Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast
Episodes
Episode 238 - How about that Mets rotation?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan runs through the pitching staff since Zack Wheeler left for Philadelphia, and lets just say, there is a lack of consistency. Plus, were the Mets ...
Episode 237 - Evan returns from spring training
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan is back from his trip in Florida to see the Mets at spring training. How did it go? Tune in to find out. For comments, questions or topic ideas ...
Evan's realignment plan
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snippet from episode 101 - Since the Evan and Tiki show were talking about radical realignment, lets flashback to an earlier Rico where Evan gives you...
Max Kranick & Trayce Thompson hype
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I guess we don't have to worry about Max Kranick anymore. News broke that Max is hitting he IL and it comes after Evan Roberts was singing his praise....
My Mets Bible: Scoring 30 Years of Baseball
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan is putting out a book My Mets Bible: Scoring 30 Years of Baseball. While he's very excited, did he happen to offend a major part of Rico Brogna? ...
Episode 236 - Latest from spring training, why won't the Mets get another starting pitcher
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets have played a few more games this week and of course the biggest stand out is a soon to be 33 year old Trayce Thompson whose lifetim...
Voice Mail Bag Edition
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't tried it yet, might as well give a shot at leaving a voice message to Evan and Hoff. Listen in to what some other Rico listeners left f...
Remember that time we thought Kodai Senga's injury was no big deal
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snippet from episode 233 - February 21st. That was the day we found out about Kodai Senga being shut down. Let's listen back to the initial reaction. ...
Pete Alonso talks free agency
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snippet from episode 232 - Evan and Hoff listen and react to Pete Alonso's talk over his upcoming free agency. For comments, questions or topic ideas...
Prediction: 13 pitchers that will make the opening day roster
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snippet from episode 231 - Evan gives his prediction for the pitchers that will make the opening day roster. He's already wrong. For comments, questi...
2004-2005 off-season's shaped Mets playoff run
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snippet from episode 230 - Evan goes through more Mets off-seasons. The most important ones coming between 04 & 05 when the team transitioned away fro...
Three burning questions to come out of spring training
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A snippet from episode 229 - Evan gives burning question #3, #4 and #5 he has for the upcoming spring training. For comments, questions or topic idea...
David Stearns laid out his plan weeks ago
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snippet from episode 228 - Evan and Hoff react to David Stearns first press conference of spring training. Shockingly enough, Stearns is sticking to h...
That time Ken Griffey Jr. was a New York Met
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snippet from episode 227 - Evan takes us through the off-seasons that led to back to back playoff years in 1999 and 2000. However, there is one trade ...
Eppler punished for what everyone else does
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snippet from Episode 226 - Evan talks about the harsh punishment put on Billy Eppler. Of course he takes the brunt of what everyone else seems to do i...
Episode 235 - Baseball is back, Kodai Senga update
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's true, we finally get to watch live baseball, even if it is just spring training. Evan breaks down both spring training games, and yes, he scored ...
Episode 234 - Emergency Rico, Kodai has been shutdown
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not even 24 hours goes by and the Mets season is already doom and gloom as Kodai Senga is shut down. Can Evan find any light at the end of the tunnel?...
Episode 233 - Kodai Senga arm issue draws a far too familiar concern
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
News broke earlier Wednesday that Kodai Senga is being shut down a few days with an arm issue. This sounds all too familiar to what's gone on over the...
Episode 232 - Pete Alonso press conference breakdown
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Alonso spoke for the first time this spring training. Evan does his best to interpret what Alonso said and if there are any tells going into Pete...
Episode 231 - Mets opening day roster prediction
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time where Evan gives it a goo college try and predicts how the New York Mets opening day roster will look. For questions, comments or topi...
Episode 230 - History of the New York Mets offseason Part 2
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we're days in to pitchers and catchers, conversation continues regarding the Mets offseason. So Evan, being Evan, decided to do something special f...
Episode 229 - 10ish burning spring training questions
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spring training is here!!!! So, what are we looking for? Don't think too hard, Evan did that for you. Listen in for what us Mets fans need to be locke...
Episode 228 - Reaction to David Stearns press conference at spring training
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Rico Brogna takes you through the first press conference of spring training with David Stearns. Evan reacts to every answer by the new...
Episode 227 - A History of Mets offseason part 1
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we're days away from pitchers and catchers, conversation continues regarding the Mets offseason. So Evan, being Evan, decided to do something speci...
