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Connor Rogers, Joe DeMayo and SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which delivers all the latest news, notes, and rumors as the Mets head towards the MLB trade deadline. The crew covers it all including the players that are definitely on the way out like Freddy Peralta, A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley, to the names that could likely go for the right price like Clay Homes, Luke Weaver, and more. Chelsea also shares her reporting on the state of the overall market for the Mets and MLB. Later, Connor and Joe look at what's working for rookie hurler Zac Thornton, go Down on the Farm to talk promotions for top prospects Jonathan Santucci and Mitch Voit, and answer Mailbag questions about the search for the next manager, and more. 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! 00:45 That crazy trade time of year 01:55 Trade talk: A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley 02:15 Trade talk: Tyrone Taylor 04:20 Trade talk: Freddy Peralta 06:05 Trade talk: Clay Holmes 10:20 Trade talk: Luke Weaver 12:35 Trade talk: Huascar Brazoban 14:00 Trade talk: What's the mood in the clubhouse? 15:10 Trade talk: Any buying for 2027? 17:00 Trade talk: The catcher conversation 20:05 Trade talk: The Francisco Lindor conversation 22:45 Trade talk: Luis Robert Jr. 25:40 A seller's market, an opportunity for the front office? 27:50 Mailbag: Scale of 1-10, how crazy of a first Mets season for Chelsea? 28:55 New Haven pizza 31:00 Goodbye to Chelsea 31:20 What's working for Zac Thornton 34:15 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci and Mitch Voit promotions 39:10 Mailbag - What level of prospects can Mets get? 41:20 Mailbag - Manager candidate talk 46:05 Mailbag - Finally a GM under POBO Stearns? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jerry's last update of the day starts with news that Max Fried will return in the Yankees second game today. Zack Thornton had a great performance in last night's Mets win along with great defense from AJ Ewing and a moonshot by Luis Robert Jr. Harbaugh gave his thoughts on the Skattebo backflip and his 24/7 focus on the Giants. News that Patrick Mahomes may come back sooner than thought. Moment of the Day: Swollen testicle reactions.

With WFAN and other Audacy stations heading to SiriusXM in September, Gio breaks down why the deal is a win for all sides, right before intern Joe shares what it was like playing against AJ Ewing and other pro athletes in high school. Jerry steps up for his final update with news on Max Fried's return in game two of today's Yankees doubleheader, followed by the Mets' victory over the Brewers behind Zac Thornton's sharp outing, AJ Ewing's stellar defense, and a moonshot home run from Luis Robert Jr. Meanwhile, John Harbaugh tells Bob Papa and Carl Banks what went through his mind seeing Cam Skattebo's backflip, reiterating that he's focused on his squad 24/7. Plus, reports show Patrick Mahomes could be back on the field sooner than expected. The Moment of the Day revisits Reggie's swollen testicle and how Mike and Dog would react, paving the way for a final segment filled with calls about ruptured testicles to Keith Hernandez's take on the Jose Caballero and Dennis Santana drama.

As Tom Brady teams up with WWE, the guys try to figure out which events he'll actually join, followed by a quick look at Kenan Thompson's surprise over Peyton Manning's SNL comedy chops. Gio then shares his plan to meet his mom in the city for her birthday Broadway play—admitting he's dreading a potential Nathan Lane understudy, and acknowledging he is utterly incapable of enjoying the show. Jerry kicks off his update with Luis Robert Jr.'s monster home run in the Mets' 4-0 win over the Brewers, before moving to A's rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer suffering a ruptured testicle after fouling a ball off his un-cupped nether region. Gio suspects Gary Cohen only sent get-well wishes on the Mets broadcast just so he could say "ruptured testicle" on air, and to no one's surprise, the show wraps up the hour by discussing the injury even further.

Gio kicks off the show surprised to see himself and Boomer featured on Quarterback, prompting Boomer to question the Ravens without John Harbaugh and Gio to praise the Giants' promising head coach and quarterback dynamic. Gio offers a quick storm recap ahead of Jerry's first update. The sports rundown covers the Mets' 4-0 win over the error-prone Brewers, dubs Luis Robert Jr. a "Kirkland Yoenis Cespedes," and highlights JT Realmuto's costly baserunning mistake and a Marlins triple play. Also, John Harbaugh reacts to Cam Skattebo's backflip, JJ Watt points fingers at Pat McAfee amid ongoing ESPN and NFL Network layoffs, and Gio ponders when the newly released Bart Scott will return to WFAN.

Today's show kicks off with Gio and Boomer spotting themselves on Netflix's Quarterback, debating NFL head coach and quarterback dynamics, and digesting ESPN layoff drama, all before Gio details his anxiety over taking his mom to a Broadway play. The guys dive into big headlines as Tom Brady teams up with WWE, LeBron James rumors swirl around Miami, and the Mets capture a win behind big Luis Robert Jr. homers and a bizarre "ruptured testicle" saga that sparked a legendary call from Reggie in Queens. Rounding out the morning, the crew breaks down WFAN's big move to SiriusXM in September, John Harbaugh's reaction to Cam Skattebo's backflip, Patrick Mahomes' return timeline, and Jay Feely's primary victory before taking callers on every wild topic of the day.

Jerry is here for his first update of the day. The Brewers made a few mistakes to help the Mets win 4-0. Luis Robert Jr. is Kirkland Yoenis Cespedes. JT Realmuto's baserunning blunder cost the Phillies against the Dodgers and the Marlins turned a triple play. John Harbaugh chimed in on Cam Skattebo's backflip. ESPN and NFL Network layoffs continued yesterday and JJ Watt blamed Pat McAfee while on his show.

The Mets make their way to Milwaukee for the first of three against the Brewers and before both sides kick things off against the familiar faces Keith Raad met with Andy Green to discuss Luis Robert Jr.'s return along with the big pitching matchup for tonight's game.

