
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

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a terrible week for the Mets against the Braves and Phillies, while looking for light at the other end of the tunnel at Citi Field. First up, the guys go through the team’s problems, including shaky starting pitching, lack of DH production, the revolving door at third base, the center field issue, and inconsistent scoring overall. Later, Connor and Joe cover the Farm in all directions, including those moving down – Francisco Alvarez and Luisangel Acuna – and those moving up – Jacob Reimer, Carson Benge, and Colin Houck. The show then wraps up by giving away Mets Pod hats, and checking the Mailbag for questions answered about the current roster and the possibility of trading for Eugenio Suarez. 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!
00:35 The Week That Was…It Was Terrible
02:40 The starting pitching problem
07:05 The designated hitter problem
11:05 The third base problem
16:05 The center field problem
20:30 The run-scoring problem
24:40 Back on the Farm: Francisco Alvarez and Luisangel Acuna
28:50 Down on the Farm: Jacob Reimer/Carson Benge/Colin Houck
36:15 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap
37:35 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets
48:25 The Mets Pod hat sweepstakes, here’s how to win!
50:05 Mailbag – Jared Young vs Starling Marte
53:40 Mailbag – trade for Eugenio Suarez?
Jun 24
1 hr

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a good sweep and a bad sweep, plus preview some NL East showdowns for the Mets. Connor and Joe recap the week that was, including a fun time against the Nationals, tough struggles against the Rays, and some marks against the starting pitching staff. The guys also cover the injury to Kodai Senga, the stepping up of David Peterson, the wait for several young players to make a case to stay, and the upcoming matchups with the Braves and Phillies. Later, the show goes Down on the Farm for a status update on the red-hot Jett Williams, and takes on Mailbag questions about the long-term plan for center field, moving certain starters to the bullpen, the changes to the physical baseballs in 2025, and what it would cost to trade for Aroldis Chapman. 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!
00:55 The Week That Was: Nationals, Rays, starters showing some cracks?
09:00 Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas rehab
09:30 Kodai Senga down and out
10:30 David Peterson stepping up
16:35 The Triangle: Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio
25:30 State of the NL East
26:50 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Jett Williams
31:55 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap
33:55 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets
42:15 Mailbag – what’s the future in CF?
48:25 Mailbag – Montas or Megill in the bullpen?
51:25 Mailbag – what’s up with the baseballs?
55:30 Mailbag – how much to trade for Aroldis Chapman?
Jun 17
1 hr 1 min

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo cover some wins out west and the homestand ahead. Leading off, Connor and Joe recap the week that was, including big-time offense from Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, and Jeff McNeil. The guys also look at Ronny Mauricio so far and what his ceiling could possibly be. Later, they go long on the ongoing bullpen-building strategy of David Stearns, go Down on the Farm to check in on prospect Carson Benge, and go tough on Connor for “missing Marte” on The Scoreboard. Finally, the winner of last week’s sweepstakes is revealed and the Mailbag delivers questions about developing relievers and the very unlikely possibility of bringing Jacob deGrom back to Queens. 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: Dodgers, Rockies, offense rising?
08:20 Under the radar is Jeff McNeil
10:50 Pete Alonso rocking and raking
15:40 Ronny Mauricio so far and what could be
18:35 Bullpenning with David Stearns
24:20 Down on the Farm: Carson Benge18:4
28:30 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap
31:05 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets
37:30 Announcing The Mets Pod/Athlete Logo sweepstakes winner
38:10 Mailbag – can the Mets develop relief pitchers?
43:00 Mailbag – thoughts on the extremely unlikely idea of trading for Jacob deGrom?
49:50 “Mini Marte” Mailbag – celebrating Starling’s HR and examining his trade value
Jun 10
52 min
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