Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast
Episodes
Craig Counsell and Carlos Beltran top candidates
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The two most popular names being thrown around to replace Buck Showalter is the clear cut favorite Craig Counsell and the former player and manager......
The rest of the potential replacements for Buck
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the obvious Craig Counsell and Carlos Beltran choices, who else could potentially be the Next New York Mets manager? For comments, questions or...
Episode 177 - Mets vs Marlins (Mets probably lose game 159)
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the season that can't end soon enough, we may have baseball at Citi-Field on Monday!!!! Plus, benchmark Wednesday, Jeff McNeil injured, and a look ...
We have ourselves some chaos
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Game 159 has yet to end due to weather. With 2 outs in the top of the 9th inning and the Marlins scoring 2 runs in the 9th to make it a 2-1 ballgame, ...
Benchmark night at Citi-Field
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kodai Senga throws 200 K's, Francisco Lindor gets to 30-30-30 and Pete keeps crushing bombs. For a team that may finish with 72 wins they had a lot of...
Does Jeff McNeil need Tommy John surgery?
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Out of nowhere we find out that Jeff McNeil hits the IL with a torn UCL. This usually means Tommy John surgery. Good news, it's on his none throwing a...
Episode 176 - Mets at Phillies (A Philly sweep the wrong way)
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mets get swept in a 4 game series in Philly, Evan dives into the Athletic article, and Ronny Mauricio has made his case to play every day in 2024. Fo...
Sweep City the wrong way
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets are inching closer to the end of the season. One final stop in Philly with a few hits to the balls attached. For comments, questions or topi...
The Athletic Article
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan takes a deep dive into the Athletic article written by Will Sammon and Tim Britton about the Mets clubhouse. For comments, questions or topic id...
Nothing special to see here the Mets just sucked
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Mets locker room anything worse than what's around the league or is a bad season cause more noise? Plus, who has a position come 2024? For com...
What The David Stearns Hire Means For The Mets | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Among all the front office conversation in recent weeks, one of the chief talks has been news that Davi...
Episode 175 - Mets at Marlins (Role reversal in Miami)
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mets play spoiler, Pete Alonso contract news starts up then denied and ticket prices skyrocket. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB...
Mets finally get payback
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After all of the years where the Marlins would beat the Mets to prevent them from getting to the playoffs, the Mets finally get their revenge. For co...
Pete Alonso deal
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed messages were put out today. Are the Mets close to signing Pete Alonso? For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To le...
Listener emails and ticket prices
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan reads some listener emails and dives into the raised ticket prices for next season. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmail....
Episode 174 - Mets vs Reds (Bartolo Colon's big day)
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets lose two of three vs the Reds but there were some moments to be happy about. Francisco Alvarez shows a pulse again and "Big Sexy" Bartolo Col...
Another lost series
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets lose two of three to the Cincinnati Reds as the season comes closer to an end. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected]...
A look at Francisco Alvarez's rookie season
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan takes a deep dive into Francisco Alvarez's up and down rookie season. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn...
Bartolo Colon
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a special day for one of the all time great Mets? Well, a huge fan favorite to say the least, Bartolo Colon. For comments, questions or topic ...
Episode 173 - Mets hire David Sterns
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this bonus episode of Rico Brogna, Evan breaks down the history of David Sterns and what the first move he needs to get out of the way. For commen...
Episode 172 - Mets vs Diamondbacks (Mauricio 1st career home run)
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some big things are happening at Citi-Field. Unfortunately it has nothing to do with the playoffs. David Sterns is hired, Mets take three of four. Ron...
Brett Baty struggles continue
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Baty has not had the easiest time in the majors and now with Mauricio here it may mean Baty has lost a potential job. For comments, questions o...
Gary Cohen vs Torey Lovullo
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There was big controversy in the first game of this 4 game series. Gary Cohen and Torey Lovullo look at the game of baseball very very differently. F...
Kodai Senga Cy Young?
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible that Kodai Senga can get a Cy Young nod in year one? For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn more a...
Episode 171 - Mets at Twins (Carlos Correa's revenge)
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets finally face Carlos Correa for the first time after almost signing him. The team continues to under perform even with the youngsters getting ...
