Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

Episode 274 - Mets at Marlins (lost series, 21-25 3rd place in NL East)

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mets lose another series, this time in unacceptable fashion vs the Miami Marlins. Yet, somehow the team has improved to move from 4th in the NL Ea...

Edwin Diaz is lost again

20 May 2024

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Edwin Diaz is back to his 2019 and 2021 type of ways. If the Mets look to compete at all, this is going to have to change. For comments, questions or...

Emails and voice mails on Edwin Diaz

20 May 2024

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Of course, the reaction from the weekend is mostly about Edwin Diaz. Take a listen to what some listeners had to say. For comments, questions or topi...

Christian Scott dud, Sunday put one in the win column

20 May 2024

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Friday night was another game where the Mets decided to not show up offensively. Christian Scott had a rough outing but was able to limit the damage. ...

Episode 273 - Mets at Phillies split (20-23 4th place NL East)

17 May 2024

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The Mets split a two game series in Philly, but did it in a way only the Mets know how to do it. In game two of this series, the Mets rally to take th...

The return of 2019 Edwin Diaz

17 May 2024

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And just like that, Edwin Diaz has returned to his 2019 self. That's not a good thing. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected]...

Big spots but no big hits

17 May 2024

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It's not just the late inning save situations that are hurting the Mets. Not getting big hits in big spots are becoming a bad habit. For comments, qu...

Emails during win over Phillies

17 May 2024

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There's nothing like going back and reading emails that were sent in during Mets games where they do nothing, rally late, blow saves, and yet still fi...

Episode 272 - Mets swept at home by Phillies (19-22 4th place in NL East)

15 May 2024

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Things are getting worse and Evan is officially worried. It was a short two game series at home with the Phillies, yet it gave us enough to scare us f...

It's officially time to worry, Joey Wendle DFA'd

15 May 2024

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Evan Roberts is officially broken. The man who was so positive just a few days ago is now worried about the position the Mets are in losing the two ga...

Angry Rico Emails

15 May 2024

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Again, a short two game series came with a lot of complaints. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] or leave a voice messag...

This series sucked

15 May 2024

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There's no way to paint this 2 game series vs the Philadelphia Phillies other than saying it was horrific. Mets on the border of winning Monday night ...

Episode 271 - Mets vs Braves (lose series, 19-20 tied 3rd in NL East

13 May 2024

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What easily could have been a sweep, was prevented by last minute heroics from Brandon Nimmo. If only the offense could start sooner in the game and s...

Friday Blah

13 May 2024

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The New York Mets delayed the game for an hour on Friday, but that didn't stop delaying another loss. Everything was going fine until Jose Quintana hi...

An almost no hitter

13 May 2024

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The Mets were oh so close to being no hit Saturday, thankfully JD Martinez picked a great time to hit his first homerun as a New York Met. For commen...

Brandon Nimmo walks it off

13 May 2024

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The Mets get saved by a walk off homerun. Brandon Nimmo comes in clutch after coming off the bench Sunday night. For comments, questions or topic ide...

Gary Cohen and Howie Rose Have Helped Wayne Randazzo Grow As Voice in Baseball | 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball'

10 May 2024

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From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): Wayne Randazzo was featured in this week's episode of "The PBP: Voices of Baseball", and went int...

Episode 270 - Mets at Cardinals (Sweep, 18-18 tied of 3rd NL East)

09 May 2024

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The Mets take both games of a shortened two game series in St. Louis. One featured a bounce back by Edwin Diaz, the other a bounce back from the Mets ...

The Mendy way

09 May 2024

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Carlos Mendoza is going out of his way to give days off and let his players know about it a day in advance. Is this a good strategy on how to handle h...

What to do with Brandon Nimmo's power

09 May 2024

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Brandon Nimmo is showing that he can be an asset in driving in runs for the New York Mets by hitting home runs. Is it time to move him from being the ...

Is it time for the sixth man rotation?

09 May 2024

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Mendy hinted at it, and with guys like Peterson and Megill making their way back, is it time for the Mets to go 6 starters? Who makes the cut? For co...

