The Mets Pod
330 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo bring you The Mets Pod, a podcast dedicated to all things New York Mets! SNY’s signature podcast is a weekly show that delivers everything a Mets fan wants to hear about the team from Queens, including news, analysis, exclusive interviews, special guests, and more!
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Mets send Brett Baty down, other Mets prospects rise up, and what to watch with the big league club
August 08, 2023 19:17 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, with long looks at Brett Baty being sent down and new Mets prospects rising the ranks. Connor and Joe examine the future for Baty, and how he can bounce back from his struggles at the major league level with some additional time at Triple-A Syracuse. The guys then go down on the farm for deep dives on prospects Luisangel Acuna, Drew Gilbert, Ryan Clifford, and Jett Williams. Later, ...
Mets trade deadline recap, examining all the departures and the new arrivals
August 02, 2023 02:53 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo go long on the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline, and recap a major makeover for the New York Mets on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac. Connor and Joe break down the trades that sent away David Robertson, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Mark Canha, Tommy Pham, and Dominic Leone, plus drop all kinds of information on the many prospects coming back to the Mets in these deals, such as Luisangel Acuna, Drew Gilbert, Ryan Clifford, Mar...
Mets trade deadline preview, who stays and who goes?
July 25, 2023 19:43 - 42 minutes - 39 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo gear up for the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets soon have to decide what moves to make leading up to August 1st. Connor and Joe break down all the selling options big and small, as well as the types of prospects they could expect the Mets to get in return. The guys also go down on the farm for updates on prospects Ronny Mauricio and Alex Ramirez, and they also open the Mailbag for...
Mets radio roundtable with Keith Raad and Pat McCarthy, plus more Mets trade talk
July 18, 2023 20:07 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo turn the radio up on an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as they welcome Mets WCBS 880 radio voices Keith Raad and Pat McCarthy to the show to talk calling games, working with Howie Rose, and the Mets season that finds itself at a crossroads as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. The guys also chat with Keith and Pat about their paths to the big league booth, thoughts on Ronny Mauricio, and the overall state of the organiza...
2023 Mets draft recap, second half preview, and early trade deadline chatter
July 12, 2023 17:44 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in during the All-Star break on an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys drop a full recap of the Mets picks in the 2023 MLB Draft and a look ahead to the second half of the season. Connor and Joe dive deep into the results of the draft, and share good info on Colin Houck, Brandon Sproat, two-way talent Nolan McLean, and other intriguing later-round Mets selections. Later, the guys look back at the Home Run De...
2023 MLB Draft Preview with Jim Callis, and getting past a Mets June swoon
July 03, 2023 18:41 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as a crucial July begins for the Mets and the guys talk to MLB.com’s Jim Callis for a 2023 MLB Draft preview. First up, Connor and Joe recap the week that was, with more ups and downs against the Brewers and Giants, more uneven work from the pitching staff, and more comments from Mets owner Steve Cohen. Then, Jim Callis, senior writer from MLB Pipeline, joins the show for a...
Playing the Mets blame game, trying for a turnaround, and stopping by Citi Field
June 28, 2023 03:23 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo record the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac at Citi Field, as the guys mingle with Mets fans in the Cadillac Club in right field as the Mets try to get right on the field. Connor and Joe play the blame game for the Mets problems, dishing it all out to Buck Showalter, the front office, and the players. They guys also look at the continued poor performance of the starting rotation, go down on the farm to check in on Mike Vasil...
Mets prospect Kevin Parada stops by the show, and the show tries to make sense of the Mets season
June 22, 2023 18:08 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys are joined by Mets top prospect Kevin Parada for a chat, and Connor and Joe also try to make sense of the Mets sinking season so far. The show starts with an examination of the present, as the guys break down the pitching staff, the overall problems of the team, and debate what the organization should do as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. Later, there’s a dee...