The Yankees remain stuck in an offensive collapse, leaving Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber to debate whether Aaron Boone should make a drastic lineup change, whether Cody Bellinger can recover, and why selling at the deadline would still be a mistake in a vulnerable American League. The conversation also turns to the Mets and the painful alternate realities surrounding their lost season. From the failed Luis Robert Jr. gamble and Francisco Lindor trade speculation to the lasting regret of letting Zack Wheeler leave for Philadelphia, the frustration surrounding both New York teams continues to grow.

0:00 – Intro, News & Notes Discussion of Father's Day, Shohei Ohtani's paternity leave, Mike Trout's latest injury, Christian Moore's promotion, playing-time changes around the league, and other roster movement impacting fantasy value. Players Discussed: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Christian Moore, Vaughn Grissom, Trey Mancini, Donovan Walton, Denzer Guzman, José Siri, Moisés Ballesteros, Michael Conforto, Andrew Painter 18:38 – News & Playing Time Updates Additional injury news, lineup changes, prospect movement, and playing-time battles around the league. Players Discussed: Mike Trout, Christian Moore, Donovan Walton, Denzer Guzman, José Siri, Jac Caglianone 35:01 – Power Targets (HR/RBI) FAAB recommendations for managers looking to add power production, including veterans, emerging contributors, and corner infield options. Players Discussed: Joc Pederson, Matt Shaw, Rhys Hoskins, Dominic Smith, José Ramírez, José Siri, Cooper Pratt, Victor Robles 43:10 – Speed Targets (R/SB) Targets for stolen bases and runs, with an emphasis on players gaining playing time and lineup opportunities. Players Discussed: Victor Robles, Victor Mesa Jr., Austin Slater, Nate Eaton, Anthony Siegler, Kristian Campbell 50:55 – Opportunity Targets (PA/AVG) Hitters seeing increased plate appearances due to injuries, lineup shuffling, or organizational decisions. Players Discussed: Nick Sogard, Marcelo Mayer, Gabriel Rincones Jr., Eli White, Ronald Acuña Jr., Vaughn Grissom 58:18 – Pitching Volume Targets (W/K) A challenging waiver-wire environment for starters leads to discussion of available volume arms and returning pitchers. Players Discussed: Shane Bieber, Kyle Leahy, Eric Lauer, Andre Pallante, Tyler Mahle, Mick Abel, Javier Assad 1:05:20 – Pitching Ratio Targets (ERA/WHIP) Pitchers who may provide ratio help despite limited upside or uncertain workloads. Players Discussed: Shane Bieber, Eric Lauer, Mick Abel, Kyle Leahy, Javier Assad 1:08:45 – Saves Targets (SV) An examination of unsettled bullpens and speculative relievers who could provide saves. Players Discussed: Kirby Yates, Jakob Junis, Matt Svanson, Elvis Alvarado, Ryan Helsley, Rico Garcia, Andrés Muñoz, José A. Ferrer 1:13:01 – Wild Card Stashes & Closing Thoughts Deep-league stashes, upper-minors performers, and speculative names who could emerge later this season. Players Discussed: Jack Suwinski, Michael Toglia, Manuel Peña, Ryan Ward, Kyle Schwarber, Luis Urías, Jacob Gonzalez, Brayan Rocchio, Jhonny Pereda, Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr. 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.

Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Steve Gelbs drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets continue their step forward and step back moves. Steve and Joe cover the shaky starting rotation, including ups and downs from Freddy Peralta, an injury to Christian Scott, the return of Kodai Senga, and the improvement of Sean Manaea.  The guys also talk Bo Bichette getting hot, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing's effect on the clubhouse, and when to expect Francisco Lindor back on the field. Later, Joe goes Down on the Farm for an exclusive interview with rising Mets pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci, and then the show goes into the Mailbag to answer questions about Mark Vientos, Luis Robert Jr, trade deadline options, and Steve's all-time favorite celebrity interviews during Mets games. Today's Show: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 01:30 The Week That Was...meh 03:15 The starting staff is getting shaky 05:15 Kodai Senga is back 07:10 Freddy Peralta is uneven 10:15 Sean Manaea showing signs 14:00 Bo Bichette breaking out 18:05 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing clubhouse effect 21:05 When will Francisco Lindor return? 26:00 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci interview 42:00 Mailbag – How much more Mark Vientos? 47:05 Mailbag - A plan for Luis Robert Jr? 49:45 Mailbag - Steve Gelbs' favorite celebrity interviews 52:45 Mailbag – Trade Bo Bichette? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Las lesiones siguen afectando a varios de los principales peloteros cubanos en MLB. Analizamos los casos de Luis Robert Jr., Yoán Moncada, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Jorge Soler, Kendry Rojas y Johan Oviedo, además del impacto que estas ausencias han tenido en la temporada 2026.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pelota-cubana--3596768/support.Pelota Cubana USA: Donde hablamos del béisbol cubano como es, no como quieren que lo cuenten.