The Most Intriguing Minor Leaguer In Baseball | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

07 May 2024

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's a great day at Baseball Isn't Boring. First off, we are welcoming in our new best friends - and ti...

Episode 269 - Mets get swept by the Rays (16-18 4th place in NL East)

06 May 2024

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Mets have a rough series in Tampa Bay. Offense got hot, pitching got cold. Christian Scott looked great, no offensive help. Finally a spot to keep a l...

Christian Scott debut

06 May 2024

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Christian Scott makes his major league debut and left fans wanting more! For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] or leave a v...

Offense is off

06 May 2024

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Offense seemed alive for a couple of games... until of course the biggest spots of the game. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gm...

Bullpen can't get out of it's own way

06 May 2024

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There are many things that you can complain about in this three game sweep to the Tampa Bay Rays. The biggest, the bullpen finally laid a big old egg....

Episode 268 - Mets vs Cubs ends with Lindor walk off (split series, 3rd in NL East 16-15)

03 May 2024

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In what was a mixed bag of games, the bullpen continues to dominate while the offense turns on and off. A controversial call goes against the Mets at ...

The Francisco Lindor game

03 May 2024

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Thursday was a game that reminds Mets fans of why Francisco Lindor is the leader of the New York Mets! For comments, questions or topic ideas email T...

Bullpen saves the day and a prospect will make his debut

03 May 2024

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The one thing that has been consistent all year for the Mets, their bullpen is dominant. Who's the go to guy if you had to choose only one? Plus, Chri...

Hoff saves the day

03 May 2024

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In what was a game with very minimal action until the final play on the field, the stands however had a different story to tell. For comments, questi...

Episode 267 - Mets lose to Cubs, a drive home with Evan Roberts

30 Apr 2024

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In what was on the verge of being a no hitter, instead turned into a no winner! The Mets defense comes up short and the offense is M.I.A. again. But t...

Episode 266 - Mets vs Cardinals (Mets lose series, 14-13 3rd in NL East)

29 Apr 2024

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The Mets three game homestand vs the St. Louis Cardinals turned into another bad series. Even with the addition of JD Martinez, the offense just didn'...

Empty hits bring Mets L's

29 Apr 2024

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The first two games of the series vs the Cardinals the Mets put on another display of how to lose baseball games. JD Martinez made his Mets debut, but...

Mark Vientos walks it off

29 Apr 2024

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Mark Vientos was called up over the weekend, and on Sunday made an immediate impact. Will he stay or be sent back down? For comments, questions or to...

Mailbag section

29 Apr 2024

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Frustration was mounting from many Rico fans as the Mets were close to getting swept at home. Evan reads through some of your emails to test the tempe...

Episode 265 - Mets at Giants (Mets lose series, 13-11 3rd place in NL East)

25 Apr 2024

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The Mets went into San Francisco winning 5 series in a row. That would stop after losing the first two games of the series in underwhelming fashion. T...

Did Evan jinx Luis Severino?

25 Apr 2024

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Evan got giddy on Tuesday when he saw Luis Severino pitching as well as he did to start the game. Did he send bad vibes all the way to San Francisco? ...

Francisco Lindor gets his swing back

25 Apr 2024

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In a game where Evan felt the Mets had to win, Francisco Lindor finds his swing and sends two deep fly balls over the fence. A much needed win to make...

Voice Mails and Emails

25 Apr 2024

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As we try to do every episode, Evan goes through a voice mail and an email reacting to the game on Wednesday. For comments, questions or topic ideas ...

Episode 264 - Mets pull a no show in San Francisco

23 Apr 2024

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It's the first time since the 0-5 start that the Mets have lost back to back games. Besides Pete Alonso's solo homerun there wasn't much to get excite...

Episode 263 - Mets at Dodgers (Mets win series 2-1, 12-9 season record)

22 Apr 2024

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The Mets have now won 5 straight series. Francisco Lindor is hitting, Reed Garrett looks like a gem, Starling Marte looks like the Starling Marte from...