Carlos Correa had his payback
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who would have thought during the offseason when Carlos Correa ended up signing with the Giants, then signing with Mets, and ultimately staying with t...
Are you ready for some Sunday baseball on a football Sunday?
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best pitched games this season by the Mets, and most people probably missed it! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmai...
Mike Trout for sale
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rumors are coming out that Mike Trout may be willing to ok a trade off of the Angels. Can we say, Championship??? For comments, questions or topic id...
Episode 170 - Mets at Nationals (Only a few more weeks to put this season behind us)
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As always, the Mets in 2023 show signs of dominance, followed by brutal losses. The series verse the Nationals is no different and basically has kille...
All hope is gone
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With another loss to the Nationals the Mets can kiss a "Why not us?" Mets amazing comeback goodbye. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheR...
Game two was just another brutal loss in 2023
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another loss that we've become accustomed to by the hands of a horrible team like the Washington Nationals. At least the season is almost over! For c...
What the Buck did he just say?
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan is not thrilled from some of the latest comments made by Buck Showalter regarding when he picks and chooses to play the young kids. For comments...
Did The Mets Get The Best Trade Deadline Prospect In Drew Gilbert? | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Now that we have had a month to digest all these prospects changing organizations thanks to the MLB Tra...
Episode 169 - Mets vs Mariners (Ronny Mauricio's major league debut)
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets take two of three from the Seattle Mariners. It could have been a sweep if Peterson, Ottavino and Vogelbach didn't do what they normally do. ...
Ronny Mauricio's debut is a screamer
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not only does Ronny Mauricio get a hit in his first big league at bat, it just so happens to be the hardest hit by a New York Met in 2023. So why was ...
What happened to Brandon Nimmo's defense?
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fundamentals this year for the Mets have been terrible. The biggest drop off though has come in centerfield as Brandon Nimmo continues to play poo...
Daniel Vogelbach does not run like Willy Mays
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The issues that plagued the Mets all season long reared their ugly head on Saturday night. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gmai...
Episode 168 - Mets vs Rangers (Who cares, Ronny Maurico just got the call)
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Evan does his best to bang out the episode, exciting news takes place... No, not that the Mets win a game so they don't get swept by the Rangers. N...
Justin Verlander, Lance Lynn Talk New Teams, New Results | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There have been so many great examples this season of players changing teams and suddenly changing thei...
Episode 167 - Mets vs Angels (Mets are weak)
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Besides Kodai Senga on Friday, the Mets continue to show why the team has been completely pushed around all season. It starts with the lack of respect...
Senga is a stud
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Very few things have turned out well for the New York Mets in 2023. The one thing that has turned out GREAT, has been Kodai Senga! For comments, ques...
No fight in Queens
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets continue to get hit game after game by every team in baseball and not one player or staff member seems to want to do anything about ...
No one cares about Pete Alonso
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With one month to go in the season, the entire Mets organization has seemed to completely turned their back on what could be their greatest offensive ...
Episode 166 - Mets at Braves (Evan returns off a short IL stint)
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan returns after a brief stint on the IL. The Braves always find a way to kick the Mets even when they're down. Plus, Shohei Ohtani updates, Doc and...
We still hate the Atlanta Braves
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how good or bad the season is going, the one team Mets fans want to beat the most is the Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately it did not work for t...
Shohei Ohtani injury is a good thing for the Mets
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shohei Ohtani is unavailable to pitch the remainder of the 2023 season due to a UCL tear. Evan gives you the reason why Ohtani to the Mets makes so mu...
Doc and Darryl will get their day; Pete Alonso on the trade block
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets announced that Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden will finally get their numbers retired in 2024. Finally the fan base will get to celebrate...
Mets Icon Ed Kranepool on the ‘69 World Championship, Gil Hodges’ What if | 'DA's New York Accent'
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'DA's New York Accent' (Subscribe Here): Many Mets fans may be surprised to know Ed Kranepool has the third most hits in franchise history. The b...
Episode 165 - Mets at Cardinals (featuring Paul Rosenberg)
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan is a bit under the weather so Hoff is joined by Paul Rosenberg to talk about the great series win in St. Louis, Pete Alonso's bone headed play, w...
Too little too late
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets seem to be picking up some steam. but they buried themselves too far back at the deadline to be taken serious, right? For comments, question...