On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down one of the busiest injury and roster movement weeks of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, covering major call-ups, closer chaos, rotation shakeups, and the top FAAB priorities heading into Week 9. The episode also dives into schedule analysis, category streaming targets, and under-the-radar opportunities across both shallow and deep leagues.Full Episode Breakdown0:00 – Intro / Massive Week of MLB NewsOverview of the hectic injury landscape, roster churn, and why Week 9 FAAB could dramatically alter fantasy leagues.Players Discussed: Max Muncy, Zack Gelof7:00 – Athletics & Mets Prospect PromotionsDiscussion around the MLB debuts and fantasy outlooks for young outfielders getting immediate opportunities.Players Discussed: Henry Bolte, A.J. Ewing, Luis Robert Jr.14:00 – Dodgers, Rotation Speculation & Depth Chart ChangesRotation uncertainty and potential streaming options, plus Dodgers roster maneuvering.Players Discussed: Zach Thornton, Jonah Tong, Alek Thomas, Alex Call21:00 – Yankees Infield Questions & Playing Time BattlesAnthony Volpe's return, New York's shortstop situation, and how injuries are reshaping opportunities.Players Discussed: Anthony Volpe, José Caballero, Max Schuemann28:00 – AL East Injury Roundup & Rotation FalloutA deeper dive into pitching injuries, replacement options, and the fantasy ramifications for multiple clubs.Players Discussed: Eduardo Rodriguez, Tampa Bay pitchers, various AL East arms35:00 – Mariners Platoons & Weekly Schedule StrategySeattle's difficult weekly setup and how left/right splits could impact lineup decisions.Players Discussed: Dominic Canzone, Luke Raley, Brendan Donovan, Connor Joe43:00 – Tigers Rotation Stability & Veteran ConcernsDetroit's rotation picture following Casey Mize's return and what it means for the rest of the staff.Players Discussed: Casey Mize, Justin Verlander, Ty Madden, Jack Flaherty50:00 – Red Sox Injuries & Opportunity OpeningsTrevor Story's injury creates another opening in Boston while fantasy managers search for short-term production.Players Discussed: Trevor Story57:00 – Astros Playing Time Shifts & Deep League TargetsHouston's lineup flexibility, emerging names, and speculative adds for deeper formats.Players Discussed: Braden Shoemake, Yordan Alvarez, Cam Smith, Zach Cole1:05:00 – Power Streamers & Weekly Home Run TargetsDiscussion of hitters with favorable matchups, lineup spots, and short-term power upside for the upcoming scoring period.Players Discussed: Zach Neto, Mike Trout, Detroit hitters1:10:00 – Speed Streamers & Category SpecialistsFocus on stolen base targets, speed-only specialists, and lineup trends that could create category advantages in weekly formats.Players Discussed: José Caballero, Connor Joe, Dominic Canzone1:13:00 – Weekly Schedule Breakdown & Seven-Game TeamsAnalysis of the upcoming MLB schedule and which teams offer the most streaming and volume advantages.Teams Highlighted: Yankees, Blue Jays, Guardians, Tigers, Athletics, Angels, Braves, Marlins, Mets, Nationals, Diamondbacks, Rockies1:20:00 – Starting Pitcher Streamers & Two-Start OptionsDiscussion of viable streaming pitchers, upside plays, and risky matchups for Week 9.Players Discussed: Jacob Lopez, Griffin Canning1:29:00 – Ratio Helpers, Relievers & Saves SpeculationRelievers who can help stabilize ERA/WHIP while potentially earning high-leverage roles.Players Discussed: Brooks Raley, Justin Slaten, Erik Miller1:37:00 – Prospect Watch & Late-Season StashesAdditional prospect names to monitor and speculative stash discussions.Players Discussed: Joshua Baez1:41:00 – Breaking News: Jose Altuve Injury ReactionLive reaction to late-breaking Jose Altuve injury news and how the Astros could adjust their lineup.Players Discussed: Jose Altuve, Brice Matthews, Cam Smith, Zach Cole1:45:00 – Final FAAB Thoughts & Closing Strategy NotesClosing recommendations, roster construction thoughts, and final Week 9 FAAB priorities. 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 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.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into the Knicks' potential Eastern Conference Finals path, debating whether Cleveland or Detroit would be the more dangerous opponent. The conversation centers on confidence in the Knicks, skepticism around James Harden, and why home court advantage could make Cleveland the preferred matchup. The guys also react to early Giants schedule leaks, including back to back primetime games to open the season, and discuss why the national spotlight raises the stakes for Big Blue. Plus, they touch on A.J. Ewing's opportunity with the Mets, Luis Robert Jr.'s uncertain status, umpire sensitivity around ABS challenges, and concerns about Austin Wells and the Yankees lineup.

Jerry has all the sounds of the Mets beating the Tigers. AJ Ewing had a great debut, but Francisco Alvarez got hurt and will need an MRI on his knee. David Stearns gave an update on Luis Robert Jr. and it doesn't sound good. The Yankees beat the Orioles as Trent Grisham had a 3-run HR. Anthony Volpe is back with the Yankees.

Boomer and Gio debate the skepticism surrounding the Knicks, while a caller questions an injured AJ Minter's golf outings and Boomer proposes ‘flattening first base' to prevent injuries. Jerry details the Mets' win over the Tigers, featuring AJ Ewing's impressive debut, though Francisco Alvarez's knee injury and a grim update from David Stearns on Luis Robert Jr. dampen the mood. The Yanks topped the Orioles behind a Trent Grisham home run, Anthony Volpe made his return, and Luke Combs shockingly brought life to the viral 'Puerto Rico Song' that nobody else liked.

Tyler Glasnow is pitching like an absolute ace, but his history of back issues and a current workload of 140 projected innings make him the ultimate sell-high candidate. Joe and Corey debate whether to flip him now for a slow-starting superstar before the inevitable injury risk catches up to his elite surface stats. The waiver wire is filled with multi-positional assets this week, including Casey Schmidt, Brooks Lee, and Andrew Vaughn. The guys also look at Brice Matthews, Bryson Stott, and pitchers Payton Tolle and Max Meyer, though they question if these arms are being overlooked in too many leagues. Agustin Ramirez is officially this week's rage drop after being sent down to Triple-A to work on his defense. Other drops discussed include Jung Hoo Lee, Tanner Bibee, and Emmet Sheehan, with the hosts noting that Sheehan's increased home run rate and hard contact make him someone else's problem. Rankings risers are led by Brandon Marsh, Jordan Walker, and Mickey Moniak, while Jack Perkins is surging as the potential new lockdown closer for the Athletics. Fallers include Rafael Devers, Luis Robert Jr., Joe Ryan, Spencer Strider, and Bubba Chandler, who is struggling significantly with his command. In the trade market, Corey Seager and Logan Webb stand out as premier buy-low targets despite their slow starts. Eury Perez remains an upside play, while Oneil Cruz and Justin Wrobleski join Glasnow as players to move now while their value is peaking. 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.