Episode 226 - Billy Eppler suspended
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLB came down with a ruling Friday on Billy Eppler's improper use of the injured reserved list. A year suspension for Mr. Eppler, yet as Evan points o...
Episode 225 - A week away from pitchers and catchers and we have a lot to talk about
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan talks about the signing of Fujinami, Nimmo's openness to playing left field, Buck making the lineups, David Stearns goal with Pete Alonso and can...
The last time we see Carlos Beltran in the playoffs with the New York Mets
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Though Carlos Beltran gets most of the negativity after looking at strike three from a nasty Adam Wainwright curveball, Evan points out, there is plen...
What could have been, after the Endy Chavez catch?
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The deeper game 7 of the NLCS went, the more nail biting it got for the fans. Specifically the 5th inning when Oliver Perez got into a jam, did we thi...
This was not a fun exercise
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan takes us through the beginning of the worst game in the history of the New York Mets. It started out well, but the lead didn't last long. Watch ...
What Should We Make Of These Mets? | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): A year ago the Mets were the talk of the offseason, with Steve Cohen flexing his financial might to hel...
Episode 224 - Rewatch: Game 7 2006 NLCS Mets vs Cardinals
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time. The moment we've been dreading. Our choice for a rewatch during the offseason is none other than 2006 NLCS Game 7 Mets vs Cardinals. E...
Reaction to Adam Wainwright interview
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the faithful Rico Brogna listeners have reacted to the Adam Wainwright "Mets Killer" episode, and many are not happy. Rewatch Game 7 NLCS 200...
Any update on that stick?
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan goes off on the last thing the Mets do before they end the offseason. Rewatch NLCS Game 7 2006 Mets vs Cardinals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Episode 223 - Mets get Diekman, Orioles get Corbin Burnes
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mets look like they are all but done adding to the 2024 roster, but hot stove may be heating up for the rest of baseball. Orioles make a big splash as...
Episode 222 - Get Evan a stick please
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan has near lost his mind. Justin Turner is no longer available and that means another option is off the board for DH. Will the Mets fill out the ro...
Adam Wainwright closes out Game 7 NLCS 2006
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Wainwright takes us through his face off with Carlos Beltran. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn more ab...
Adam Wainwrights journey as a closer
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Wainwright is one of the great starting pitchers in baseball history, but his career started in the bullpen which led to game 7 of the NLCS in 20...
Ottavino is back with the blue and orange
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets are one step closer to solidifying their bullpen. Adam Ottavino is back with the team and ready to help setup for Edwin Diaz again. To lear...
Episode 221 - Debut of Mets Killers series featuring Adam Wainwright
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a debut of the newest series from the Rico Brogna podcast called "Mets Killers". Clearly it's going to be a fun podcast based on great times in M...
The one's you probably forgot
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that this guy played for both Mets and Yankees? Yeah, neither did we! For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] ...
Uh oh, don't ya know
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a few lopsided players who played well for Yankees but not so well for Mets and vice versa. And there is one player who played better for the ...
Top 3 Met Yankees of all-time
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WAR, what is it good for? In baseball, not much besides another headache, and also deciding who is the best Met/Yankee of all time. Here are the top 3...
Episode 220 - The best Met/Yankee of all time
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This offseason it feels like the Mets and Yankees are stealing old ideas from each other. Of course this sparks a thought in Evan's brain, who is the ...
David Stearns expectations are not the same as fans expectations
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When listening back to what David Stearns had to say about the Mets going into the 2024, his "expectations" are for playoffs. Did we interpret it wron...
2024 Hall of fame predictions
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan runs through the baseball Hall of Fame candidates and gives his prediction on whether they will get in the HOF or not. For comments, questions o...
Pete Alonso in Pinstripes
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan wants Pete Alonso to be a Met forever. Unfortunately with David Stearns in his first year there's no guarantee that will be the case. The only gu...
Episode 219 - It's a mailbag Sunday, Mets hall of famers & more
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan and Hoff run through a ton of listener emails and hit on topics regarding Stearns "playoff" optimism, Pete Alonso to the Yankees, Blake Snell 180...
The rest of the worst part of the bullpen
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the not so top heavy bullpen, Evan goes through the plethora of bullpen options and makes and educated guess who makes the opening day roster. ...
The best of the Mets 2024 bullpen
19 Jan 2024
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Evan goes through his tiers of Mets bullpen. Let's just say, not very top heavy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
Playoffs???
18 Jan 2024
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David Stearns opened up about his expectations on the 2024 New York Mets. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn ...
