Part 2: Ryan Thompson Talks Early 90s Mets

Mike kicks off the show by reflecting on the Knicks' championship run and the lessons it offers for the Mets. What can baseball's struggling club learn from a team that found a way to break through? Mike discusses a realistic path toward a meaningful summer in Queens and examines the types of reinforcements David Stearns may need to pursue to keep the Mets relevant in the postseason race. To close out the show, Mike reacts to a thought-provoking social media post from former major leaguer John Vander Wal, using it as a springboard for a broader conversation about the state of today's hitter and how the modern game has evolved at the plate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets showed a glimmer of hope in the backdrop of the New York sports landscape. While the Knicks were captivating the city by winning the first two games of the NBA Finals, Christian Scott, Nolan McLean, A.J. Ewing, and Carson Benge all began to give fans hope of perhaps having their own moments this summer. During the mailbag segment, Mike discusses why he thinks Brett Baty is struggling, the lukewarm feelings towards Juan Soto, implementing a mercy rule, and one last round of Bobby V memories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike also opens up an extended mailbag segment featuring one of the OG voices of Mets blogging, Steve Keane of the former Kranepool Society blog. The two discuss memories of Lee Mazzilli, evaluate David Stearns’ performance running baseball operations, debate the Mets’ offensive approach, and tackle several fan questions. Mike wraps up the show with some Knicks talk and gives his official NBA Finals prediction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Producer Andrew Muscato joins the show to share unique insight into the newest inductee to the Mets Hall of Fame, Bobby Valentine. As a young film student at NYU, Muscato spent a season shadowing Valentine in Japan before later becoming his business partner in media. Few people can provide Mets fans with a more personal look into one of the most influential and successful managers in franchise history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a loaded two-hour show as we kick it off with Part 1 of 3. Mike Silva discusses why the clock has officially started on the Mets’ young starting pitching. With few position players in the minor leagues ready to make an impact, the development of Christian Scott, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong may determine whether the summer of 2026 becomes meaningful baseball or simply another lost season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the first third of the season comes to a close, it’s time for a serious evaluation of the 2026 Mets. Mike Silva breaks down why the numbers paint a troubling picture and how the National League playoff race may already be starting to slip away. But that doesn’t mean the rest of the season is meaningless. Over the next two months, the Mets have an opportunity to determine which young players can form the foundation for 2027 and beyond. They also need to assess which veterans could be moved to bring back valuable future assets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Met Ryan Thompson joins the show to talk about his experience coming up through New York in the early 1990s, the pressure young players face in the Big Apple, and why succeeding in this market can be one of the toughest challenges in baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets took two of three from the Yankees in dramatic fashion, and suddenly, there may be signs of life in Queens. Has the combination of a Subway Series win and the arrival of prospects Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing provided the spark this team needed to get back into the race? Mike Silva discusses the organization’s apparent commitment to giving its young players an opportunity and what that could mean for the rest of the 2026 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A 5-4 road trip should feel like progress, but Mike Silva still isn’t buying fully into the 2026 Mets. Despite strong pitching, improved league parity, and a team hovering in the mix, there’s still something missing — and Mike explains why the “half empty” view of this club hasn’t changed. Plus, in this week’s mailbag, he reacts to Pete Alonso’s Hall of Fame comments and discusses whether MLB’s new rules have really changed offense, or simply changed the way the game looks while the scoring remains historically similar. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rebuild, you say? After giving Carlos Mendoza a “vote of confidence” and the extension to backup catcher Luis Torrens, Mike Silva believes the Mets are “doubling down” on their current plan and have no intention of rebuilding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.