Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast
Episodes
Overrating Jacob deGrom
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During the mailbag edition of Rico Brogna, Evan Roberts is accused of overrating Jacob deGrom while neglecting another former Met starting pitcher. F...
Do the Mets value prospects?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets have made a bunch of signings over the past two years. One listeners questions the Mets and how they value prospects. For comments,...
The closing of Citi Field
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Final batch of mailbag questions, the lefty reliever market and how to decide an upcoming rewatch. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheRi...
Episode 81 - Mets Hall of Fame & Cooperstown class of '23
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets have announce their latest class of Hall of Famers and we will be hearing who will be headed to Cooperstown in '23. Evan runs throug...
Mets Hall of Fame Class of '23
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets have announced the Mets Hall of Fame class of '23. Al Leiter, Howard Johnson, Gary Cohen and Howie Rose. For comments, questions, o...
Who's next to make the Mets Hall of Fame?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Of course, Evan has a list of potential players that the Mets should consider to put in their Hall of Fame. For comments, questions, or topic ideas e...
Who will make it to Cooperstown?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The baseball Hall of Fame is announcing the class of '23 later this week. Here are some of the names and how they destroyed the Mets over the years. ...
Some potential Hall of Famers who were almost Mets
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets have few names in the Hall of Fame, but on the current list of potential Hall of Famers there were many who almost became Mets. What could ha...
Episode 80 - Foo Philly Edition
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Giants are heading to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles, so what better time to have the first ever episode of Foo Philly on the Rico Brogna Podc...
If you hate Philly please stand up
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's list the many reasons of why we hate Philly! For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn more about listener dat...
What era of Phillies do we hate the most?
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you go through the list of Phillies teams over the decades, which era of Phillies is the most hated? For comments, questions or topic ideas email ...
Chase Utley the most hated Philly of all time
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Mets fans, why do you hate Chase Utley? Here are some of the many reasons. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To l...
Episode 79 - A deep dive into Carlos Beltran's career as a New York Met
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Carlos Beltran's first year of eligibility for the baseball hall of fame. Evan takes deep dive look at Beltran's career as a Met and if he deserv...
Tommy Pham and listener suggestions for the Mets rewatch
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of quick notes regarding the Mets latest signing and some interesting suggestions regarding the first ever "Rico Brogna Rewatch." For commen...
Carlos Beltran signs with the Mets and his first season in 2005
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Beltran signed with the New York Mets in 2005 and didn't start as smooth as maybe some people hoped for. For comments, questions or topic idea...
Carlos Beltran 2006-2008
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For three years Carlos Beltran played some of the best baseball of his career. It led to one playoff birth and two epic regular season collapses. Evan...
Is Carlos Beltran a Hall of Famer?
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Carlos Beltran's career as a Met came to an end, it finished up with a on of injury and disappointment. Which leads to the question? Is Carlos Belt...
Episode 78 - Correa speaks, who's left on the market, deep dive Edwin Diaz, Sunday mailbag
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Evan reacts to Carlos Correa and Scott Boras opening up about the odd off-season for the shortstop. Plus the Mets still need to fill o...
Scott Boras and Carlos Correa speak
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the deal finally being made official, Scott Boras and Carlos Correa open up about the odd offseason. For comments, questions or topic ideas emai...
Who's still on the market and some trade ideas
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Correa gone, realistically who's left to fill out the roster? Is there a trade the Mets can make? Evan gives you for potential trade ideas. For ...
Mets finish the McCann trade and deep dive on Edwin Diaz
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mets finished the trade with the Orioles, and guess what? The Mets actually received a human being in return. Plus, Evan takes a closer look into Edwi...
Sunday night mailbag
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan goes back to the mailbag which is mixed bag of criticism and praise. For comments, questions and topic ideas email [email protected] To learn...
Episode 77 - The one where Carlos Correa is NOT a New York Met
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The episode you've been waiting for, the New York Mets and Carlos Correa do not come to terms on an agreement. Instead Carlos Correa is headed to the ...
Carlos Correa signs with Minnesota Twins
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After 19 days we finally have an answer. Carlos Correa is not signing with the Mets, instead he's going back to Minnesota. This kind of sucks, but doe...
He's gone there's nothing we can do or is there?
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some people up in arms over the Mets losing out to Carlos Correa automatically think that Steve Cohen is going to make a trade or grab the next availa...
