Talkin' Mets

Plan B - A World Without Soto

01 Dec 2024

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During the show's second half, Mike discusses a world where the Mets do not land Soto. What is Plan B? Names such as Anthony Santander, Pete Alonso, A...

Shipping up to Boston?

01 Dec 2024

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Unconfirmed rumors circulated during the Thanksgiving holiday about the Red Sox closing in on a deal with Juan Soto. Mike explains why Boston has alwa...

The 40-Man Roster

25 Nov 2024

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It’s been all Juan Soto talk all the time, but there is more to building a team than stars. Winning baseball requires depth and a farm system, so it...

The Curious Case of Roki Sasaki

17 Nov 2024

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In the second hour, Jim Allen of the Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast discusses Roki Sasaki, what to expect from his MLB transition, the changing culture...

Do the Mets Have a Real Shot at Juan Soto?

17 Nov 2024

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Steve Cohen, Carlos Mendoza, and David Stearns made their pitch to Juan Soto. The Yankees have the final word. Did the Mets give themselves a chance? ...

Hot Stove with Will Sammon

10 Nov 2024

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Today, Mike Silva is joined by Will Sammon, the Mets beat reporter for The Athletic. Mike and Will discuss the Juan Soto derby, Pete Alonso’s market...

Juan Soto and the Mets

03 Nov 2024

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In the show's second half, it’s about the free agent prize of the offseason: Juan Soto. Hear Mike talk about the media fallacies regarding Soto, how...

An Honest Conversation About the 2024 Mets

03 Nov 2024

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Talkin’ Mets and Mike Silva kick off the hot stove. Before we get into Juan Soto and improving the roster, hear Mike talk about the 2024 season one ...

The Dream is Over

21 Oct 2024

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The Mets fell short against the Dodgers in the NLCS. Hear the "morning after" reaction from Mike Silva as he discusses the 2024 team and how it sets u...

Not Over Yet

19 Oct 2024

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The Mets are headed back to LA. Can they make history? It's magic vs. analytics. Hear Mike talk about why the Mets can still take this series despite ...

One Last Day of Summer

18 Oct 2024

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The Dodgers took over Citi Field again in Game 4. Can the Mets rebound? Is there another day of summer left? What will it take to still win this serie...

Missed Opportunity

17 Oct 2024

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The Mets lost 8-0 in Game 3 of the NLCS, but hear Mike Silva tell you why this was a huge missed opportunity to put the Dodgers on their heels. Advert...

Anatomy of an MVP

15 Oct 2024

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Hear Mike Silva's reaction to Game 2 of the NLCS. Francisco Lindor showed why he's the MVP. Also hear the good, bad, and concerning from Monday's 7-3 ...

Shake it Off

14 Oct 2024

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The Dodgers blew out the Mets in Game 1. The quick Game 2 turnaround means the Mets must "shake it off" quickly. What did we learn from the horrible G...

LA Dreaming

13 Oct 2024

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Mike Silva previews the Mets-Dodgers NLCS matchup and tells you the biggest challenge the Dodgers pose to the Amazin's on their latest stop on their j...

Chips to the Center of the Table

10 Oct 2024

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The Mets win the NLDS! Listen to the official Talkin Mets reaction show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted by Simplecast, an ...

The Citi Field Advantage

09 Oct 2024

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The Mets can send the Phillies home packing tonight because of three heroes from Game 3: Sean Manaea, Starling Marte, and you, the Citi Field fan base...

Building a Bridge

07 Oct 2024

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The Mets can wrap up the NLDS this week at Citi Field. Although the narrative to date has been “as Edwin Diaz goes, so do the Mets,” the real ques...

Making a Statement

06 Oct 2024

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Mike Silva tells you to realize that the Mets run this postseason is more than magic; this team is as good as anyone else left in the tournament. Adve...

A Hollywood Ending

04 Oct 2024

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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets dramatic series-clinching 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted ...

