The Mets Pod
The Mets Pod
SNY
Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo bring you The Mets Pod, a podcast dedicated to all things New York Mets! SNY’s signature podcast is a weekly show that delivers everything a Mets fan wants to hear about the team from Queens, including news, analysis, exclusive interviews, special guests, and more!
Keith Hernandez joins the show live at Citi Field to celebrate 20 years of SNY and talk Mets vs Phillies
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac recorded live outside the Rotunda at Citi Field, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Keith Hernandez to the show to talk 20 years of baseball on SNY and all things Mets! Keith chats with the guys about his favorite years calling Mets games, as well as the performances of Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Mark Vientos, and the call ups of pitching prospects Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean. Keith also reveals what he really thinks about Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, Steve Gelbs…and the Philadelphia Phillies! Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Brandon Sproat, and answer live questions from the crowd outside of Citi Field! 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, Keith Hernandez is here! 00:50 The Mets are calling up Jonah Tong 01:35 Gary, Keith, and Ron throwing the first pitch, scouting report! 02:15 Favorite Mets team to cover in 20 years of SNY baseball 02:55 The state of the 2025 Mets, emergence of Mark Vientos, potential of Juan Soto 04:35 Stolen bases by the Mets 05:25 Nolan McLean has been impressive with great spin 06:20 Jeff McNeil, unsung hero 06:55 More on Mark Vientos 08:40 Pete Alonso future in Queens? 09:35 What you see when you see Juan Soto every day 10:50 One sentence to describe: Gary Cohen 11:10 One sentence to describe: Ron Darling 11:20 One sentence to describe: Steve Gelbs 12:25 One sentence to describe: The Phillies! 13:30 Goodbye to Keith 15:00 Jonah Tong starts Friday, let’s talk more about it 17:05 The Week That Was, some wins, parabolic mics, and the Phillies 18:40 The return of Swaggy V, Mark Vientos is back 19:30 Is there a Kodai Senga solution? 21:45 Francisco Alvarez injury update 23:40 Live Mailbag: Inning issues for young pitchers called up, Jett vs Mauricio 26:40 Live Mailbag: 2026 starting rotation options 30:00 Live Mailbag: Bunt strategy 31:45 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat 35:00 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week 36:45 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets 40:55 The Mets Pod hat giveaways 43:40 Mailbag – Should the Mets move Kodai Senga to the bullpen?
Aug 27
46 min
Nolan McLean rides high, the Mets starting to ride right?
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo stay on the rollercoaster with the Mets - a mix of wins, losses, and a Cowboy riding into town. First up, Connor and Joe cover the big league debut of the Artist formerly known as Cowboy Ohtani, as Nolan McLean dazzled on the Citi Field mound to help the Mets to victory. The guys also review the state of the starters, the shaky relievers, and the offense showing signs of breaking out. The show goes Down on the Farm to see how things are going in the early Triple-A days of top prospects Jonah Tong and Jett Williams, then dives into the Mailbag to answer questions about possible September call ups and more. There’s also a big announcement, The Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field on Tuesday August 26th at 5pm, right by the Home Run Apple near the Rotunda. Stop by and say hello! 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 01:00 The Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field, 5pm on Tuesday 8/26! 02:25 The Week That Was, down then up 03:50 Nolan McLean makes a big time big league debut 06:30 The state of the starting rotation 10:45 Bullpen bouncing around 15:05o The offense getting hot? 21:20 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong 23:40 Down on the Farm: Jett Williams 25:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Innings limits on Triple-A pitchers? 28:40 The Scoreboard 39:40 Mailbag – Talking to Mets players 42:00 Mailbag – Who are potential September call ups?
Aug 19
44 min
David Wright stops by the show, then we do Mets therapy
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo have the perfect diversion from the struggling Mets - an exclusive interview with Mets legend David Wright! The guys talk to Number Five about stories from his number retirement day, behind the scenes tales from the production of his SNY documentary, the 2015 trade deadline, his thoughts on the current team, his choice of the best Mets uniform ever, and all the details of the Battle of the Badges Game between the NYPD and FDNY that David is hosting at Citi Field on Sunday August 17th. Later, Connor and Joe dive down deep (and low) to talk about the current mess that is the Mets, including the pitching problems, the hitting problems, and all the other problems. The show also goes Down on the Farm to reveal what’s behind the recent success of Brandon Sproat, and opens up a loud Mailbag to let the listeners let it all out as well. 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 00:20 David Wright joins the pod! 01:15 Stories from the number retirement day 03:05 How did David end up with number 5 in the first place? 05:15 David hosts Battle of the Badges, NYPD vs FDNY, at Citi Field 8/17! 07:10 Thoughts on SNY’s documentary, “The Wright Way” 08:45 Behind the scenes with the crew making the show 10:25 Thoughts on the trade deadline, and adding Yoenis Cespedes in 2015 12:00 The modern MLB 14:00 Could David have stolen 40 bases with today’s rules? 15:20 The big answer: what’s the best Mets uniform? 17:10 The meaning of being a captain 17:20 Current Mets are in the rough, what should a captain do? 19:30 Recounting the catch: how the bare hand dive in SD went down 21:00 The Mets Pod Mount Rushmore: David’s 4 favorite Shea Stadium memories 23:55 Goodbye to David Wright 26:00 The Week That Was…just terrible in every way 39:50 Mailbag – Ranking collapses 43:05 Mailbag – What can change to shake things up? 49:10 Mailbag – Questioning the starting pitching strategy of David Stearns? 56:25 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap 59:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat deep dive 01:05:00 Any way to piggyback Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean?