Francisco Alvarez hits the IL

22 Apr 2024

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This one stings, Francisco Alvarez is going to miss 6-8 weeks after thumb surgery. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] or...

The weapon now known as Reed Garrett

22 Apr 2024

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The bullpen has been a bright spot to the Mets, and Carlos Mendoza has been able to figure out the right buttons to push. On Saturday, he pulled a Buc...

Expectations wrapping up the west coast trip

22 Apr 2024

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Taking two of three from the Dodgers and winning 5 straight series, Mets fans should be riding high. However, Evan says, expect a disappointment in th...

Episode 262 - The Mets beat Yamamoto and the Dodgers in LA

20 Apr 2024

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It's a west coast trip and Evan can't help himself. After the final out Evan takes to the pod and breaks down a gritty gutty win by the New York Mets....

Episode 261 - Off Day Mailbag edition

18 Apr 2024

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Evan spends an entire episode answering your emails. For comments, questions or topic ideas at [email protected] or leave a voice message at 725-222...

Are Mets fans excited at the Mets winning games?

18 Apr 2024

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It didn't start great, but the Mets are winning. Are we getting too excited about a one and done team? For comments, questions or topic ideas at TheR...

Jeff McNeil's bunt

18 Apr 2024

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It was a big spot for the Mets vs the Pirates. Jeff McNeil was up to bat and a bunt was laid down? For comments, questions or topic ideas at TheRicoB...

What will it take to get the crowds back at Citifield?

18 Apr 2024

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32,000 attendance is not great for one of the best pitchers to wear a New York Mets uniform. So, if Doc isn't going to draw a crowd, what will? For c...

Episode 260 - Mets vs Pirates series (Mets sweep, 10-8)

18 Apr 2024

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The Pittsburgh Pirates came to town and the Mets robbed them of getting a win in three straight games. Timely hitting, big time starting pitching, and...

Mets set tone in game 1 of series vs Pirates

18 Apr 2024

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The New York Mets won three straight series before the Pirates headed to town. It looked like the Pirates had an early edge on the Mets, but things ch...

Reed Garrett

18 Apr 2024

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The pickup of the offseason so far has been the long reliever Reed Garrett. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] or leave ...

Mendoza's bullpen usage

18 Apr 2024

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Carlos Mendoza has had to work a lot of innings with his bullpen in the early start to the season. In must situations, has Mendoza overworked his best...

Episode 259 - Mets vs Royals (Series win, 7-8 season record)

15 Apr 2024

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Evan takes you through a three game series vs the Kansas City Royals. Will the fanbase give Lindor some love? Butto is back to being his buttiful self...

I like big Butto

15 Apr 2024

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Jose Butto pitched another good game for the New York Mets. Has he done enough to earn himself a spot in the rotation? Evan thinks so. For comments, ...

Friday night cheers

15 Apr 2024

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The Mets returned from their road trip and returned to a fanbase looking to cheer for the blue and orange, especially Francisco Lindor. For comments ...

Doc Day at Citifield

15 Apr 2024

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Doc finally has his day with the New York Mets fans. Unfortunately, not as many Mets fans were as interested in retiring Doc's number as some would ha...

Episode 258 - Mets at Braves series (Mets take series 2-1, overall record 5-7)

12 Apr 2024

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Mets find a way to beat their rival the Atlanta Braves two out of three games and have won their last five out of seven games. Is this the real New Yo...

Mets lineup is getting deeper

12 Apr 2024

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What excites most Mets fans about JD Martinez, is that he will lengthen the lineup when he finally comes to the team. However, the Mets are figuring a...

Brett Baty the hero of the day

12 Apr 2024

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Even though the Mets demolished the Braves 16-4, there is one person who needs to get the love for jumpstarting the team. For comments, questions or ...

Them be fighting words

12 Apr 2024

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Jeff McNeil had some things to say about the Atlanta Braves. Did Jeff open a can of worms? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmai...

