Talkin' Mets

The Kids Will Get a Shot

21 Jan 2024

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Hour one discusses David Stearns’ comments to Andy Martino of SNY with the weekly Mets offseason state-of-the-union. Despite contending for the play...

Riffing on Mets Hot Stove

15 Jan 2024

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Former Mets minor leaguer John Mincone joins Mike. Hear them “riff” about the Mets offseason, Brett Baty and Mark Vientos' development, and the ne...

Time to Be Opportunistic?

15 Jan 2024

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David Stearns said earlier this offseason that the Mets would be “opportunistic” when acquiring talent. Has that time come with Blake Snell, Justi...

Trevor Bauer and the Mets

07 Jan 2024

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Mike Silva reacts to Trevor Bauer's interview on WFAN and tells you why it would be in the Mets best interest to sign him, but is New York in the best...

Are the Mets Really Going to Be Competitive in 2024?

07 Jan 2024

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David Stearns kicked off the new year with the signing of Sean Manaea. The fans and media are skeptical about whether Stearns and Cohen are serious ab...

The Pitching Problem

23 Dec 2023

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Losing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto was hard, but the next phase of David Stearns rebuilding the starting rotation is challenging. Mike Silva tells you t...

The Mets Recruitment of Yamamoto

23 Dec 2023

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Mike Silva recaps the failed pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Did the Mets follow a good process? Was recent poor on-the-field results a factor? Can the...

Why the Mets Have a Good Chance at Yamamoto

21 Dec 2023

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Everyone reports it's between the Dodgers and the Yankees for the services of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. MIke Silva tells you why the Mets might be more of a...

The Third Base Puzzle

18 Dec 2023

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With Ronny Mauricio out of the equation, what next for the Mets at third base? What veteran should they sign as insurance? Is it Brett Baty or bust? M...

The Cost of Pitching

18 Dec 2023

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Losing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto puts David Stearns in a bind. The cost of pitching has skyrocketed. Mike Silva discusses whether this is the reason f...

Can the Mets Close Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

11 Dec 2023

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Mike Silva is joined by MLB Reporter on X Michael Marino in hour two to discuss where the Mets stand in the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes. Hear the g...

How Ohtani Changed MLB For Good

11 Dec 2023

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Hour one of this week's show examines how Shohei Ohtani's record-setting contract has changed the MLB media and financial landscape forever. Hear Mike...

A Long Cold Winter?

08 Dec 2023

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The Winter Meeting produced more cold than a hot stove. The Yankees traded for Juan Soto, leaving Mets fans with PTSD from the Wilpon days. With only ...

Winter Meetings State of the Union

03 Dec 2023

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David Stearns first Winter Meetings come with all sorts of challenges. Can he sign Yamamoto and still obtain another top-flight starter? What value op...

Talkin' Hot Stove With Mets Fix

26 Nov 2023

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Gear up for the Winter Meetings by listening to Mike Silva ofTalkin’ Mets and Jeffrey Bellone of Mets Fix break down the starting pitchingmarket, bu...

Trading for Starting Pitching

26 Nov 2023

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Since starting the Hot Stove, Mike Silva has focused on free-agent starting pitching. What about the trade market? Hear his thoughts on some of the to...

Mets Fantasy Camp

20 Nov 2023

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Want to know about the experience at the Mets Fantasy Camp? Mike Silva is joined by a veteran of the experience who discusses what to expect when you ...

Mets vs. Yanks for Yamamoto

19 Nov 2023

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The Mets and the Yankees are hot for Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Mets have never competed with the Yanks for a big free agent. Can David Stearns and Steve...

Mets Hot Stove Talk

13 Nov 2023

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Mike Silva is joined by MLB Reporter Michael Marino to talk about Pete Alonso's contract extension status, the possibility of a Juan Soto trade, what ...

David Stearns Challenging First Offseason

13 Nov 2023

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Mike Silva recaps David Stearns comments from the GM meetings about the direction he will take this offseason to rebuild the Mets. Mike opines about h...