The Mets train is a rough ride, but the Subway Series rolls in, and Jolly Olive joins the show
June 13, 2023 18:14 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBJomboy Media’s Jack Oliver, aka Jolly Olive, joins Joe DeMayo on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Connor Rogers takes a well-placed vacation as the Mets struggle heading into the Subway Series. Joe and Jolly recap a rough week of games against the Braves and Pirates, discuss dealing with the misery on Mets Twitter, react to Steve Cohen’s comments about the state of the team, do a complete review of the starting rotation, and break down the Subwa...
The Mets question at catcher is settled, but the Mets still have questions all over the field
June 06, 2023 18:01 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue to be consistently inconsistent. Connor and Joe discuss the sweep of the Phillies and the sweep by the Blue Jays, including offensive issues from the big bats in the Mets lineup. The guys also cover the decision to DFA Tomas Nido, how the playing time will play out behind the plate between Francisco Alvarez and Omar Narvaez, and the handling of rest for...
Francisco Alvarez and Pete Alonso provide power, but Mets provide middle of the road results
May 30, 2023 17:52 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in after the “Memorial Day Marker” on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets pass a key check point in the 2023 season and find themselves “in the middle.” The guys recap the road trip through Chicago and Colorado, sum up an incredible stretch for Francisco Alvarez, pretend they are Buck Showalter to present their ideal lineup, and sort through the current state of the starting rotation. Connor and Joe also ...
Steve Gelbs joins the show to talk booth and ball, plus the rise of Old Aces, Middle Age Bats, and the Baby Mets
May 23, 2023 19:17 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are in a better mood and ready to rock on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets got off the mat behind older aces, veteran hitters, and the kids. SNY’s Steve Gelbs joins the show to talk to Connor and Joe about the team’s turnaround, the contributions of Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos, the pulse and mentality of the clubhouse, and the plan for the catcher position moving forward. Gelbs also share...
A mix of Mets rage and reaction, plus a plan for a team turnaround
May 16, 2023 17:30 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back and ready to rage on the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys react to tough times for the Mets and present a plan to make things better. Connor and Joe start things with a “rant clock” to get their emotions out, then calm down to present their pitches on ways to improve the team. They also take more swings at weekly predictions, go down on the farm to talk about Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio, and look at...
What are the answers to the Mets problems, who is to blame, and how can they bounce back?
May 09, 2023 19:44 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for you with a “Mets Therapy” episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the guys look for answers to the Mets problems and signs for hope moving forward. Connor and Joe recap a rough week, and break down a rough run for the starting rotation, including the specific performance and health issues surrounding Max Scherzer. The guys also play the “blame game” and try to fairly assess the sources of the team's overall struggles. Lat...
Brett Baty hitting, Francisco Alvarez developing, and the Mets play through injuries and rain
May 02, 2023 17:41 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver Episode 61 of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez are heating up and the Mets are holding serve as they wait for their pitching to hold steady. Connor and Joe recap the games against the Nationals and the Braves, go long on the play of Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez, go deep on the state of the starting rotation, and go down on the farm for a look at prospect Alex Ramirez in Brooklyn. The guys also ...
Max Scherzer gets stuck, Ronny Mauricio gets moving, and the Mets get back from the West
April 25, 2023 17:35 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop the latest episode The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets come home from a successful West Coast trip and Max Scherzer is stuck on the sideline. Connor and Joe wrap up the road trip, do a deep dive on the sticky situation and suspension for Max Scherzer, go down on the farm to check in on the new position for Ronny Mauricio, and present their latest Rotation Review to cover the state of the starting rotation. Later in the show, th...
The kids are alright, talking Baty, Alvarez, Mauricio, and more with Syracuse PxP Evan Stockton, plus West Coast Mets recaps
April 18, 2023 18:38 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo do a deep dive on the young stars of the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac looks north to the future and looks west to the present. Connor and Joe chat with Evan Stockton, play-by-play broadcaster for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, to get insight from up close on Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, and more. The guys go long on what these young players have done so far, and what they can do for the Mets in both t...
