Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast
1,098 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 148 ratingsHome Run Applesauce, part of Fans First Sports Network, is a collection of New York Mets podcasts that celebrate the team and explore it from a variety of angles. From the minor league focus of From Complex to Queens, the historical UnforMETable, the all-women hosted A Pod of Their Own, and the ‘flagship’ show of Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, our podcasts take you inside the Mets, their fanbase, and the stadium. Come join us, and Let’s Go Mets.
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Episodes
From Complex To Queens, Episode 187: Unionization
September 11, 2022 21:45 - 38 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. Tampa native Doc Gooden set the Major League Baseball record for most strikeouts on this date in 1984, ending the season with 276, breaking prior record set by Herb Score in 1954. The guys discuss other players from the baseball hot spot of Tampa in Promote, Extend, Trade. After, they review how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did this past week. Following that, they discuss the recent e...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 111: What’s the Deal with Timmy Trumpet?
September 09, 2022 20:54 - 43 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets have gone 3-3 since the last podcast, and while some may have felt the sky was falling, according to Chris Bassitt, the Mets didn’t think it was a huge deal. Also discussed is Jerry Seinfeld, for whom Brian has some strong words. Chris’s Music Pick: Dinosaur Jr. - Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not Brian’s Music Pick: Magic Sam - West Side Soul You can listen or...
A Pod of Their Own, Episode 140: A Full Stack of Blueberry Pancakes
September 07, 2022 12:36 - 45 minutesWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the woeful state of the Mets offense. But, we read some happy emails from listeners and look at Starling Marte’s Instagram to cheer us up. Next, we talk about the next step toward unionizing the minor leagues and Francisco Lindor expressing the shifting sentimen...
UnforMETable, Episode 94: Lenny Randle
September 06, 2022 12:51 - 35 minutesWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the team past. Once described by the MLB Network as baseball’s Forrest Gump, Lenny Randle did have an uncanny knack for appearing at randomly notable baseball moments—including two of the five contests to end in forfeit since 1971. Randle was a seeming fixture with the Texas Rangers until the loss of his job—and an ensuing confrontation with his manager—led to his suspension ...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 186: Minor league reinforcements not imminent
September 05, 2022 02:27 - 56 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is finally out, so Steve, Lukas, and Thomas discuss other magical rings in Promote, Extend, Trade. After, they review how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did this past week. Following that, the guys discuss some major league call-ups and guys who apparently will not be getting the call. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast throug...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 110: A Week to Remember
September 02, 2022 17:33 - 49 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets had a week to remember, winning five of their last seven games while increasing their division lead to 3 games over the Braves. That doesn’t even account for the first Old Timer’s Day in nearly 30 years, the retirement of Willie Mays’s #24, and the Timmy Trumpet experience. It was a good one, folks. Chris’s Music Pick: PJ Harvey - Stories from the City, Stor...
A Pod of Their Own, Episode 139: Unionize The Minors and Sound The Trumpets
September 01, 2022 10:44 - 1 hourWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the current state of the Mets, as they sit three games up on the Atlanta Braves as they play a tough series with the Dodgers before the schedule gets much easier. But, this series with the Dodgers has featured some live Timmy Trumpet content, which we have great...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio Meets True Blue LA: The Don Zimmer of it All
August 30, 2022 13:10 - 1 hourAhead of the Mets/Dodgers series that begins this evening, True Blue LA site manager/podcaster Eric Stephen and Amazin’ Avenue deputy site manager/podcaster Brian Salvatore got together to discuss the upcoming series, their teams respective 2022s thus far, the way that both franchises handle their history and, of course, the imminent arrival of Timmy Trumpet. Plus, Eric takes a joke that Brian said about Wade Boggs and proceeds to break his brain with some astonishing trivia. You can listen o...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 185: Minor League Old Timer’s Day
August 29, 2022 01:58 - 53 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. The longest filibuster in American history took place on this date back in 1957, so Steve, Ken, and Thomas look at some other long baseball streaks in Promote, Extend, Trade. After, they review how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did this past week. Following that, the guys put a spin on the Mets’ Old Timer’s Day festivities which took place this weekend and make their own Old Timers tea...
