With A.J. Ewing, Jonah Tong and more, the Mets' future might just be present

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo see pieces fueling the Mets now who could be the key to a successful future. The guys cover the positive response to adversity shown by young players like A.J. Ewing and Jonah Tong, while also taking one more look at the National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The Mets Pod Answering Machine has questions about Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, the Mailbag has questions about Juan Soto's future and the coming offseason, and Down on the Farm checks in on the recent powerful performance by top prospect Jefferson Rojas. 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!00:35 The Week That Was: 5-2, mashing the Marlins?01:45 A.J. Ewing, slump-buster04:05 Jonah Tong back in the big leagues , what do we see?13:30 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, status report17:25 TMP Voicemail: What now for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos23:00 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas still powering29:05 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions31:00 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets43:50 Mailbag - Will Juan Soto move to 1B? If so, when?46:10 Mailbag - A sample plan for a successful offseason  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, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo start September with a look at players present and soon to be past. The guys take stock of the latest National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, while also doing a deep dive case study on the curious case of Luis Robert Jr., now that the outfielder is off to Baltimore. The Mets Pod Answering Machine brings in voicemails about lefty vs right splits and acquisitions to kickstart the Mets, Down on the Farm delivers an update on prospect Jefferson Rojas, while the Mailbag poses questions about the coaching staff, Marcus Semien, and Jorge Polanco. 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! 00:35 The Week That Was - another me, with a splash of draft lottery update! 02:15 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge, status report 09:45 Mark Vientos is back, will he play? 12:25 The Mets Pod Case Study: Luis Robert Jr. 23:55 TMP Voicemail: Obsessing over right/lefty splits 29:35 TMP Voicemail: One player to get the Mets over the top 36:45 Down on the Farm: Jefferson Rojas 39:40 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions 40:55 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets 48:55 Mailbag - The future of this coaching staff? 52:40 Mailbag - Can Mets cut Semien and/or Polanco loose?  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, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo turn to the youth for positivity as the Mets turn down the light a bit on the 2026 season. Despite a down week for the team, the guys see an up week for the National League Rookie of the Year cases for both Nolan McLean and Carson Benge. The Mets Pod Answering Machine shouts out voicemails about the bullpen and the solid catching situation, then Joe sits down for an exclusive interview with 2026 Mets third-round draft pick Aiden Robbins, as the outfielder gets his pro journey started at Single-A St. Lucie. The show wraps up with a Mailbag that unwraps questions about Tobias Myers, the struggles of prospect Ryan Clifford, and protection decisions ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. 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! 00:35 The Week That Was - mostly meh 01:20 The NL ROY cases for Nolan McLean and Carson Benge 03:30 The Mets are better, but the playoffs are far, far away 06:20 Andy Green pushing a lot of buttons 09:50 TMP Voicemail: Thoughts on the bullpen and Kodai Senga 16:35 TMP Voicemail: The catching situation 22:30 Down on the Farm: Aiden Robbins interview 23:00 The Aiden Robbins MLB Draft story 26:00 Did you know the Mets were interested? 26:45 "Baseball Jesus" - growing his hair to raise money for a special cause 28:45 Explaining "kinetic energy through the ground" 30:50 Hitting in the Cape Cod League with wood bats 32:20 Tale of two players: Seton Hall career vs Texas career 35:05 Early impressions of Mets organization and PSL player development 36:35 The Aiden Robbins self-scouting report 38:25 What do you like to do off the field? 39:30 Playing MLB The Show 40:30 Goals for the rest of 2026 and the offseason 41:55 Goodbye to Aiden 43:25 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions 45:30 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets 53:10 Mailbag - What happened to Tobias Myers?  55:50 Mailbag - What is happening with Ryan Clifford? 58:45 Mailbag - What will happen before the Rule 5 Draft?  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, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo find that hope is a good thing for the 2026 Mets and beyond. The guys discuss a pitching staff that has stabilized behind young arms, the young psychopaths throwing guys out from the outfield, and a possible new life for Kodai Senga as a relief pitcher. The Mets Pod Answering Machine delivers voicemails about the future of first base and Jonah Tong, and Joe sits down for an exclusive interview with shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura, a lifelong Mets fan who came to the team in the Luke Weaver trade.  