National League Town (a Mets podcast)

Updated to include the NL Rookie of the Year results (we're not happy).In this episode:• Current Events: News on Carson Benge, A.J. Ellis, Johnny Washington, Tim Kurkjian's warning, SNY, and Jerry Koosman.• Interview: A look into the new Bill Shea documentary, Shea Hey, with the filmmakers behind it. (6:45)• Commentary: Jeff shares his thoughts on MLB roster size and the MLBPA's poor negotiation tactics. (28:30)Join us! #Mets #LGM

We start with Current Events (Nolan McLean, The Brewers, Freddie Peralta, Bo Bichette, Mariano Duncan, Francisco Lindor). Then, we talk to Kate Barry, the Emmy Award winning star and writer of the new Off-Broadway play, "Kate, Allie and the '86 Mets" (6:15). We close with Jeff's ten predictions for the Mets off-season (24:00). Join us! #Mets #LGMYou can purchase tickets for "Kate, Allie and the '86 Mets" here: https://asylumnyc.com/kate-allie-and-the-86-mets/

Mark Simon ("Sports Info Solutions") is here to talk defense: the Gold Glove awards, Bo Bichette, Francisco Lindor, Marcus Semien, Juan Soto, and the weird Arizona Fall League experiment. Then we talk about Mark's newsletter, "Like It Oughta Be" and revisit whether an adult must give away a foul ball. Join us! #Mets #LGMYou can subscribe to "Like It Oughta Be" at: https://1986-mets-rewatch.beehiiv.com/

Jeff discusses what Steve Cohen and David Stearns might be thinking, whether they should sign Tarik Skubal (yes!), Rob Manfred's new scheduling proposal, the Mets' coaching situation, what Jeff's Google Home said, and whether an adult must give away a foul ball. Then, we open the NLT Mailbag! All in less than 20 minutes! Join us! #Mets #LGM

National League Town co-host emeritus Greg Prince joins Jeff Hysen to determine if the 2026 Mets season was a nice place to visit now that we no longer live there and fret over whether the 2027 Mets season will open its front door to us in a timely fashion. Namechecks include David Stearns, Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, Andy Green, Guillo Zuñiga, and select members of the 1981 Mets. Join us! #Mets #LGM

Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Jeff Cohen ("Baseball & BBQ") is here to discuss the season. Plus, the moves David Stearns should make, the case for Carson Benge as Rookie of the Year, and the Nationals fan who cursed at A.J. Ewing. Then we open the NLT Mailbag! Join us! #Mets #LGM

Andy Green is no longer the interim manager after signing a 3-year contract. NLT approves of this move! Jeff Cohen ("Baseball & BBQ") is here to discuss why this is good for the Mets on a "Breaking News" edition of NLT. Join us! #Mets #LGM

We start with Current Events and a tough week for Mets fans. Then, Dylan Roth is here (7:15) to talk about the "Northeast Corridor Cup" (something else the Mets didn't win this year). We close with the NLT Mailbag (23:05)! Join us! #Mets #LGM

Jason Fry (“Faith & Fear In Flushing”) is here as we discuss finding enjoyment in a bad season, Luis Torrens, Nolan McLean, David Stearns, and more. Join us! #Mets #LGM

We start with Current Events, including news on Bo Bichette, Teruaki Sato, and Jeff’s guess for the next Mets manager. Then, we open the NLT Mailbag (11:30) and conclude with a commentary on Rob Manfred’s proposal to reshape MLB broadcasting (21:25). Join us! #Mets #LGM