Pete Alonso is a big old goof
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Alonso has been known to get a little "odd" here and there on and off the field. From how serious he takes the home run derby, humping the dugout...
Are we really getting a good look at who should be on the '24 Mets roster?
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets are still in a playoff race but are making it look more like a tryout for the 2024 season. Who will return and who will manage the t...
Howie Rose Keeps it Real Behind a Microphone | 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball'
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'The PBP: Voices of Baseball' (subscribe here): This week's "The PBP: Voices of Baseball" features Howie Rose, the longtime radio voice of the Ne...
Episode 164 - Mets vs Pirates series (Mets win another series, who cares)
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets finish their homestand 5-5 just like Evan Roberts predicted. The problem is, they're still playing terrible baseball. Brandon Nimmo ...
Mets win another ugly series
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets beat the Pirates two out of three games. Let's just say it's nothing to write home about. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRi...
What happened to Brandon Nimmo?
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Nimmo was once one of the best lead off hitters in the game. Now, his on base has dipped while his power numbers are the best they've ever bee...
Edwin Diaz ramping up for September '23 return
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was nice to see Edwin Diaz in Citi-Field Tuesday night on his bobblehead night. News has been circulating that Diaz wants to make a return in '23. ...
Episode 163 - Mets vs Braves series (We're terrible)
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In another series verse the Atlanta Braves the Mets get completed destroyed. As if things on the field couldn't be much worse rumors of the Mets locke...
Braves beat the piss out of the Mets again
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Braves continue to have their way with the Mets and it's getting annoying. If you're still locked into the Mets this season then you love being to...
The Braves embarrassed the Mets again
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Braves do it again. In the first three games of this series the Mets were outscored 34-3. This can not happen again. For comments, questions or t...
Are there issues in the locker room?
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Mets locker room "toxic"? The rumors started to spread over the week and Mike Puma did the research for us. For comments, questions or topic i...
Episode 162 - Mets vs Cubs series (The Pete Alonso Show)
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets finally win a series and it was led by Pete Alonso who went off for four home runs in three games. Plus. Brett Baty gets sent down, Cookie ca...
Brett Baty gets sent down
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With all the trades taking place you would think that now is the perfect time to see the rookies play. Well, the Mets have other ideas as Brett Baty w...
A typical Mets loss
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday was another example of why the Mets are so flawed. Pete Alonso hits another home run and then the bats went completely cold. For comments, qu...
Otto not looking good
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In game 3 of the Cubs series, the Mets are in a position to win going into the 9th, but very quickly things get out of hand and Buck didn't have time ...
Episode 161 - Mets at Orioles series (First ever drunk Rico)
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the first ever drunk Rico Brogna, Evan and Pete are drunk. On top of that, they discuss the Baltimore Orioles series, is it time to root for the Me...
What are you drinking?
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first ever drunk Rico Brogna, Evan, live from vacation breaks down the horror show that is the New York Mets! For comments, questions or topic...
Evan's trip to Baltimore
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan enjoys his trip to Camden yards, failed his son at catching a foul ball, didn't interact with fans and chose to bring his youngest kid to an aqua...
Drunken emails
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first ever RIco Brogna drunken email section of the podcast. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn more...
Episode 160 - Mets swept in Kansas City ( Steve Cohen stops by)
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the season continues to spiral the New Mets make their way closer and closer to the basement. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRico...
Sweepless in KC
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where we thought the Mets could compete in the second half. We have to bow down to Cohen and the front office who read the room and sold. ...
Steve Cohen's message to Max and company
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cohen spoke to the media and was almost shocked at how shocked everyone was when the Mets became sellers. For comments, questions or topic idea...
The future of Pete Alonso
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cohen spoke about Pete Alonso and how he hopes they can work out a deal. The feel is there is no rush which may put Pete in an odd spot. Should ...
Episode 159 - The Mets sell at the deadline
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All hope is officially gone as the New York Mets officially sold off all of their VIP pieces. On top of that, the Mets can only do what they do best b...
Wow, what a crappy finish to a crappy day
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the Mets selling at the deadline wasn't bad enough, how about the first ever walk off pitch clock balk violation in extra innings??? Yes, the Mets ...
