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It's not every day you get to sit down with a legend of the game and Hall of Famer which Pat McCarthy got to do with George Brett where the two discussed his relationship with fellow third baseman Mike Schmidt his life in the game and his thoughts on today's MLB.

The Mets are back in action after an unusual off day and before they return to action Pat McCarthy sat down with Marcus Semien to discuss how he spent the day off, before what the team needs to do today along with going forward as they get healthier.

Our Braves have finally hit some struggles the past ten days with injuries, offensive woes & even some starting pitching stebacks. We check in with Steve Phillips to see how concerned Braves fans should be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Our Braves have finally hit some struggles the past ten days with injuries, offensive woes & even some starting pitching stebacks. We check in with Steve Phillips to see how concerned Braves fans should be. See 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.

In the 7am hour, the WIP Morning Team analyze a recent report on Nick Sirianni, debating if the Eagles head coach is overrated or underrated. They discuss Don Mattingly's aggressive strategy with the Phillies' lineup and the importance of player development. Ask Me Anything includes memories of first kisses and famous contacts in Ritchie's phone. 01:51 - Ask Me Anything Session 05:49 - First Kiss Memories Shared 08:44 - Phillies Aggressive Lineup Changes 13:15 - Evaluating Coach Nick Sirianni 20:40 - Callers Debate Sirianni Antics 28:44 - Analyzing Sirianni's Coaching Impact

The WIP Morning Team discusses Don Mattingly's lineup changes to the top of the order with Trea Turner's injury, bringing Marsh to the leadoff spot and Kyle Schwarber in the field at 1B. They also continue to share their opinions on Nick Sirianni and the New York Times profile on the head coach.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas examine the Phillies' recent offensive explosion and debate whether Brandon Marsh should remain in the leadoff spot. They react to the news of Trea Turner returning to the top of the order despite his recent struggles at the plate.

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas argue whether Trea Turner should reclaim the leadoff spot after Brandon Marsh excelled in a revamped Phillies lineup. They also break down Jalen Hurts' ranking on the Top 11 Philadelphia Athletes list and clash over his status as a Rocky-style underdog.

The Mets wrap up their series against the Reds this afternoon and Pat McCarthy sat down with team radio broadcaster Tommy Thrall to get the full breakdown of where the team and division sits as we reach the middle of June.

Nolan McLean will get the start in Wednesday afternoon's game and ahead of his outing he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss getting ready for and making adjustments between his appearances along with his balance between on and off the field life.

Pat McCarthy and AJ Ewing discusses AJ's return to his hometown of Cincinnati ahead of the Mets three-game set against the Reds.

The Mets have been trending in a more positive direction since the beginning of May and one player who has been helping the turnaround is Bo Bichette who met with Pat McCarthy to discuss turning things around and the need to keep grinding.

Freddy Peralta will be toeing the rubber for the Mets in their final game of their series against the Braves and ahead of getting his first taste of the rivalry he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss if there's a different energy for division games and how he spends the day before the start.

To this point in the season the Mets have gone through plenty of ups and downs and Pat McCarthy sat down with the man at the top of the franchise in David Stearns where the two discussed his outlook to this point in the season along with what he is looking for the rest of the way.

As we approach Father's Day, Pat McCarthy sat down with Michael Milken as he discusses the work he has done with the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Milken spoke about the research the foundation has done, their partnership with the Mets and other organizations, and why getting a blood test to screen for prostate cancer is vital for men.

Pat McCarthy talks with the Mets catcher and his return to the lineup after only missing a month with a knee injury.

Luis Torrens has been a consistent backstop for the Mets over the past few years and he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss getting more games with the young crop of arms along with how he has changed as a player since his time with the Padres nearly a decade ago.

It's been a shockingly down season for the Padres to this point and and the Mets number one investigative reporter Pat McCarthy went to the expert Mark Grant to get to the bottom on what's happening and how the team can turn things around.

After getting his first hit and home run as a member of the Mets Eric Wagaman has shown what he came to the team to do and he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss growing up with baseball and his maturity over his short time in the Big Leagues.

Pat McCarthy talks with Jared Young about a semi-homecoming close to his Canadian home and his comeback from injury earlier this season ahead of the series finale against the Seattle Mariners.

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

Mets Starting Pitcher Christian Scott finally captured his first Major League victory in yesterday's game and today he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss finally getting the monkey off his back and how his love of the game has grown though his life.

It's Hall of Fame induction day for the Mets and one man who has the honor that both Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli are about to receive is Hall of Famer Howard Johnson who met with Pat McCarthy ahead of the ceremony to talk the rich history of the team.

Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli will be inducted tomorrow into the Mets Hall of Fame. Pregame, Pat McCarthy sat down with Mets Hall of Famer Mookie Wilson, and Mookie spoke about what it means to be a part of the Mets Hall of Fame, and the impact that Bobby V and Maz had on the Mets franchise.