Tim Locastro and how he can take advantage of another rule change in 2023
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It may not be a high end signing, but the Mets did pick up Tim Locastro. Evan is VERY excited about this move and how the Mets may have found someone ...
Fan emails reacting to Carlos Correa news
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan goes through some listener emails because we want hear from some loyal Rico Brogna fans and react to their thoughts on Carlos Correa signing with...
Episode 76 - Correa leaks, Phillies depth and breaking down the pitch clock
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Rico Brogna, Evan Roberts gives us the latest on the Carlos Correa signing and the leaks that are starting come out. We also take a...
The Carlos Correa situation is starting to get a bit intense
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's now almost 3 weeks since the Mets and Correa reportedly agreed on a deal, however the failed physical has caused a deal from becoming official. T...
Mets Phillies 2023 rivalry only getting better
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While Mets fans are looking at the the team Billy Eppler and Steve Cohen are putting together, we do have to look south at the team in Philly and ackn...
Breaking down the new pitch clock rule
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener emailed Evan and asked to breakdown the effect of the new changes in baseball. Since there are so many changes we'll breakdown one change a...
Episode 75 - Ex Met turned Met killers (with a Carlos Correa update)
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evan gives you a the latest update involving the Mets and Carlos Correa, plus a former Met signs with a division rival. This leads to the main topic o...
Carlos Correa news and notes
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It looks like the Mets and Carlos Correa are getting closer and closer to a deal. Here are a few things that have come out over the last few days rega...
Will Dom Smith join the ex-Met killer club?
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dom Smith signed a one year deal with the Washington Nationals which means he will see the Mets 13 times in 2023. Will Dom Smith join the list of form...
Some ex-Mets wait to do their damage during the playoffs
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some former Mets had to wait till the playoffs to completely destroy their former team while others did their damage prior to joining the New York Met...
Episode 74 - Greatest Moments of 2022 (Happy New Year)
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! On this episode, Evan takes you through the best moments New York Mets moments of 2022. For comments, questions or topic ideas email ...
One of the Greatest Comeback wins in the History of the Mets
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In all the years Mets have had bad beats, this game may be one of the must surprising comeback win of all time. For comments, questions or topic idea...
A Walk-off Moment to Remember
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mets had some exciting moments in 2022, but this walk off may be the best. For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] To learn...
Happiest but maybe Saddest Moments of 2022
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most exciting moments of 2022 may now be one of the saddest moments of the season. You be the judge. For comments, questions or topic idea...
Episode 73 - What the Hell is Going on with Carlos Correa?
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a very silent but present cloud hovering over Mets fans heads regarding Carlos Correa. What is going on and why has there not been a de...
What's the Hold Up with Carlos Correa Contract?
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a week and there has been no news on the Carlos Correa contract. Are you nervous? For comments, questions or topic ideas please email TheRi...
Let's Get Depressed One Last Time in 2022
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If the contract stays the way it is, that's a 12 year deal. What can go wrong in 12 years? That's why you need to listen! For comments, questions, or...
Radio Silence is a Good Thing
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard basically nothing regarding the Carlos Correa situation with the Mets. This may be a really good thing and Evan tells you why. Plus a Jean...
Episode 72 - Greatest Trades in Mets History
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this extremely positive episode, Evan goes through some of the best trades in franchise history. For comments, questions or topic ideas email TheR...
Trades that Built the 1986 World Series Champions
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We start this very positive episode with a bunch of trades that led to the New York Mets winning their 2nd World Series in team history. For comments...
Impact Trades that Some Fans Hate
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some important trades in Mets history, but if you ask some fans they may tell you how bad it turned out for the team. For comments, question...
This Trade Gave us one of the Best Moments in Franchise History
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to dive into best trades in Mets history, this trade gave Mets fans a moment they will never forget! For comments, questions or topic ...
Episode 71 - Worst Free Agent Signings in Mets History
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no better way to celebrate the holiday's other than reviewing some of the worst free agent signings in the history of the New York Mets organi...
Guys Who Really Don't Count as Free Agent's
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan starts off this wonderfully depressing episode by running off a few names of free agents who resigned with the Mets, so not technically a new pie...
Spending Money Poorly is a Mets Thing
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan goes through some awful free agent signing's by the New York Mets. It makes you think that the Mets were created just to make bad signings. For ...
The Worst Free Agent Signing in Mets History
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan thinks he's found the worst free agent signing in Mets history. What do you think? For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected]...
