:00) — JETS: With free agency starting, the Jets look to find their new starting QB. (6:14) — GIANTS: Will the Giants re-sign Wan'dale Robinson or trade Kayvon Thibodeaux? JJ discusses potential fits for the Giants in free agency. (16:44) — KNICKS: The Knicks offense goes cold as they fall to the Lakers, 110-97, and continue their road trip against the Clippers on Monday night. (22:30) — BIG EAST TOURNAMENT: Can St. John's win the Big East tournament two years in a row? (25:00) — CALLS: Callers talk Knicks. (32:25) — LAURA ALBANESE: Newsday's Laura Albanese joins the show to discuss her observations, Kodai Senga, and which Mets free agent will shine this season. (50:25) — TWO QUESTIONS: JJ answers random questions. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the listener line at 917-382-1151. Follow JJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_jastremski Follow NYNY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nynytheringer/ Host: John Jastremski Guest: Laura Albanese Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(Episode 242): Freddy Peralta has finally announced his contract demands! Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga made their Spring debut on the mound! Joe DeMayo joins Subway To Shea's Anthony Rivera to discuss this and also breakdown his updated list of top 30 Mets prospects!Joe DeMayo is the Co-Host of The Mets Pod on SNY, and he covers all things Mets Prospects & MLB Draft.____________________________________________Follow Joe DeMayo on Social Media:X: https://x.com/PSLToFlushing Joe's Top 30 Mets Prospect List on SNY: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-top-30-prospects-2026-season ____________________________________________Follow on X, Instagram, & Tik Tok: @SubwayToSheaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@subwaytoshea
Spring training has entered that strange middle phase where the World Baseball Classic is grabbing attention and Mets camp has slowed down just a bit. But there's still plenty happening in Port St. Lucie as Opening Day continues to get closer.One of the biggest conversations right now centers on the Mets rotation and whether a six-man setup actually makes sense. If we're being honest, the reason this topic keeps coming up starts with Kodai Senga. Keeping the Mets' ace fresh for the stretch run could be the biggest reason to consider spreading out innings, but the question remains whether altering routines early in the season is worth it.Christian Scott also returned to the mound in the Mets' exhibition win over Team Israel, throwing two scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and striking out two. It's another positive step for a pitcher the Mets hope can provide valuable depth to the staff this season. Mark Vientos helped power the offense in that 5–0 win with a home run as the Mets handled Israel comfortably.Elsewhere around camp, Brett Baty is beginning to look like the Mets' version of a super-utility player. With Jeff McNeil no longer in the picture, Baty has been getting reps in right field while still seeing time around the infield as the Mets search for ways to keep his bat involved.There's also encouraging news on the health front. Francisco Lindor has resumed baseball activities after his hamate bone surgery and says he's confident he'll be ready for Opening Day — a major boost for a lineup that depends heavily on his production and leadership.We'll also dive into the early discussion surrounding a potential Freddy Peralta contract extension and whether the Mets should pursue a long-term deal or take a shorter approach for flexibility. Plus, MLB Network's Top 10 Right Now lists at third base and shortstop always spark debate around the league.And to close things out, we'll take a trip through Mets history and look at some of the worst shortstops and third basemen to ever wear the uniform — players who struggled both offensively and defensively during their time in Queens.Spring training might feel quieter right now, but there's still plenty to break down as the Mets continue preparing for the season.See you in the booth. #Mets #PiitB #PutItInTheBooks
Join Kyle (@sonny_108) and Greg as they catch up on news and injuries around the league, share the imminent launch of the Prospects Live Merch Shop and discuss the starting pitcher position for dynasty including strategy and player analysis.Starting Pitchers Discussed: Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, Garrett Crochet, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Hunter Greene, Hunter Brown, Cristopher Sanchez, Logan Gilbert, Cole Ragans, Bryan Woo, Emmet Sheehan, Mike Burrows, Michael King, Kodai Senga, Dylan Cease, Nick Pivetta, Mick Abel, David Festa