The show wraps with a dip into the Mailbag that dives into questions about Ronny Mauricio. 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! 00:35 The Week That Was - all hail hope and the psychopaths! 11:55 The pitching has stabilized 14:20 Can Kodai Senga be a successful reliever next year? 19:50 TMP Voicemail: Protecting prospects and the future at first base 31:25 TMP Voicemail: Should Jonah Tong be in a bullpen? 36:30 Down on the Farm: Prospect promotions 39:15 Down on the Farm: Sammy Stafura interview 39:55 Earliest memories as a Mets fan at Citi Field 40:40 Mount Rushmore of Mets memories 42:00 DM'ing the Mets to throw out first pitch 42:45 Relationship with A.J. Ewing and others in the organization 43:50 Finding out about trade to Mets 45:10 First calls made after the trade 46:10 Pressure of playing for favorite team 47:20 The Sammy Stafura self-scouting report 49:00 2026 breakout season reasons 50:00 Goals for the rest of 2026 and the offseason 51:45 Goodbye to Sammy 52:00 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions 54:05 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets 01:00:20 Mailbag - The state of Ronny Mauricio  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, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo reveal all that still matters for the Mets for the rest of the 2026 season. Connor and Joe discuss a suddenly winning team, the exploits of Jefry Yan, the opportunities for players to prove future value, and the re-emergence of starter Sean Manaea. The guys also debut The Mets Pod Answering Machine, where they play voicemails from the audience, this week featuring talking points on Tarik Skubal, Mitch Voit, David Stearns and more. Later, the Scoreboard makes a grand return and the Mailbag features questions about A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge. 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! 00:35 The Week That Was - of course the Mets are winning now 03:30 Jefry Yan 09:45 Mets opportunities all over the field and in the bullpen 13:35 Buying back in on Sean Manaea? 16:30 The Mets Pod Answering Machine is here! 16:50 TMP Voicemail: Tarik Skubal and Yandy Diaz 25:35 TMP Voicemail: Mitch Voit 30:10 TMP Voicemail: Why has David Stearns failed? 35:25 TMP Voicemail: Highlight of 2026? 39:45 Down on the Farm: The New Guys 45:30 The Scoreboard returns! 53:45 Mailbag - A.J. Ewing at second base? 55:40 Mailbag - Carson Benge for ROY? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo record the latest episode of The Mets Pod live after the MLB Trade Deadline, with full reaction to all the moves made by the Mets leading up to it. Connor and Joe break down the deals, and do a full analysis of the prospect return for the Mets in exchange for Clay Holmes, Freddy Peralta, Huascar Brazoban, Luke Weaver, Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter and more.  The guys also react to comments earlier in the evening from Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, and do an early preview of Joe's all-new Top 30 Mets Prospects List, which looks a lot different with many new names in the mix. 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 The Clay Holmes/Tyrone Taylor trade 08:55 The Luke Weaver trade 13:20 The Freddy Peralta trade 19:55 The Brooks Raley trade 25:10 The Huascar Brazoban trade 30:00 The A.J. Minter trade 33:25 Overall trade deadline feelings 38:40 Around MLB: Tarik Skubal to Dodgers 43:10 Reacting to David Stearns' bullpen comments 49:25 Reacting to David Stearns' Luis Robert Jr. comments 53:40 Down on the Farm: Joe's new Top 30 Mets Prospects List Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Connor Rogers, Joe DeMayo and SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which delivers all the latest news, notes, and rumors as the Mets head towards the MLB trade deadline. The crew covers it all including the players that are definitely on the way out like Freddy Peralta, A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley, to the names that could likely go for the right price like Clay Homes, Luke Weaver, and more. Chelsea also shares her reporting on the state of the overall market for the Mets and MLB. Later, Connor and Joe look at what's working for rookie hurler Zac Thornton, go Down on the Farm to talk promotions for top prospects Jonathan Santucci and Mitch Voit, and answer Mailbag questions about the search for the next manager, 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! 00:45 That crazy trade time of year 01:55 Trade talk: A.J. Minter and Brooks Raley 02:15 Trade talk: Tyrone Taylor 04:20 Trade talk: Freddy Peralta 06:05 Trade talk: Clay Holmes 10:20 Trade talk: Luke Weaver 12:35 Trade talk: Huascar Brazoban 14:00 Trade talk: What's the mood in the clubhouse? 15:10 Trade talk: Any buying for 2027? 17:00 Trade talk: The catcher conversation 20:05 Trade talk: The Francisco Lindor conversation 22:45 Trade talk: Luis Robert Jr. 25:40 A seller's market, an opportunity for the front office? 27:50 Mailbag: Scale of 1-10, how crazy of a first Mets season for Chelsea? 