How do we really feel about the deadline moves?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a mixed emotion following the MLB trade deadline. The most expensive roster ever in baseball is completely stripped. Does anyone feel good about ...
Is Steve Cohen really awesome?
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Steve Cohen and Billy Eppler one step ahead of everyone in baseball? For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn mo...
Terry Collins on Mets' Lost Season, Johan’s No-No, Harvey’s World Series | 'DA's New York Accent'
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'DA's New York Accent' (Subscribe Here): Terry Collins still gets stopped in the street and thanked by strangers for his job as manager of the 20...
Episode 158 - Mets vs Nationals (Trade deadline edition)
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets finish July with a 14-9 record but it's still not good enough after a 7-19 June. The fire sale has begun before the trade deadline, but does ...
Mets take 3 of 4 from the Nats
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets take the series over the Nationals unfortunately it wasn't a sweep like they needed. Is there still hope in a "lost season" for the Mets to m...
To trade or not trade Justin Verlander revisited
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets are in full sell mode, but does that include Justin Verlander? Evan dives into why it's so important to keep the 40 year old starter...
Is Max Scherzer the worst free agent signing in history of the Mets?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Max Scherzer came and went in one of the most intense and chaotic 1 1/2 years of any New York Met. Does he go down as one of the worst free agent sign...
Ranking The Prospects In All The Recent Trades (Mets Fans Will Be Happy) | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): You know all the names coming back to the contenders. Lucas Giolito. David Robertson. Lance Lynn. Arold...
Episode 157 - Max Scherzer is traded
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Max Scherzer waves is no trade clause and is packing his bags and going to Texas. Don't let the door hit you on the way out!!! For comments, question...
Episode 156 - Trade Deadline episode (Mets wave the white flag)
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The trade deadline is here. Evan and Hoff review the David Robertson trade, Max Scherzer's comments about the direction of the team, and who should st...
David Robertson reaction wave the white flag
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan needed to take 24 hours before he was able to speak about the Mets waving the white flag by trading David Robertson. For comments, questions or ...
Can the Mets be buyers?
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets may sweep the Nationals before the trade deadline, is there a chance that they reverse and become buyers? For comments, questions or topic i...
Justin Verlander trade or not to trade
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The trade deadline is days away, is Justin Verlander on the trade block? If so, what can he actually bring back? For comments, questions or topic ide...
Episode 155 - Mets at Yankees (Split series)
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mets split the two game series in another dud of a performance from the offense. It's another day closer to the trade deadline and there is no signs t...
Another no show from the offense
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The inconsistencies with the Mets offense help the Yankees spit the two game series. Another opportunity wasted to try and get back into the wild card...
Enough with getting hit by pitches
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan is tired of watching the Mets constantly get hit by pitches and see no retaliation from the team. Plus more emails. For comments, questions or t...
Episode 154 - Mets take game one at Yankee Stadium
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The season may be close to done for the New York Mets, but at the end of the day they'll still have Pete Alonso having one of the best games of his se...
The Mets are King of New York for a day
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In what should have been a laugher the New York Mets win a very tight game over the New York Yankees. HIGH FIVE! For comments, questions or topic ide...
Even in wins we want to cry
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets find a way to beat the New York Yankees, yet, the end of the game left Mets fans feeling icky inside. For comments, questions or topic ideas...
It's A Great Time To Catch Up With Brandon Nimmo | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Mets might be seven games out of a postseason spot, but Brandon Nimmo is always in first place when...
Episode 153 - Mets at Red Sox (Evan takes a trip up to Boston)
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets continue to nose dive. Even when they win it doesn't come easy. Is it really better to trade Max Scherzer than to bring him back in 2024. Plu...
A Green Monster experience like no other
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been that type of season where the New York Mets take two days to win a game, but at least Evan had a semi good time. For comments, questions or...
A Max Cookie crap sandwich
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the Mets win the first game in Boston, Max Scherzer and Carlos Carrasco take it upon themselves to pitch so bad the Mets have no chance of takin...
Preview to the trade deadline
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're a week away from the trade deadline. Is there any value the Mets have that can be traded? For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB...
Daniel Vogelbach Explains The Trade Deadline Life | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): In the latest in the series of 'Trade Deadline Confessions', Mets slugger Daniel Vogelbach reflects on ...