Part 2: Getting to Know Carlos Mendoza

08 Nov 2023

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Mike Silva is joined by long-time writer for MLB.com and MILB,com, Jed Weisberger, as they "look under the hood" and discuss what the Mets are getting...

Part 1: New York Isn't for Everyone

08 Nov 2023

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Mike Silva reacts to Craig Counsell turning the Mets down for the Cubs, and his early thoughts on Carlos Mendoza.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

Part 2: Building the 2024 Mets Rotation

06 Nov 2023

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How should the Mets approach their starting rotation in 2024? Mike gives you his thoughts and who the top free agent targets should be. Advertising In...

Part 1: Can the Mets Have a Quick Turnaround?

06 Nov 2023

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Mike Silva talks about the latest in the Mets managerial search and wonders if the Texas Rangers give them a blueprint about how to win in 2024.Advert...

Part 2: The Tommy Pham Controversy

29 Oct 2023

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Tommy Pham continues to say the Mets don't work hard. Is this accurate or perhaps more an indictment of how the game is coached in modern baseball?Adv...

Part 1: Craig Counsell or Bust

29 Oct 2023

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Mike Silva looks at the latest news regarding Craig Counsell and where the Mets are at in recruiting him as their next manager. Advertising Inquiries:...

Part 2: Billy Eppler's Legacy

23 Oct 2023

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What is Billy Eppler's Legacy and how is he connected to Hubie Brooks and R.A. Dickey? Listen to Mike and find out. Hear his thoughts on Zack Wheeler,...

Part 1: Is Craig Counsell Inevitable?

23 Oct 2023

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There aren't any leaks from the Mets front office, but the signs all point to Craig Counsell being the "apple" of their eye. Is everyone else just a d...

Part 2: Mets Smorgasbord

15 Oct 2023

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Mike Silva is joined by guest co-host Steve Keane as they riff on things Mets past and present. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands H...

Part 1: The Beltran Factor

15 Oct 2023

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Mike Silva discusses why Carlos Beltran's managerial candidacy should be reexamined. Also hear his thoughts on the current MLB playoff format and whet...

Part 2: The Mets and the Far East

08 Oct 2023

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Jim Allen of the Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast joins me to discuss who we should look for the Mets to recruit from Japan this offseason. Advertising I...

Part 1: The Flushing Zoo

08 Oct 2023

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Mike Silva discusses the resignation of Billy Eppler and how MLB is sending Steve Cohen a "message" with their investigation into the phantom IL.Adver...

The Mets Hire the Smartest Guy in the Room

04 Oct 2023

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Mike Silva discusses the David Stearns press conference, initial reactions, what we learned, and what is next with hiring a manager. Advertising Inqu...

Full Show: Closing Day Brings a New Era

02 Oct 2023

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Mike discusses what he's learned about the Mets since August 1st and whether any of it can lead to better days in 2024. Hear his thoughts on milestone...

What We Can Learn From Murph

02 Oct 2023

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Daniel Murphy was at Citi Field to say goodbye to his career and the fans. What can David Stearns learn from how the Mets handled Murphy after 2015? H...

Are Milestones Still Meaningful?

02 Oct 2023

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Francisco Lindor is part of the 30/30 club. With four players hitting that milestone are the new rules taking away from the special benchmarks that ma...

Closing Time State of the Union

02 Oct 2023

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Mike Silva reacts to the firing of Buck Showalter and recaps what he saw the final 8 weeks of the season and whether it helps bring better days to 202...

Full Show: Mets State of the Union With Will Sammon of The Athletic

24 Sep 2023

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Mike Silva is joined by Will Sammon of The Athletic to discuss Buck Showalter's future, Pete Alonso's extension, and what went wrong with the 2023 Met...

Ticket Prices Are Soaring

24 Sep 2023

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Mike talks about fans complaining about their ticket price increases and how they should expect more as Cohen tries to turn the Mets into a luxury bas...