Getting the Ball to Diaz

03 Oct 2024

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The Mets lost an agonizing way to Milwaukee in Game 2. Today, they are focused on winning the ultimate deciding game. Mike discusses a simple concept ...

Baseball Players Making Baseball Plays

02 Oct 2024

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It was a simple formula in Game 1: Baseball players making good baseball plays. Hear Mike Silva react to the Mets 8-4 victory over Milwaukee in Game 1...

The Innocent Climb

01 Oct 2024

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Mike Silva comes to you from a “champagne-soaked” Talkin’ Mets studio to discuss the dramatic Mets 8-7 victory over the Braves.Mike talks about ...

It Had to Be This Way

30 Sep 2024

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You didn't think the Mets would avoid Atlanta, did you? Mike Silva gives a state of the union after the Mets beat the Brewers to give themselves a cha...

Mets Fans and the Homestand

23 Sep 2024

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To round out the show, Mike discusses the criticism of the fans not showing up to Citi Field, provides perspective on historical attendance, and talks...

Slaying the Demon

23 Sep 2024

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The Mets had a 6-1 homestand, capping it by beating the Phillies three out of four games. The big stars stepped up and led the way as Alonso, Nimmo, a...

Andrew Tredinnick of The Record Talkin' Mets

16 Sep 2024

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Hear Mets beat reporter Andrew Tredinnick of The Record joins Mike Silva to give his take on the Mets as they enter the home stretch of the pennant ra...

Time to Step Up

16 Sep 2024

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We can talk about good vibes, mojo, and everything that has happened to the Mets since Memorial Day. The fact remains that they need to execute the fi...

Jeff McNeil's Injury

08 Sep 2024

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The good vibes couldn't stop another "thunderbolt" from hitting the Mets. Jeff McNeil's season-ending injury is damaging, but Mike talks about what ne...

Best Season in Mets History

08 Sep 2024

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Not only has there been debate about Francisco Lindor playing at an MVP level, but is his 2024 season the best in Mets history? Hear Mike discuss this...

Let the Good Vibes Roll

08 Sep 2024

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A couple of weeks ago, it was Mets Mojo vs. Braves pitching. Has the Mojo taken the lead in the clubhouse? Hear Mike talk about the atmosphere around ...

Should Luis Torrens Play More?

02 Sep 2024

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Francisco Alvarez is struggling. Should Carlos Mendoza make Luis Torrens a bigger part of the September equation? Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...

Sean Manaea and the Mets Rotation

02 Sep 2024

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Sean Manaea has evolved into an ace. The Mets new big three in September need to continue performing for them to make the postseason. Advertising Inqu...

Mets Math in September

02 Sep 2024

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How many games do the Mets need to win to make the playoffs? Hear about that and all the versions of this team that have shown up throughout the seaso...

Francisco Lindor's MVP Season

26 Aug 2024

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Despite Shohei Otani's pursuit of the 50/50 club, Francisco Lindor is hanging in the MVP race. His performance this weekend in San Diego raises the qu...

Mets Mojo vs. Braves Pitching

26 Aug 2024

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The Mets have had mojo going for them every since late May. The Braves have lost the "it" factor that marked their historic run to a division title in...

Six-Inning Pitchers

18 Aug 2024

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Mike wraps up the program by addressing the report from ESPN's Jesse Rogers, in which he claims the league is contemplating requiring pitchers to go s...

The New Jeff McNeil

18 Aug 2024

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Who is Jeff McNeil morphing into? Mike looks at some interesting trends with McNeil, including how he hits at Citi Field. Maybe the version we have se...

Walk-ing Away from the Wild Card

18 Aug 2024

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The Mets just played .500 baseball against second-division clubs. Why? It's simple, and Mike will tell you how Carlos Mendoza's crew is walking away f...

How Good is the Mets Offense?