Aug 12
1 hr 4 min
Gary Cohen joins the show, Mets season about to “get real”
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, SNY Mets play-by-play broadcaster Gary Cohen joins Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo to talk about the results of the trade deadline and the road ahead for the Mets. The crew covers the team’s new additions, plans for the starting rotation, the streakiness of the Mets and their younger players, David Wright, Pete Alonso, plus Gary answers a listener’s question about the idea of Juan Soto as a leadoff hitter. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm for a Carson Benge deep dive and a check-in on Jett Williams, then score the Scoreboard and open the Mailbag for questions answered about the race for the NL East and the Mets future starting staffs. 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, Gary Cohen joins the pod! 00:35 Thoughts on the trade deadline 02:15 The starting rotation going forward 03:40 The Mets are hot and cold 06:10 Balancing Mauricio/Vientos/Baty playing time 07:55 What makes Carlos Mendoza a successful leader 09:15 Takeaways from David Wright’s number retirement 10:35 What is different about Francisco Alvarez after return? 12:25 Pete Alonso chasing history, free agency again 14:20 Mailbag for Gary: Should the Mets hit Juan Soto in the leadoff spot? 15:20 Goodbye to Gary Cohen 15:30 A rough week, a tight playoff race 21:35 When to call up Brandon Sproat and/or Nolan McLean? 27:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Carson Benge deep dive 30:25 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: With Drew Gilbert gone, does Jett Williams go full CF? 31:55 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap 33:40 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets 40:05 Mailbag – Why does Joe mispronounce “platoon?” 42:05 Mailbag – Can the Marlins threaten for the NL East? 46:45 Mailbag – Fitting Mets starters into future rotations
Aug 5
56 min
2025 MLB Trade Deadline Reaction!
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded live following the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap all the moves made by the Mets! The guys break down the deals for Cedric Mullins, Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley, and Gregory Soto and discuss the strategy and process followed by Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. The show then goes into Mailbag-mode to answer questions about the best bullpen in the NL East, the immediate future of pitching prospects Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat, the starting rotation moving forward, 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! 02:35 Will Connor get a Tyler Rogers Mets jersey? 04:00 Overall trade deadline reaction 06:35 Cedric Mullins 13:10 Tyler Rogers 18:30 Ryan Helsley 21:55 Gregory Soto 24:00 David Stearns post deadline comments 29:10 Mailbag – Best bullpen in the NL East? 30:55 Mailbag – Who is the long man now? 33:50 Mailbag – Nolan McLean/Brandon Sproat? 36:05 Mailbag – Will the Mets re-sign Tyler Rogers? 38:40 Mailbag – Feelings about the starting rotation? 43:15 Mailbag – Highest floor of prospects traded away? 45:20 Closing Thoughts
Aug 1
49 min
Mets feeling California, looking MLB Trade Deadline
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a winning week and stare down the MLB Trade Deadline. First up, Connor and Joe chat about wins out west, the addition of Gregory Soto, the noise surrounding trades, and then go Down on the Farm to discuss Kevin Parada and the loaded Double-A Binghamton roster. Later, the guys feature the trade deadline heavily in this week’s Scoreboard bets, and answer mailbag questions about, yes the trade deadline, but also bad umpires, Juan Soto, and the ghosts of trade deadline past. 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! 01:45 The Week That Was, wins out west 03:10 The kids are alright, and helping the bottom of the order 07:05 Should the Mets trade from their group of major league youth? 12:55 The addition of Gregory Soto 15:55 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Double-A Binghamton is loaded 20:30 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap 23:10 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets, trades included! 37:00 Mailbag – Keeping youth and call ups VS making trades 39:50 Mailbag – Bad umpires and Juan Soto 44:50 Mailbag – The state of the starting rotation 47:10 Mailbag – Favorite deadline move of the past decade
Jul 29
53 min
David Stearns' trade deadline approach, Francisco Alvarez is back with the Mets, and David Wright day reaction
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look back at the week that was coming off of the All-Star break.