UnforMETable, Episode 93: John Stearns
August 26, 2022 13:15 - 33 minutesWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the team past. A two-sport star at Colorado University, John Stearns was selected in both the MLB and NFL drafts An athletic catcher, Stearns would be a four time All Star for the perennially poor Mets squads of the late 70s and early 80s His 25 stolen bases in 1978 set a then-record for National League catchers stearns was also an intense competitor who was involved in sever...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 109: Panic City Mass Transit
August 25, 2022 14:34 - 37 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets took three of four from division rival Philadelphia over the weekend, and lost two in a row to local rival Yankees this week. On paper, this isn’t reason for panic, but the Braves just keep winning, and so the Mets are down to a very thin 1.5 game margin lead in the NL East. Brian and Chris try to remain calm, and do so by hyping up Old Timer’s Day. Chris’s ...
A Pod of Their Own, Episode 138: A League of Their Own with Kate Feldman
August 24, 2022 10:23 - 1 hourWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we have New York Daily News senior TV writer Kate Feldman on the show to talk about something very close to our hearts: A League of Their Own. We talk about how the show expanded on the universe of the movie, telling queer stories and Black stories. We also talk about the baseball sce...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 184: More draftee debuts and late season contributors
August 22, 2022 11:11 - 40 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. August 21st is the 233rd day of the year, which means that there are 132 days left. Steve, Lukas, Ken, and Thomas discuss #1 pitchers who wore #32 in Promote, Extend, Trade. After, they review how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did this past week. Following that, the team reviews some additional draftee professional debuts and work their way up to minor leaguers making their major leagu...
UnforMETable, Episode 92: Rob Gardner
August 19, 2022 13:26 - 27 minutesWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past. The New York Mets franchise has seen its share of exceptional pitchers—Tom Seaver, Doc Gooden, Jacob deGrom—as well as exceptional individual pitching performances from those names and others—Johan Santana’s no-hitter, David Cone’s 19 strikeout game—the list goes on and on. Perhaps the greatest of these, however, was authored by the less-heralded Rob Gardner. In jus...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 108: Baty, Let Me Follow You Down
August 18, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets lost starting pitchers to injuries after 2 innings in back to back games, and yet, Brian and Chris aren’t too worried. Plus, the Mets’ #2 prospect debuted with a flourish, the Mets’ bench is wonky at the moment, and the rain has been a real pain in Atlanta. Chris’s Music Pick: Hana Vu - Public Storage Brian’s Music Pick: Reid Paley Trio - Approximate Hellhou...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 183: Draftee debuts and late season contributors
August 15, 2022 03:43 - 48 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. This week, Lukas, Thomas, and Ken discuss the recent draftees who have debuted. It’s a small sample size for all of them, but a couple performances have been notable. We also run through Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty’s Triple-A performance and muse on their potential to contribute to the major league team down the stretch for the hundredth time. Lukas gets a couple Travis Blankenhorn pl...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 107: Of Juggernauts and Dynasties
August 12, 2022 12:53 - 49 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, Chris is on assignment, and so A Pod of Their Own’s Allison McCague steps in to keep Brian in line. They discuss Old Timer’s Game, the false history of Met dynasties, and what, exactly, qualifies a team as a juggernaut. Allison’s Music Pick: Beyonce - Renaissance Brian’s Music Pick: R.E.M. - Lifes Rich Pageant You can listen or subscribe to all of our won...
A Pod of Their Own, Episode 137: APOTO’s Salty Tweets
August 10, 2022 02:31 - 56 minutesWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by celebrating taking four out of five from the Braves in dominating fashion. We read salty tweets from Braves fans and encourage the mockery thereof, but do not encourage mockery via doing the racist chop at Citi Field. Next, we talk about Pete Rose mocking a female reporte...
