Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

Is there still a chance for Yamamoto?

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fact the Ohtani stayed in the west coast and the Yankees have the history, what is the chance the Mets can still score Yoshinobu Yamamoto? For co...

Episode 204 - Mets winter meetings in review

08 Dec 2023

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The winter meetings came and went. While the Mets filled up their 40 man roster with bodies, the Yankees made a significant trade for Juan Soto. The M...

The winter meetings that weren't

08 Dec 2023

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While the winter meetings overall weren't very splash heavy, the Mets made a ton of moves. Unfortunately, nothing was impactful. For comments, questi...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the next Masahiro Tanaka

08 Dec 2023

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When looking at Yoshinobu Yamamoto it's tough to pin point his comps. Thankfully one of our loyal listeners did it for us. For comments, questions or...

Could the Mets have traded for Juan Soto?

08 Dec 2023

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Some listeners were not thrilled the Mets didn't make an offer for Juan Soto. Did the Mets even have what it took to bring in the left handed outfield...

Episode 203 - Winter meetings 2023 day 2

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Things are starting to pick up at the winter meetings. Unfortunately, the Mets have not been heavily involved with the top level players. They miss on...

Winter meeting news and notes

06 Dec 2023

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The winter meetings have just begun and nothing is going the Mets way already. Missing out on a top 5 pick the Mets will be drafting at lucky number 1...

The Mets have their third baseman

06 Dec 2023

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According to David Stearns, the Mets have their third baseman of 2024 already on their roster. Who will play the hot corner? For comments, questions o...

Is there another ace out there if Mets miss on Yamamoto?

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's very thin at the top level of free agency this year. The Mets need starting pitching. Can they bring in a big time ace? For comments, questions ...

Episode 202 - Winter Meetings are about to begin and the latest signings

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rumors are picking up, the Mets have been active even though they haven't made a big splash yet. What are some things to look forward to over the next...

Mets should not trade for rentals

04 Dec 2023

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The market for Juan Soto and Tyler Glasnow is heating up, but Evan wants no part of either player. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRi...

Ohtani and friends

04 Dec 2023

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There is still hope that Shohei Ohtani may sign with the Mets, though it may be very slim. How about some other possibilities? Maybe one that would se...

Winter Meetings are here & Jim Leyland to the Hall of Fame

04 Dec 2023

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Evan runs you through a few things to look out for during the winter meetings. Plus, Jim Leyland is now a hall of famer. Evan takes you back a few yea...

Episode 201 - Mets sign Luis Severino and Joey Wendle

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Stearns makes his first player signings as the Mets GM. He brings in former Yankee Luis Severino and super utility Joey Wendle. It's not the spl...

We got ourselves a 5th starter

30 Nov 2023

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The first signing by David Stearns is a familiar name. One that Evan has been talking about since last season. Luis Severino is now a New York Met aft...

Actions speak louder than rumors

30 Nov 2023

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The Mets have made a couple of small signings, but have not been linked to anyone. Should we follow the rumors or do they mean nothing? For comments,...

Joey Wendle and the big splash

30 Nov 2023

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The second move made on Wednesday night was for super utility man Joey Wendle. Will there be an issue with Mets fans if there is not big splash signin...

Episode 200 - A deep dive at leftfield

26 Nov 2023

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Evan goes through maybe one of the weakest positions in free agency, left field. Is there someone who can help the Mets in 2024? Is there an inhouse o...

The best leftfield free agents available

26 Nov 2023

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Evan goes through what feels like a very thin list of leftfielders available via free agency. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@g...

Who is the top leftfielder in the 2024 free agent class?

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe the best free agent leftfielder in 2024 may not have even played a game yet in the Majors. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRico...

A deep dive into Brandon Nimmo and moving him to leftfield

26 Nov 2023

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A lot has been made of Brandon Nimmo's drop off at centerfield. Do Nimmo's numbers fit that of a corner outfielder? For comments, questions or topic ...

Episode 199 - Happy Thanksgiving (Someone gets a new car)

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Francisco Lindor is in the giving mood, Mets have not been in the mood to hand out contracts just yet, who wants to bet helpful and be part of the Men...

Early free agency updates

22 Nov 2023

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The Mets seem to be big game hunting as some of the lower tier pitchers have come off the board with no connections to the Mets at all. Are they missi...

Mets working on their coaching staff

22 Nov 2023

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The Mets are making moves to bolster their coaching staff. On the prowl to bring in a bench coach, the Mets have kept around some of the previous regi...

More options at third base

22 Nov 2023

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After our third base podcast, a listener realized one major name was absent from our third base options. For comments, questions or topic ideas email...