Francisco Alvarez debate, Triple-A Syracuse solutions for the offense, and first homestand recaps and reaction
April 12, 2023 22:42 - 46 minutes - 43 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wraps on the first homestand of the season for the Mets, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac covers the series wins over the Marlins and the Padres, while addressing the Alvarez in the room. Connor and Joe recap the week that was, and dive into the debate surrounding young catcher Francisco Alvarez, and how he’s being used after being called up to the big league club. The guys also talk about improvement for Max Scherzer, the huge pro...
Scherzer struggles, offense scuffles, reacting to a first week of extremes for the Mets
April 05, 2023 23:11 - 52 minutes - 48 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to recap the beginning of the new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac puts the wrap on the opening week road trip for the Mets. Connor and Joe go through every member of the starting rotation, breaking down what they’re seeing from each hurler so far. The guys then step up to the plate with a deep dive on the early woes of the offense, and also call to the bullpen for some early reliever analysis. Later in the show, Connor a...
The Mets Pod 2023 Season Preview and Prediction Show
March 29, 2023 19:37 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready to lead off a new season, as The Mets Pod presented by Tri State Cadillac delivers the 2023 Season Preview and Prediction Show! Connor and Joe look back at their preseason predictions from 2022 to see how they did, but then turn the focus to the new year for an entirely new batch of promises for 2023. All kinds of things are covered, like wins for Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, home runs for Pete Alonso and Luis Guillorme, overall wins for ...
Turk Wendell stops by the show to talk Mets past and present
March 22, 2023 20:52 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome former New York Mets relief pitcher Turk Wendell to Episode 55 of The Mets Pod, as the crew talks all things Mets past and present. Connor and Joe chat with Turk about Max Scherzer, the Edwin Diaz injury, bullpen roles moving forward, the pitch clock, the type of athlete it takes to succeed in New York, the most under-appreciated Mets player from Turk’s era, the current team, and what song he’d use as walk-out music if he was still pitching today...
Emergency Podcast as the Mets lose Edwin Diaz to a major injury
March 16, 2023 22:41 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver an emergency extra episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 54 reacts to the devastating injury to star closer Edwin Diaz. The guys deal with the fallout after Diaz tore the patella tendon in his right knee celebrating a win for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. The guys sort through the emotions of likely losing Diaz for the 2023 season, examine their feelings about the WBC, and look at all the options for the Mets in the bullpen moving forw...
Mets bench coach Eric Chavez joins the show, plus Brett Baty bashing, Ronny Mauricio mashing
March 14, 2023 22:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBMets bench coach Eric Chavez stops by the show for Episode 53 of The Mets Pod, and the conversation covers everything from coaching Brett Baty to learning from Buck Showalter. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk to Chavez about Baty’s defensive development at third base, Eduardo Escobar’s role at the hot corner, Chavez’ shift from hitting coach to bench coach in 2023, working with veterans like Francisco Lindor, plus learning under Buck Showalter and the possibility of managing one da...
A Jose Quintana injury, a David Peterson opportunity, and the big leagues for Brett Baty?
March 08, 2023 19:31 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBMets spring training rolls on, as Episode 52 of The Mets Pod rolls in with starting rotation talk and deep dives on David Peterson, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, and more. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about the injury to Jose Quintana, opportunities now open for David Peterson and Tylor Megill, the case for Brett Baty to be the Mets third baseman on Opening Day, and how 2023 will unfold for Ronny Mauricio. Later, the guys discuss what to watch for in the World Baseball Classic, o...
Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and the pitch clock rule Mets spring training
February 28, 2023 22:52 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThere’s no shortage of storylines from Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, and Episode 51 of The Mets Pod covers as many as a pitch clock will allow! Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty being the talk of camp, and how that talk surrounds the team’s future at third base. The guys also cover how players are getting ready for the World Baseball Classic and the intriguing competition for bullpen spots. Then, Connor and Joe go on the clock to talk ab...
Mets spring training storylines so far
February 22, 2023 18:42 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBMets spring training is in full swing, and Episode 50 of The Mets Pod checks in on everything that’s happening in Port St. Lucie. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about stories from camp such as Kodai Senga, the health of Starling Marte and Darin Ruf, plus early looks at Justin Verlander, and Carlos Beltran’s return to the organization. The guys also react to owner Steve Cohen’s comments to the media, payroll issues throughout MLB, and Max Scherzer discussing his contract opt out o...
