Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez return to help the Mets reach 20 wins | The Mets Pod

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets reach 20 wins after bouncing back in a huge way from their ugly loss to the Nationals on Sunday. The guys recap New York's Monday afternoon rout of the Nationals, headlined by Brandon Nimmo tying the single-game franchise RBI record. They also discuss Edwin Diaz's inconsistency and how to balance the return of Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez. Later, the guys bring back “Tales from the Pitching Lab” to break down what adjustments have helped Tylor Megill, and then go Down on the Farm to check in on Marco Vargas after his promotion to Brooklyn. Finally, The Scoreboard sees a flip and the Mailbag gets opened to feature questions about a future GM under David Stearns, a former Met that would have benefited from the pitching lab, and the gameplan once Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas return. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:0:00 Welcome to the show0:53 The Week That Was: Phillies and Nationals6:45 AJ Minter Injury Reaction9:32 What's Up With Edwin Diaz13:59 Brandon Nimmo Turning a Corner?18:20 Luisangel Acuña vs Jeff McNeil Playing Time22:36 Francisco Alvarez vs Luis Torrens Playing Time26:08 Tale of the Pitching Lab: Tylor Megill30:12 Down on the Farm: Marco Vargas33:33 Scoreboard43:37 Mailbag: David Stearns' GM Plans?46:58 Mailbag: Former Mets Pitcher Who Would Thrive in the Lab52:19 Mailbag: Handling The Return Of Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets stay hot and Citi Field has become a huge scene.  The guys recap a week with a lot of wins, Francisco Lindor’s continued excellence, unsung heroes, the secrets of Pete Alonso’s success, and the crazy atmosphere developing at Citi Field.  Later, the guys debut a new segment called “Tales from the Pitching Lab” to break down what adjustments have helped Griffin Canning, and then go Down on the Farm to check in on the progress of top starting pitching prospect Brandon Sproat. Finally, The Scoreboard gets really interesting, and the Mailbag gets opened to feature questions about Mark Vientos, Brandon Nimmo, and the “ideal” Mets lineup. 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!02:15 The Mets and Francisco Lindor are hot02:50 Citi Field is the place to be08:05 Unsung heroes – Tyrone Taylor and Luisangel Acuna10:30 The secrets of Pete Alonso’s success16:25 Tales from the Pitching Lab: Griffin Canning23:55 Jeremy Hefner’s value26:45 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat29:15 Ranting on the umpires a little bit33:30 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap35:15 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets40:35 Mailbag – are you concerned about Mark Vientos?43:10 Mailbag – should Brandon Nimmo move lower in the batting order?46:25 Mailbag – what’s your “ideal” Mets lineup?

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets continue their strong start. Connor and Joe look at the strength of the bullpen, the early impact of Kodai Senga, and share some injury updates for guys like Jose Siri and Francisco Alvarez. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to check in on Drew Gilbert and Jett Williams, preview Ronny Mauricio's long-awaited return to action., do another round of The Scoreboard bets, and answer Mailbag questions about Eli Serrano III and the Mets struggles with runners in scoring position. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show: 0:00 Welcome to the show 1:48 The Week That Was: Strong pitching all around 2:52 Mets Bullpen so far 5:32 Kodai Senga's impact this season 8:31 Injury Updates 9:59 Jose Siri to the IL, what happens next? 12:18 Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens balance 18:39 Power Struggles outside of Pete Alonso 21:59 Juan Soto's slow start 26:22 Down on the Farm: Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, Ronny Mauricio 31:41 The Scoreboard 38:15 Mailbag: Mets Prospect Eli Serrano III 40:36 Mailbag: Runners in Scoring Position

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back with a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets are off to a nice start, with positive signs, and plus pitching. Connor and Joe look at the starters who have been solid, the relievers who have been superb, and the lineup which has been uneven but showing off potential pop – including heroics from Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to check in on the return to the mound of pitching prospect Matt Allan, do another round of The Scoreboard bets, and answer Mailbag questions about Pete Alonso’s contract, the future at second base, and the potential big league future for Double-A pitching prospect Nolan McLean. 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!03:00 The starters fine, the bullpen divine08:40 The top of the lineup11:50 Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos19:40 Brett Baty and the bottom of the order25:20 Down on the Farm: Matt Allan29:45 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap31:55 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets39:15 Mailbag – possible extension for Pete Alonso?44:00 Mailbag – second base two question combo46:55 Mailbag – Noan McLean in 2025?50:00 Closing Thoughts

