Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast
Episodes
Evan Roberts with his first "I told you so" moment of 2023
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Darin Ruf is officially off of the roster as the Mets decided to cut ties with the right hander just before opening day. Tim Locastro is set to take t...
The right handed DH is really going to be Tommy Pham?
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most Mets fans are ecstatic that Darin Ruf is no longer on the team, but than take a double take as next in line to fill in as the right handed DH is ...
Mets bullpen taking shape
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Days before the opening day, the bullpen picture starts to get clearer. Tommy Hunter finds his way on the roster for the third year in a row plus a ne...
Episode 103 - New York Mets vs New York Yankees bets (featuring Ernie Acosta)
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Roberts and Ernie Acosta have been making Mets vs Yankees bets prior to the start of the baseball season for years. Enjoy and witness the first e...
Pete Alonso vs Aaron Judge
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The most obvious bet that Evan Roberts and Ernie Acosta agree upon is an Aaron Judge vs Pete Alonso bet. Who has the better power numbers in 2023? Fo...
Catchers, pitchers, HBP's
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets and Yankees have more things in common than we want to admit. The catchers spot, the question marks in the pitching rotation. But the one the...
Yankees vs Mets stolen bases
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do the Mets or Yankees have any speedsters? DJ vs McNeil? Senga vs Severino? For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To lea...
Episode 102 - Mark Vientos and Brett Baty get sent packing
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The news broke that Brett Baty and Mark Vientos will not be on the opening day roster. Darin Ruf however is still on the team. What world do we live i...
Vientos and Baty get the call back to the minors
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Final roster is coming together in the land of the New York Mets. While it may have been unrealistic optimism to the think that both Brett Baty and Ma...
Darin Ruf is making the roster... or is he?
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan has three possibilities of how the Mets can still rid themselves of the Darin Ruf situation. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRic...
Final countdown to opening day
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's still time for Darin Ruf to be off the Mets before opening day. That being said, the Mets added some more pitching depth to the minor leagues....
Episode 101 - MLB Realignment
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to dive into MLB realignment. This podcast will include expansion teams, radical division changes, potentially getting rid of AL and NL leag...
Expansion the first step to MLB realignment
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been awhile since the MLB has toyed with the divisions and the leagues. Evan thinks it's time to balance out the leagues and divisions and reward...
The Pete Hoffman MLB realignment plan
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hoff gives his plan for MLB realignment. Is it too much or not enough? For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn mor...
The Evan Roberts MLB realignment plan
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The moment you've been waiting for. Evan Roberts releases his plan for MLB realignment. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected]...
Episode 100 - WBC comes to an end and countdown to opening day
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally over, Japan beats USA in the WBC and Shohei Ohtani shows off why he's worth all the money. Francisco Alvarez gets sent down, Darin Ruf is...
WBC and the Shohei Ohtani show
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The World Baseball Classic has finally come to an end. Shohei Ohtani proved that he is worth al of the money in the world!!!! Does Steve Cohen have a ...
Francisco Alvarez gets optioned
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was only a matter of time before Francisco Alvarez got sent back down to AAA. The concerning thing is there doesn't seem to be a plan to bring up t...
Who will get the final roster spot
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're a week away and things are not as cut and dry as they seem. Darin Ruf still can't hit, Mark Vientos has cooled off, Brett Baty has hit but can h...
Episode 99 - Wrap the Mets in bubble wrap until opening day
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Nimmo makes everyone hold their breath. How will the bullpen shake out now that Diaz is gone? Vogelbach's power outage in the spring, six man ...
Finding Nimmo
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Nimmo gave every Mets fan, player and exec a major scare on Friday night sliding into second base. Thankfully, it looks like Nimmo came away f...
Don't buy into spring training production
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're getting closer to the start of the season, is there anyone who is raising an alarm with their spring training production? Do the Mets have depth...
Six man rotation & Trea Turner
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buck has made it known that the Mets will most likely start the season with a six man rotation. Is this something the team should stick with for the e...
What's in the box?
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cohen and the Mets sent out their yearly box for season ticket holders. The 60th anniversary was special, but Evan thinks that Uncle Steve outdi...
BONUS: Brandon Nimmo Navigates The New World of Baseball | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The debates are flying throughout baseball. Most recently, there have been the arguments for and agains...