Tyler Glasnow left his start after just one inning with back tightness, and Cole Ragens was pulled after 3 IP with a 3 mph velo drop and left tricep/elbow soreness. Both situations are worth monitoring closely heading into the weekend, and Joe Bond has the fantasy fallout on today's episode. Joe runs through the Rankings Risers and Fallers, with Brandon Marsh, Jordan Walker, Mickey Moniak, and Jack Perkins trending up, while Zach Neto, Luis Robert Jr., Joe Ryan, Spencer Strider, and Bubba Chandler are trending down. Rafael Devers shows up on both sides of the ledger. On Studs and Duds, Andy Pages, Marcus Semien, Rafael Devers, Andrew Vaughn, Jack Flaherty, Bryan Woo, Paul Skenes, and Shane McClanahan stood out, while Munetaka Murakami, Bryce Eldridge, Teoscar Hernandez, and Gunnar Henderson had rough outings. Today's FanDuel Bet of the Day features Nico Hoerner at 2+ Hits, Runs, and RBI at -160, or the longer shot at 3+ for +140. 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.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a somewhat good, maybe not bad week on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys discuss a Mets team that won some games, the shaky status of manager Carlos Mendoza, some offensive production, the ups and downs of Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Carson Benge, plus the ace-like work provided by Clay Holmes. Connor and Joe then cover the developing Christian Scott story, the non-development of hitting in the minor leagues the last few years, and answer Mailbag questions about the bullpen, Sean Manaea, and top prospect A.J. Ewing. 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! 00:50 The week that was...a little better 02:50 Carlos Mendoza still manager, David Stearns drops "vote of confidence" 09:15 The offense shows slight signs of life 10:05 The ups and downs of Mark Vientos, is what he is? Alvarez? Baty? 19:25 Let's talk about Carson Benge 22:55 Clay Holmes has been awesome 26:30 Up From/Back Down/Up Again From the Farm: Christian Scott 35:35 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Hitting non-development? 44:55 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions 46:00 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets 52:30 Mailbag – Starling Marte Scoreboard tiebreaker idea? 55:35 Mailbag – Will Lambert and Ross get called up soon? 58:40 Mailbag - Why no surgery for Sean Manaea? 01:03:20 Mailbag - when will A.J. Ewing get called up, and what to do with Luis Robert Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 MLB season is full of major moves and tough news! Top Stories: Travis Bazzana, the #1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, has officially been called up by the Cleveland Guardians. The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Rob Thompson. Don Mattingly takes over as manager (he previously managed Carl and Justin Crawford). Thompson was offered a role within the organization. (Note: Alex Cora was reportedly offered the job on Sunday before Thompson's firing on Tuesday.) Tarik Skubal underwent elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and is expected to miss 2-3 months. Week in Review: Dodgers acquire Tyler Fitzgerald from the Blue Jays for INF/OF depth. White Sox call up Jarred Kelenic. Tigers hire Kyle Hendricks as special assistant to the GM. Mets agree to a 2-year/$11.5 million extension with catcher Luis Torrens for 2027-2028. Griffin Canning activated by the Padres for Sunday's start. Giants call up top prospects Jesus Rodriguez and Bryce Eldridge. Reds call up Chase Petty. Yankees demote Anthony Volpe. Marlins promote Joe Mack and demote Agustin Ramirez. Sad news: Longtime Yankees radio voice John Sterling has passed away. Injury Updates: Kodai Senga – Lumbar spine inflammation Luis Robert Jr. – Lumbar spine disc herniation (7-10 day shutdown) Justin Steele – Setback in return from Tommy John Jonathan India – Season-ending shoulder surgery Garrett Crochet – Left shoulder inflammation Ryan Pepiot – Hip surgery (out for season) Ronald Acuna Jr. – Hamstring injury (extent unknown) Jacob Misiorowski left a no-hitter with hamstring injury Joe Ryan exited start after just 9 pitches Plus updates on Nico Hoerner, Javy Baez, Casey Mize, Trevor Rogers, Ryan Helsley, Brandon Woodruff, and more. We wrap up with our Player of the Day (POTD) poll! In This Video: Travis Bazzana debut call-up Phillies fire Rob Thompson, Don Mattingly new manager Tarik Skubal elbow surgery timeline Full week in review + major roster moves Comprehensive injury report Subscribe for daily MLB news, prospect call-ups, injury updates, and 2026 season coverage! Hit the bell for notifications. Comment below: Is Don Mattingly the right choice for the Phillies? How much will Skubal's absence hurt the Tigers? Drop your POTD vote!

On The Wire - Adam and Kevin break down a lighter MLB news week while diving deep into bullpen chaos, injuries, and shifting roles impacting fantasy baseball. The episode focuses heavily on FAAB strategy, streaming options, and identifying short-term opportunity plays across all categories.3:30 – Yankees updates: Giancarlo Stanton IL, Jasson Domínguez call-upPlayers discussed: Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Domínguez, Trent Grisham, Austin Wells, Ben Rice 9:00 – Red Sox rotation: Garrett Crochet injury, Jake Bennett debutPlayers discussed: Garrett Crochet, Jake Bennett, Brayan Bello 15:00 – Blue Jays lineup shifts with George Springer returnPlayers discussed: George Springer, Myles Straw, Davis Schneider, Lenyn Sosa 19:30 – Brewers pitching concerns: Jacob Misiorowski scare, Brandon Woodruff ILPlayers discussed: Jacob Misiorowski, Brandon Woodruff, Logan Henderson, Robert Gasser 24:30 – Rays pitching usage: Griffin Jax transition & bullpen strategyPlayers discussed: Griffin Jax, Ryan Pepiot 30:00 – Orioles bullpen + Trevor Rogers ILPlayers discussed: Trevor Rogers, Cade Povich, Ryan Helsley, Yennier Cano, Andrew Kittredge, Anthony Nunez, Rico Garcia 40:00 – Tigers injuries and playing time shiftsPlayers discussed: Casey Mize, Javier Báez, Jace Jung, Matt Vierling 44:00 – Mets injuries and lineup changesPlayers discussed: Luis Robert Jr. Jr., MJ Melendez, Tyrone Taylor, Austin Slater, Tommy Pham 50:00 – Reds rotation update: Brandon Williamson IL, Lodolo return outlookPlayers discussed: Brandon Williamson, Nick Lodolo 52:30 – Spencer Strider return and start decisionsPlayers discussed: Spencer Strider 55:30 – FAAB Targets: Power hittersPlayers discussed: MJ Melendez, Austin Hays, Jonny DeLuca, Gavin Sheets, Kody Clemens, JJ Bleday 1:01:00 – FAAB Targets: Speed optionsPlayers discussed: David Hamilton, Jorge Mateo, Jake McCarthy, Austin Martin, Brandon Lockridge 1:06:30 – Opportunity plays & schedule breakdownPlayers discussed: Travis Bazzana, Jhonkensy Noel, Jahmai Jones 1:10:30 – Starting pitching targets (wins & Ks)Players discussed: Jake Bennett, Elmer Rodríguez, Nick Martinez, Davis Martin, Slade Cecconi, Cade Cavalli, Kyle Leahy 1:17:30 – Ratio relievers & speculative armsPlayers discussed: Rico Garcia, Anthony Nunez, Hunter Gaddis, Kyle Finnegan 1:21:00 – Saves speculation & bullpen chaosPlayers discussed: Jacob Latz, Pete Fairbanks, Calvin Faucher, Tyler Phillips 1:24:00 – Wildcard stash & prospect talkPlayers discussed: Joshua Baez, Victor Scott II 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.