UnforMETable, Episode 91: Jeff Musselman
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutesWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past. Jeff Musselman took a rare path to the majors, graduating as an economics major from Harvard University. He would be drafted by and make his major league debut with the Toronto Blue Jays, alternating between starting and relieving. As the Mets looked to shake up their roster at the 1989 MLB Trade Deadline, the team brought in ace starter Frank Viola, then fortified ...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 182: The Post-Trade Deadline system
August 08, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. The trade deadline came and went, and Steve, Lukas, Ken, and Thomas all chime in to discuss their feelings on what happened and what the Mets did. These pieces were recorded right after the deadline passed, so there are pure, unadulterated, unfiltered emotions that you’ll be getting. There may or may not be some cursing as well. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through...
A Pod of Their Own, Episode 136: Trade Deadline Extravaganza
August 04, 2022 04:08 - 1 hourWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ trading deadline, which we found to be too conservative for this moment in the team’s history. Next, we talk about the trades that happened across baseball and take a moment to acknowledge the death of broadcasting icon Vin Scully. Finally, we wrap t...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 106: Given(s) the Fans a Ruf Deadline
August 03, 2022 03:11 - 46 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. Jacob deGrom came back tonight. The Mets’ seven-game winning streak came to an end tonight. That’s bad. The Mets acquired some bullpen help and some bats for the bench. That’s good. The Mets didn’t do enough. That’s bad. Chris’s Music Pick: Post Animal - When I Think of You in a Castle Brian’s Music Pick: Violent Femmes - Hallowed Ground You can listen or subscribe t...
UnforMETable, Episode 90: Ray Sadecki
August 02, 2022 13:09 - 28 minutesWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past. Ray Sadecki made his MLB debut at the tender age of 19 for the Cardinals. A key member of the rotation for their 1964 team, he eventually fell out of favor in St Louis . Sadecki spent a couple of years it’s the Giants before joining the Mets in 1970, ion the heels of their stunning World Championship . Sadecki’s first win as a Met would be the 100th of his career. H...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 181: Multiple Deadlines
August 01, 2022 03:01 - 23 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. First up, Steve reviews how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did this past week. After, he takes a look at the looming draft pick signing deadline and analyzes who the Mets were able to sign and who (if anyone) will be going unsigned. Lastly, Lukas proposes a trade! As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if yo...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 105: The Best Team in New York (Right Now)
July 28, 2022 15:36 - 38 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. After dropping the first two games to the Padres in frustrating fashion, the Mets have won three straight and have looked damn good doing it. Brian and Chris discuss the Subway Series sweep, the looming trade deadline, and just how special this season has been thus far. Chris’s Music Pick: Ty Segall - “Hello, Hi” Brian’s Music Pick: Brian Blade and the Fellowship Ban...
A Pod of Their Own, Episode 135: Hugwatch
July 27, 2022 11:38 - 1 hourWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ acquisition of Daniel Vogelbach from the Pirates in exchange for Colin Holderman. We also talk about the latest Mets trade rumors, including the Mets’ discussions with the Cubs about Willson Contreras and David Robertson, which would address a lot of r...
UnforMETable, Episode 89: Jose Lima
July 26, 2022 12:18 - 35 minutesWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past. In a career marked by a few high peaks and some very deep valleys, Jose Lima carved an indelible swath into baseball’s consciousness. After struggling with the Tigers, the flamboyant Lima became a star in Houston, promoting his starts as ‘‘Lima Time” as he danced his way to an All Star season in 1999. Lima fell back to earth and scuffled for several years before a r...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 180: Top 10*
July 25, 2022 02:34 - 57 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. In Promote, Extend, Trade, the team ranks professional athletes who made the most of second chances they were given. After, they review how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did this past week. Following that, they go over the 2022 MLB Draft and highlight some of their favorite players. Last, the guys give an unofficial update of their 2022 Top 10 prospect list, assuming everybody that the...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 104: 7th Month Stretch
July 21, 2022 13:51 - 35 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, the Mets and the rest of baseball took a pause for the All-Star Break. Brian and Chris reflect on the first half, the (slightly) concerning Jacob deGrom news, and get in about 2 sentences about their general All-Star Game thoughts. Chris’s Music Pick: Habibi - Anywhere But Here Brian’s Music Pick: Skeleton Key - Fantastic Spikes Through Balloon You can lis...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 179: Rounds 11-20
July 20, 2022 17:01 - 36 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. On day three of the 2022 MLB Draft, the Mets made ten picks, selecting during rounds 11-20. Who did the Mets pick? Did anybody stand out? What kind of strategies did they employ on day three? Overall, how did the Mets do on day three of the 2022 MLB Draft? Overall, how did the Mets do in the 2022 MLB Draft as a whole? As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podc...