Episode 98 - Edwin Diaz is out for the 2023 season
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's official, Edwin Diaz has had his surgery on his patellar tendon and will most likely miss the entire season due to the 8 month recovery time. Thi...
Edwin Diaz is gone and there's nothing we can do
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where were you when you learned about Edwin Diaz's injury. Evan and Hoff take you through learning about a devastating injury to the most electric clo...
Mets can still win the World Series without Edwin Diaz
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of Mets fans who are convinced the season is over. That's not even close to true. The New York Mets are still a World Series contender....
There is history of teams losing stars and still doing well
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Edwin Diaz is not the first and won't be the last star to get hurt before the season starts. There is also history that good teams find a way to win a...
Episode 97 - Updated with Diaz Injury Opening day starters announced, more depth at pitching, WBC comments, greatest athlete in New York
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It has leaked, the New York Mets have their opening day starters. Max Scherzer disagrees with the timing of the WBC. Do the Mets need some pitching he...
Opening day starters announced and some pitching help
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The opening day starters have leaked. Did Buck make the right call? Do we think the Mets need some more pitching depth with injuries picking up? For ...
Max Scherzer's thoughts on the WBC
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Max Scherzer laid out his thoughts on moving the World Baseball Classic. Maybe he's right? Plus the bullpen is starting to take shape due to injuries....
Justin Verlander vs Aaron Rodgers?
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A question came up on the Carton and Roberts program. Who's the greatest athlete today in New York sports? Is it possible the new QB of the New York J...
BONUS: Mets Prospect Brett Baty Is a Big Winner of the WBC | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There have been a ton of winners during the World Baseball Classic, including the great game of basebal...
Episode 96 - Latest Mets injuries, final roster spots and Brandon Nimmo's debut
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The injuries are starting to pile up in Mets land. How does this change things for the opening day roster? Brandon Nimmo makes his debut and Buck Show...
Another day another injury
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have now reached the point of spring training where the injuries are starting to build up. Which ones should we be concerned over and which ones ar...
The case for Tim Locastro
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final position player roster spot is up for grabs. Vientos and Baty have both looked great, but is Tim Locastro the clear cut choice? Evan gives h...
Brandon Nimmo's spring debut
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It felt like it took forever, but Brandon Nimmo finally made his spring debut over the weekend. How important is it for Nimmo to have a big year after...
Episode 95 - Quintana sidelined, Mets vs Nicaragua, 2023 promo schedule
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets are dealt with an early injury as newcomer Jose Quintana is sidelined with a rib injury. Tylor Megil pitch clock issue, a very non Mets roste...
Jose Quintana out and another pitch clock incident
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First major injury has hit the Mets pitching staff as Jose Quintana goes down with a rib injury. Plus, more pitch clock issues. For comments, questio...
Mets vs Nicaragua
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets lineup is very youthful as a lot of players are in recovery or playing in the World Baseball Classic, which is probably why they were almost ...
Mets 2023 promo schedule
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets released the 2023 promo schedule and Evan is split on the giveaways. We take you through the promotions and if we'd be drawn to the game for ...
Episode 94 - A spring training to remember
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Early on some young names are making cases to make the opening day roster. Kodai Senga makes his spring debut. Max Scherzer has questions about the pi...
First injuries of 2023
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And so it begins, the injuries have picked up and the depth of the New York Mets rotation may already be tested. For comments, questions or topic ide...
Max vs the clock
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pitch clock has been the talk of the town to start the spring. One person who we've heard from the most regarding it is Max Scherzer. For comment...
WBC concern & Evan's attendance
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Players are about to go play for their country at the World Baseball Classic. The Mets have quite a few players headed over. Will this cause any issue...
Episode 93 - Ronny Mauricio & Pitch clock mailbag
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, we're over spring training. Lets get to the regular season already. On this episode Evan talks about the elephant in the room, Ronny Mauricio and ...
His name is Ronny Mauricio
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are two hot topics that Mets fans have been talking about since the opening of spring training. One as been the pitch clock. The other is Ronny ...
When will we see Francisco Alvarez in the MLB
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Narvaez and Nido locked in at catcher Francisco Alvarez has no place on the 2023 New York Mets roster. How soon do we think Alvarez will find his...
