
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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