Talkin' Mets
Episodes
Bigger Things Ahead?
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a frustrating opening stretch to the season for Mets fans. Underperforming stars, tough losses, a Juan Soto injury, and a red-hot start in...
First Impressions
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We rip the cellophane off the 2026 Mets season with some early impressions of the club. Mike Silva breaks down how the team looks out of the gate, whi...
What If? Mapping Out the Mets Season
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spring Training is in the books, and the Mets open their 2026 season Thursday against the Pirates. Mike breaks down how Carson Benge moves front and c...
Part 2: The State of the Mets Pitching
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two of This Week’s show features a conversation between Mike Silva and Talkin’ Mets Contributor David Mills. David puts together a yearly top...
Part 1: Decisions, Decisions
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the final week of spring training here, the Mets are facing some tough roster decisions. One of the more interesting moves came when Ryan Lambert...
Red Flags
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pitching has dominated the conversation at Mets camp in Port St. Lucie, but after some concerning outings from Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea, Mike Silva...
Depth on Display
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Championships aren’t just built on stars — they’re built on the margins. After the first week of spring training games, Mike Silva looks at how ...
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The first weekend of Spring Training games gave us the usual box scores filled with has-beens and long shots — but the real story wasn’t on the ba...
Spring Kick Off
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The journey starts now. Before we settle in for the 162-game, 180-day marathon, Mike Silva takes his first deep dive into the 2026 Mets roster. He pre...
Aligning the Stars
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Silva opens the official start of baseball season with a special Talkin’ Mets Pitchers & Catchers State of the Union. Before diving into ...
Don't Extend Freddy Peralta
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Warm up your winter morning with the newest episode of the Talkin’ Mets Podcast. Mike breaks down why he’d hold off on extending Freddy Peralta a...
Are the Mets Better?
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets capped off a wild week of transactions by landing Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, and Luis Robert Jr. With the offseason coming to a close, are ...
Did the Mets Land Their Ace?
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Stearns struck again late into the night, acquiring Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a blockbuster deal that sent Brandon Sproa...
Run Prevention
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets finally landed Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox in a deal centered around Luisangel Acuña and a pitching prospect. Did the Mets upgrade th...
Going for It?
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Mets finished making big moves this offseason after the Bo Bichette signing? Mike Silva dives into whether Steve Cohen and David Stearns are t...
Bichette Happens
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Less than 24 hours after Kyle Tucker chose the Dodgers over the Mets, the Mets shocked baseball by stealing Bo Bichette from the Phillies on a short-t...
Chasing a Dynasty
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets pushed their chips in on Kyle Tucker — and once again, the Dodgers beat them at their own game. Mike Silva reacts to Tucker landing in Los ...
Positive Projections
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the Mets wait out the rest of the free-agent market, the numbers are already telling an interesting story. Projection systems quietly see a better ...
The Curse of OMG
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Silva opens the New Year by looking forward—not backward. While the Summer of OMG brought excitement and optimism, it also left the fan base wi...
Are the Mets Rebuilding
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Silva examines why David Stearns’ decision to break up the Mets core is the defining story of 2025 — and one that could shape the rest of his...
The Mets Budget
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reports suggest the Mets may be nearing the upper limit of their 2026 budget — despite Steve Cohen publicly pushing back on that idea. So what if th...
Post Winter Meetings Roundtable
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two features a roundtable discussion between Mike Silva and Talkin’ Mets contributor David Mills, who was on the ground in Orlando for the Wi...
Post Winter Meetings State of the Union
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A turbulent week filled with drama, emotion, and frustration is finally in the rearview mirror, and Mike Silva is here on the Talkin’ Mets Podcast ...
The Stearns Way
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First, it was Edwin Díaz. Now it’s Pete Alonso. Has David Stearns completely changed the playbook in Queens? Mike Silva breaks down Alonso’s stun...
Super Bullpen That Wasn't
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mets fans took a punch to the solar plexus when news broke that Edwin Díaz chose to leave Queens for the bright lights of Los Angeles. What is Díaz’...