Pat McCarthy talks with the Mets reliever after his first appearance in over a year due to injury. Minter discusses the emotions and feelings he had going back on the mound.

Tobias Myers has been a bright spot for the Mets this season and after playing a key role for the team to this point in the season he spoke with Pat McCarthy about how his journey through the minor leagues has helped mold him into who he is today.

Edgardo Alfonzo is back in a Mets uniform to help with the coaching staff in Miami and he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss the World Baseball Classic along with the upcoming honoring of his former manager Bobby Valentine.

After spending some of the winter in the Dominican Republic Hayden Senger is back with the Mets and he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss what went into the decision to spend his offseason there along with the playing environment.

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 Mets have made another call to the farm this time bringing up pitcher Zach Thornton who met with the media ahead of his debut on the mound to discuss how he feels along with his journey to the big leagues.

Pat McCarthy talks with the Mets most recent prospect called up to make his debut tonight against the Washington Nationals

Discussions center on the Cleveland Guardians' recent power surge, specifically highlighting Ángel Martínez being named AL Player of the Week after the team's six-homer performance. Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin examine the increased sense of urgency from the front office regarding lineup adjustments for players like Steven Kwan and Travis Bazzana, while also debating the merits of defensive fundamentals versus home run hitting. 01:00 - Ángel Martínez Player Of Week 03:40 - Guardians Lineup Strategy Changes 08:11 - Kyle Manzardo Defensive Error

The Mets are going to be without Clay Holmes for some time with a fractured Fibula and today he met with the media to discuss the injury along with what he expects in the recovery process.

After spending last season as the Manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones Gilbert Gomez has some good experience with the young crop of Mets stars and today the Mets First Base Coach met with Pat McCarthy to discuss what he sees from the team's young guns.

As a long time Yankee and now member of the Mets Clay Holmes has a unique perspective on the rivalry and ahead of his game 1 start he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss the series along with Aaron Judge as an opponent and teammate.

Chris Assenheimer joined Baskin and Pheps to break down the state of the Guardians and how they're still trying to figure things out despite being at the top of the division. He talked about some potential lineup changes, why he thinks Steven Kwan will stay at the top of the order while Jose Ramirez might be finding a new spot. He also discussed the performances of Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana and how they've been stepping up since being called up.

Pat McCarthy chats with the Detroit Tigers relief pitcher now in his 17th season in the MLB

Andy and Jeff talk about the Guardians' struggles lately and whether or not they think shaking up the lineup could be the solution.

It's Mother's Day and as the Mets dawn their pink gloves and bats they made sure to give some of their favorites memories in baseball with their mom's on their day.

The Mets had some coaching staff turnover this offseason and one of the new hires was Justin Willard as the pitching coach and he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss his work with a new team and some of the guys and pitches that he is focusing on the most.

It's been a week of elements for the Mets and Florida Native Luke Weaver is going through it all and he met with Pat McCarthy to discuss the fun of seeing snow against what goes into not only working in elevation but in the winter wonderland of Colorado.

They analyze the Cavaliers' Game 1 loss to the Pistons, focusing on James Harden's performance and coaching rotations. The conversation shifts to the Guardians' offensive drought, debating whether to move Steven Kwan down the lineup or send Bo Naylor to the minors.

Nick and Jonathan discuss Steven Kwan's struggles to start the Guardians season. Then, they're joined by Ashley Bastock of Cleveland.com.

Nick and Jonathan breakdown the Cleveland Guardians' offensive struggles following recent losses to the Kansas City Royals. The discussion focuses on whether Steven Vogt should move Steven Kwan down in the lineup and the immense financial pressure Kwan faces. They also explore potential lineup changes involving Chase DeLauter and Angel Martinez. 01:00 - Guardians and Cavs Struggles 04:22 - Evaluating Guardians Lineup Options 09:06 - Addressing Mental Performance Hurdles 12:48 - Contract and Trade Pressure

Catching is one of the most demanding positions in Baseball and JP Arencibia sat down with Pat McCarthy to discuss what goes into the extensive game planning for the position along with playing the same team in quick succession adjusts the way they prepare.

Mets Catcher Luis Torrens got himself a nice birthday present from the team today in the form of a 2 year contract extension and after the ink dried he met with Pat McCarthy to talk the contract and the opportunity to stay in Queens for the next few years.

Sundays with Gibby is back as Pat McCarthy caught up with an old friend in former Mets now Angels Bench Coach John Gibbons as the two catch up and discuss the offseason journey that saw him end up in Southern California.

Earlier today it was reported that the Mets weren't looking to move on from Carlos Mendoza and Pat McCarthy sat down with Mark Vientos to get his take on the report along with his relationship with team legend David Wright.