10.08 walks through the MLB standings (0:39), glances at the TGFBI standings (4:40), spices up the ownership scrapers (6:54), reviews Luis Robert Jr. (20:19), and reviews Nolan McLean (26:20).

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.

The Mets were on the other end of a high scoring affair tonight, falling to the Nationals 14-2. Postgame, Carlos Mendoza spoke with the media and reflected on the team's pitching effort and provided an injury update on Luis Robert Jr.

Craig Carton reacts to a $10,000 wager between Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti, explaining why he finds the move insensitive given his own history with gambling. He also analyzes the latest injury updates for Juan Soto and Luis Robert Jr. following a Carlos Mendoza press conference. Finally, he shares stories from his time in rehab and previews a visit from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. 01:20 - Kentucky Derby Betting Expert 04:30 - Boomer's Inappropriate $10,000 Bet 13:20 - Reggie Miller Broadcast Review 19:00 - Juan Soto Injury Update 24:10 - Mets' Disaster Analysis 28:50 - Gary Bettman Visit Preview 32:00 - Pete Alonso Ovation Debate 35:40 - Craig's Equine Therapy Story 42:15 - Juan Soto Work Ethic 45:35 - Contract Versus MVP Goals

Craig Carton and Big Mac react to a high-stakes wager between Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti, which Carton finds insensitive given his own history with gambling. They also critique Reggie Miller's broadcasting style and discuss recent injuries to Juan Soto and Luis Robert Jr. 01:11 - Kentucky Derby Betting 04:08 - Boomer's Controversial Wager 08:02 - Craig's Gambling Reflection 11:48 - Reggie Miller Critique 18:51 - Baseball Injury Updates

Wins Above Fantasy – Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) look at early-season meaningful hitter changes, focusing on metrics that stabilize quickly like chase and swinging strike rate. They highlight hitters improving contact without sacrificing power, plus a second group showing bat speed gains with stable or improved swing decisions, identifying potential breakouts, buy-lows, and profile changes heading into the heart of the season. Intro - 0:00 Kyle Schwarber -- 8:00 Brice Turang -- 13:45 Riley Greene -- 17:45 Luis Robert Jr. -- 23:10 Taylor Ward -- 27:20 Willy Adames, Matt McLain, Miguel Vargas -- 32:00 Freddie Freeman -- 36:00 Mike Trout -- 41:25 Bryan Reynolds -- 44:50 Francisco Lindor -- 47:16 Junior Caminero -- 50:30 Jackson Merrill -- 53:40 Colt Keith -- 54:30 Mark Vientos, Brenton Doyle, Cam Smith, Hunter Goodman -- 59:45 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.

Paul Williamson dives into some key news from the weekend, including injuries to Christian Yelich, Tatsuya Imai, Jeremy Pena as well as progress updates on Zack Wheeler and Trey Yesavage. He then discusses some of the games hottest and coldest hitters, including why Luis Robert Jr. is his top early season buy and why Oneil Cruz is his top early season sell. 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.

We can nitpick David Peterson's start in game two against the Diamondbacks and put all the blame on him, but Luis Robert Jr. didn't do any favors either to limit damage in the game. 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

Jerry's here with the sounds of the A's beating the Yankees. The Yanks only had 4 hits. We heard Howie Rose on the call as Luis Robert Jr dropped a fly ball in the Mets loss. We also heard from Carlos Mendoza and David Peterson after the game. Kirk Cousins met the media and Gio called him ‘a refreshing type of man'. Bryson DeChambeau is using a 5-iron that was 3D printed.

This Week In Fantasy Baseball - John Ke (@thejohnke) and Patrick Fitzgerald (@PFitzgerald_99) catch you up on everything in "This Week in Fantasy Baseball"!   John and Patrick recap the first week in fantasy baseball in 2026, with outstanding performances from Shea Langeliers, Emerson Hancock, and Sandy Alcantara. Plus, we're back with injury updates and streamers from next week!   Timestamps: 3:34 - Injury Update 17:41 - Shea Langeliers and Cam Schlittler 27:08 - Luis Robert Jr. and Michael Wacha 33:52 - Brandon Lowe and Emerson Hancock 41:37 - Yordan Alvarez and Lance McCullers 47:08 - Oneil Cruz and Kodai Senga 53:38 - Otto Lopez and Sandy Alcantara 1:02:47 - Streamers   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube Connect: @ThisWeekPL | thisweekplpod@gmail.com 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.

Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB writer and Emmy-nominated MLB Network contributor Anthony Castrovince to break down the White Sox's start to their 2026 campaign and why it's far too early to hit the panic button. They dive into the opening series against the Milwaukee Brewers, including a tough Game 3 loss, and what it reveals about where the Sox stand early in the season. Plus, reactions to Pat Murphy calling the Sox a future force in the AL Central and why that praise might carry more weight than it seems. The conversation also turns to breakout potential, with buzz building around Munetaka Murakami and Castrovince calling his power “the real deal” and possibly the steal of the offseason. They debate whether Luis Robert Jr. belongs in the early MVP conversation, look at early surprises like the Miami Marlins, and get into an interesting discussion on ABS. Plus why Castrovince wouldn't mind seeing a World Series decided by it.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are talking real baseball on an all-new episode of the The Mets Pod! The guys take a look at Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, all the other new Mets through the first few games of the schedule, go Down on the Farm to ponder contract extensions for prospects, and launch a new season of the Scoreboard with new twists, turns, and stakes! Later, Connor and Joe open the Mailbag to answer questions about a role for Mark Vientos and the overall state of the bullpen. 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! 01:15 Opening Day and a strange early schedule 03:25 Eyes on the new guys: Freddy Peralta 05:15 Eyes on the new guys: Bo Bichette 08:55 Eyes on the new guys: Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr, Marcus Semien 14:35 Eyes on the new guys: Tobias Myers, Luke Weaver, Devin Williams 19:05 Eyes on the new guys: Carson Benge 21:50 Down on the Farm – Prospect contract extensions? 28:25 The Scoreboard: recapping Opening Day predictions 31:25 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets, with new twists 41:05 Mailbag – What's the role for Mark Vientos? 45:40 Mailbag - How are you feeling about the bullpen overall? 47:25 A tangent on Mets jerseys 52:15 Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed how Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. and Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie had big weekends with their new teams.

(1:30) — ST. JOHN'S: The Red Storm's run falls short as they lose to Duke in the Sweet 16. (4:48) — KNICKS: The Knicks drop their second straight to the Thunder, 111-100, and now have to fight to maintain their position in the top three in the East. (12:40) — YANKEES: The Yankees open their season with a sweep and head to Seattle to face off against the Mariners. (15:50) — METS: The Mets lose in extras on Sunday, but win their first two thanks to the heroics of Luis Robert Jr. (21:50) — CALLS: Callers talk Yankees and St. John's.  (35:49) — ALEX DAY: NY sports content creator Alex Day returns to recap the Duke heartbreaker, the Yankees' start to the season, and keys for this year to be a success. (57:25) — TWO QUESTIONS: JJ answers random questions. 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: Alex Day Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this the most chaotic offseason in New York Mets franchise history? We break down the "Great Purge," David Stearns' roster overhaul, and give our official 2026 Mets season predictions.In this Giant Mess, Neal Lynch dives into the state of the Mets empire on the eve of Opening Day. After saying goodbye to franchise cornerstones like Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Brandon Nimmo, and Jeff McNeil, the front office rebuilt a pennant contender in just 90 days.We cover all the blockbuster signings and trades, including Bo Bichette's shocking move to third base, Jorge Polanco at first, Luis Robert Jr. taking over center field, and Juan Soto's shift to left. Plus, we look at the revamped pitching rotation featuring Freddy Peralta, Nolan McLean, and the bullpen additions of Devin Williams and Luke Weaver. Will this completely retooled roster be enough to guarantee a playoff spot, or will it backfire?Intro: The State of the Mets EmpireThe "Great Purge" (Losing Alonso, Diaz, Nimmo, & McNeil)David Stearns' Masterclass: Rebuilding in 90 DaysThe New Infield: Polanco, Semien & Bo BichetteOutfield Shuffle: Juan Soto in Left & Luis Robert Jr. in CenterStarting Rotation Breakdown: Freddy Peralta & Nolan McLeanFixing the Bullpen: Luke Weaver & Devin WilliamsSeason Predictions & Player Projections#NewYorkMets #Mets #LGM #MetsPodcast #GiantMess #JuanSoto #BoBichette #MLB #MetsFansNew York Giants Fan Rants & Analysis - https://bit.ly/NYGiantsYTPlaylist NY Mets Fan Rants & Analysis - https://bit.ly/MetsYTPlaylist Movie Reviews - https://bit.ly/GiantMessMovieReviews TV Show Reactions - https://bit.ly/GiantMessTV Funny Stories -  https://bit.ly/GiantMessFunnyStoriesABOUT NEAL LYNCH:Neal Lynch is the creator and host of Giant Mess, a podcast blending sports commentary, pop culture analysis, and storytelling. Former 4th string quarterback and middle relief pitcher at a Division III school. Degrees in Film & Media Studies and Communications. Helped multiple major media and entertainment publishers develop, produce, optimize, distribute, and promote videos across web, video, and social media platforms. Single dad who loves to blog, podcast, write, edit, optimize, strategize, and over-analyze.  ABOUT "GIANT MESS":"Giant Mess" is a weird sports and entertainment comedy podcast hosted by a giant mess, the Real Cinch Neal Lynch. Neal covers New York Giants football, NY Mets baseball, movies, and TV shows, mixing in funny stories along the way.  Episodes focus on movie reviews, tv show recaps, post-game analysis, predictions, breakdowns, reactions, and funny stories.Subscribe to Giant Mess on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/GiantMessYT⁠⁠ Follow me on:* Link Tree - ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/neallynch⁠⁠  * My Official Blog - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/neallynchBLOG⁠⁠ * Facebook Page - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/GiantMessFB⁠⁠    * Twitter - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/NealLynchTW⁠⁠     * Personal Instagram - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/NealLynchIG⁠⁠    * Podcast Instagram - ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/GiantMessInstagram⁠⁠  * Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/GiantMessApple⁠⁠  * Subscribe on Spotify - ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/GiantMessSpotify⁠⁠ 

On this episode of MMO Weekly, Sal, MAK, and MMO executive editor Mike Mayer talk about Opening Day, Carson Benge, Luis Robert Jr., and more!Give the video a like and shoot us a sub to our channel and our other social platforms!MMO X Page: https://x.com/MetsmerizedPodcast X Page: https://x.com/MetsmerizedPODMMO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetsMerizedOnlineMMO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metsmerizedonline/

