Gary Cohen joins the show, Mets season about to “get real”

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?

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo stay on the rollercoaster with the Mets - a mix of wins, losses, and a Cowboy riding into town. First up, Connor and Joe cover the big league debut of the Artist formerly known as Cowboy Ohtani, as Nolan McLean dazzled on the Citi Field mound to help the Mets to victory. The guys also review the state of the starters, the shaky relievers, and the offense showing signs of breaking out. The show goes Down on the Farm to see how things are going in the early Triple-A days of top prospects Jonah Tong and Jett Williams, then dives into the Mailbag to answer questions about possible September call ups and more. There’s also a big announcement, The Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field on Tuesday August 26th at 5pm, right by the Home Run Apple near the Rotunda. Stop by and say hello! 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 Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field, 5pm on Tuesday 8/26!02:25 The Week That Was, down then up03:50 Nolan McLean makes a big time big league debut06:30 The state of the starting rotation10:45 Bullpen bouncing around15:05o The offense getting hot?21:20 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong23:40 Down on the Farm: Jett Williams25:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Innings limits on Triple-A pitchers?28:40 The Scoreboard39:40 Mailbag – Talking to Mets players42:00 Mailbag – Who are potential September call ups?

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo have the perfect diversion from the struggling Mets - an exclusive interview with Mets legend David Wright!  The guys talk to Number Five about stories from his number retirement day, behind the scenes tales from the production of his SNY documentary, the 2015 trade deadline, his thoughts on the current team, his choice of the best Mets uniform ever, and all the details of the Battle of the Badges Game between the NYPD and FDNY that David is hosting at Citi Field on Sunday August 17th. Later, Connor and Joe dive down deep (and low) to talk about the current mess that is the Mets, including the pitching problems, the hitting problems, and all the other problems.  The show also goes Down on the Farm to reveal what’s behind the recent success of Brandon Sproat, and opens up a loud Mailbag to let the listeners let it all out as well. 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 show00:20 David Wright joins the pod!01:15 Stories from the number retirement day03:05 How did David end up with number 5 in the first place?05:15 David hosts Battle of the Badges, NYPD vs FDNY, at Citi Field 8/17!07:10 Thoughts on SNY’s documentary, “The Wright Way”08:45 Behind the scenes with the crew making the show10:25 Thoughts on the trade deadline, and adding Yoenis Cespedes in 201512:00 The modern MLB14:00 Could David have stolen 40 bases with today’s rules?15:20 The big answer: what’s the best Mets uniform?17:10 The meaning of being a captain17:20 Current Mets are in the rough, what should a captain do?19:30 Recounting the catch: how the bare hand dive in SD went down21:00 The Mets Pod Mount Rushmore: David’s 4 favorite Shea Stadium memories23:55 Goodbye to David Wright26:00 The Week That Was…just terrible in every way39:50 Mailbag – Ranking collapses43:05 Mailbag – What can change to shake things up?49:10 Mailbag – Questioning the starting pitching strategy of David Stearns?56:25 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap59:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat deep dive01:05:00 Any way to piggyback Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean?

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, SNY Mets play-by-play broadcaster Gary Cohen joins Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo to talk about the results of the trade deadline and the road ahead for the Mets. The crew covers the team’s new additions, plans for the starting rotation, the streakiness of the Mets and their younger players, David Wright, Pete Alonso, plus Gary answers a listener’s question about the idea of Juan Soto as a leadoff hitter. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm for a Carson Benge deep dive and a check-in on Jett Williams, then score the Scoreboard and open the Mailbag for questions answered about the race for the NL East and the Mets future starting staffs. 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, Gary Cohen joins the pod!00:35 Thoughts on the trade deadline 02:15 The starting rotation going forward03:40 The Mets are hot and cold06:10 Balancing Mauricio/Vientos/Baty playing time07:55 What makes Carlos Mendoza a successful leader09:15 Takeaways from David Wright’s number retirement10:35 What is different about Francisco Alvarez after return?12:25 Pete Alonso chasing history, free agency again14:20 Mailbag for Gary: Should the Mets hit Juan Soto in the leadoff spot?15:20 Goodbye to Gary Cohen15:30 A rough week, a tight playoff race21:35 When to call up Brandon Sproat and/or Nolan McLean?27:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Carson Benge deep dive30:25 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: With Drew Gilbert gone, does Jett Williams go full CF?31:55 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap33:40 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets40:05 Mailbag – Why does Joe mispronounce “platoon?”42:05 Mailbag – Can the Marlins threaten for the NL East?46:45 Mailbag – Fitting Mets starters into future rotations