There’s Mets baseball things happening in Florida, so here’s your Mets fix
February 15, 2023 17:44 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBMets pitchers and catchers and more are in action in Port St. Lucie, as spring training is here and Episode 49 of The Mets Pod is ready for baseball. Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo chat with Jeff Bellone of The Mets Fix newsletter for a deep dive into various statistical projections for the 2023 Mets, how the World Baseball Classic will actually affect the preparation for the season, and the competition for playing time at the hot corner and DH. Later, Connor and Joe share their early...
Mets manager Buck Showalter joins the show
February 11, 2023 20:04 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe Buck stops here on Episode 48 of The Mets Pod, as Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Mets manager Buck Showalter to the podcast for a conversation about all things Mets, MLB, and more. Connor and Joe talk to the Mets skipper about his return to the dugout in 2022, the rules changes coming to baseball in 2023, Jeff McNeil’s approach to the shift, how the World Baseball Classic will affect spring training, the Mets moves this offseason, and potential depth options for the starti...
The Jeff McNeil deal, Top 100 Mets prospects, and is Pete Alonso on deck?
January 31, 2023 18:04 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo extend Episode 47 of The Mets Pod, as Jeff McNeil agrees to a contract extension with the Mets, and eyes now turn towards a potential deal with Pete Alonso. Connor and Joe break down the numbers for McNeil, examine what it would take for Alonso to forgo free agency to sign a new deal now, and take a quick look at the current bullpen market right before spring training. Later, the guys discuss some of the recently released Top 100 Prospect lists, and do d...
Looking at some last Mets moves before Port St Lucie, and other spring training stories
January 24, 2023 18:42 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 46 of The Mets Pod, which features a look at the remaining relievers on the free agent market, a chat about spring training storylines surrounding third base and prospects, and a dive into the Carlos Beltran Hall of Fame debate. Later in the show, Connor and Joe open the Mailbag for an extended edition, with questions answered about 2023 expectations for Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor, how Lindor’s contract compares to other deals signed s...
Mets add Tommy Pham, Billy Eppler talks team, and will there be more moves?
January 18, 2023 19:32 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 45 sees the addition of Tommy Pham, hears from GM Billy Eppler, and touches on what else may still happen with what’s left of the Mets offseason. Connor and Joe discuss the fit for Pham with the team, remaining bullpen targets like Andrew Chafin, and comments from the Mets GM about Carlos Correa, Eduardo Escobar, Brett Baty, and the team’s offensive strategy. Later, the guys dive into the Mailb...
The Carlos Correa story ends, now the Mets move to their next chapter
January 10, 2023 22:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver your “regularly scheduled emergency episode” of The Mets Pod, with Episode 44 saying goodbye to the Carlos Correa story, as his deal with the Mets doesn’t go down and Correa goes to the Minnesota Twins. Connor and Joe discuss how the resolution of the Correa saga came to be, what the Mets can still do this offseason to improve the team, and future big-name targets for the Mets like Shohei Ohtani and Manny Machado. The guys also discuss the opport...
While waiting for Carlos Correa, we’re talking Mets prospects
January 04, 2023 22:45 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo ring in the new year with an all-new episode of The Mets Pod, as they balance waiting for Carlos Correa news with a close look at some of the big name prospects that Mets fans are waiting for to help the big league club. Connor and Joe discuss all the latest noise around the Correa situation, what other moves the Mets might make this offseason, and then what to expect this season from prospects Kevin Parada, Matt Allan, Jett Williams, Brett Baty, Ronny M...
Emergency Podcast as the Mets agree to a deal with Carlos Correa
December 21, 2022 21:48 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver an emergency extra episode of The Mets Pod, as Episode 42 reacts to Carlos Correa agreeing to a deal with the Mets. The guys tell the tale of Joe waking up in the middle of the night to the news, how Correa fits on the team, and what it means overall for the franchise. Connor and Joe also examine the World Series expectations and pressure on the Mets, before opening the Mailbag to answer questions about additional lineup options, a future pursuit...