Episode 218 - The elite Mets bullpen?
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, we're just kidding. Clearly the Mets bullpen is a huge project. Evan lays out his bullpen in tiers from most reliable to minor leaguers. Who doe...
The Mets Continue To Load Up On Catchers In The Farm With Their Signing Of Venezuelan Prodigy Yovanny Rodriguez | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Rob Bradford is joined by Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com on this glorious international free agent signing da...
Ronny Mauricio money trouble?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ronny Mauricio is out for season with an ACL injury sustained in winter ball. The worst part is that the New York Mets did NOT want him playing. So wh...
Evan's 180 on Blake Snell
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan is starting to turn on his "don't get Blake Snell" notion. And maybe there's some sneaky deal that could land the 2x Cy Young award left hander. ...
The 2024 New York Mets need one more bat
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan says that the Mets can find time for the kids to play in 2024 while still adding a DH to the roster. For comments, questions or topic ideas emai...
Episode 217 - Tell me if you've heard this one already, The Mets need a bat
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rumors of Jorge Soler are picking up, but are the Mets willing to go multiple years to bring in the power hitting OF/DH? Is Blake Snell a real option ...
Why can't the Mets figure out the DH spot?
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The DH has been in the national league going on it's 5th year now. How is it possible the Mets have yet to get it right? For comments, questions or t...
More predictions, More moves to come
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan says that we can listen to David Stearns talk in circles, but the reality is, more moves are coming down the pipeline. For comments, questions o...
David Stearns is talking a lot but not saying much
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Stearns spoke to the media on Wednesday to introduce Harrison Bader and Luis Severino. Some Mets fans (Evan) did not appreciate everything that ...
Episode 216 - David Stearns introduces Bader & Severino
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Stearns opened up about some plans he has going forward, how the offseason may finish up and how some things won't be decided till spring traini...
The goal is for a better defense; Salute to Luis Guillorme
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rotation is set, the defense is there, but still missing a bat. Plus, an emailer pays tribute to Luis Guillorme. For comments, questions or topic...
Do the Mets need more starting pitching?
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The simple answer is, Yes, the Mets can use more starting pitching. The problem is, who will they commit innings to? Evan thinks it's a hard no for Tr...
An Evan Roberts prediction comes true
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Roberts on episode 214 predicted the Mets would make a specific move in 4 days.... it barely took 48 hours for that prediction to take place. Tak...
Episode 215 - Mets bring in Sean Manaea to fill out the starting rotation
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets finally get their man to fill out the starting rotation. Sean Manaea gets signed to a 2 year deal with an opt out. So how are Mets f...
Mets need a bat
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan sounds more desperate than he's ever sounded after assessing the New York Mets lineup. They need to bring in a true DH. No more messing around. ...
Issues in the outfield
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan and Hoff discuss the outfield being built for the 2024 New York Mets. There are some major concerns. For comments, questions or topic ideas emai...
Episode 214 - Mets sign Harrison Bader
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan and Hoff go over the Harrison Bader signing for the New York Mets. His defensive skills are elite, but health and offense are in question. Also, ...
Why are Mets fans getting anxious?
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It hasn't been this crazy spending spree of an offseason for the New York Mets, but that doesn't mean the Mets have missed the mark on getting better....
Mets are linked to some bullpen arms
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While it feels very quiet this offseason, the Mets have been linked to a bullpen arm that could actually work in their favor! For comments questions ...
Shout out Jesse and Tim
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan goes through some emails regarding the podcast of the greatest seasons in Mets history. We start off with a lovely email from Tim. For comments,...
Episode 213 - The Mets offseason pivot
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan has officially been drawn in to a free agent. If the New York Mets don't bring in this starting pitcher, you may actually hear Evan Roberts cry o...
Episode 212 - Evan's back and relaxed, unlike the Mets fanbase
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan has returned from a week away in Disney World. Of course it was a quiet week where nothing happened. Mets fans are calm as usually. So lets check...
Therapeutic email session
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan goes through the emails he has missed while touring the world that they call "Disney". I'm sure his inbox is filled with very relaxed Mets fans w...
What's the plan after missing on Yamamoto?
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets missed on the biggest free agent pitcher this offseason. The fall off is major. So what do the Mets do with the rotation that desper...
Will the Mets ever stop being the Mets?
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets continue to miss on big time players and if they do land them they spend a fortune. Will this cycle ever change for the franchise? ...