Will Sammon of The Athletic

24 Sep 2023

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Mike Silva is joined by Will Sammon of The Athletic to discuss the what to expect from David Stearns, Pete Alonso's extension, and the comments on the...

Stearns First Order of Business

24 Sep 2023

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Mike discusses how David Stearns needs to hit the ground running day one and send the right message to the fans with his decisions on Pete Alonso's ex...

Rumors Become Reality

18 Sep 2023

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Mike Silva discusses how David Stearns is the right hire, but is no sure thing. Just ask Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox. Mike opens up the "vault" and re...

Full Show: The Mets Get Their Man

18 Sep 2023

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Mike Silva discusses how David Stearns is the right hire, but is no sure thing. Just ask Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox. Mike opens up the "vault" and re...

Big Sexy

18 Sep 2023

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Mike goes back into his "vault" and replays an interview with Michael Stahl author of the book "Big Sexy" to commerate the retirement of former Mets p...

David Stearns Accepts the Challenge

17 Sep 2023

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Mike talks about the situation David Stearns is coming into with the Mets and cautions that the new executive is a "sure thing" but just comparing him...

Full Show: Is David Stearns on the Way?

10 Sep 2023

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Mike Silva reacts to the David Stearns news and ponders how he will be as the team President of Baseball Operations. He doesn't want you to forget the...

Are the Baby Mets any Good?

10 Sep 2023

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Mike discusses the Post+ article by Dan Martin where former Mets minor league manager Ed Blankmeyer dishes his thoughts on the "Baby Mets" Advertising...

Is Kodai Senga an Ace?

10 Sep 2023

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Mike look at the improvements that Kodai Senga has made this season and wonders, is he an ace? Hear his thoughts about that and some early musings on ...

With Stearns News Don't Forget Eppler Appreciation

10 Sep 2023

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Mike talks about the rumors regarding the hiring of David Stearns as the new President of Baseball Operations. Despite the excitement, Mike reminds ev...

Full Show: What to Watch this September

04 Sep 2023

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Mike Silva discusses the Mets player development shake up, what gems to watch on the roster this September, Pete Alonso trade rumors, and rounds out t...

Congrats Doc & Darryl

04 Sep 2023

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Mike Silva reacts to the news that the Mets are retiring the numbers of Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

Pete Alonso Trade Rumors

04 Sep 2023

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The media is making a huge deal about the Pete Alonso trade rumors. What is real and what is fake? What does this all mean. Mike breaks it down as onl...

Are There Any Gems on This Roster?

04 Sep 2023

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We all are excited about watching the "Baby Mets," but are there other gems on the roster? Is DJ Stewart someone to watch? Advertising Inquiries: http...

Front Office Shakeup

04 Sep 2023

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Mike talks about the Mets cleaning house on their player development team and recaps Billy Eppler's conversation on Sirius XM Radio. Advertising Inqui...

Full Show: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Citi

27 Aug 2023

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Shohei Ohtani showed up to Citi Field no longer a pitcher - for now - does that change how the Mets should approach him this offseason? Hear Mike's th...

The Francisco Lindor Appreciation Segment

27 Aug 2023

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Mike Silva has been critical of the Francisco Lindor contract, but was he wrong? After watching Lindor's performance this year where does he stand wit...

The HBP Problem

27 Aug 2023

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Pete Alonso was hit again and the Mets are mad. Is this really a Mets problem? Will retaliating matter? Mike talks about the larger issue that is caus...

Ohtani Hurt on the Way to Citi

27 Aug 2023

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Shohei Ohtani came to Citi Field no longer a pitcher - for now. Should that prevent the Mets from going "all in" this winter? What did we learn after ...

Full Show: Oh What Could Have Been

20 Aug 2023

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Mike talks about how the recent Mets wins have made him think about "what could have been." The prospects in the Scherzer and Verlander trades might j...

Can the Mets Be the MLB Version of Showtime?

20 Aug 2023

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Mike talks about HBO's "Winning Time" and how it makes him wonder if Steve Cohen can transform the Mets just like Jerry Buss did to the Lakers over fi...