Mets welcome Justin Verlander and Kodai Senga, and are still looking for more
December 20, 2022 21:21 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 41 of The Mets Pod, a special number for Mets fans, as another special week brings official introductions to Justin Verlander and Kodai Senga, as well as rumors of more moves to come. Connor and Joe react to how Verlander and Senga introduced themselves to New York, make a case for the return of Michael Conforto to help the offense, and look at Liam Hendricks as a trade option to help build a lock down bullpen. The guys also try to sort out ...
Mets keep shopping, Brandon Nimmo, Kodai Senga, and David Robertson in the fold
December 13, 2022 19:32 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo return with Episode 40 of The Mets Pod, as Brandon Nimmo returns to the Mets, and the team continues shopping with Kodai Senga and David Robertson starring as the latest new additions. Connor and Joe break down all the moves and the contracts, and discuss what to expect from the unknown when it comes to Senga. The guys also look ahead to the rest of the offseason, and the ways that the Mets can get creative to fill their remaining holes. Finally, the Mai...
Winter Meetings Day 3, talking Jose Quintana, Kodai Senga and more free agents
December 08, 2022 03:50 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live again with their third Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, and welcome SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino back to the show to talk about the money flying around MLB and the latest Mets moves. The guys discuss the Mets starting rotation, including the addition of Jose Quintana, the pursuit of Kodai Senga, and other potential options for the staff. They also look at where things stand with Brandon Nimmo, what the backup plan would be if he leaves, ...
Winter Meetings Day 2, Steve Gelbs stops by to talk Mets moves
December 07, 2022 03:52 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop another live Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, and welcome SNY’s Steve Gelbs to the show from San Diego to talk about the Mets making moves. The guys talk about Justin Verlander and more targets for the starting pitching staff, as well as the latest with Brandon Nimmo and the outfield market. Later, Connor and Joe talk about some of the deals that have gone down around baseball, and take live Mailbag questions covering Bryan Reynolds, Carlos ...
Winter Meetings Day 1, Justin Verlander joins the Mets, here’s what’s next
December 06, 2022 03:41 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a live Winter Meetings edition of The Mets Pod, the first of three special episodes this week, as the Mets make a huge Monday move to add free agent starter Justin Verlander! Connor and Joe are joined by SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino from on site at the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego, who reports on how the Verlander deal went down, what other names the Mets are chasing, and what to expect overall as the week unfolds. Later, the guys look at the la...
Live from the Queens Baseball Convention, goodbye to deGrom, hello to what’s next for Mets
December 04, 2022 03:02 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are live from the 2022 Queens Baseball Convention for a very special Episode 36 of The Mets Pod with a live audience! The guys react to the departure of Jacob deGrom, and explore all the potential moves to come from the New York Mets, including all the possibilities in the free agent and trade markets. And of course the Mailbag is live as well, as Connor and Joe take questions from the crowd. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotif...
Answering all the Mets offseason questions
November 29, 2022 20:48 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo hand Episode 35 of The Mets Pod over to the listeners, as they make the show a major Mailbag edition, with all kinds of questions and answers about the Mets and the MLB Hot Stove. Connor and Joe take on topics covering big name free agents like Jacob deGrom and Trea Turner, as well as other names like Alex Reyes and Mitch Haniger. They also respond to questions about Andrew Chafin, other bullpen targets, the development of prospect Ronny Mauricio, and th...
Predicting where the big names will go, Mets or no?
November 22, 2022 18:45 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop Episode 34 of The Mets Pod, as well as some big predictions of where some of the major names of the MLB offseason will land, whether with the Mets or elsewhere. The guys talk Jacob deGrom, Brandon Nimmo, Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Kodai Senga, Carlos Rodon, and many more as they eye what the Mets rotation and lineup will eventually look like heading into 2023. Connor and Joe also try to predict some of the bullpen, and how the Hot Stove will play ...