Prepping for the Winter Meetings
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the MLB Winter Meetings set to open in Orlando, Mike Silva breaks down what he expects the Mets to target in the days ahead. Will David Stearns s...
Reaction to Devin Williams Signing
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Stearns went shopping on Cyber Monday, landing former Yankees and Brewers closer Devin Williams on a three-year deal. On this episode, Mike Silv...
Rumors and Gossip
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While you were finishing your Thanksgiving leftovers, the New York Post decided to dust off an old storyline about clubhouse tension between Francisco...
What's Next After Nimmo?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special edition of Talkin’ Mets, Mike Silva looks ahead to what could come next. From free agency to blockbuster trades, hear Mike’s take ...
Wait, They Traded Nimmo?
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talkin’ Mets made a little history tonight. Just as Mike Silva was about to dive into a mailbag question about trading Brandon Nimmo, the news abou...
Far East Options
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year again. Retired Daily Yomiuri and Kyodo News baseball writer Jim Allen returns to the show to break down this offseason’s ...
Reaction to David Stearns at the GM Meetings
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since his 2025 postmortem press conference, David Stearns addressed the media — and Mike Silva has plenty to say. In this Talkin’...
Life Without Alonso & Diaz
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz are officially free agents — and while it’s in the Mets’ best interest to bring both back, what happens if market fo...
Getting Ready for the Hot Stove
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dodgers are World Champions — proof that even the most talented, highest-paid team still needs a little baseball luck to finish the job. In toda...
AFL, Prospects, and Edwin Diaz
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This latest pre-Hot Stove edition of the podcast kicks off with Mike Silva examining Edwin Diaz's current contract and assessing whether there is enou...
Chasing an Ace
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast, Mike Silva outlines what the Mets rotation needs. Hear him talk about Tarik Skubal and other aces...
7 Years?
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show kicks off with Mike Silva discussing what kind of owner Steve Cohen will be five years into the quest for a championship. Since he didn...
Talkin Mets Announcement
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Silva annouces his new partnership to the loyal Talkin' Mets audiance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...
The Core Conversation
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A week later, it’s time to wipe away the tears and put aside the frustrations of 2025 and look towards the future.Mike Silva discusses the core play...
Closing Thoughts
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets missed the playoffs, and the fans are angry. Mike talks about why this year’s team is the same as last year’s team and how David Stearns ...
The Little Things
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets “stubbed their toe” this weekend and now trail the Reds in the Wild Card race. Although it’s not over, things are not looking up in Que...
The Last Days of the Core?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Alonso saved the Mets for a day, but with two weeks left in the regular season, the 2025 Mets are fighting for their lives with a “muck” of ....
Acceptance
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another poor road trip ends, and the Mets now face old friend Jacob deGrom tonight at Citi Field.Mike Silva hosts a rare Friday show and discusses how...
Remembering Davey Johnson
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second half of the show, author Erik Sherman joins Mike to remember the career and life of the late Mets manager Davey Johnson. Erik authored J...
Kids Weekend
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Greene showed the Mets today what they are missing in their rotation, but Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat gave hope. Despite not having their bes...
Pitching Problems
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the latest edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast, where Mike Silva preps you for the big weekend in Cincinnati.Mike laments how the current ...
Ace What Ace?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an uncharacteristic emotional show, Mike Silva bemoans how the Mets veteran starters ruined a week of good vibes. It’s time to admit that Kodai S...
A Bold Move Ahead?
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Silva discusses the disappointing road trip to D.C. and Atlanta and dreams of the possibility of a “bold September” where David Stearns steps...
A Cowboy Gives Hope
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Talkin’ Mets drops a little earlier before the Mets and Mariners play in the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, PA.Hear Mike r...
Managing Expectations
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets were swept away in Milwaukee, but are still in a playoff spot. Even though everyone expected a breakthrough this year, were there signs from ...
Staring into the Abyss
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just a week after the joy of the trade deadline, the Mets and their fans are staring into the abyss. Is a collapse in full force? Why is this team str...
Start-ing to Worry
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just when the Mets solved their bullpen, the starting rotation has faded. Is there help on the way in the form of top pitching prospects, or should Da...