Dreaming of a Far East Rotation

20 Aug 2023

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Ken Rosenthal reports the Mets will be spenders this offseason. Will the answers come from the Far East? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

What Could Have Been

20 Aug 2023

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Mike Silva talks about how the Mets recent winning makes you wonder if they could have made a run if they stood pat at the deadline. The pressure is o...

Full Show: Toxic Clubhouse, Brett Baty, and Why Are We Suspending Broadcasters

13 Aug 2023

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Is the Mets clubhouse toxic? Will Brett Baty be any good? Why are the Orioles suspending their broadcaster? The answer to these questions and more on ...

Why Was Kevin Brown Suspended?

13 Aug 2023

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Mike talks about the Orioles suspending broadcaster Kevin Brown and how the current media landscape is causing teams to react differently. Advertising...

Is Brett Baty Any Good

13 Aug 2023

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Brett Baty was sent down by the Mets this week. Will we see him again and will he fulfill his potential? Mike Silva sees a huge red flag that Baty mig...

Toxic Clubhouse and Toxic Fans

13 Aug 2023

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Mike Silva discusses the comments about the Mets clubhouse being "toxic" and talks about where the real toxicity is in New York sports. Advertising In...

Full Show: Are We Headed For a NYC Baseball Malaise

07 Aug 2023

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Mike Silva discusses how history may be repeating itself with the current state of the Mets and Yankees. Author Chris Donnelly stops by to talk about ...

Road to Nowhere

07 Aug 2023

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Mike Silva is joined by Chris Donnelly author of the book "Road to Nowhere: The Early 1990s Collapse and Rebuild of New York City Baseball" as they re...

A Baseball Malaise

07 Aug 2023

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Mike Silva discusses how the current Mets and Yankees give a feel of a New York baseball "malaise" that we haven't seen since the early 90s. Advertisi...

Full Show: Trade Deadline Reaction

03 Aug 2023

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Mike Silva reacts to the trades of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. Did Billy Eppler lie to us? What should we look for the rest of the season. What...

Is Ohtani Out and Early 2024 Reaction

03 Aug 2023

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Did the Mets just eliminate themselves from the "Winter of Ohtani"? Hear Mike's early reaction to whether Steve Cohen and Billy Eppler can make the 20...

A Farewell to Arms

03 Aug 2023

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Mike Silva reacts to the Mets dealing Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. What will he look for the rest of the season. Did Billy Eppler and Steve Cohe...

Full Show: Reboot or Rebuild? Does it Matter?

30 Jul 2023

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Mike Silva talks about Billy Eppler's comments about competing in 2024 after trading Max Scherzer to Texas. Did the Mets get anything good for David R...

Worst Season Ever?

30 Jul 2023

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Is 2023 the worst season in Mets history? Is it the most disappointing? Hear what period of time Mike thinks really could fit that description. Advert...

Did the Mets Get Anything Good for David Robertson

30 Jul 2023

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Mike Silva is joined by Ely Sussman of the popular Marlins blog "Fish on First" to discuss the upside of the prospects acquired in the David Robertson...

Reboot or Rebuild Does it Matter?

30 Jul 2023

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Mike Silva discusses the Billy Eppler's comments after trading Max Scherzer to Texas. Despite the reassurances of competitive baseball in 2024 Mike is...

Bill Pulsipher and Generation K

24 Jul 2023

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Mike Silva sits down with former Mets prospect Bill Pulsipher. They talk about his rise and fall in the Mets system, mental health in sports, and how ...

Trading Pete Alonso

24 Jul 2023

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Mike Silva dives into the market for Pete Alonso and what type of deal the Mets could make if they traded the star first baseman at the deadline. Adve...

It Ain't Easy Being a Met

17 Jul 2023

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Mike Silva is joined by Mike Vaccaro of the NY Post to discuss where things started to go wrong for the Mets. Could it harken back to 1988? Advertisin...

In or Out?