Episode 198 - Deep dive into Third Base options

20 Nov 2023

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Evan and Hoff explore the third base options for the New York Mets. Can they avoid going external routes or is their a no brainer the team needs to br...

Internal third base options

19 Nov 2023

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Evan and Hoff discuss the Mets third base options who are currently on the team. Do the Mets have enough on the team already to avoid hitting free age...

External free agent third baseman

19 Nov 2023

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Evan runs through some third base options that are in the free agent market. Would you want the Mets to get any of these guys? For comments, question...

External trade options at third base

19 Nov 2023

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Evan and Hoff dive into potential trade options at third base for the New York Mets. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] ...

Episode 197 - Mets non tender edition

18 Nov 2023

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It's a very special Non-Tender edition of the Rico Brogna For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn more about liste...

Daniel Vogelbach is gone

18 Nov 2023

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It's the official end to the Daniel Vogelbach era. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn more about listener dat...

DJ is back

18 Nov 2023

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One of the fan favorites from 2023 is making his return to the New York Mets in 2024. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected]...

What other interesting names go non-tendered

18 Nov 2023

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Mets decided to cut ties with some interesting names as well as some other teams. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] T...

Former Mets GM Goes Behind The Scenes Of The 2021 Javy Baez Trade | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

17 Nov 2023

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Former Mets GM Zack Scott — now of Four Rings Sports Solutions — had a lot of fascinating takes on ...

Episode 196 - It's rumor time

16 Nov 2023

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We've officially hit the baseball offseason. Not that anyone has been dealt or signed yet, but the fact that the rumors are starting to build. Who are...

How would Christian Yelich look in Queens?

16 Nov 2023

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More ideas have trickled in to the Rico Brogna mailbag. One idea that Evan loves involves a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. For comments, questions...

Jose Berrios trade target

16 Nov 2023

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If free agency isn't kind, what trades can the Mets make to boost up their rotation? For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] ...

Yamamoto rumors

16 Nov 2023

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The free agency period should be picking up soon. Yamamoto has yet to be posted, but there are rumors trickling down of where he may wind up signing. ...

Episode 195 - Welcome number 25 Carlos Mendoza

15 Nov 2023

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Even though he's rocking number 28, Carlos Mendoza is stepping in as the 25th Mets manager of all time. Evan gives you a quick analysis of the new hea...

Episode 194 - Mets 2024 offseason plans

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time. Mets fans unite to put together the perfect offseason. We'll hear from Sal Licata, Tommy Lugauer, Pete Hoffman, Evan Roberts as well a...

The perfect offseason courtesy of Sal Licata

12 Nov 2023

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As we dive into what the goals should be for the New York Mets this coming offseason, the one person that makes sense to kick things off is Sal Licata...

Mailbag: A perfect offseason

12 Nov 2023

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Evan goes through listener emails to see what some of their ideas are for a perfect offseason. There seems to be a theme, pitching, pitching and more ...

Evan and Hoff offseason plans

12 Nov 2023

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Evan and Hoff break down their plans for a perfect offseason. Do either see Alonso staying with the team? Is Ohtani or Yamamoto? What about the outfie...

Episode 193 - Carlos Mendoza Mailbag and David Stearns comments

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Evan dives into your emails regarding the hire of manager Carlos Mendoza and breaks down the latest comments from David Stearns. For comments, questi...

Mailbag on Carlos Mendoza hire

08 Nov 2023

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Listeners of the Rico reacted quick when it came to the hiring of Carlos Mendoza. Evan runs through some of the emails that stuck out. For comments, ...

Steve Cohen swinging and missing

08 Nov 2023

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It's now turning into a habit of Steve Cohen going after people and not getting the guy he wants, Craig Counsell being the latest. For comments, ques...

David Stearns speaks to media

08 Nov 2023

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Evan dives into the comments made by baseball operations manager of the Mets, David Stearns. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gm...

Episode 192 - Mets hire Carlos Mendoza (A ride home with Evan Roberts)

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Monday we were blinded sided by the news that Craig Counsell was making his decision on where he was going to manage next. It would not be the Mets or...

Episode 191 - A look at the Mets starting pitching approach in the 2024 offseason

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest issues in 2023 was the Mets starting rotation. Most of the moves Billy Eppler made backfired. What will David Stearns approach look...

How different will the Mets pitching rotation look in 2024

05 Nov 2023

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David Stearns biggest test going into the offseason is straightening out the pitching rotation. What will his approach be? For comments, questions or...

Mets going to take a deep dive in free agency for starting pitchers

05 Nov 2023

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Last year the Mets dove into free agency for starting pitching and it back fired. What will the approach of the front office be? For comments, questi...