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in with a new episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as the Mets have started the season and there’s actual baseball to discuss! The guys cover the early returns from the starting rotation, the bullpen, and the lineup, plus also chat about what April holds in store for Francisco Lindor. Connor and Joe then go Down on the Farm to look at the first outings of the year for top pitching prospects Blade Tidwell and Brandon Sproat, bring back The Scoreboard for more weekly bets in 2025, and open the Mailbag to answer questions about adding pitching at the trade deadline and the current depth in the outfield. 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 starting pitching so far06:50 The bullpen so far10:30 Mailbag – long men relievers?12:30 The hitters so far16:20 Francisco Lindor so far18:05 Down on the Farm: Blade Tidwell and Brandon Sproat23:15 The Scoreboard Returns, making this week’s bets!32:00 Mailbag – Alcantara vs Cease?36:45 Mailbag -Alexander Canario and the OF44:40 The home opener ahead

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop a supersized 2025 season preview episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, as special guest Gary Cohen stops by the show! The guys chat with SNY’s Mets play-by-play broadcaster about Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, the situation at second base, the state of the starting rotation, high expectations for the team, and what he’s looking forward to most in what will be the 20th year of Mets baseball on SNY! Later, Connor and Joe take the temperature of the starting rotation, bullpen, lineup, and defense of the Mets heading into the regular season, drop their 2025 season predictions that always will be fun to review in the future, and answer Mailbag questions about prospects, Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuna, future live shows, and the health of Brandon Nimmo. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 SNY’s Gary Cohen joins the show!01:15 What have you learned about Juan Soto?02:45 Thoughts on Carlos Mendoza in Year 205:00 The state of the starting rotation07:25 Baty, Acuna, or McNeil at second base?10:15 What are your Pete Alonso expectations in 2025?12:05 Thoughts on a potential Mets captain?13:20 David Wright’s number retirement15:05 What are you looking forward to in Year 20 on SNY?16:30 The perils of a hyped up season, can the Mets break their mold?19:05 Goodbye to Gary20:10 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The starting rotation21:50 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The bullpen23:30 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The lineup25:25 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The defense28:35 The Mets Pod 2025 Season Predictions!53:20 Down on the Farm/Mailbag – best prospects for certain categories56:55 Mailbag – Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuna59:00 Mailbag – talking to Connor and Joe at live shows01:01:20 Mailbag – Brandon Nimmo’s health status

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are joined by Jon Hurwitz, co-creator of Cobra Kai, Harold & Kumar, and a die-hard Mets fan, to talk about movies, the Mets, and more. Jon reveals what it was like ending Cobra Kai and also working with John Cena, before revealing what it was like hanging out with Joe and Connor in spring training! Jon also talked to the guys about becoming a Mets fan, how he found out the news of Juan Soto’s signing, the best Mets games he’s ever attended, and some 2025 predictions - while also helping to review and grade Joe’s performance on the SNY broadcast of the Mets Spring Breakout game. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm for a full recap of the prospects in Sunday’s game, and answer Mailbag questions about pitch shape and lesser-known prospects on the rise. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Cobra Kai co-creator and Mets fan Jon Hurwitz joins the show!01:35 Spending time at Mets spring training03:25 How was it ending Cobra Kai?04:35 What was it like working with John Cena on Blockers?05:40 If you could cast one current Mets player on Cobra Kai, who would it be?06:15 How Jon became a Mets fan07:35 Favorite all-time Mets08:25 Where were you when you heard about the Juan Soto signing?09:55 Rating and grading Joe’s performance on SNY during the Spring Breakout game12:05 Excitement for the 2025 season14:15 Buying unique Mets gear in Port St. Lucie15:30 The Mets Pod Mount Rushmore: Jon’s best Mets games attended17:45 Jon’s 2025 breakout player and Mets win total predictions19:55 Goodbye to Jon21:10 Down on the Farm: Recapping the Spring Breakout game29:25 Mailbag – explaining pitch shapes32:10 Mailbag – biggest prospect riser outside of the Top 10 list?38:05 Closing Thoughts