13 Jul 2023

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Mike Silva declares whether the Mets are actually a Wild Card contender. What will the trade deadline bring either way? You might be surprised about h...

What's Up With the Mets Farm System

02 Jul 2023

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Mike Silva uses the holiday weekend to look into the Mets minor league system. How do the Mets develop talent, particularly pitchers, and what names s...

Steve Cohen's Message

30 Jun 2023

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Mike Silva discusses Steve Cohen's press conference and what's next for the struggling Mets. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hoste...

Fire Fire Fire

26 Jun 2023

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Is it time to start firing just about everyone after the Mets lost road trip to Houston and Philadelphia? Mike discusses how the trade deadline is pro...

The R Word

19 Jun 2023

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Mike Silva gives a state of the union after the disappointing homestand against the Yankees and Cardinals. Is it time to rebuild or retool? Can the se...

Season on the Brink

12 Jun 2023

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After a 1-5 road trip and a Pete Alonso injury are the Mets about to see their season go to dust? Mike is joined by Anthony Rivera of Subway to Shea t...

Put it in the Books

05 Jun 2023

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Mike Silva talks Mets HOF inductees Howard Johnson, Al Leiter, Gary Cohen, and Howie Rose. Fast forwarding to today’s news, hear his thoughts on the...

Consistently Inconsistent

29 May 2023

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Who are the 2023 Mets? Consistently inconsistent says Mike Silva. Hear his thoughts on Fangraphs saying that Pete Alonso is the best home run hitter e...

The Wake Up Call

23 May 2023

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Did the Baby Mets and Pete Alonso's home run barrage wake up the Mets? What can the Mets learn from the Rays? Should Mets fans "hate" Francisco Lindor...

The Back of the Baseball Card

16 May 2023

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Mike Silva talks about the back of the baseball card and why it’s really the only reason to hope that the 2023 Mets will turn things around. Offer: ...

The Anatomy of .500

08 May 2023

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Mets fans are angry with the team's under .500 start. Instead of being angry and looking for a scapegoat, Mike Silva discusses how this season can sti...

The Long Game

02 May 2023

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Mike Silva discusses how fans might have to deal with some pain as the Mets play the "long game" with this veteran club. Hear why the offense resemble...

Do the Mets Make Sense?

25 Apr 2023

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The Mets are off to a nice start after playing 17 of 23 on the road. With one of the worst starting pitching results in baseball can this last? Hear M...

It's Baty Time

17 Apr 2023

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Mike Silva discusses the role of the media and fans in the Brett Baty callup and underlying pitching numbers that concern him in the early season. Kir...

Starting Pitching SOS

10 Apr 2023

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Ten days into the 2023 season and the fans and media are focused on Francisco Alvarez's at-bats, but the real issue is being ignored: the lousy starti...

First Impressions

03 Apr 2023

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Mike Silva talks about his first impressions of the 2023 Mets after their weekend series against the Miami Marlins. Mark Rosenman of "Kiners Korner" j...

Previewing the 2023 Mets

26 Mar 2023

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Mike Silva is joined by Will Sammon of The Athletic to preview the 2023 Mets. Hear their thoughts on the demotion of Bret Baty and Mark Vientos, the n...

Peterson vs. Megill

20 Mar 2023

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Mike Silva compares David Peterson and Tylor Megill as he discusses who is a better fit for the rotation long-term. Is Tim Locastro a real option for ...

The Trumpets go Silent

17 Mar 2023

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Mike Silva reacts to Edwin Diaz being lost for the season, the impact, and thoughts on the culpability of the WBC.Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...

David Peterson Come on Down

12 Mar 2023

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Mike Silva discusses David Peterson and the ripple effect the Jose Quintana injury has this spring on the rotation and bullpen decisions. Is Darin Ruf...

Kodai Senga Debuts

05 Mar 2023

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Mike Silva reacts to Kodai Senga's spring debut. Hear his thoughts on which one of the "kids" has the best shot of making the Opening Day roster. The ...