More Mets moves on the way, as the MLB Hot Stove heats up
November 16, 2022 17:22 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with Episode 33 of The Mets Pod, as Mets manager Buck Showalter takes home the NL Manager of the Year Award, and the hot stove is heating up with Mets moves to come. Connor and Joe dive into the developing markets for Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon, and Japanese ace Kodai Senga. Later in the show, the guys chat about the latest Brandon Nimmo rumors, the waiver claims of potential bullpen additions Tayler Saucedo and Stephen Ridings...
Mets making moves, plus a live report from the MLB GM Meetings
November 08, 2022 20:48 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo deliver Episode 32 of The Mets Pod, as the Mets delivered a new deal for Edwin Diaz, and SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino delivers a live report from the MLB GM Meetings in Las Vegas. Connor and Joe talk to Andy about how the Diaz deal went down, what will happen next with Jacob deGrom officially opting out of his contract, the latest on free agent Brandon Nimmo, and any chatter connecting the Mets to external free agents like Trea Turner and Tyler Anderson....
Looking at the lineup, the call on Nimmo, chasing others like Turner, Correa, or Judge?
November 01, 2022 18:44 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThe Mets Pod continues its offseason preview series with Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo looking at the lineup, as Episode 31 puts the focus on offense in honor of the other big Mets number 31 that hangs in Citi Field. Connor and Joe talk about the big decision on Brandon Nimmo, how it might be time to put Francisco Alvarez behind the big league plate, and where the current pieces under contract still fit the team. The guys also dig deep on potential targets from outside the organizati...
Who will be in the 2023 Mets bullpen?
October 25, 2022 19:57 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBThe Mets Pod is rolling through the offseason, as Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo continue their Mets team breakdown with the relievers, and Episode 30 looks to fill out the bullpen. They open with the closer, discussing the contract necessary to bring back free agent Edwin Diaz. Then the guys run down other internal free agents like Adam Ottavino, Seth Lugo, Trevor May, and Trevor Williams. Connor and Joe also chat about additional in-house options like Joey Lucchesi, John Curtiss, an...
The offseason for the Mets starts with the starters
October 18, 2022 18:52 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe season never ends for The Mets Pod, so Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo lead off the offseason with Episode 29 and a deep dive on the Mets starting rotation. The guys go long on all the contract decisions and options the organization faces with Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, Taijuan Walker, and Carlos Carrasco. The conversation also covers internal possibilities for the starting staff like David Peterson and Tylor Megill, and external ideas like Carlos Rodon, Justin Verlander, and tra...
The 2022 Mets reach the end of the road
October 10, 2022 20:51 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThere’s no joy in Metville as the 2022 Mets ended their wild ride with a loss in the Wild Card round, but Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are here for a baseball therapy session with Episode 28 of The Mets Pod. The guys go all in on the season and the way it went, recalling the ups and downs of a 2022 campaign that saw 101 wins and a disappointing end. Connor and Joe break down everything that happened in the series against the Padres, and look at where the organization stands moving f...
Mets vs Padres Wild Card preview, and Steve Gelbs stops by the show
October 06, 2022 18:17 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBConnor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wrap on the 2022 Mets regular season and preview the playoffs with a massive Episode 27 of The Mets Pod! SNY’s Steve Gelbs stops by the show to talk about great moments from the year, the impact of Max Scherzer and Buck Showalter, the pitching plan against the Padres, a special season for Edwin Diaz, and Connor’s awesome suit game on SNY’s Jets studio shows. Later, the guys chat with Kevin Acee who covers the Padres for the San Diego Union-Tribun...
Jerry Blevins joins for a Mets postseason preview
September 27, 2022 17:09 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn Episode 26 of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo preview the stretch run for New York as only 8 games remain in the regular season. The guys react to Pete Alonso breaking the Mets' single season RBI record and the impressive performance by SS Francisco Lindor this year. Later, Shea Station podcast co-host and SNY's very own Jerry Blevins joins the show to tell Joe who he would want in the Mets' fourth rotation spot between Taijuan Walker and Carlos Carrasco, who could be ...