Rico Brogna: A New York Mets Podcast

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It's NOT Service Time: The Mets' Cold-Blooded McLean Strategy. Aug 18, 2025

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The reason the Mets waited so long to call up Nolan McLean wasn't about saving a year of team control or being cheap, as many have speculated. It was a calculated move by David Stearns to secure a potential extra first-round draft pick. Under the new CBA, a top-100 prospect who qualifies as a rookie and wins Rookie of the Year or finishes in the top three for MVP or Cy Young can earn their team a compensatory pick. By delaying McLean's call-up until he had only 44 days of service time, the Mets ensured he would still qualify for rookie status in a future season, giving the organization a shot at this valuable incentive. While some argue that waiting for a draft pick is a "crock" and that the team should have prioritized winning now, it's clear this strategic decision was all about building for the long-term future.

Benigno Roasts the "Stiffs" and "Boy Genius" Behind the Mets' Woes | Joe Benigno Aug 16, 2025

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Joe Benigno's scorching takedown of the Mets wasn't just a critique; it was a furious, caffeine-fueled sermon delivered to the masses. With the passion of a true New York fan, he lit into every aspect of the team's woes, from a disgraceful bullpen filled with "stiffs" to the "delirious" managerial decisions. He saved his most venomous barbs for "Boy Genius" David Stearns, blaming the front office for the team's abysmal state and an inability to acquire a competent starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Benigno’s rant was a raw, unfiltered cry of disgust, perfectly capturing the agony of a fan watching his team self-destruct.

Straw: Records are Nice, But Rings are Better | BT & Sal Aug 15, 2025

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In a conversation about Pete Alonso breaking his all-time Mets home run record, Darryl Strawberry showed his championship pedigree, focusing not on the individual accomplishment but on the importance of winning. Strawberry insisted that while records are nice, they are ultimately hollow without championships. He passionately recalled the "hate to lose" mentality of the 1986 Mets and urged the current team to adopt that same fierce, competitive spirit to deliver a winner for the long-suffering fan base. While classy and appreciative of Alonso, Strawberry's message was clear: individual accolades are secondary to team success and bringing a championship back to Queens.

Episode 531 - New York Mets Are A Dumpster Fire Aug 15, 2025

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Another game, another lead, another loss? And of course, it's to the Braves. What has happened to the New York Mets? Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The Mets Suck (According to Our Inbox) Aug 15, 2025

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The New York Mets' latest loss to the Atlanta Braves has unleashed a flood of emails from frustrated fans. Evan Roberts and Hoff dive into a selection of these emails, which are filled with a mix of despair, disbelief, and a desperate plea for a change in mojo. The podcast hosts address everything from batting Juan Soto leadoff to the team's lack of fire and the questionable decisions of manager Carlos Mendoza, all while attempting to find some humor in the Mets' ongoing collapse.

The Drunk Rico Tradition Aug 15, 2025

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Evan Roberts and his co-host, Pete Hoffman, are gearing up for their annual Drunk Rico podcast, a fan-favorite tradition where they record while drinking and reacting to a Mets game. As Evan heads on vacation, the duo plans to continue the podcast, promising a Drunk Rico episode sometime during the Mets' next series. The highlight of the conversation is the annual drunk show, which is a big event for loyal listeners. They decide to schedule the special episode for Tuesday night's game against the Washington Nationals, with the tentative agreement that Pete will try to sneak away from his family trip to Disney World to join in on the fun. Evan reassures listeners that he's a "happy drunk" and the podcast will be filled with laughter and a general sense of jovial misery, rather than an angry, fiery rant.

Episode 530 - Mets Have A New Home Run King Aug 13, 2025

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Pete Alonso is sitting at the top of the leader board for most home runs hit as a New York Met. Not only did he hit number 253, he added another to now have 254! Oh, and the Mets won! Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

Episode 529 - Mets Swept In Milwaukee, PANIC CITY IS BACK!!!! Aug 11, 2025

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What went wrong????? More like, did the Mets do anything right???? A 7 game losing streak piles up as the Mets get walked off on Sunday! BRING ON THE BRAVES! Buy "The Rico" T-Shirts follow this link: https://breakingt.com/products/the-rico Please like, rate, follow, favorite or subscribe to Rico Brogna here: https://link.chtbl.com/RicoBrogna Email TheRicoB@gmail.com

The Day the Mets Died a Little Aug 11, 2025

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Evan Roberts dissects a brutal Sunday loss for the Mets, focusing on a series of critical errors and questionable managerial decisions. He highlights Francisco Lindor's disastrous performance, including a crucial error and multiple failures in key offensive situations, and contrast it with the high expectations set by his previous year's performance. The conversation then shifts to the bullpen's collapse, particularly the ineffective outing by Frankie Montas and the ill-advised use of Ryne Stanek in a high-leverage situation. The hosts argue that manager Mendy's strategy of using an opener and then relying on an already-strained bullpen led directly to the loss, proposing a more aggressive alternative using their top relievers. He concludes by lamenting the Mets' inability to score late in games, calling their offense "heartless and gutless."

The JP Rant: A Mets Fan's Fury Aug 11, 2025

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JP, a loyal but livid listener, rips into the Mets' "piss poor performance" in a fiery email, unleashing a torrent of frustrations that includes an "anti-clutch gene," overpaid players like Brandon Nimmo, and an offense that's just "mid at best." Evan and Rico dissect the fan's points, challenging some of his claims while agreeing with others, as they try to make sense of a team that's lost six one-run games during a single stretch and seems more interested in playing golf in October than competing.

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