Going for It
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The business of baseball is put away until the hot stove as the focus turns to the Mets getting the job done on the field. As the team enters the thir...
Super Bullpen
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Within a few hours, the Mets bullpen went from porous to potentially the best in team history. Did the Mets give up too much for Ryan Helsley and Tyle...
Playoff Primer
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets swept the Giants and, in the process, showed you what they need to do to win in the postseason. Vientos for Robert Jr.? Yes, Mike would do th...
Misinformation Season
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets head West for a critical six-game road trip. Hear Mike give his take on the state of the Mets in the standings and what is an acceptable perf...
Number 5 David Wright
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second half of the show, Mike is joined by OG Mets Blogger Greg Prince of Faith & Fear in Flushing. Greg talks about his experience watching D...
Investing in the 2025 Mets
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Juan Soto’s legs saved the day on Sunday, but the concerns about the 2025 Mets continued the weekend after the All-Star break.Mike Silva discusses h...
Are the Mets a Playoff Team
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ceremonial first half is over, and the Mets can take a breath before they start their drive to the postseason. Will there be a postseason in Queen...
Silver Lining Slump
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets righted the ship this week, highlighted by winning the Citi Field edition of the Subway Series. Was the timing of the Mets slump fortuitous a...
June Swoon
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets were wiped out in Pittsburgh, and the fans smell blood. Are the solutions team meetings, firing coaches, or rushing a top prospect to the big...
Net Negative
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Francisco Alvarez was sent down before Sunday night’s finale. Are more of the “Baby Mets” heading to Syracuse? Independent prospect guru Ernest ...
Pitching Regression
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kodai Senga is injured, Clay Holmes needs a pitch count limit, and Tylor Megill and Griffin Canning are proving to be backend of the rotation starters...
Rocky Mountain High
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated joins Mike Silva as they discuss the surging Mets after the weekend sweep of the historically bad Rockies in Denver....
October Preview
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets split a series from the Dodgers and took four of seven during the last two weeks. What does this say about their October changes against the ...
Taking Care of Business
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets were boring this week as they “took care of business” against the dregs of the sport. As we start the month of June, Mike looks at the yo...
Who Are the 2025 Mets?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the time of the year again, when we move on from the “getting to know” portion of the season to being honest about who the 2025 Mets are an...
Top Mets Pitching Prospects
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back on May 11th, Talkin’ Mets contributor David Mills and I recapped the organization’s top positional prospects on the show as only we do.Toda...
Subway Series Learnings
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Round one of the Subway Series is over. The Mets treated it like another three games, but it’s much more. Mike talks about how Juan Soto has changed...
Soto and the Subway Series
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prep for a big sports weekend at Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden with Mike Silva and Talkin’ Mets.Hear Mike talk about how we should enjoy ...
Learning from PCA
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t dominate the Mets this weekend, but he gave the fans and front office a taste of “what could have been” with his elit...
Starting Pitching Sustainability
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During Sunday's doubleheader, the Mets were BABIP to death; chalk it up to “that’s baseball.” A month into the season, the starting pitching has...
Spring Cleaning
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets are 19-9 and rolling. All is well, right? Wrong. The losses to the Nationals this weekend revealed a soft underbelly to the club. Are they a ...
Home Perfection
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A special mid-week edition of the Talkin’ Mets podcast features Mike Silva recapping the Mets 7-0 homestand and hot start with Andrew Tredinnick of ...
The Citi Field Advantage
21 Apr 2025
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The Mets swept the Cardinals for the first time since 1986. Francisco Lindor led the way with the help of top-notch starting pitching. But the third s...
First Place Problems
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets are on a 108-win pace, but many facets of the club are not working properly. The offense hasn’t clicked yet, the starters don’t go very l...
Small Sample Size Overreaction
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets have won six of nine, and despite it being way too early, this is the first chance to react to some of the first-week trends we have seen.Wha...
First Impressions of the 2025 Mets
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time to panic? The Mets lost two of three to the Astros, but Mike Silva believes there were a lot of positives about the weekend. Hear his thoughts on...