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded live following the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap all the moves made by the Mets! The guys break down the deals for Cedric Mullins, Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley, and Gregory Soto and discuss the strategy and process followed by Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. The show then goes into Mailbag-mode to answer questions about the best bullpen in the NL East, the immediate future of pitching prospects Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat, the starting rotation moving forward, and 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!02:35 Will Connor get a Tyler Rogers Mets jersey?04:00 Overall trade deadline reaction06:35 Cedric Mullins13:10 Tyler Rogers18:30 Ryan Helsley21:55 Gregory Soto24:00 David Stearns post deadline comments29:10 Mailbag – Best bullpen in the NL East?30:55 Mailbag – Who is the long man now?33:50 Mailbag – Nolan McLean/Brandon Sproat?36:05 Mailbag – Will the Mets re-sign Tyler Rogers?38:40 Mailbag – Feelings about the starting rotation?43:15 Mailbag – Highest floor of prospects traded away?45:20 Closing Thoughts

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a winning week and stare down the MLB Trade Deadline. First up, Connor and Joe chat about wins out west, the addition of Gregory Soto, the noise surrounding trades, and then go Down on the Farm to discuss Kevin Parada and the loaded Double-A Binghamton roster. Later, the guys feature the trade deadline heavily in this week’s Scoreboard bets, and answer mailbag questions about, yes the trade deadline, but also bad umpires, Juan Soto, and the ghosts of trade deadline past. 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!01:45 The Week That Was, wins out west03:10 The kids are alright, and helping the bottom of the order07:05 Should the Mets trade from their group of major league youth?12:55 The addition of Gregory Soto15:55 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Double-A Binghamton is loaded20:30 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap23:10 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets, trades included!37:00 Mailbag – Keeping youth and call ups VS making trades39:50 Mailbag – Bad umpires and Juan Soto44:50 Mailbag – The state of the starting rotation47:10 Mailbag – Favorite deadline move of the past decade

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look back at the week that was coming off of the All-Star break. Leading off, Connor and Joe talk about the Mets offense playing small ball, Francisco Alvarez' return to the big league club, and Brett Baty's contributions to the lineup. Then, the guys discuss the upcoming trade deadline and how president of baseball operations David Stearns plans to approach next Thursday for the Mets. Connor and Joe also share their reaction to David Wright's number retirement and go Down on the Farm to discuss potential position player call ups. They wrap the show with their scoreboard predictions and some Mailbag questions answered about Seth Lugo and potential prospects in centerfield. 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! 0:54 The Week That Was: Reds and Angels 5:44 The Bottom of the Lineup Comes Through 8:12 Francisco Alvarez returns 10:31 Trade Deadline Chatter 21:08 David Stearns trade deadline approach 25:11 David Wright Day Reaction 27:35 Down on the Farm: Position Player September Call Ups? 31:18 The Scoreboard 41:12 Mailbag: Is Seth Lugo a trade deadline option? 42:58 Mailbag: Any chance the Mets see how prospects handle centerfield before the deadline?