12 Aug 2024

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Mike Silva discusses the just completed 4 and 6 road trip and questions whether the Mets’ offense is good enough to earn a Wild Card spot. He discus...

Lessons from Anaheim

05 Aug 2024

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The latest Talkin’ Mets is a state of the union on what the Mets need to avoid another disaster like the one over the weekend. Hear his thoughts on ...

In Stearns We Trust?

31 Jul 2024

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Mike Silva recaps the Mets trade deadline acquisitions, why Stearns is "threading the needle," and how it will be essential to balance prospect capita...

Talkin' Mets Top Prospects Discussion

29 Jul 2024

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Did you read the Talkin' Mets Top Prospect List? If not, subscribe now at substack.com/@talkinmetsnog and get it for FREE. Hear Mike Silva discuss the...

Decisions Decisions

28 Jul 2024

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David Stearns first trade deadline is a difficult one. With the price of quality starters and relievers skyrocketing, how far should he go to upgrade ...

The Kodai Senga Dilemma

22 Jul 2024

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Kodai Senga is back! Did you forget about him? What a challenging time to incorporate him into the rotation. What if he can't get it done? What do the...

Stub Your Toe Weekend

21 Jul 2024

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The Mets played down to the Marlins and did a classic "stub your toe" in the baseball sense. Hear Mike's take on the negative tone set by Pete Alonso ...

Pete Alonso, All-Star?

15 Jul 2024

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Mike Silva discusses Pete Alonso's season to date and how he and the Mets need each other in the second half for different reasons. Advertising Inquir...

Good Vibes at Citi Field

15 Jul 2024

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What a wild first half. The Mets went from the abyss to the playoffs. The vibes are great; can it continue? Hear Mike talk about his Citi Field experi...

Big Idea: Trading for Mason Miller

08 Jul 2024

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Every once in a while, Mike Silva has a big idea at Talkin' Mets. Tonight, it's trading for Oakland closer to Mason Miller. Can the Mets pull it off? ...

Living & Dying with Diaz

08 Jul 2024

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Edwin Diaz returned from suspension, and everything is right with the Mets. Or is it? Hear Mike Silva talk about how Diaz and the Mets are tied at the...

SOS, Save the Mets Bullpen

01 Jul 2024

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History tells us that fixing a bullpen midseason isn't easy. Hear some tales of bullpen trades gone wrong, and Mike gives one wild trade scenario that...

Good Vibes, Bad Bullpen

01 Jul 2024

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Mike Silva reflects on the just-ended month of June and a valuable lesson he learned from the Met's historic month. Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

Willie Mays: The Life The Legend

24 Jun 2024

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Mike Silva puts a cherry on top of the week of remembering Willie Mays by discussing Willie's iconic career with Jim Hirsch, author of the autobiograp...

Statement Road Trip, Sticky Win

24 Jun 2024

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Mike Silva discusses the statement made by the Mets on this recent 4-2 road trip to Dallas and Chicago. Also hear his thoughts on the controversial ej...

Help From Within

16 Jun 2024

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The Mets are not officially a playoff contender until they hit the .500 mark. That said, Mike Silva talks about how they should look for help from wit...

100 mph

16 Jun 2024

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The Mets have won 11 of 15 and are surging into the playoff picture. J.D. Martinez and Francisco Lindor lead the offense, while Dedniel Nunez is surpr...

The Impact of the London Series

10 Jun 2024

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In the second half of the show, Anthony Wootton from the TransAtlantic Sports Show makes an appearance to talk about covering the London Series. He di...

Fool's Gold

10 Jun 2024

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The Mets continue to captivate the fans. Following a thrilling victory to conclude the London Series, the team has won four out of its last five games...

Strawberry's Message

02 Jun 2024

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Darryl Strawberry had a profound message for the 2024 Mets, David Stearns, and Steve Cohen. Mike Silva contrasts that with J.D. Martinez's “no press...

