Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez, and the search for starting pitching in free agency

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk old and new coaches, plus the Mets forever search for starting pitching. The guys cover the likely departure of first base coach Antoan Richardson, the addition of hitting coach Troy Snitker, and also take a quick look back at the chase and non-addition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Connor and Joe then dive into the free agent market for starting pitchers, considering such options as Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez and more. The show then goes Down on the Farm for a report on reliever Dylan Ross, and answers Mailbag questions about Brandon Sproat, first base trade options if needed, targeting Twins hurler Pablo Lopez as a trade possibility, and a new contract for Edwin Diaz. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show!01:10 First base coach Antoan Richardson and Mets don’t come to deal05:50 Troy Snitker hired as new hitting coach09:40 Looking back at the chase for Yoshinobu Yamamoto17:00 Diving into the free agent market for starting pitchers17:40 Dylan Cease22:00 Framber Valdez25:25 Ranger Suarez28:25 Other options33:25 Down on the Farm presented by Binghamton University: Dylan Ross36:00 Mailbag: What are the main skills of Brandon Sproat?38:35 Mailbag: 1B trade options if Pete Alonso leaves42:30 Mailbag: Pablo Lopez as a trade option?45:30 Mailbag: How many years is too many years for Edwin Diaz? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo turn their offseason focus towards the Mets starting rotation. The guys start off the show with their thoughts on the reports that Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could hit the trade market this offseason, and talk about the Mets new bench coach and Director of Major League Hitting. Connor and Joe then take on a “Mailbag Challenge” and negotiate Mets mock trades for Skubal, Paul Skenes, Freddy Peralta, Joe Ryan, and Sandy Alcantara. The show also goes Down on the Farm to check in on Nick Morabito and Chris Suero at the Arizona Fall League, and answers a Mailbag question about the possibility of the Mets pursuing free agent Cody Bellinger. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show!00:55 Will Tarik Skubal be available in a trade this offseason?11:50 The Mets make some coaching calls15:25 Mailbag Trade Challenge: Connor and Joe play GM16:00 Make the trade: Tarik Skubal24:10 Make the trade: Paul Skenes27:15 Make the trade: Joe Ryan28:55 Make the trade: Freddy Peralta32:20 Make the trade: Sandy Alcantara35:10 Down on the Farm: Nick Morabito and Chris Suero in the Arizona Fall League38:00 Mailbag – a new idea for The Scoreboard40:15 Mailbag – Mets and Cody Bellinger a match? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look at the road ahead for Pete Alonso and the Mets offseason.  Connor and Joe discuss the money and years necessary for the Mets to bring back both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, and they also talk about what the Mets can learn from the playoff exits of the Reds, Phillies, and Dodgers.  Later, the guys recap their Mets 2025 preseason predictions (yikes), and dig back into the Mailbag to answer questions about prospects who could make the major leagues in 2026, the future for Brett Baty, the thought of Houston’s Hunter Brown as a possible trade target, and ideas for improving center field. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show!01:55 Would the Mets have done better than the Reds against LA, or nah?03:00 Yankees and Philles are done, and lessons learned for the Mets09:40 Mailbag: Bring back Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, and the 7-year contract story18:45 Recapping our 2025 Mets Season Predictions (it gets messy)31:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Prospects making the show in 2026?34:40 Mailbag – is Brett Baty the everyday 3B?38:35 Mailbag – Hunter Brown, trade target?44:00 Mailbag – Ideas to solve CF Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo officially kick off their coverage of the Mets offseason by turning the show over to the fans and opening up a Mega-Mailbag! The guys take on questions about coaching staff changes, free agent targets, trade possibilities, the future of Pete Alonso (again), Edwin Diaz’ opt out options, dealing away prospects, position changes, the Japanese market, and so much more. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show, opening up the Mega-Mailbag01:45 Coaching changes and ideas to replace the ones who are gone08:10 Free agent targets10:50 Edwin Diaz future11:55 Pete Alonso future17:35 Freddy Peralta and other pitching trade options25:05 Should the Mets trade Jonah Tong?28:00 An urgent Stearns move?29:05 How does the looming labor situation affect this offseason?32:40 The future of first base five pack of questions39:20 The Japanese market44:40 Christian Scott’s role in 2026?47:15 What to do at catcher?48:30 Ranking trade odds52:45 Down on the Farm: Calvin Ziegler and Matt Allan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo tie a bow on the 2025 season for the Mets, a season that ended in complete disappointment and failure. Connor and Joe recap all that went wrong that brought the Mets nowhere near their expectations, and sort the blame between president of baseball ops David Stearns, manager Carlos Mendoza, the coaching staff, and the players. The guys also look ahead to what needs to be fixed, plus ideas for how to do it, and react to comments Stearns made during his end-of-season news conference. As always, the show dives into the Mailbag to also give voice to the frustrated fans, who have their own questions about the way the Mets went down. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show00:50 Say goodbye to the 2025 Mets02:20 Joe and Connor each get a one-minute rant06:00 What went wrong08:55 Carlos Mendoza10:00 David Stearns, the starting pitching, other problems, what’s next18:55 Reacting to David Stearns quotes – expectations, run prevention, being proactive, Pete Alonso36:00 Down on the Farm: Binghamton wins a chip, success in the system overall37:30 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week, the season, crowning a champion42:45 Mailbag: Short 2026 leash on Carlos Mendoza?50:25 Mailbag: Philosophy change on starting pitching acquisition?56:15 Mailbag: What one thing would you have changed? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo gear up for the final week of the regular season for the Mets, and brace for a tight race to the last Wild Card spot. Connor and Joe recap a week that brought hope with a series win over the Padres, then delivered despair after a bad series loss to the Nationals, and discuss the situation ahead with a week that will either lead to the playoffs or earlier-than-expected offseason conversations. The show also checks in Down on the Farm for prospect postseason heroics, and dips into the Mailbag to answer questions about “piggybacking” pitchers. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show01:00 The Week That Will Be…it all comes down to this07:30 Offensive offense13:50 Jonah Tong was a bright spot21:15 Down on the Farm: Playoffs? Playoffs! A future core?29:25 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week30:50 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets36:45 Mailbag: What Mets “piggyback” pitchers now and in the future? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look back at a tough week that was for the Mets, and look ahead to the final stretch in the chase for a playoff spot. Connor and Joe feel relief after Pete Alonso’s walk-off home run that snapped a long losing streak, and praise the early big league work by young starters Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat.  The guys also go long on the problems at hand, including the veteran members of the starting staff, Kodai Senga trying to find himself in Syracuse, an inconsistent offense, the readiness of Jonah Tong, and the uneven performance of an overworked bullpen. The show then goes Down on the Farm to check in on the minor league playoffs, and goes into the Mailbag to answer questions about the Mets’ chances to get the third NL Wild Card, and what their starting rotation would look like in the postseason if they got there. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show02:10 The Week That Was…was NOT GOOD06:05 Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat have been awesome09:05 Was it too early for Jonah Tong?14:30 Clay Holmes and Sean Manaea will try the piggyback solution18:25 Kodai Senga working on a Syracuse solution21:50 Call to the bullpen: Confidence or crisis?25:05 Down on the Farm: Playoffs? Playoffs!30:10 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week31:50 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets42:30 Revealing The Mets Pod hat giveaway winners!43:05 Mailbag: What Mets record in last 12 games gets them 95% chance into the dance?47:00 Mailbag: Ideal Wild Card starting rotation if they get there? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take stock in the falling stock of the Mets as they struggle down the stretch. The guys check in on a rough road trip, which has seen good pitching from the young starters, but bad hitting and other issues leading to losses. The guys break down the Wild Card race, go Down on the Farm to talk about the minor league affiliates that are already in the playoffs, and answer Mailbag questions about the Mets’ chances in October, targeting Kyle Schwarber in the offseason, and future free agent pitching options from Japan. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show00:55 The Week That Was…was absolutely awful05:10 The kids are alright, others aren’t08:00 We don’t know why this team goes to extremes10:00 We are now sweating making the playoffs?16:25 Down on the Farm: Playoffs? Playoffs!19:05 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week20:15 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets29:30 The Mets Pod hat giveaway!30:15 Mailbag: Will Mets make playoffs, can they do damage if so?36:30 Mailbag: Targeting Kyle Schwarber in free agency to be DH?42:25 Mailbag: Kodai Senga issues, and future pitching options in Japan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo cover another crazy week for the Mets as the September stretch run begins. The guys start with a week of highs and lows, which included exciting performances from young hurlers Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong, and uninspiring performances from older hurlers Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga.  Connor and Joe also discuss the red-hot Juan Soto, the idea of calling up pitching prospect Brandon Sproat, and also answer Mailbag questions about the rules surrounding September call ups and the future of second base and center field. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show!01:15 The Week That Was…all over the place03:20 Nolan McLean rocks05:15 Mailbag: Playoff rotation, young guns in the mix?07:10 Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga are problems15:30 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat, is it time?17:20 Juan Soto is on fire20:35 Francisco Alvarez and others working their way back25:05 Mark Vientos is also on fire27:25 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: AJ Ewing and Jacob Reimer31:15 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week33:30 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets42:55 Mailbag: September call up questions45:55 Mailbag: Jett Williams and Carson Benge on Opening Day in 2026? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac recorded live outside the Rotunda at Citi Field, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Keith Hernandez to the show to talk 20 years of baseball on SNY and all things Mets! Keith chats with the guys about his favorite years calling Mets games, as well as the performances of Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Mark Vientos, and the call ups of pitching prospects Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean.  Keith also reveals what he really thinks about Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, Steve Gelbs…and the Philadelphia Phillies! Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Brandon Sproat, and answer live questions from the crowd outside of Citi Field! Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show, Keith Hernandez is here!00:50 The Mets are calling up Jonah Tong01:35 Gary, Keith, and Ron throwing the first pitch, scouting report!02:15 Favorite Mets team to cover in 20 years of SNY baseball02:55 The state of the 2025 Mets, emergence of Mark Vientos, potential of Juan Soto04:35 Stolen bases by the Mets05:25 Nolan McLean has been impressive with great spin06:20 Jeff McNeil, unsung hero06:55 More on Mark Vientos08:40 Pete Alonso future in Queens?09:35 What you see when you see Juan Soto every day 10:50 One sentence to describe: Gary Cohen11:10 One sentence to describe: Ron Darling11:20 One sentence to describe: Steve Gelbs12:25 One sentence to describe: The Phillies!13:30 Goodbye to Keith15:00 Jonah Tong starts Friday, let’s talk more about it17:05 The Week That Was, some wins, parabolic mics, and the Phillies18:40 The return of Swaggy V, Mark Vientos is back19:30 Is there a Kodai Senga solution?21:45 Francisco Alvarez injury update23:40 Live Mailbag: Inning issues for young pitchers called up, Jett vs Mauricio26:40 Live Mailbag: 2026 starting rotation options30:00 Live Mailbag: Bunt strategy31:45 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat35:00 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week36:45  The Scoreboard: Making the next bets40:55 The Mets Pod hat giveaways43:40 Mailbag – Should the Mets move Kodai Senga to the bullpen? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.