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop their official 2026 season preview episode of The Mets Pod, with help from new SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes! Connor and Joe chat with Chelsea about her first spring training covering the Mets for SNY, what she saw in Port St. Lucie from Carson Benge, Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr, the starting staff, bullpen, and more, plus ask for a player to keep an eye on this summer who may surprise. Later, the guys take the big picture temperature of the starting rotation, bullpen, lineup, and defense of the Mets heading into the regular season, drop their 2026 season predictions that will of course be hilarious to recap later on, go Down on the Farm to review the Spring Breakout Game, and answer Mailbag questions about Nolan McLean and his old college teammate, Mr. Benge. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's Show: 00:00 SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes joins the show! 01:30 What was the outside the market perception of the Mets? 02:30 Carson Benge makes The Show 04:15 Luis Robert Jr, will it work? 05:30 Bo Bichette at the hot corner 06:40 State of the starting rotation and how it plays out 09:00 Does Devin Williams bounce back? 10:35 The bullpen questions 12:05 Player to keep an eye on 14:45 Goodbye to Chelsea 15:30 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The starting rotation 17:10 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The bullpen 18:45 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The lineup 20:40 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The defense 23:30 The Mets Pod 2026 Season Predictions! 48:30 Down on the Farm – Spring Breakout Game recap 51:55 Mailbag – Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, and the Cowboy connection? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Breakdown 0:00 – Intro, NFBC weekend, and episode setup Discussion of draft season activity, NFBC Main Event context, and defining “wild card” players in fantasy baseball drafts. Players discussed: none 8:00 – FAAB rules, roster strategy, and stashing players Breakdown of NFBC rules around undrafted players, debut timelines, and why early FAAB periods are critical for securing upside. Players discussed: Jared Jones, Zack Wheeler, Carlos Rodon, Konnor Griffin 20:00 – Early-season strategy: avoiding zeros and bullpen value Exploration of why avoiding zeroes in lineups is critical early in the season and how speculative relievers can provide value in saves and ratios. Players discussed: Brad Keller, Jeremiah Estrada, Garrett Clevenger, Taylor Rogers, JoJo Romero 32:00 – ASK Game (Rookie Catchers) Evaluation of rookie catchers based on playing time, opportunity, and stash viability. Players discussed: Harry Ford, Carter Jensen, Samuel Basallo, Freddy Fermin, Keibert Ruiz 45:00 – ASK Game (Rookie Outfielders) Breakdown of rookie outfielders with uncertain roles but significant upside. Players discussed: Justin Crawford, Carson Benge, Dylan Beavers, Johan Rojas, Luis Robert Jr., Juan Soto, Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, Jorge Polanco, Mike Tauchman, Tyrone Taylor, Colton Cowser, Tyler O'Neill, Taylor Ward 1:02:00 – ASK Game (Rookie Starting Pitchers) Discussion of stash-worthy rookie pitchers, weighing early-season opportunity versus long-term upside. Players discussed: A.J. Blubaugh, Robbie Snelling, J.R. Ritchie, Konnor Griffin, Sal Stewart 1:15:00 – Wild card stashes and speculative adds Identification of players worth stashing or adding before they become high-demand FAAB targets. Players discussed: Anthony Volpe, Kirby Yates, Reid Detmers, Robert Stephenson 1:24:00 – Final strategy thoughts and roster construction Summary of key takeaways on managing stash spots, balancing risk, and optimizing roster flexibility heading into Opening Day. 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 start of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is less than a week away, which means it's time to make one bold prediction for every team. While a lot of these picks may seem far-fetched—like Giancarlo Stanton stealing a base for the New York Yankees or Luis Robert Jr. leading the New York Mets in WAR—some of these might actually come to fruition. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about their picks for the American and National League teams, which include Edwin Díaz possibly reaching the 50-save mark in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Garrett Crochet reaching the 230-inning mark for the Boston Red Sox. Also, is there a chance the Pope will be at a Chicago White Sox game this season? And will Mike Trout win another MVP award? Later, Jake and Jordan take a look at which baseball players you should consider drafting for your upcoming fantasy season and why it might be best to consider fading Francisco Lindor, Corbin Carroll and Cal Raleigh. They then make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla, which includes the disappointing news that Trey Yesavage and the Toronto Blue Jays just received. 1:54 - The Opener: 2026 bold predictions 4:57 - AL East 13:38 - AL Central 23:11 - AL West 34:05 - NL East 42:31 - NL Central 48:51 - NL West 59:30 - Players you need for fantasy baseball 1:17:22 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

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

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap Joe's trip to Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, which includes notes on Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, Christian Scott, Luis Robert Jr, and so much more. Later, SVP of Player Development Andy Green joins the show to discuss all the top prospects in the farm system, and Joe sits down for an exclusive interview with top prospect A.J. Ewing after the first Mets spring training game. Finally, the show wraps with a Mailbag featuring questions about Dylan Ross, Ryan Lambert, and Mets targets in a fantasy baseball dynasty draft. 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 00:50 Joe recaps his trip to spring training 01:35 PSL Notes: McLean, Soto, Robert Jr, Scott, Tong, and more 05:20 Bo Bichette at third base 08:45 Interview with Mets SVP of Player Development Andy Green 09:00 New player development facility breaks ground 09:30 Jeff Albert promotion, how it affects the staff 10:05 Carson Benge development and big league readiness 11:50 A.J. Ewing last season and what's next 13:00 Next wave of pitching prospects: Wenninger, Santucci, Watson 14:15 Evaluating Mitch Voit, future position 15:25 Developing relievers: Dylan Ross and Ryan Lambert  16:50 2026 big picture goals for the Mets farm system 17:55 Goodbye to Andy Green 20:40 Down on the Farm: A.J. Ewing 21:10 Interview with top prospect A.J. Ewing 21:25 Ewing's first Grapefruit League game action 21:40 Breakout in 2025, what was learned in 2024 22:20 Ewing's self-scouting report  22:30 Main goals for 2026 23:05 Winning in Double-A Binghamton 23:35 Hearing the hype, not focusing on it 23:55 Playing mini-basketball in the clubhouse, who's the best? 24:20 Goals for taking the next step in CF 24:40 Goodbye to A.J. 28:30 Mailbag: Dylan Ross and Ryan Lambert in the bullpen? 33:10 Mailbag: Mets picks in a fantasy baseball dynasty draft? 41:40 Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are enjoying Mets baseball activities in full swing in Port St. Lucie. First up, the guys reveal their interesting observations about Juan Soto, Francisco Alvarez, Luis Robert Jr, and the starting pitchers.  Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to discuss the Mets breaking ground on their new player development complex, and answer Mailbag questions about team building activities, Francisco Lindor's power post injury, the challenges within the 2026 schedule, and the minor league option rules. 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 02:35 Connor Observation: Juan Soto new energy 04:50 Steve Cohen: "Captain, NO Captain" 08:00 Joe Observation: The starting staff so far 10:40 Connor Observation: The plan for Luis Robert Jr 14:30 Joe Observation: Francisco Alvarez break out time 16:50 Joe heads to spring training 19:35 Down on the Farm: New player development complex 23:00 Mailbag: Team building activity ideas 25:50 Mailbag: Francisco Lindor left-side power save? 29:00 Mailbag: A deep dive on 2026 schedule challenges 34:55 Mailbag: Minor league option refresher course 43:20 Closing Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox top prospect Noah Schultz to break down the growth he's made since being drafted and how adversity shaped his 2025 season. Schultz opens up about battling knee tendinitis, what he learned during the downtime, and why he's entering 2026 confident and ready for a bounce-back year. He also explains how simplifying his mechanics has taken his game to another level. Schultz talks about his offseason workouts alongside Luis Robert Jr., Juan Soto, Mark Vientos, and Joey Gallo, and what he's picked up from training with them. He talks about how he looked up to future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw and the process behind developing his signature pitch. Plus, Chuck asks whether he's looking forward to a future showdown with new Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami.