Finding Strawberry

02 Jun 2024

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Mike Silva looks back on the career of Darryl Strawberry and discusses how the Mets and Straw were never the same after he left as a free agent in 199...

Cleaning up the Mess

30 May 2024

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Jorge Lopez flipped out and threw his glove. That is the story the media will tell you to generate content. Mike Silva gives you what Lopez symbolizes...

The Right Message

27 May 2024

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David Stearns and Steve Cohen have big decisions as the team heads into the trade deadline. With the core players being so below their career norms, i...

The Last Stand

27 May 2024

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Admit it! The fan alter ego still has hope after Omar Narvaez singled to win Sunday’s game against the Giants. Mike talks about the pull between log...

Core Crossroads

20 May 2024

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After a week where Edwin Diaz blew three saves and the Mets lost 2 of 3 to the lowly Marlins, Mike Silva questions whether it’s time to move on from...

$158 Million Dollar Decision

13 May 2024

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Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off against the Braves salvaged a lost weekend at Citi Field, where there appeared to be a vast gap between the NL East contend...

Blocking the Plate

05 May 2024

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MLB has been messing with the rules and trying to legislate everything for the last decade. The ambiguity creates problems, and we saw that this year...

Warning Signs Become Reality

05 May 2024

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May is here, and we can finally start to see who this 2024 Mets team is. Are they the sub-.500 bunch that seems not to hit when they get good pitching...

Dare to Dream on Christian Scott

05 May 2024

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Mike Silva was live in Tampa for Christian Scott’s debut. Everyone is buzzing about the young righty's repertoire and poise. Did you know he wasn’...

976-1313

29 Apr 2024

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Official scorekeeper Howie Karpin joins the program to discuss his latest book, "976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched New Careers and Broke New Ground....

What to Do With Mark Vientos?

29 Apr 2024

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Mark Vientos was the hero on Sunday, but between that and his at-bat against Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley on Saturday made for an impressive weekend....

West Coast Warning Signs

25 Apr 2024

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Are you feeling good about the Mets after their 3-3 West Coast trip? I bet you are, but Mike isn't feeling warm and fuzzy despite the team passing the...

Remembering Whitey and Jackie

22 Apr 2024

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Mike rounds out the show by remembering Whitey Herzog and Jackie Robinson. Was the “White Rat” the first villain to live rent-free in Mets fan’s...

Citi Field vs. Shea Stadium

22 Apr 2024

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Citi Field should be the ultimate home field advantage. Why is it not? Was Shea Stadium a better baseball experience? Mike talks about his visit to Ci...

LA Dreaming

22 Apr 2024

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The Mets took two of three from the Dodgers in dramatic fashion. The weekend was fun for many reasons, and this team is showing early signs of resilie...

#16

15 Apr 2024

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Mike rounds out the show with Mark Rosenman of Kiners Korner. Mark’s website, which includes a postgame “Zoom Room,” has become a popular destin...

Homegrown Help

15 Apr 2024

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The Mets got some homegrown help this weekend as Jose Butto shined in a 6-inning//9 strikeout performance. Can Butto and perhaps Christian Scott give ...

Chop That - Road Trip Reaction

12 Apr 2024

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The Mets won four of six on the road. Hear Mike Silva's reaction to the Braves series and how the Mets stack up against the best team in the NL. What ...

Unhealthy Hate

07 Apr 2024

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Mike discusses Francisco Lindor’s historically bad start to round out the show. The conversation about fan behavior and how Mets fans can become ten...

The Future of Pitching in the Balance

07 Apr 2024

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The pitching epidemic took another turn for the worse with the news that Braves ace Spencer Strider might need Tommy John surgery. The Players Associa...

The Blueprint

07 Apr 2024

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The Mets have the blueprint for success: 5-6 innings from the starters, enough offense to put up a crooked number, and a bridge to Edwin Diaz. What ca...