What to Watch in 2025
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up Spring Training, Mike Silva discusses players and situations to watch in 2025. Do the Mets have enough starting pitching? Are Brett Baty...
Time for the System to Breakout
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all are ready for spring training to end, but MLB gave us a rare treat for this time of the year with the Mets-Nationals Spring Breakout game.Jonah...
Spring State of the Union
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter the “dog days” of spring training, it’s a great time to do a Mets State of the Union.Andrew Tredinnick of The Record joins Mike Silv...
Dare to Dream
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets have lost key members of their starting rotation this spring, but have the performances of the top prospects and some lesser-known names chan...
Why Don't the Fans Show Up to Citi Field?
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did Steve Cohen call out Mets fans for their lack of support? After his comments about Citi Field attendance, many on social media defended their deci...
Clay Holmes Dazzling Grapefruit Debut
23 Feb 2025
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Mike Silva starts the show tonight by discussing the Mets starting rotation. Down about the Frankie Montas injury? Clay Holmes not only dazzled in his...
The Boys Are Back
17 Feb 2025
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The boys are back in Port St. Lucie. Mike Silva kicks off spring training with the theme of the 2025 Mets. Hear why this season might be one of the mo...
A Convenient Marriage
06 Feb 2025
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Mike Silva reacts to the news that Pete Alonso is returning to the Mets on a two-year deal. He explains why this marriage always made sense, how the o...
OMG What's Left of the Mets Hot Stove?
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the offseason ending and the Super Bowl in our sights, is there anything left to the Mets hot stove?Mike Silva talks about how impactful Pete Alo...
For the Good of the Game
26 Jan 2025
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In the second half, Mike discusses a recent piece by contributor David Mills on “Beyond the Mic.” Are the Dodgers good for the game? Are we headed...
Boras vs. Cohen
26 Jan 2025
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Mike Silva discusses what we learned from Steve Cohen’s comments during Amazin’ Day. Are Pete Alonso and Scott Boras being reasonable? Are we gett...
Wright, Wagner, Beltran and the HOF
21 Jan 2025
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Listen to the annual Talkin' Mets Hall-of-Fame show and the special connection this year has to the 2006-2008 Mets. Advertising Inquiries: https://red...
Mets New World Order
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that it appears that Pete Alonso and the Mets are headed for a divorce, is there any doubt that David Stearns is in charge? Listen to Mike Silva t...
Time to Move On?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Silva weighs in on the reports that the Mets and Pete Alonso are still at an impasse in contract negotiation. The Mets must now set a deadline fo...
Tanner Scott and the Mets Bullpen
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants the Mets to sign Tanner Scott. Mike thinks that is a bad idea and mentions two names that might not be as sexy but might be better fitt...
Pete Alonso's Career Crossroads
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Silva discusses the rumored short-term deal between the Mets and Pete Alonso. Hear what history thinks about hitters like Alonso and how they age...
Sports Time Travel: The 1973 Mets
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the Hot Stove producing very little “heat” the last couple of weeks, the Talkin’ Mets podcast takes a break from the current reality and lo...
A Game of Chicken With a Polar Bear
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Talkin’ Mets podcast focuses on the pursuit of Pete Alonso. Mike Silva discusses the rumors of the Mets looking at a corner outfield bat ...
Sean Manaea and the Riverboat Gambler Rotation
23 Dec 2024
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The latest Talkin’ Mets Podcast reacts to the signing of Sean Manaea. The Mets inked him to a solid 3-year/$75-million dollar deal, but can he lead ...
The Polar Bear Market
15 Dec 2024
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On today’s show, Mike discusses the market for Pete Alonso and how Alex Bregman might be the only viable big bat option if the Mets fail to sign the...
Soto Coronation
13 Dec 2024
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Talkin’ Mets put a final bow on the “winter of Soto” by discussing the introduction of Juan Soto at Citi Field.Hear Mike's thoughts on the media...
Steve Cohen Lands his White Whale
09 Dec 2024
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The Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking deal. Hear Mike Silva react to the news. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by ...