From 'Rico Brogna' (subscribe here): In this offseason we've seen the roster completely turn over. Fan favorites have left the building like Brandon Nimmo, Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso. The replacements of Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr. and Freddy Peralta are here. The question isn't if we like what David Stearns did. The question is "Are the Mets better?". Well, are they? 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

Chuck Garfien brings you the best moments from SoxFest 2026. The episode opens with highlights from a fan-packed panel including Senior Vice President and General Manager Chris Getz alongside manager Will Venable, as they share insight into the team's direction and what they're building toward this season. Chuck also goes one-on-one with several players making headlines. Catcher Kyle Teel discusses mixing baseball and music after playing guitar live in front of the SoxFest crowd and looks ahead to his sophomore season, while infielder Miguel Vargas brings up the texts he received from Luis Robert Jr. after the trade to the Mets. The episode wraps up with young star Colson Montgomery, who talks about building on his strong rookie year and what he's focused on next.

Chuck Garfien is joined by his TV partner and 2005 World Series Champion Ozzie Guillen for a conversation about the direction of the White Sox and why Ozzie believes this team will be more exciting to watch in 2026. Guillen also explains why he has confidence in the Sox starting rotation heading into the season. The discussion shifts to roster moves and player evaluations, including Ozzie's reaction to the Luis Robert Jr. trade and his inside take on Luisangel Acuña, Everson Pereira, and Munetaka Murakami. Ozzie also weighs in on comments from Francisco Lindor, the addition of relief pitcher Seranthony Domínguez, and whether this White Sox team is positioned to take a real step forward this upcoming season.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the best point in the podcast at which to talk transactions, how a salary cap would affect the kind of conversations we have about baseball (based on the way we discuss other sports), the notion that a particular signing would drive owners to pursue a salary cap, and (25:09) whether a fielder’s proclivity for diving catches tells us anything about how good he is (inspired by the belief that Andruw Jones never had to dive). Then (44:32) they break down the latest Mets moves (for Luis Robert Jr. and Freddy Peralta), the team’s extreme makeover, and why the Brewers dealt Peralta, plus (1:29:08) the Yankees’ Cody Bellinger deal, their lack of roster turnover, and Belli’s up-down-up career. Audio intro: Jimmy Kramer, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: The Shirey Brothers, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLBTR on Gore Link to Young trade news Link to Young trade rationale Link to Rosenthal on the cap Link to Drellich on the cap Link to Calcaterra on Jones Link to Sheehan on Jones Link to Jones highlight reel Link to possibility space wiki Link to Ben on Harper’s dives Link to Hannah on dives Link to Rocky quote Link to FG on Robert Link to team CF projections Link to Robert CF rank Link to Robert’s sprint speeds Link to 2017 story on Robert Link to 2017 EW episode on Robert Link to FG on Peralta Link to FG on Peralta prospects Link to Brewers defense ranking Link to Peralta defenders ranking Link to RA-9 WAR leaders Link to team SP projections Link to Tong’s grilled cheese Link to BP on Peralta Link to Brewers payroll story 1 Link to Brewers payroll story 2 Link to team payrolls page Link to Mets team ZiPS post Link to FG post on Bellinger Link to Belli’s celebration injury Link to Belli on changing his celebration Link to team WAR projections Link to Domínguez defensive stats Link to team BaseRuns Link to political registration research Link to EW wiki on car recording Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Sal Licata joins the crew today, and you'll never guess how Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo tried to pronounce Jarrett Stidham. We discovered that Sal was a ladies' man when he worked at Home Depot in the past. Then, the Mets made moves adding pitcher Freddy Peralta and outfielder Luis Robert Jr., and we get Sal's take on it. Stugotz thinks the Bills should hire Bill Belichick. And finally, we discuss the etiquette of buying Girl Scout cookies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TALKIN2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountDownload the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code JMBASEBALLCoach Trev and Talkin' Jake break down the Mets trading for Luis Robert Jr, Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran getting into the Hall of Fame, Ranger Suarez signing with the Red Sox and more!0:00 Intro2:00 What Luis Robert is going to bring to the mets7:00 The trade24:00 Hall of Fame induction - Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran42:00 Beltran post-career Astros scandal50:00 Ranger Suarez signs with the Red Sox59:00 What else do the Red Sox need1:02:00 JT Realmuto re-signs with the Phillies1:10:00 What does Framber Valdez do now? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.