O For Opening Weekend

31 Mar 2024

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Mike Silva reacts to the Brewers sweep of the Mets on Opening Weekend. Hear his thoughts on how the pitching, hitting, fielding, and fans were all res...

The 2024 Darren Reed Award

24 Mar 2024

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Darren Reed was a star-crossed outfielder for the Mets in the late 1980s/early 1990s. He routinely had huge spring training numbers but never made the...

What Did We Learn This Spring?

24 Mar 2024

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When spring training started, there were tons of questions about the manager, bullpen, veterans, rotation, and top prospects. Hear Mike tell you what ...

The Impact of J.D. Martinez

24 Mar 2024

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The Mets signed J.D. Martinez. What does this mean for the team going forward, and what does it say about David Stearns? Advertising Inquiries: https...

A Great Week in Port St. Lucie

18 Mar 2024

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It's been a while since the Mets made the fans feel good about the team.Edwin Diaz took the mound this past week and reminded everyone how dominant he...

Ji-Man Headlines the Grapefruit Roundup

10 Mar 2024

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Is Ji-Man Choi pushing himself onto the roster? What bullpen arms are making Carlos Mendoza's final roster decisions hard? Listen to the latest opinio...

Nimmo at Leadoff

10 Mar 2024

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Is there a debate about Brandon Nimmo in the leadoff spot? Mike Silva tells you why this is silly and should stop immediately. What is the Mets best l...

Starting Crisis

10 Mar 2024

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Zack Wheeler signs an extension with the Phillies, and The Athletic reports on a pitching crisis in the same week. How will the Mets build and sustain...

Shots of Energy

04 Mar 2024

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The first week of Grapefruit League action displayed the future of the Mets offense with performances from Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuna, and Jett Wil...

Jordan Montgomery on a Platter

04 Mar 2024

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Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman signed their "pillow" contracts. Is Jordan Montgomery next? The Mets still insist they are not in the market for pitch...

Mets for Clicks

26 Feb 2024

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Bashing the Mets has become a cottage industry for members of the media. Mike Silva tells you why you must be prepared for it and how to avoid turning...

Is the Best of Lindor to Come?

26 Feb 2024

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Francisco Lindor discussed the 40/40 club with Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman on their podcast. Entering his 4th season in New York, are we about to see ...

Megill's Time to Shine

26 Feb 2024

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The Kodai Senga injury puts the spotlight on Tylor Megill. Is he the favorite for the rotation, and will the Mets consider a free agent like Jordan Mo...

What to Watch This Spring

18 Feb 2024

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A new front office, manager, and tons of players. What should we be watching down in Port St. Lucie this spring? Hear what Mike is looking at and what...

Spring Training Free Agent Opportunities

18 Feb 2024

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Star players remain unsigned despite pitchers & catchers reporting to all 30 clubs. Is there an opportunity for David Stearns to pounce and steal a bi...

Stearns and Alonso on Contract Talks

18 Feb 2024

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Mike Silva kicks off spring training weighing in on the Mets decision to not engage Pete Alonso on a long-term contract. Is Pete destined for another ...

Talkin' Mets Movie Night: 1988 Opening Day

11 Feb 2024

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Take a break right before the start of the 2024 Mets season and join Mike Silva of Talkin' Mets and Anthony Rivera of Subway to Shea in the first "Mov...

Fire in the Bullpen

05 Feb 2024

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A quiet offseason ended with a bang as David Stearns signed two interesting bullpen arms: Jake Diekman and Shintaro Fujinami. The Mets now have a bigg...

The Mystical Pitching Lab

28 Jan 2024

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Mike Silva is joined by his resident prospect guru, Ernest Dove. The guys talk about what this mystical pitching lab that everyone is talking about is...

Mets Ties to the 2024 HOF Ballot

21 Jan 2024

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There are tons of Mets ties to the 2024 HOF Ballot. Hear Mike's official thoughts on who he would vote for in the 2024 HOF election cycle. He recaps t...