Pitch clock mailbag part I
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan goes through your latest emails and guess what? The number one topic is the pitch clock! For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@g...
Pitch clock mailbag part II
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan takes more of your reaction and questions on the pitch clock positives and negatives. For comments, questions, or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gma...
Episode 92 - The pitch clock has arrived and it's oh so beautiful
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring training games are here and we get our first peak out how the new rules will look, Evan and Hoff get into a debate on the good and bad that com...
Finally, some real life baseball to watch
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It may be spring training but nonetheless it's exciting to see the new rules put into play. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRicoB@gma...
The young kids showing off
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's still a slim chance, but some of the young kids are making case on why they should be playing in the big leagues. For comments, questions or top...
Pitch clock debate part one
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pitch clock has been a hit so far in the first weekend of spring training. However, there were a few hiccups as Evan was hoping for. Will these is...
Pitch clock debate part two
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will the intensity of big time moments in baseball be ruined by the pitch clock? Evan and Hoff debate. For comments, questions or topic ideas email T...
Episode 91 - Opening day roster predictions
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan and Pete breakdown who they think will make the opening day roster plus Max Scherzer and Carlos Beltran speak to the media. For comments, questi...
Max Scherzer and Carlos Beltran comments
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan talks about Max Scherzer's comments regarding if he'll opt out after the 2023 season and Carlos Beltran's career goals in the Mets organization. ...
Cutting down the position players
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is very little wiggle room to the opening day roster when it comes to position players. Evan does build a case for one of the rookies to make th...
Cutting down the pitching staff
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pitching staff has a few more opportunities than the position players, but who there is still plenty of depth. Who is the odd man out on opening d...
Episode 90 - Steve Cohen speaks and we listen
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cohen met with the media for the first time this spring. He gets into what it will take to build a winning organization, his battle verse owners...
World Series or bust
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of talk is the Mets spent a lot of money this offseason. Is it World Series or bust for the New York Mets owner? For comments, questions or top...
The battle between Steve Cohen vs opposing owners
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The thought has been getting around that owners are not too thrilled with Steve Cohen and how he's spending so much money. The problem is that everyth...
Pete Alonso's long term future with the Mets
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cohen says that he's always built his business around being close with the people he employees. The New York Mets players are no different. Howe...
Episode 89 - Rookie impact in 2023 and a look at the 2023 schedule
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot to unpack from the weekend. Manny Machado a future Met? Which rookies have the best chance at making the 2023 roster? Can Mark Canha hit...
Manny Machado pulls a Jacob deGrom
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Manny Machado opened up to the media on Friday that he will be opting out of his contract come the end of this season. What does that mean for the New...
Billy Eppler talks about the young kids
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do any of the kids make the 2023 opening day roster? After listening to Billy Eppler, the chances seem slim. Evan and Pete are split at who has the be...
Mark Canha bulks up
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean that Mark Canha has bulked up in the offseason? Do Mets fans want a more powerful Canha or continue with his contact? For comments,...
Deep look at the schedule change in 2023
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There have been a ton of changes going into the 2023, but one of the under the radar changes is the schedule. Evan Roberts takes a deeper look into th...
Episode 88 - Pitchers and Catchers are here
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Baseball is officially back with the start of pitchers and catchers. On this episode Evan touches on how to handle Verlander and Scherzer innings limi...
Lets talk innings limits
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets have started to speak to the media and one person made a bold statement on his expectations going into the 2023 season. That would b...
Opening day starter; Uncomfortable Pete
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buck Showalter tips his hand of how he'll handle the opening day starter, or does he? Regardless we have the best solution to who gets opening day at ...
Pressure to win the division; Fight to make the bullpen
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buck Showalter seems to be trying to take the emphasis off of winning the division my bringing up the idea of every playoff series being a best of 7. ...
Most anticipated spring training games of all time
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With so many rule changes happening at the same time, spring training may be pure chaos the first few weeks. Which means they may be the most watch sp...
Mailbag on 1986 World Series Game 7 rewatch
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first ever Rico Brogna rewatch seems to be a success as Evan has been sent endless emails regarding Game 7 of the 1986 World Series. Evan dives in...