A former New York Yankee who makes sense for the Mets

05 Nov 2023

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Which former Yankee is Evan Roberts most excited for the Mets to go after in the offseason? Is there a better option via trade? Evan and Hoff go throu...

Episode 190 - All-Time Mets managers ranked worst to first

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the Mets about to bring in another manager, Evan takes a deep dive into the worst and the best managers in Mets history. Will the names be shocki...

Worst Mets manager of all time

03 Nov 2023

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We may have had some bad managers in Mets history, but there can be only one when it comes to the worst manager of all time. For comments, questions ...

You know who was pretty bad, Art Howe

03 Nov 2023

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We've established the worst Mets manager of all time, but how can we possibly forget about these other ringers brought in. For comments, questions or...

The Mets big three

03 Nov 2023

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For all the talk over the worst managers in Mets history, there are actually some good ones. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gm...

Episode 189 - Who do you want the Mets to go for in free agency? Shohei Ohtani in '24 or Juan Soto in '25?

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Cohen brings dreams of huge free agent signings in the next few years. If given the choice of only one, would you invest in the special two way ...

Juan Soto or Shohei Ohtani

01 Nov 2023

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Evan asked the question and he go the answers. Who should the Mets pursue in free agency if you can only choose one? Juan Soto or Shohei Ohtani? For ...

When is a walk not as good as a hit?

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Juan Soto has extremely good plate discipline unlike most others in baseball. He has led all of baseball in walks the last three seasons in a row, but...

Fan reaction on Ohtani vs Soto

01 Nov 2023

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Evan goes through listener emails regarding who fans want between Soto and Ohtani. For comments, questions or topic idea email [email protected] T...

Episode 188 - Tommy Pham speaks up about the Mets again

29 Oct 2023

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Tommy Pham always expected to be playing deep in the playoffs in 2023, however, he expected it would be with the Mets and not the Arizona Diamondbacks...

Craig Counsell update and World Series

29 Oct 2023

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The Mets seem like they are inching closer to bringing in Craig Counsell as the next manager. Plus, the pitch clock isn't that bad after all. For com...

Tommy Pham part 1

29 Oct 2023

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Tommy Pham goes in depth about his Mets clubhouse comments from a Month ago. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To lea...

Tommy Pham part 2

29 Oct 2023

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Tommy Pham has a little more to say about baseball today and the team that had the best culture. Not a shocker, it wasn't the Mets. For comments, que...

Episode 187 - The '23 World Series is set and an early look at the '24 bullpen

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations to the Phillies on another nice playoff run. Let's go Diamondbacks!!!! Also, Evan and Hoff try to make a bullpen for the '24 season. I...

Congratulations Philadelphia on another deep run

25 Oct 2023

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We at Rico Brogna would like to take a moment and congratulate the Philadelphia Phillies for another deep run in the playoffs. For comments, question...

Similar faces that may make their way back to the bullpen

25 Oct 2023

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The Mets bullpen left a lot to desire in 2023. Unfortunately, there are some questionable names who may be returning in 2024. For comments, questions...

Top free agent relief pitchers

25 Oct 2023

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Evan and Hoff take a early look at free agent pitchers going into this offseason. If not via free agency is there a trade that can be made? For comme...

Episode 186 - The one about restructuring the MLB playoffs

24 Oct 2023

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A lot has been made about the newest playoff format and a lot of feedback is not great. Evan puts together a bunch of ideas from listeners and togethe...

Hoff's playoff format

22 Oct 2023

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First up to spew his nonsense as always, Hoff gives his playoff format. Is he on to something or is it just a bit outside? For comments, questions or...

Listeners weigh in with various playoff formats

22 Oct 2023

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Evan reads through some of the playoff formats suggested by listeners. Maybe someone from MLB should listen in and get a clue. For comments, question...

Evan's big reveal on his playoff format

22 Oct 2023

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After hearing all the other ideas Evan weighs in on his playoff format. You asked for chaos, you get chaos. For comments, questions or topic ideas em...

Episode 185 - What should a Pete Alonso contract look like?

19 Oct 2023

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Evan reviews some emails from listeners regarding our "most disappointing season in Mets history". Plus, Evan runs through some contracts handed out t...

Rico Brogna Listener Emails

19 Oct 2023

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A lot of listeners had comments regarding the most disappointing season in Mets history. Evan goes through some emails to hear what others had to say....

Is it possible that Pete Alonso can say before free agency?

19 Oct 2023

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There is a small chance that the Mets and Pete Alonso can come to an agreement on a contract extension. It wouldn't be the first time. Evan lays out s...

What could happen if Pete Alonso hits the open market?