Episode 70 - The One Where Steve Cohen Stole Carlos Correa from San Francisco
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Santa Cohen came to town a little early baring gifts of a shortstop now turned third baseman Carlos Correa. This has shocked the baseball world as the...
Holy F, We Got Correa!
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How did you find out about one of the craziest signings in New York Mets history? For comments, questions or topic ideas email [email protected] T...
Enough with the Slander
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan has moved on, Hoff has moved on, the METS have moved on, but a lot of people are still talking about Jacob deGrom and criticizing how he left the...
You Can't Buy a Championship; Or Can you?
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that Steve Cohen is spending like a mad man, people are throwing hate at the though of buying a championship. Well, it's not the first time and wo...
Episode 69 - Favorite Mets Who Left the Team
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Evan goes through a ton of favorite Mets players who left the team before ending their career. If you're into another depressing epis...
World Series Champions that Left Too Soon
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off memory lane with a bunch of Mets that left AFTER winning the World Series with the team. For comments, questions and topic ideas email Th...
Revenge is Best Served Chill and with a lot of Hits
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan continues to go through emails taking us through great Mets that we said goodbye to way too early in their career. One of which who seemed to tak...
Trade with the Yankees backfires and we say goodbye to more Mets Legends
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A trade with the Yankees, letting a batting king walk and or best free agent signing of all time goes to San Francisco. For comments, questions or to...
Episode 68 - What do the Mets need to fix the offensive issues?
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets went through some ups and downs last year with their offense. The two biggest holes came from catcher and DH spots. Who should the Mets targe...
The Solution at Catcher is here
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He's finally here and will finally be given an opportunity at playing a good chunk of the season at catcher. His name is Francisco Alvarez! For comme...
Who can help the Mets DH in 2023?
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets were terrible in the DH department. Do the Mets have pieces internally to fix the problem or is there someone out there in free agen...
Do we expect a decline from the Mets core hitters?
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan goes through the New York Mets lineup and explains why the offense can be better than last year! For comments, questions, or topic ideas email T...
Episode 67 - The Mets Sign Kodai Senga
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets filled out their rotation Saturday night as they sign Kodai Senga. What does that mean for the back end of the rotation and what can we expec...
The Mets are Spending a Ton of Money to Maintain
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people are being overly critical of the New York Mets spending this off season. Has the team gotten any better? Evan dives into all of the si...
Kodai Senga's Impact on the 2023 New York Mets
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is now the third starting pitcher the Mets have signed in the off season. How does the rotation look and what sort of impact can we expect from K...
Mets History with Players from Japan
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan of course has to go through the Mets history of Japanese players the New York Mets have signed over the years. One can hope that Kodai Senga is t...
Episode 66 - Mets Bring Back Nimmo and Bulk the Bullpen with Robertson
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Winter meetings may be over but there is still a long offseason. The Mets however are moving quickly. This week alone the Mets brought in Justin Verla...
Brandon Nimmo is Back
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest hole left on the Mets was centerfield and there was really only one option. He may have gotten more than what we predicted but Brandon Nim...
David Robertson signs with the New York Mets
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We were begging all trade deadline for the Mets to bring him on board. It finally happened, just during the offseason. David Robertson is back in New ...
Let's Check Hoff's Temperature
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A day after Hoff expressed major concerns, Evan check's in on how he's feeling after Brandon Nimmo returns and David Robertson joins the squad. For q...
Episode 65 - Winter Meetings 2022
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Winter meetings have wrapped up. The Mets made some moves, while others in the division may have made bigger moves. Things are not complete but who do...
Filling Out the Rest of the Starting Rotation
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two days after locking up Justin Verlander, the Mets find a back of the end rotation guy and a bullpen addition! How we looking now? For questions, c...
Let's Develop Some Guys, Sound Like a Plan?
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So if the Mets don't make trades and don't sign every free agent in the book, that means you may actually have to develop a player or two this season....
What's the Deal with Nimmo?
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets have yet to add a bat this offseason, yet they have a major hole in centerfield. Is it just as simple as bring back Brandon Nimmo? If so, why...
Episode 64 - Justin Verlander signs with the New York Mets
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday the Mets lose their former ace in Jacob deGrom. On Monday they go out and bring in the next best thing. 3x Cy Young Award winner, Justin Ver...
Justin Verlander signs with the New York Mets
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friday Night caused a lot of Mets fans to be sick to their stomach. The simple cure? Go get the reigning AL Cy Young Award winning pitch Justin Verlan...