A Pod of Their Own, Episode 134: Player to be named much later
July 20, 2022 13:16 - 1 hourWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the news that Jacob deGrom’s simulated game was delayed until Thursday and try to figure out how nervous we should be about it. Then, we reflect on the first half of the 2022 Mets season. We each give our MVPs and LVPs of the first half and discuss potential tr...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 178: Rounds 2-10
July 19, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. On day two of the 2022 MLB Draft, the Mets made ten picks, selecting during rounds 2-10 in addition to the free agent compensation round. Who did the Mets pick? What kind of strategies did they employ on day two? Overall, how did the Mets do on day two of the 2022 MLB Draft? As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a revi...
UnforMETable, Episode 88: Lance Johnson
July 19, 2022 12:42 - 32 minutesWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past. Lance Johnson was a solid center fielder for the White Sox for a number of seasons, ranking among the American League leaders in stolen bases many seasons, and leading the league in triples for four straight seasons. The Mets signed Johnson as a free agent prior to the 1996 season, hoping to add that stability to center field and to the leadoff spot in their order. ...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 177: The first round
July 18, 2022 12:41 - 52 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. With the 2022 MLB Draft going on in the background, Steve, Lukas, and Thomas were joined by Baseball Prospectus senior prospect writer and evaluation coordinator and For All You Kids co-host Jarrett Seidler. With the 11th overall pick, the Mets selected Kevin Parada, a catcher from Georgia Tech. With the 14th overall pick, the Mets selected Jett Williams, a shortstop from Rockwell-Heath Hi...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 103: Alvarez Time?
July 14, 2022 13:16 - 38 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, the Mets reaffirmed their first place status by taking two of three from the Braves. They also retired Keith Hernandez’s number and lost their catcher for at least a month. Brian and Chris discuss whether it is time to call up Francisco Alvarez, some general needs for the team ahead of the All-Star Break, and lament how negative the fan base continues to b...
A Pod of Their Own, Episode 133: Those responsible have been sacked
July 13, 2022 03:16 - 1 hourWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the crucial series against the Braves this week, for which the Mets will be missing some of their key players. Next, we talk about the Mets who have been named to the All-Star Team and name our personal Mets All-Stars for the first half. We also discuss the st...
UnforMETable, Episode 87: Jeff McKnight
July 12, 2022 09:51 - 27 minutesWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past. Drafted in the second round by the Mets in 1983, the scrappy Jeff McKnight would toil in the minors for seven years before making his MLB debut for the still powerful 1989 Mets team, in Keith Hernandez’s final season in New York. McKnight would be released and spend a couple of years in Baltimore before returning to Queens for the final few seasons of his career. Th...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 176: The Draft Approaches
July 11, 2022 12:41 - 1 hourWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. First, Steve, Lukas, and Thomas discuss how the Mets’ minor league affiliates did this past week. After, they go over who they would like to see the Mets draft with their two first-round picks (11th & 14th overall), their second-round pick (52nd overall) and their free agent compensation pick (75th overall). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, wher...
Amazin' Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 102: Red-Eyed and Blue (and Orange)
July 07, 2022 13:27 - 37 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. The Mets have one of their co-aces back and, despite them giving him no run support in his return, took 4 of 6 from the lowly Rangers and Reds since we last spoke. This week, we look ahead to the series in Atlanta next week, we discuss a few potential call ups, and lament the lack of a true DH. Chris’s Music Pick: Wilco - Cruel Country Brian’s Music Pick: Jon Daly - ...