Jul 22
45 min
Mets back from the break with the trade deadline ahead, and Mitch Voit stops by the show
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look back at All-Star week and the MLB Draft, while looking ahead to the trade deadline and the second half of the season. Leading off, Connor and Joe talk about Pete and Peterson at the All-Star Game, Jonah Tong and Carson Benge at the Futures Game, David Wright getting his number retired, and what kind of talent the Mets added during this year’s MLB Draft. Then the organization’s first pick, Michigan infielder Mitch Voit, joins the show to talk about his development, his emotions about getting drafted by the Mets, and his career goals moving forward. The guys also go Down on the Farm to discuss the best time to call up pitchers Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean, and wrap the show with Mailbag questions answered about potential trade ideas as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. 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! 02:00 The Week That Was, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea return 03:25 MLB Trade deadline coming soon! 04:40 Jonah Tong and Carson Benge at the MLB Futures Game 09:00 Mets All-Stars showing out at the ASG 11:55 David Peterson stepping up 14:10 Cheers to the Captain, as David Wright’s number gets retired 16:50 Mets 2025 MLB Draft recap 24:30 Mets first pick Mitch Voit joins the show! 24:40 Voit’s earliest baseball memory 25:05 The path to playing at Michigan 26:00 Favorite team and players growing up 26:45 UCL injury and surgery 27:45 2025 breakout season, giving up pitching 28:35 Playing second base 30:05 The Mitch Voit self-scouting report 31:05 What needs to improve 31:50 Draft day experience 33:45 How would Mitch Voit the hitter do against Mitch Voit the pitcher? 34:25 Goodbye to Mitch 36:05 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean 40:10 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap 41:55 Mailbag – Pitching trades, who to give up? 48:00 Mailbag – Joe’s mock trades
Jul 17
54 min
Mets bounce back against Brewers and Yankees, now hit the road before the break
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo review big series wins for the Mets over the Brewers and Yankees, then preview the road trip before the All-Star break and the MLB Draft with Jim Callis of MLB.com! First up, Connor and Joe look back at a bounce back week for the Mets, including a full Subway Series recap, a breakdown of a hot-hitting Brandon Nimmo, questions about Juan Soto not being an All-Star, and a look ahead to the games against the Orioles and Royals before the break. Then, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com Jim Callis stops by the show to reveal the top targets in next week’s MLB Draft for the Mets and other big league teams. The guys also flashback to last year’s top pick for the Mets, Carson Benge, and discuss the potential to trade MLB draft picks in the future. Later, show goes all over the farm to check in on Francisco Alvarez and prospect Nick Morabito, and answers Mailbag questions about picking one former Met to magically help the team today, and upcoming MLB Trade Deadline plans. 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…Was Better 04:40 Subway Series recap 08:30 Brandon Nimmo stepping up 14:25 Juan Soto not an All-Star, that’s wrong 19:30 Pete Alonso sitting out HR Derby 21:50 Road ahead: Baltimore and Kansas City 26:35 Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline joins the show 27:10 Strengths and weaknesses of 2025 MLB Draft 28:55 Mets picking late and less, what’s their strategy? 31:10 Nationals have top pick and a fired front office 33:35 Carson Benge 2024 flashback 36:05 Names to know for the Mets at Pick 38 38:15 The number one pick and comparing Ethan and Jackson Holliday 39:30 Any unexpected movers to the top 10? 41:45 Ideal changes for the MLB Draft in the next CBA, trading picks? 46:00 High school players who could drop to 38 50:40 Goodbye to Jim Callis 51:10 Back on the Farm: Francisco Alvarez 53:30 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Nick Morabito 57:25 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap 58:40 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets 01:05:25 Mailbag – one former Met to bring back if you could 01:08:45 Mailbag – Trade Deadline strategy questions
Jul 8
1 hr 16 min
Mets battered by Bucs, now brace for Brewers and Bronx Bombers
On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap another tough week for the Mets, while looking ahead to the Brewers at Citi Field and the second round of this season’s Subway Series. First things first, the guys go through the team’s struggles hitting with runners in scoring position, how much the hitting coaches should or should not be to blame, as well as the multiple issues with the starting rotation. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong - while also addressing which prospects they would be willing to include in potential trades. The show then wraps up by announcing the winners of the Mets Pod hat giveaway, and then answering Mailbag questions about the return of injured Mets, the potential of trading for Byron Buxton, and if the Mets offense can flip the switch back to “on!” 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! 01:05 The Week That Was…Bad Again 05:00 Hitting with RISP is just not happening 12:15 Should we blame the hitting coaches? 19:10 The starting rotation is hurting in many ways 23:10 When will we see Nolan McLean? 26:30 The Paul Blackburn problem 30:30 Back on the Farm: Francisco Alvarez 36:45 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Jonah Tong 38:45 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: which prospects to trade? 44:00 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap 45:35 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets 53:25 The Mets Pod hat sweepstakes, here are the winners! 53:55 Mailbag – magically fixing injuries, who do you got? 58:25 Mailbag – trade for Byron Buxton, can offense flip the switch? 01:07:50 Mailbag – have we seen enough of Baty, Vientos, and Mauricio to know their future?
Jul 1
1 hr 11 min
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