Episode 87 - Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 Mets vs Red Sox
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first ever Rico Brogna rewatch and what better way to start it by rewatching the last time the New York Mets won a World Series. Rewatch: 19...
Spoiler alert: a wall collapses in between back to back home runs
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets are down early in game 7 of the 1986 World Series verse the Boston Red Sox. You may know about the back to back home runs, but do yo...
Guess what? The Umps were just as bad in 1986
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There were some key players in the game 7 of the 1986 World Series. Darryl Strawberry, Sid Fernandez, Jesse Orosco. One person who didn't have a good ...
The New York Mets are World Series Champions
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After all is said and done the New York Mets are the World Series Champions of 1986. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Episode 86 - Steve Cohen sends a message and the return of Carlos Beltran
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this jam packed episode of Rico Brogna, Evan gets into the return of Carlos Beltran, how the WBC will effect the Mets regular season, Steve Cohen's...
It's the return of Carlos Beltran
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprise offseason move, the New York Mets have brought Carlos Beltran back to the team in a front office role. How does this help the team and C...
Buck on the WBC
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited for baseball to be back. Spring training is approaching and so is the World Baseball Classic. There is a nice buzz behind the WBC, but o...
Steve Cohen has a message to the other owners in baseball
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cohen seems to be getting more comfortable as owner of the New York Mets. Maybe he didn't think he'd have to spend as much as he is on the team,...
Let us grade Brodie Van Wagenen
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now that it's been a few season's since Brodie Van Wagenen was let go as GM of the New York Mets, Evan takes a deep look to see if BVW was really as b...
Episode 85 - Expectations of the 2023 New York Mets and of years past
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan dives into the expectations of the 2023 New York Mets, but also rewinds back in history the expectations of teams in the past and how the outcome...
Rewatch is official Game 7 1986 World Series; Expectations going into 2023
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark your calenders, the rewatch is set. Plus Evan dives into the expectations going into the 2023 season. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://...
Expectations during successful years
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Starting late 1990's after some bad bad years the expectations of the Mets changed for the better. What were the expectations of the Mets leading into...
Expectations and collapses
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Things started to take a turn for the worst after 2006 but the expectations were extremely high. Rewatch: 1986 World Series Game 7 https://www.youtub...
Episode 84 - Max Scherzer vs Justin Verlander
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Rico Brogna, Evan Roberts takes a look at Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander to see which of the two is the better pitcher. Plus, wh...
What the Ruf is the problem?
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Billy Eppler spoke during Jeff McNeil's press conference and basically confirmed what most Mets fans were hoping was not true. Darin Ruf will be part ...
Deep dive Justin Verlander vs Max Scherzer
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Roberts takes a close look at both Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. Who is the better pitcher of the two? Regular season numbers verse post sea...
Who should get the opening day start?
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After all is said and done, who deserves to start opening day for the New York Mets? Is it Justin Verlander or Max Scherzer? Does twitter match with w...
Episode 83 - The one where Jeff McNeil signs a 4 year extension
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan breaks down the out of nowhere Jeff McNeil contract extension, dive into the backstory of Jeff, where he fits best in the 2023 lineup, and a nice...
Rewatch Twitter poll
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode Evan decided the four games he would put in a poll for the first ever Rico Brogna rewatch. There is still time so if you haven't go to @E...
The Mets and Jeff McNeil come to terms on an extension
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets and Jeff McNeil agreed to a contract extension on Friday which kinda came out of nowhere. Some people think that Jeff took a very te...
The Jeff McNeil origin story
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a deeper look at how we got to this point with Jeff McNeil. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn mor...
How will the shift effect Jeff McNeil
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One interesting thing to look at in 2023, the shift has been banned. While it may be a big factor to some hitters, will it change anything in regards ...
Shout out to Mariah Carey
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan wants to send a thank you to Mariah Carey and Craig Carton for some help. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To l...
Episode 82 - Mailbag Edition Volume 1
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First ever mailbag edition of Rico Brogna, Evan dives into your comments and questions! Plus, R.A. Dickey rant from Chris Russo, Starling Marte update...
R.A. Dickey
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you asked for it or not, Evan dug up one of his favorite rants from Chris Russo on the the infamous R.A. Dickey, plus a Starling Marte update....