Early bind for Mets bullpen & arm injuries through out baseball

11 Apr 2024

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A snippet from episode 256 - Evan discusses the end of the Reds series and how Mendoza has taxed his bullpen already. Plus, his hopes for the Atlanta ...

Episode 257 - Mets Braves 1-1 at midway point of series

10 Apr 2024

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Those fighting Mets won game one over the Braves after giving up a 4 spot and almost came back after giving up a 6 spot on Tuesday. Evan takes you thr...

Carlos Mendoza's early handling of Mets bullpen

09 Apr 2024

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A snippet from episode 256 - Carlos Mendoza has had an interesting go of it to start the season. The biggest question marks fans have is how he uses h...

Brett Baty finding his groove

09 Apr 2024

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A snippet from episode 256 - After the Reds series, the one thing that really has stuck out this season is the improvement of Brett Baty on the field....

Episode 256 - Mets at Reds Series (Mets win series, 3-6 on season)

08 Apr 2024

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The Mets win their first series of the season as they headed to Cincinnati. Edwin Diaz gets his first save since 2022, Francisco Lindor hits his first...

Episode 255 - Mets win their first game of the season (1-5 homestand)

05 Apr 2024

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It took the final inning of the final game of the opening homestand. Mets were about to go winless in 6 games to start the season until Pete Alonso ga...

The Hot Seat of Managing in New York | 'The Bret Boone Podcast'

04 Apr 2024

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From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Buck Showalter talks to Bret Boone about managing the Mets last season, managing in New York and the Mets' ...

MLB Predictions: NL East

04 Apr 2024

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A snippet from episode 248 - Evan and Hoff give their 2024 predictions for the NL East. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected]...

MLB Predictions: NL Central

04 Apr 2024

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A snippet from episode 248 - Evan and Hoff give their 2024 predictions for the NL Central. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmai...

MLB Predictions: NL West

04 Apr 2024

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A snippet from episode 248 - Evan and Hoff give their 2024 predictions for the NL West. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected]...

MLB Predictions: AL Central

03 Apr 2024

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A Snippet from episode 248 - AL Central predictions and the AL playoff scenario. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] or l...

Episode 254 - Mets thankfully get rained out

03 Apr 2024

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It took too long, but thankfully the Mets got rained out on Monday. So why not do an impromptu Rico! For comments, questions or topic ideas email The...

MLB Predictions: AL East

03 Apr 2024

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A snippet from 248 - Evan and Hoff give their AL East predictions for 2024. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] or leave ...

MLB Predictions: AL West

03 Apr 2024

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A snippet from episode 248 - Evan and Hoff run through their AL West predictions. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] or ...

The rules of in season Rico Brogna

02 Apr 2024

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A snippet from episode 248 - Evan runs through what to expect from the Rico Brogna podcast during the regular season. Who will NOT be the cleanup hitt...

Episode 253 - The Mets get swept to start the season

01 Apr 2024

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Anticipation built going into the 2024 season and it died a quick death after three games. Rhys Hoskins has his day in the spotlight, Mets starters lo...

Episode 252 - Opening day 2024 recap (Live Rico)

30 Mar 2024

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Evan and Hoff jump on for the first ever live Rico. It comes after a rare opening day loss for the Mets. It may be one of the worst opening day losses...

Episode 251 - One more sleep, till the Mets season opener

29 Mar 2024

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Baseball is officially underway and the Mets fans unfortunately had to sit this day out as rain ruined the home opener. That being said, the roster is...

Episode 250 - Mets predictions featuring Sal Licata

28 Mar 2024

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It's a very special Rico Brogna versus WFAN Daily Mets prediction edition. Evan and Sal Licata make their heartfelt predictions for the New York Mets ...

Episode 249 - 2024 Mets vs Yankees predictions

27 Mar 2024

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It's that time of year again. Evan brings in a Yankee fan to go one on one Mets vs Yankees bets. This year, Chris McMonigle a.k.a. C-Mac a.k.a. Big Ma...