28:55 New Haven pizza 31:00 Goodbye to Chelsea 31:20 What's working for Zac Thornton 34:15 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci and Mitch Voit promotions 39:10 Mailbag - What level of prospects can Mets get? 41:20 Mailbag - Manager candidate talk 46:05 Mailbag - Finally a GM under POBO Stearns? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe DeMayo and a returning Connor Rogers drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which talks trade deadline possibilities and second-half of the season scenarios for the Mets. The guys cover Freddy Peralta, Luke Weaver, Clay Holmes, and what they think should be their returns in trade, while also making a pitch for both Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens to stay put. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Jack Wenninger and Ryan Clifford, then answer Mailbag questions about the Mets' organizational issues overall, and the idea of trading Devin Williams. 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! 01:35 5 things Connor learned while on break (Mets and other topics) 13:20 The Week That Was...more meh, so let's talk trades 13:50 Freddy Peralta, what happened, what can Mets get? 20:05 The bullpen: who stays and who goes 27:25 Catching up on the catchers 32:05 The Clay Holmes scenarios 39:00 Zac Thornton update 41:25 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Will Jack Wenninger and Ryan Clifford get called up in September? 45:25 Mailbag – Evaluation Mets issues overall 51:05 Mailbag - Keep Luke Weaver, trade Devin Williams? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe DeMayo welcomes New York, New York's John Jastremski as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which looks ahead to the trade deadline and looks back on the MLB Draft with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross. First up, Joe and JJ dive into the Mets recent struggles, the issues with Francisco Lindor, all kinds of potential trade possibilities, plus stories about Juan Soto and the All-Star Game. Later, Joe catches up with Kris Gross for an in-depth recap of the Mets 2026 draft class, and then the show wraps with Joe and JJ answering Mailbag questions about trades, the best rookie for the Mets this season, and undrafted free agents. 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! 01:25 The Week That Was...bad Boston, a good break, now sell! 04:45 What's wrong with Francisco Lindor? 08:55 What's the trade deadline plan? 12:25 To trade a catcher, or not to trade a catcher? 14:20 Can and will the Mets extend Clay Holmes? 18:30 What to make of Zach Thornton 20:00 Looking forward to learning in the second half 21:45 JJ's All-Star stories (including Juan Soto) 24:25 Debating the HR Derby format 25:55 Down on the Farm: Draft recap with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross 26:25 Overall thoughts on Mets draft strategy and results 27:45 1st round pick Carson Wiggins 31:10 3rd round pick Aiden Robbins 32:50 4th round pick Shane Sdau 33:55 5th round pick Luke McNeillie 35:30 11th round pick Kuhio Aloy 37:00 13th round pick Jacob Madrid 38:25 What's next for the staff 39:45 Goodbye to Kris 40:15 Mailbag – Major League player swap possibilities 44:15 Mailbag - Best Mets rookie: Ewing, McLean, or Benge? 47:50 Mailbag - Undrafted free agents Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe DeMayo welcomes The Athletic's Will Sammon as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets stumble towards the All-Star break. Joe and Will recap another frustrating week of games, plus have a discussion about the relationship between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. The guys then dive into a preview of a likely Mets trade deadline sale, including the value of potential returns for Freddy Peralta, Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter and other bullpen parts. Later, MLB.com's Jim Callis joins the show to preview the 2026 MLB Draft and pick options for the Mets, then the show wraps with the Mailbag, which answers questions about possibly trading Lindor, evaluating Francisco Alvarez, if there's a market for Bo Bichette, and chasing Japanese star Teruaki Sato. 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! 01:50 The Week That Was...interesting, but still bad 06:50 Juan Soto is awesome and an All-Star 08:50 The Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor relationship 13:05 Thoughts on the next Mets manager 16:45 Are the Mets already in full sale prep? 19:50 What can the Mets get for Freddy Peralta? 23:30 The bullpen: who stays and who goes? 31:00 Down on the Farm: MLB Draft preview with Jim Callis of MLB.com 31:50 Strengths and weaknesses of 2026 MLB Draft 34:00 Evaluating the top picks of the draft 38:10 Top 10 possible surprises 39:55 Possibilities for the Mets at pick 27 overall 44:10 Mets bonus pool issues and effects 47:55 Options for Mets at picks 92 and 120 52:15 How to improve the MLB Draft in the future 01:00:10 Goodbye to Jim 01:01:45 Mailbag – Should the Mets consider trading Francisco Lindor? 01:06:05 Mailbag - "Give up" on Francisco Alvarez? 01:13:30 Mailbag Tangent - What's the next move with Clay Holmes? 01:16:30 Mailbag - Trade Bo Bichette? 01:20:30 Mailbag - Pursue Japanese star 3B Teruaki Sato? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.