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look back at All-Star week and the MLB Draft, while looking ahead to the trade deadline and the second half of the season. Leading off, Connor and Joe talk about Pete and Peterson at the All-Star Game, Jonah Tong and Carson Benge at the Futures Game, David Wright getting his number retired, and what kind of talent the Mets added during this year’s MLB Draft. Then the organization’s first pick, Michigan infielder Mitch Voit, joins the show to talk about his development, his emotions about getting drafted by the Mets, and his career goals moving forward.The guys also go Down on the Farm to discuss the best time to call up pitchers Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean, and wrap the show with Mailbag questions answered about potential trade ideas as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. 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!02:00 The Week That Was, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea return03:25 MLB Trade deadline coming soon!04:40 Jonah Tong and Carson Benge at the MLB Futures Game09:00 Mets All-Stars showing out at the ASG11:55 David Peterson stepping up14:10 Cheers to the Captain, as David Wright’s number gets retired16:50 Mets 2025 MLB Draft recap24:30 Mets first pick Mitch Voit joins the show!24:40 Voit’s earliest baseball memory25:05 The path to playing at Michigan26:00 Favorite team and players growing up26:45 UCL injury and surgery27:45 2025 breakout season, giving up pitching28:35 Playing second base30:05 The Mitch Voit self-scouting report31:05 What needs to improve31:50 Draft day experience33:45 How would Mitch Voit the hitter do against Mitch Voit the pitcher?34:25 Goodbye to Mitch36:05 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean40:10 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap41:55 Mailbag – Pitching trades, who to give up?48:00 Mailbag – Joe’s mock trades

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo review big series wins for the Mets over the Brewers and Yankees, then preview the road trip before the All-Star break and the MLB Draft with Jim Callis of MLB.com! First up, Connor and Joe look back at a bounce back week for the Mets, including a full Subway Series recap, a breakdown of a hot-hitting Brandon Nimmo, questions about Juan Soto not being an All-Star, and a look ahead to the games against the Orioles and Royals before the break. Then, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com Jim Callis stops by the show to reveal the top targets in next week’s MLB Draft for the Mets and other big league teams. The guys also flashback to last year’s top pick for the Mets, Carson Benge, and discuss the potential to trade MLB draft picks in the future. Later, show goes all over the farm to check in on Francisco Alvarez and prospect Nick Morabito, and answers Mailbag questions about picking one former Met to magically help the team today, and upcoming MLB Trade Deadline plans. 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!00:50 The Week That Was…Was Better04:40 Subway Series recap08:30 Brandon Nimmo stepping up14:25 Juan Soto not an All-Star, that’s wrong19:30 Pete Alonso sitting out HR Derby21:50 Road ahead: Baltimore and Kansas City26:35 Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline joins the show27:10 Strengths and weaknesses of 2025 MLB Draft28:55 Mets picking late and less, what’s their strategy?31:10 Nationals have top pick and a fired front office33:35 Carson Benge 2024 flashback36:05 Names to know for the Mets at Pick 3838:15 The number one pick and comparing Ethan and Jackson Holliday39:30 Any unexpected movers to the top 10?41:45 Ideal changes for the MLB Draft in the next CBA, trading picks?46:00 High school players who could drop to 3850:40 Goodbye to Jim Callis51:10 Back on the Farm: Francisco Alvarez53:30 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Nick Morabito57:25 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap58:40 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets01:05:25 Mailbag – one former Met to bring back if you could01:08:45 Mailbag – Trade Deadline strategy questions

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap another tough week for the Mets, while looking ahead to the Brewers at Citi Field and the second round of this season’s Subway Series. First things first, the guys go through the team’s struggles hitting with runners in scoring position, how much the hitting coaches should or should not be to blame, as well as the multiple issues with the starting rotation. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong - while also addressing which prospects they would be willing to include in potential trades. The show then wraps up by announcing the winners of the Mets Pod hat giveaway, and then answering Mailbag questions about the return of injured Mets, the potential of trading for Byron Buxton, and if the Mets offense can flip the switch back to “on!” 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!01:05 The Week That Was…Bad Again05:00 Hitting with RISP is just not happening12:15 Should we blame the hitting coaches?19:10 The starting rotation is hurting in many ways23:10 When will we see Nolan McLean?26:30 The Paul Blackburn problem30:30 Back on the Farm: Francisco Alvarez36:45 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Jonah Tong38:45 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: which prospects to trade?44:00 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap45:35 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets53:25 The Mets Pod hat sweepstakes, here are the winners!53:55 Mailbag – magically fixing injuries, who do you got?58:25 Mailbag – trade for Byron Buxton, can offense flip the switch?01:07:50 Mailbag – have we seen enough of Baty, Vientos, and Mauricio to know their future?