Tag Team Back Again
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Verlander reunites with Max Scherzer for the first time since 2014. What can we expect from the dynamic duo. For questions, comments or topic ...
Another Over the Hill Contract
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To spin the negative age thing into a positive, Evan puts together a list of "Over the Hill" pitchers the Mets have picked up over the years in free a...
Episode 63 - Dust has Settled on Jake, A Look at Mets Farm System featuring Joe DeMayo
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The dust has settled since the shocking news that Jacob deGrom left the New York Mets for the Texas Rangers. How are we really feeling. Plus Joe DeMay...
It's Been 48 Hours Since Jake Has Left the Mets
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The dust has settled and our brains are a bit more clear. So now how do we really feel about Jacob deGrom leaving and the realistic moves going forwar...
Joe DeMayo Breaks Down the New York Mets Farm System
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe DeMayo of "The Mets Pod" joins Evan to run through the Mets farm system. Who do they have, who will get called up soon, who has trade value and mo...
Contemporary Hall of Fame Results
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before Evan wraps the episode, he hits some quick thoughts and talks about the latest edition to the Hall of Fame. If you have questions, comments, t...
Episode 62 - Jacob deGrom Leaves and We Cry
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a wonderful, Friday Night in New York. Evan Roberts is sitting in Barclay's Center when devastating news breaks. The night is ruined for not just...
News is Official, Jacob deGrom is Gone
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan was looking forward to a nice relaxing Friday night at Barclay Center. Instead, what he got was a gut punch. Jacob deGrom left the New York Mets ...
Jake is Gone, Now What?
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So now that Jacob deGrom has officially signed with the Texas Rangers, what do the New York Mets do? If you have comments, questions or topics email ...
The Cut and Paste New York Mets of 2023
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that Jake is gone, the Mets have to pivot. What's the best road to take to improve the New York Mets. To email the podcast with comments, questio...
Episode 61: Latest News & Contemporary Hall of Fame Ties to the Mets
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan goes around the latest Mets news, Jacob deGrom's market shaping up, the Contemporary Hall of Fame finalists and their ties to the New York Mets. ...
Here's the Latest Mets Moves and News on Jacob deGrom
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan runs through the latest news going on with the New York Mets along with what else, Jacob deGrom. Email the podcast with questions, comments, top...
The Contemporary Hall of Fame Ballot and How Close they were to Being a Met
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time there is a Contemporary Hall of Fame Ballot. Here are a list of the players and the ties they had to the New York Mets. Email the ...
The Trade that Could have Landed this Potential Hall of Famer
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 1998 the Mets had an offer presented to them for a potential Hall of Famer... and they said NO?!?!?!? Email comments, questions, topics to Th...
Episode 60 - The Best and Worst Case Scenarios if Jacob deGrom Leaves the Mets
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is dedicated to Jacob deGrom and if he decides to sign with another team not named the New York Mets. While this may be a terrible thing,...
If Jake Leaves, What's the Best Case Scenario
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is not win win situation of Jacob deGrom leaves the Mets, but is there a place where he can go that would minimize the damage? Comments, topics...
If Jacob deGrom Leaves the Mets, What is the Worst Case Scenario of Where He Lands
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If Jacob deGrom leaves the Mets, which could be the worst outcome possible this offseason, the only thing worse would be if he lands with one of these...
Second Tier Teams that Would Hurt if Jacob deGrom Chose them Over the Mets
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discussed the teams that would hurt the worst if Jacob deGrom left the Mets, but what about that second layer? We discuss... Email comments, topic...
Episode 59: The Mount Rushmore of Mets Free Agent Signings
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan has created a free agent list of players that could make a Mount Rushmore of all time greatest Mets free agent signings, some controversial names...
Rough Around the Edges
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan has created a free agent list of players that could make a Mount Rushmore of all time greatest Mets free agent signings, the first few are a tad ...
Best Free Agent Moment and Closer
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan finds a free agent who gave Mets fans probably one of their greatest moments of all time, plus someone at the back end of the bullpen. Email top...
Best Free Agent Signing Ever and Best Free Agent Mount Rushmore
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan thinks he found the best free agent contract to sign with the Mets and he puts together his Mount Rushmore of Free Agent signings. Email topics ...
BONUS: Justin Verlander vs. Jacob deGrom | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There are a lot of great conversations involving free agency these days, which is why host Rob Bradford...