A Pod of Their Own, Episode 132: Get in loser, we’re going playoff shopping
July 06, 2022 11:03 - 1 hourWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the state of the Mets, who continue to struggle on offense, but have finally gotten Max Scherzer back—with hopefully Jacob deGrom to follow. Next, we talk about the 30th anniversary of A League of Their Own and the trailblazing Maybelle Blair. Finally, we wrap...
UnforMETable, Episode 86: Richard Hidalgo [rebroadcast]
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutesNote: Rob is away this week, and so we are rebroadcasting an episode with a tie to today’s date, July 5. Welcome to UnforMETable, a new show from Amazin’ Avenue that looks back on less heralded, more obscure, but quintessential Mets players from the past. This week, guest host Brian Salvatore traces the career of former Met Richard Hidalgo. Hildalgo came up with the Astros, had an amazing year in 2000, and a very good year in 2003 before coming over to the Mets in a trade in June of 2004. He...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 175: June Report Card
July 04, 2022 02:49 - 1 hourWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. Happy Fourth of July! The team narrows down their favorite backyard barbecue foods in Promote, Extend, Trade. After, Steve, Lukas, Ken, and Thomas go over how the Mets’ affiliates did this past week. And finally, the guys take a look at how the system’s top prospects have done with one month in the books and highlight some non-top-25 players who have risen to the occasion. As always, you c...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 101: Astro-slide
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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 131: Tin foil hats off
June 29, 2022 12:19 - 1 hourWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by emphasizing that the Mets cannot get out of the month of June fast enough. The Astros seem to have the Mets’ number, but they will at least escape June with a winning record, although a much smaller NL East lead than they had before. We also try not to put on our tin foil ...
UnforMETable, Episode 85: Steve Renko
June 28, 2022 11:57 - 31 minutesWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past. A three-sport star at the University of Kansas, Steve Renko would choose the baseball path over the dangers of football. Drafted by the Mets as a pitcher/outfielder, he would start out as a hitting prospect before transitioning to pitching. Renko would begin to zip through the minors as a pitching prospect, catching the eye and the favor of Gil Hodges. However, befo...
From Complex To Queens, Episode 174: One potential future
June 27, 2022 02:45 - 47 minutesWelcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. The Cyclone opened on this date in 1927, so the guys discuss it in Promote, Extend, Trade...kinda. Next, Steve, Ken, and Thomas discusses a fairly in-depth mock draft done by the good people at Baseball America. Baseball America mocked shortstop Cole Young and right-handed pitcher Gabriel Hughes to the Mets in the first round and right-handed pitcher Ben Joyce in the second round. How does...
Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 100: Hapless in Houston
June 23, 2022 20:21 - 36 minutesWelcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. While the Mets looked solid against the Marlins over the weekend, the two-game series in Houston was not exactly pretty. Now, small sample size, injuries, and the backend of a hurt rotation all played a part in this, and Brian and Chris recognize this. Still, discussions of trade deadline acquisitions have begun. Chris’s Music Pick: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard...
A Pod of Their Own, Episode 130: A future with more Mark Canhas
June 22, 2022 03:17 - 1 hourWelcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the updates on various injured Mets and the impending return of Max Scherzer to the rotation. We also talk about the 13-pitcher roster rule coming into effect and Tommy Hunter’s return to the major leagues as the feel-good Mets story this week. Next, we talk abo...
Amazin' Avenue in Conversation, Episode 31: Francisco Lindor and Brock Porter
June 21, 2022 21:38 - 21 minutesLast week, Francisco Lindor virtually surprised Clemson commit Brock Porter of St. Mary’s Preparatory School with the 2021-22 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year award. We had the chance to chat with both Francisco and Brock, and we are thrilled to bring those conversations to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UnforMETable, Episode 84: Jim Hickman
June 21, 2022 03:46 - 28 minutesWelcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past. Plucked from the Cardinals’ organization in the expansion draft, Jim Hickman would finally get an opportunity in the majors with New York’s brand new expansion franchise in 1962. Hickman would eventually become a regular for New York and an early source of some power—which he would flash in becoming the first Met to hit for the cycle, as well as the first Met to hit...