19 Oct 2023

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Evan clearly has some first base comps if Pete Alonso does hit the free agent market. The question is, how much will Steve Cohen spend if another team...

Episode 184 - What was the worst season in the history of the New York Mets

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In what has turned into the norm during the baseball playoffs, Evan puts out another depressing episode. Evan and Hoff dissect the worst seasons in Me...

There's only one place to start when we talk about disappointment

15 Oct 2023

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If we're going to start with the New York Mets and being disappointed there's only one place to start. It's with the worst team money can buy. For co...

Who would have expected these teams to disappoint us

15 Oct 2023

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Are we surprised that these teams failed or is more surprising that the expectations were so high going into the season? For comments, questions or t...

And the winner for the worst season in history of New York Mets is

15 Oct 2023

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It's a tough call but Evan and Hoff narrow down the worst season in the history of the New York Mets. Did they get it right? For comments, questions ...

Episode 183 - Francisco Lindor surgery & listener emails

12 Oct 2023

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Breaking news came Wednesday that Francisco Lindor had surgery on his elbow. The good news is he's supposed to be back for the start of spring trainin...

Francisco Lindor has surgery

12 Oct 2023

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In some shocking news, it came out on Wednesday that Francisco Lindor had surgery and should be recovered for spring training. Mr. 30 30 30 outdid him...

Defending Hoff

12 Oct 2023

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In what may be the most difficult thing to do in the world, Jimmy does his best to defend Hoff after he said he's starting to get a "Wilpon 2.0" feel ...

The moment we knew the season died

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a previous episode we talked about the different moments in the season that caused us to realize 2023 was a dud of a season. Well, Ralph confirms w...

Episode 182 - Mets exit interview 2023

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Evan and Hoff go through some major checkpoints of the 2023 season. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn more a...

MVP & LVP in 2023

08 Oct 2023

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Even a bad team has an MVP of the team. Who was the most disappointing player on the team. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRIcoB@gmai...

When did you know the season was over

08 Oct 2023

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There were a lot of rough patches in the 2023 season, but what was the moment you realized the Mets season was over? For comments, questions or topic...

Biggest mistake of the offseason

08 Oct 2023

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The Mets spent a ton of money to put together the biggest payroll in MLB history, however it wasn't enough. What was the biggest miss this? For comme...

Episode 181 - Buck Showalter vs Billy Eppler

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of news has emerged in the last 24 plus hours. Daniel Vogelbach being penciled into the lineup was not a Buck Showalter decision. Billy Eppler r...

Buck Showalter was done dirty

06 Oct 2023

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Reports came out that Buck Showalter was handcuffed into playing Daniel Vogelbach. Buck was left out to dry or did he get some revenge. For comments,...

Craig Counsell the perfect fit for Mets & Pete Alonso joins forces with Scott Boras

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With all the news about Buck and Eppler coming out, it secures Craig Counsell as the optimal choice for David Stearns. Plus, Pete Alonso gets a new ag...

Evan takes Hoff to task regarding Wilpon 2.0 comments

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hoff made some comments on twitter regarding the Steve Cohen era. "The bloom has come off the rose", followed by, "it's starting to feel like Wilpons ...

Episode 180 - Listeners guide to the 2023 MLB playoffs

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Evan and Hoff take a deep dive in to the players and the teams to root for in the 2023 playoffs. Some may shock you. For comments, questions or topic...

Which former Mets would we like to see succeed in the playoffs?

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eleven of the twelve teams in the MLB playoffs have one time Mets on the rosters. Who would you like to see go far and who would you like to be knocke...

A very short tenured Met & AL rooting interest

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we feel about some top level players who were once Mets making a deep playoff run? Plus, who do we like as the AL representative in the playoff...

Who do we root for to represent the NL?

04 Oct 2023

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Three of the six teams in the NL bracket of the playoffs come from the NL East which makes life a bit more difficult when ranking teams to root for. O...

Episode 179 - David Sterns introductory press conference

03 Oct 2023

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Evan reacts to David Sterns introductory press conference. Pete Alonso will be back in 2024? What's his plan for the next Mets manager? For comments,...

The David Stearns Introductory Press Conference | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

02 Oct 2023

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Mets owner Steve Cohen and new Mets President Of Baseball Operations David Stearns meet with the New York and national media to discuss Stearns' hirin...

Episode 178 - Mets vs Phillies (End to the 2023 season and Buck Showalter

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 2023 has officially come to an end. In what may go down as the worst season in team history when you look at the finances and expectations, it end...

Buck Showalter is out as Mets manager

02 Oct 2023

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Before game 162ish the New York Mets and Buck Showalter agreed to part ways. It may have not been a surprising move, but it was very much a surprising...