Episode 248 - 2024 MLB Predictions

26 Mar 2024

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Evan and Hoff give their 2024 MLB predictions. Will the Mets be making the playoffs? Will the Mets be making the World Series??? Will the Mets be WINN...

Episode 247 - Opening day roster all but set

25 Mar 2024

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Moves were made, and not the ones we expected. JD Martinez is staying in the minors till he's ready and Mark Vientos will join him... Meanwhile Zack S...

Episode 246 - My Mets Bible: Scoring 30 Years of Baseball Fandom Reveal part 2

23 Mar 2024

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If you haven't heard, Evan wrote a book. The book is called My Mets Bible: Scoring 30 Years of Baseball Fandom. A book written by Evan using his score...

Episode 245 - Breaking News JD Martinez is a New York Met

22 Mar 2024

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The moment Rico fans have been begging for. Why did it take so long to get JD Martinez? WHO CARES!!! He's here and the Mets finally have protection fo...

Episode 244 - Leave a voice mail for the Rico

21 Mar 2024

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Evan dedicates this episode of Rico Brogna to your voices. Yes, if you haven't already tried it you can leave a voice message at 725-222-8699. For co...

Episode 243 - My Mets Bible: Scoring 30 Years of Baseball Fandom Reveal part 1

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't heard, Evan wrote a book. The book is called My Mets Bible: Scoring 30 Years of Baseball Fandom. A book written by Evan using his score...

Episode 242 - Steve Cohen press conference reaction

18 Mar 2024

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Our leader, Steve Cohen, spoke to the media Sunday. How lucky are we that Evan made sure he didn't listen to any clip until this reaction podcast? Tha...

Episode 241 - David Stearns press conference

17 Mar 2024

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A new tradition has occurred on The Rico. If David Stearns speaks, we react. Evan breaks down every one of David Stearns questions and answers from Fr...

One JD disaster avoided

16 Mar 2024

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A snippet from episode 240 - On a recent episode Evan and Hoff discussed two JD's and why one is being more considered than the other. Thankfully a re...

Opening day starter and the Gerrit Cole effect

16 Mar 2024

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A snippet from episode 240- With Kodai Senga being shut down early in spring the Mets had to pivot to a different opening day starter. Also, Gerrit Co...

Episode 240 - The Mets announce their opening day starting pitcher

14 Mar 2024

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The Mets have announced their opening day starter for the 2024 season! Who is the lucky pitcher who get's the honors? How does the Gerrit Cole injury ...

Remember when we were optimistic about the offseason?

13 Mar 2024

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Snippet from episode 194- There was a time and a place when the New York Mets fanbase was excited for the offseason. Let's take a look at what the pla...

The Mets 2024 leadoff hitter should be...

12 Mar 2024

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A snippet from episode 239 - Evan and Hoff debate who the Mets should use as their leadoff hitter in 2024 after hearing the news that Carlos Mendoza i...

Nate Lavender MLB debut prediction

12 Mar 2024

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A snippet from episode 239 - One of the biggest standouts in spring training is left handed reliever, Nate Lavender. Even though he has been lights ou...

No thank you, JD

12 Mar 2024

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A snippet from episode 239 - Mets fans are begging for the team to add a bat before the season starts. Is JD the bat we've been looking for? For comm...

Episode 239 - What to do with Brandon Nimmo and the leadoff spot

11 Mar 2024

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Carlos Mendoza opened up about the leadoff spot and the possibility that Brandon Nimmo will be moved out of that spot in the lineup. So, what is the p...

Starting pitching in baseball is the new version of running backs in football

09 Mar 2024

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It didn't make a difference what decision the Mets made when it comes to starting pitching, because it was going to bad no matter what happened. The r...

The Zack Wheeler mistake

08 Mar 2024

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A snippet from episode 238 - The New York Mets pitching rotation has struggled to have a starter take the mound every fifth day. It makes us look back...

Mets third base predicament

07 Mar 2024

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A snippet from episode 237 - Evan discusses how he'd like the Mets to approach the third base position going into the regular season. There is one man...