Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 152: “That’s not my job.” Feb 08, 2023

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Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space.

This week, we begin by discussing Jeff McNeil’s contract extension. We then discuss allegations of abuse against Khalil Lee by his ex-girlfriend. Lee was recently designated for assignment and the Mets picked up Sam Coonrod off waivers, who has some issues of his own.

We also talk about Carlos Beltrán joining the Mets’ front office and Steve Cohen taking the other MLB owners to task in his interview with Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Speaking of other MLB owners, we begin our baseball segment this week with a hearty chuckle at Rockies owner Dick Monfort’s latest comments. We also talk about this piece from Daniel Epstein of Baseball Prospectus about regional sports networks going bankrupt and how Sinclair’s stock buybacks negatively impact the fan experience.

We also remind folks who are potentially concerned by the number of Mets playing in the World Baseball Classic of previous research done at The Ringer that reveals that there is not much evidence to support the idea that the World Baseball Classic leads to more injuries.

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise.

You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful Amazin’ Avenue Audio podcasts through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every Wednesday and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting!

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 208: The 2023 Top Prospect Countdown (Part V) Feb 06, 2023

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Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

On this date back in 1988, one of the most iconic images in basketball history was photographed. Steve, Lukas, Ken, and Thomas discuss the most iconic Mets photos in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, they discuss some important legal news regarding a player in the Mets minor league system and some important health news regarding another.

Following that, the guys continue reviewing the 2023 Mets Top Prospects list, sharing opinions and insight on Jett Williams, Kevin Parada, Brett Baty, Kodai Senga, and Francisco Alvarez.

As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen wherever you get podcasts.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at fromcomplextoqueens at gmail dot com, and follow us on Twitter: Steve is (@stevesypa), Lukas is (@lvlahos343), Ken is (@kenlavin91), and Thomas is (@sadmetsszn).

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 207: The 2023 Top Prospect Countdown (Part IV) Jan 30, 2023

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Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

Brazil celebrates Dia Da Saudade on January 30, so in keeping with the spirit of the day, Steve, Lukas, Ken, and Thomas discuss what eras of Mets baseball they are most wistful for in Promote, Extend, Trade.

Following that, the guys continue reviewing the 2023 Mets Top Prospects list, sharing opinions and insight on Dominic Hamel, Ronny Mauricio, Mark Vientos, Alex Ramirez, and Blade Tidwell.

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 151: Phamtics Jan 25, 2023

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This week, we begin the show with a Carlos Correa debrief in light of the information we have learned from the USA Today interview with Scott Boras.

We also discuss the Tommy Pham signing, the Tomás Nido contract extension, and the state of the Mets’ bench and whether Francisco Álvarez factors into the team’s plans for 2023.

In our baseball segment this week, we talk about Hall of Fame voting, tell three recent stories of owners doing or saying silly things, and discuss the disturbing allegations of domestic violence and child abuse against White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger, who is under MLB investigation.

Finally, we wrap things up with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise.

Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every Wednesday and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting!

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 206: The 2023 Top Prospect Countdown (Part III) Jan 23, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

The National Association of Base Ball Players met on this date in 1857 to amend the Knickerbocker rules in what was, in effect, the very first baseball winter meetings, so Steve, Lukas, Ken, and Thomas discuss which rules they’d like to bring back in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After that, they answer a listener e-mail.

Following that, the team has some final comments about the July 15 international free agent signings.

Finally, the guys continue reviewing the 2023 Mets Top Prospects list, sharing opinions and insight on Joel Diaz, Jacob Reimer, Stanley Consuegra, Mike Vasil, and Calvin Ziegler.

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), Episode 122: The Correa Resolution and (a Mostly Outdated) Bench Chat Jan 19, 2023

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Welcome to Amazin’ Avenue Audio (The Show), the new/old favorite from Amazin’ Avenue editors Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore.

The Mets and Carlos Correa finally ended their saga when Correa signed a six year deal with the Twins last week. Chris and Brian discuss how the deal (didn’t) go down and general thoughts on how the Mets can and should handle these situations in the Steve Cohen era. Then, there is a conversation recorded two days before every fourth outfielder signed with a team about what fourth outfielder the Mets should sign. Spoiler alert: Tommy Pham is barely discussed.

Chris’s Music Pick:

Levitation Room - Minds of Our Own

Brian’s Music Pick:

The Woods Band - The Woods Band

If you’ve got questions that you’d like us to discuss on the air, email the show at aaaudiopodcast@gmail.com

Make sure to follow the site on Twitter (@AmazinAvenue), as Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap). and Chris (@ChrisMcShane).

And, until next time, Let’s Go Mets.

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 205: The 2023 Top Prospect Countdown (Part II) Jan 16, 2023

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Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

The guys discuss dams and their preference of dam ownership in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, they discuss the international prospect free agent market, which began on January 15.

Following that, the guys continue reviewing the 2023 Mets Top Prospect list, sharing opinions and insight on Jesus Baez, Bryce Montes de Oca, Layonel Ovalles, Jose Butto, and Matthew Allan.

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 150: “Yes Pepper” with Jason Klein Jan 13, 2023

Show notes

This week, we have author Jason Klein on the show to talk about his new children’s book Yes Pepper: Girls Play Baseball, Too! We discuss the inspiration behind the book and its title, the book’s message of inclusion of girls who play baseball, the progress Major League Baseball has made in being an inclusive space for women and girls, and more.

You can order Yes Pepper: Girls Play Baseball, Too! on Jason’s website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, or wherever books are sold. You can find more information about Yes Pepper, including Jason’s appearances on MLB Network and YES Network on Jason’s website.

We wrap things up like we always do with Walk-off Wins, where each of us talks about what’s making us happy this week, baseball-related or otherwise.

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You can follow A Pod of Their Own on Twitter and Instagram (@apodoftheirown) and you can also follow our co-hosts on Twitter: Allison McCague (@PetitePhD), Maggie Wiggin (@maggie162), and Linda Surovich (@LindaSurovich). You can follow Jason Klein (@ByJasonKlein) and Yes Pepper (@YesPepperBook) on Twitter and find Jason’s work on his website. You can also email the show at aa.apodoftheirown@gmail.com.

Look for A Pod of Their Own in your feeds every Wednesday and don’t forget: there’s no crying in podcasting!

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Amazin’ Avenue Newswire: No Correa, No Dice Jan 11, 2023

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The last time Amazin’ Avenue hosted an ‘emergency podcast,’ it was to celebrate the signing of Carlos Correa. Well, about that...it didn’t exactly happen as we had hoped/predicted. And while the situation is a bummer, and it is, there are a variety of viewpoints that are emerging.

Allison McCague, Thomas Henderson, Lukas Vlahos and Brian Salvatore work through their emotions, discuss the alternatives, and attempt to find silver linings in what is easily the strangest free agency story of 2022 and, perhaps, the last decade.

Got questions? Comments? Concerns? You can email the show at AAAudiopodcast@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter: Lukas (@lvlahos343), Thomas (@sadmetsszn), Allison (@PetitePHD) and Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap).

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 204: The 2023 Top Prospect Countdown (Part I) Jan 09, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to From Complex to Queens, the Amazin’ Avenue podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system.

It’s Elvis Presey’s birthday, so Steve, Lukas, Ken and Thomas discuss different kings in Promote, Extend, Trade.

After, they discuss some recent news regarding two international players who one day might become Mets.

Following that, the guys review the 2023 Mets Top Prospect list, sharing opinions and insight on William Lugo, Simon Juan, Eric Orze, Willy Fañas, and Junior Santos.

Until next week, #lovethemets #lovethemets!

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