Episode 211 - The greatest season in Mets history
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In what may be our happiest podcast to end the 2023 year, Evan and Hoff search for the greatest season in Mets history. You may say, it's gotta be 196...
It's a happy pod
27 Dec 2023
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It feels like a rarity at the moment, but this podcast will be full of mostly really good memories. Our search is to find the greatest Mets season of ...
Where does 2006 sit on the list of greatest seasons in Mets history?
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2006 was one of the most anticipated seasons in Mets history. There were a hit away from headed to the World Series. Because they fell short, does the...
And the winner for greatest Mets season of all time goes too...
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If it's not 1969 or 1986 (which it's not), what is the best season of all time in Mets history. The winner is.... For comments, questions or topic id...
Episode 210 - The best New York Met one year wonder
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Rico Brogna, Evan Roberts talks about some of the greatest Mets one year wonders of all time. He ultimately finds the one that got ...
Some players you thought would count as one year wonders, but don't
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are we making a tribute to Justin Verlander? Not necessarily. Evan lays down the law of one year wonders. Who is not nominated? For comments, questio...
Do you even remember them playing for the Mets?
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the better one year wonder Mets are some players we don't even remember playing on the team. For comments, questions or topic ideas email The...
The best Mets one year wonder goes to...
24 Dec 2023
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In conclusion to the best Mets one year wonder of all-time, it comes down to some of the worst options of all-time. For comments, questions or topic ...
Episode 209 - Yoshinobu Yamamoto is an LA Dodger (road trip to Disney with the Roberts)
22 Dec 2023
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Driving down to Disney World, Evan couldn't hold back his feelings anymore. Evan's first reaction to the Yamamoto move. For comments, questions or to...
Episode 208 - Mets get Adrian Houser & Tyrone Taylor, plus Yamamoto news and potential pivots
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Stearns continues to be active during his first offseason with the Mets. It may not be sexy but it is depth as Adrian Houser and Tyrone Taylor a...
Stearns gets his guys
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That's right, David Stearns has traded for two of his former players in Milwaukee. Adrian Houser and Tyrone Taylor are the newest members of the New Y...
Some creative trade ideas
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a very few amount of impact free agents still available, some of the Rico Brogna faithful write in with some trade requests. If Evan is in charge...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto emails and updates
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The clock is ticking on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's decision on where he will choose to play baseball for the next potential decade. Did we read the Ohtani s...
Episode 207 - A dinner with Yoshinobu Yamamoto
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fans all over baseball are waiting with bated breath as Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes his decision on where he will play baseball in 2024. If the Mets don'...
Yamamo-no-new-news
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rumors are picking up, offers are slowly leaking, dinners are being had, but decisions are NOT being made. Yoshinobu, the top free agent pitcher in ba...
Mets not spending big may bet the best approach to 2024
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the New York Mets miss on the final big free agent of 2024 should they spend big on the next best available or do they pump the breaks and hold off...
Are the Mets punting on 2024
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do the Mets not screw up the future, but stay competitive in 2024 even if they miss out on the top names available in the offseason? Evan has the ...
How John Gibbons Landed As The Mets' Bench Coach | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): For the first time since 2018, John Gibbons will be back in a big league dugout, with the former Blue J...
Episode 206 - Ronny Mauricio out for season and Ohtani trickle down effect
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ronny Mauricio tore his ACL in winter ball, now what do the Mets do at third? Plus, Ohtani's signing, what does that mean for Yamamoto? And the Rico e...
Ronny Mauricio out with ACL
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunate news hit Tuesday as we found out Ronny Mauricio's 2024 season is basically done after tearing his ACL playing in winter ball. How do the M...
Was getting rid of Justin Verlander a mistake?
13 Dec 2023
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Evan reflects on the good and the bad of getting rid of Justin Verlander at the trade deadline. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB...
Let's attack Evan for his Steve Cohen take
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan had some harsh words to say about Steve Cohen after Shohei Ohtani opted to sign with the Dodgers. The Rico and Hoff go in full attack mode!!! Fo...
Episode 205 - Shohei Ohtani fallout
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest name in free agency is officially off the board. Shohei Ohtani has signed with the LA Dodgers for $700 million dollars over the next 10 ye...
What happened to big bad Steve Cohen?
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers and it didn't even seem like there was effort made by the Mets to inquire. Is Steve Cohen not the guy we thought...
The Mets sign Jorge Lopez
11 Dec 2023
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In what seems to be another project arm, the Mets pick up reliver Jorge Lopez. One time closer in Baltimore, was traded to Minnesota and struggled. Ho...