What If? Mapping Out the Mets Season

Spring Training is in the books, and the Mets open their 2026 season Thursday against the Pirates. Mike breaks down how Carson Benge moves front and center with Mike Tauchman sidelined, what the bullpen looks like without Craig Kimbrel, and the battle for that final 26th roster spot. Keith Raad of WCBS 880 joins the show to react to Howie Rose announcing his retirement, sharing stories from the booth, and his outlook on the 2026 club. Then Mike closes it out with a forward-looking breakdown of the season—key scenarios, player trajectories, and predictions on who takes a leap, who regresses, and just how good this Mets team can be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part Two of This Week’s show features a conversation between Mike Silva and Talkin’ Mets Contributor David Mills. David puts together a yearly top pitching and positional prospect list, and the guys talk about that and the state of the organization. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the final week of spring training here, the Mets are facing some tough roster decisions. One of the more interesting moves came when Ryan Lambert was optioned to minor league camp despite a dominant spring showing. Mike Silva breaks down what that decision says about the organization’s roster philosophy—and why it could offer a preview of how the Mets handle top prospect Carson Benge on the position-player side. Mike explains why starting the season in Triple-A might ultimately be the best path for Benge’s long-term development. Plus, the Mets announced that Carlos Beltrán will have his number retired this summer. Does he deserve the honor? Mike makes the case that Beltrán may actually be the most underrated superstar 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.

Pitching has dominated the conversation at Mets camp in Port St. Lucie, but after some concerning outings from Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea, Mike Silva asks the question: is the Mets rotation really as strong as we think? Mike breaks down the state of the staff, shifts the focus to the Mets offense, and explores whether fans are about to see the best version yet of Juan Soto. He wraps up the show by diving into the mailbag and addressing the biggest questions and concerns from Mets fans. ️ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Championships aren’t just built on stars — they’re built on the margins. After the first week of spring training games, Mike Silva looks at how David Stearns may already be giving the Mets a subtle but meaningful edge. Mike breaks down the early performances from several under-the-radar arms who are turning heads in Port St. Lucie and explains why pitching depth could quietly shape the 2026 season. He also dives into the growing buzz around A.J. Ewing — is there a real path to a summer outfield controversy if the young prospect keeps pushing? Plus, could a six-man rotation actually make sense for this roster? Joining the show live from Port St. Lucie is prospect insider Ernie Dove of the “New York Mets Dove Report,” sharing firsthand observations on the coaching staff, player development, standout prospects, and the overall vibe around camp. Spring training may only be getting started — but the margins are already in play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The first weekend of Spring Training games gave us the usual box scores filled with has-beens and long shots — but the real story wasn’t on the back fields. It was Steve Cohen’s comments about not supporting a team captain… and the far more revealing nugget about the front office that flew under the radar. On this episode of Talkin’ Mets, Mike breaks down why the minor league backfields may be the most important real estate in the organization — especially as a looming labor agreement could restrict big-market teams from flexing their financial muscle in free agency. If importing stars becomes harder, development becomes everything. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The journey starts now. Before we settle in for the 162-game, 180-day marathon, Mike Silva takes his first deep dive into the 2026 Mets roster. He previews the players to watch in spring camp, breaks down key positional battles, and explores the different ways the Mets could maneuver their roster throughout the season. Mike also weighs in on potential labor unrest on the horizon and opens the mailbag to bring fans directly into the conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Silva opens the official start of baseball season with a special Talkin’ Mets Pitchers & Catchers State of the Union. Before diving into position battles, breakout prospects, and the players to watch this spring, he brings the focus back to the core of the roster — Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor. Will Soto’s transition to left field elevate his all-around game? And more importantly, does Lindor’s recent hamate injury signal the first hints of a late-prime decline? Mike sets the stage for spring with the big questions that will shape the Mets’ year ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Warm up your winter morning with the newest episode of the Talkin’ Mets Podcast. Mike breaks down why he’d hold off on extending Freddy Peralta and instead let him reach free agency. He also takes a deep dive into new Mets pitching coach Justin Willard’s background and philosophy, then shifts to thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, his lukewarm feelings on Jacob deGrom’s Mets career, and whether David Stearns still has another move left in them — all wrapped up with answers to the latest mailbag questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mets capped off a wild week of transactions by landing Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, and Luis Robert Jr. With the offseason coming to a close, are the 2026 Mets actually better than last year’s club? Mike breaks down the impact of these moves, explains why Pete Alonso still resonates so strongly with the fanbase, and debates whether the organization should retire Carlos Beltrán’s number. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.