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are looking at injuries from the Mets mound to behind the plate, while also looking at the future with a prospect showcase! Connor and Joe start things off with the injury to Francisco Alvarez, and what the Mets can do to fill the temporary void at catcher.  The guys also examine the state of the starting rotation, specifically the states of Griffin Canning and David Peterson.  Later, Connor and Joe preview all the Mets prospects in the Spring Breakout game, which Joe will help call this Sunday on SNY with Steve Gelbs and Jim Duquette.  Finally the show closes by opening the Mailbag, with questions answered about potential MLB expansion, prospect Simon Juan, and the best places to watch a game at 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 show!01:25 Francisco Alvarez is injured, now what?11:25 The state of the starting rotation: Griffin Canning17:25 The state of the starting rotation: David Peterson19:30 Down on the Farm: Joe joins the call for SNY’s coverage of the Spring Breakout Game, Sunday at 5pm!21:15 Down on the Farm: Excited to see the 2024 draft class in the game22:50 Down on the Farm: Excited to talk with Steve Gelbs and Jim Duquette about the whole farm system during the game24:45 Mailbag – expansion in MLB, where’s your city, what’s your name?29:30 Mailbag – what Mets move would you have made?31:10 Mailbag – who is Simon Juan?33:35 Mailbag – best place to watch a game at Citi Field?

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded at Mets House NYC, the team's new pop up store in Union Square, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the top storylines coming out of Port St. Lucie, including the starting rotation, the loss of Jose Iglesias, and emergence of Jose Siri. Plus, the two take a closer look at Francisco Alvarez's swing adjustments and Joe breaks down some of the new additions to his top thirty prospects list. The guys finish up with some mailbag questions about Brandon Nimmo, Frankie Montas, and the 2025 bullpen. 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 Mets Pod, live from the Mets House in Union Square, NYC!01:35 The state of the starting rotation04:00 Max Kranick standing out in spring05:55 The Jose Iglesias saga finally ends09:55 Can Jose Siri be a “star?”12:35 Spring swing adjustment: Francisco Alvarez15:05 Connor and Joe get their swings analyzed, and there’s video!16:15 Down on the Farm: Joe’s new Top 30 Mets Prospects list is out – check it out at www.SNY.tv24:45 Mailbag – how long is too long to hold onto prospects?31:20 Mailbag – playing time for a banged up Brandon Nimmo?34:00 Mailbag – will the Mets trade for more starting pitching?36:16 Mailbag – surprise breakouts in the 2025 bullpen?38:50 Mailbag – better MLB The Show player, Connor or Joe??

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded in Port St. Lucie from Mets spring training, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are joined by Mets Senior Vice President of Player Development Andy Green and one of the team’s top prospects Drew Gilbert!  First up, Green talks to Connor and Joe about his arrival to the organization, the improvement of the team’s player development system, and the latest surrounding prospects Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, Carson Benge, and so many more.  Up in the second spot is Gilbert, who reveals what is was like recovering from injury that cost him most of the 2024 season, and what he’s working on to bounce back in 2025 with a big league call up being just one call away. Later, the guys unpack the Mailbag for questions answered about Pete Alonso’s contract, modern pitching conventions, and the Mets franchise home run record. 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 Mets Pod, with more from Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie!00:55 Mets SVP of Player Development Andy Green joins the show01:15 How being a former big leaguer helps in this job01:50 Interviewing for Mets manager, pivoting to this role02:45 The challenges of the big picture of the organization, learning so many players and people03:40 The leaders throughout the development system, getting better with time05:10 Jett Williams and Drew Gilbert, learning from a prospect’s rehab06:10 Talking Brandon Sproat07:35 The challenges and changes from Double-A to Triple-A09:25 What are the next steps for Nolan McLean?10:50 What made Jonah Tong step up in the system12:30 Carson Benge, Jonathan Santucci, and the 2024 draft class15:10 The goals for the Mets minor league system overall 16:35 Goodbye to Andy Green16:45 Top prospect Drew Gilbert joins the show16:55 What was the offseason like?17:35 Recovering from injury, missing most of 202418:05 Experience in the Arizona Fall League with Jett Williams18:40 Going to Amazin’ Day, looking forward to a future at Citi Field19:20 Having former college teammate Blade Tidwell in the Mets organization20:05 Learning from Juan Soto, Brandon Nimmo, and other veterans20:45 Goals for the 2025 season, thinking of a big league call up?21:35 Goodbye to Drew Gilbert22:00 Mailbag – if Pete Alonso leaves next year, who will get the Mets franchise HR record, Soto or Lindor?22:55 Mailbag – changing the current conventions of pitching?25:55 Mailbag – what impact did the qualifying offer have on Pete Alonso’s free agency?28:15 Mailbag – does Pete Alonso ever get a long-term contract with the Mets, or anyone?