Straight Outta Flushing - Mets Podcast

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Jonah Tong Impresses, Mets Still NEED Tarik Skubal? | Straight Outta Flushing Sep 08, 2026

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Jonah Tong is back in the Mets’ rotation but could New York still need to make a major move for an ace this offseason?

Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to Tong’s first start of 2026 and break down what stood out from his outing, the adjustments he has made since his first major-league opportunity and what role he could play in the Mets’ starting rotation in 2027.

Then, the conversation turns to two of the biggest potential pitching targets of the offseason: Tarik Skubal and Michael King. Should the Mets go all-in to land Skubal? Would King be the smarter investment? And how should David Stearns balance adding an established top-of-the-rotation starter with the organization’s young pitching talent?

(0:00) Intro

(0:40) Jonah Tong’s first start

(8:40) Tong’s adjustments

(14:20) What do the Mets need this offseason?

(19:55) Targeting Tarik Skubal

(32:10) Alternatives to Skubal

(38:55) Projecting Mets’ 2027 rotation

Mets Likely Calling Up Jonah Tong + 10 Prospect Standouts | Straight Outta Flushing Sep 04, 2026

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Tyler Ward dives into the Mets likely decision to call up Jonah Tong. Plus, ten prospects you need to know that are tearing it up in the organization.

Is Andy Green The Mets' Next GM? | Straight Outta Flushing Aug 27, 2026

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Could Andy Green’s successful run as Mets interim manager lead to an even bigger role in the organization?

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward discuss Green’s impact on the team, his connection with the Mets’ young core and whether his future belongs in the dugout or the front office. Plus, they examine what Green’s next role could mean for the Mets’ managerial search and their plans for 2027.

(0:00) Intro

(0:45) Andy Green’s performance

(14:00) Will Green remain in Mets’ dugout?

(20:30) What front office role should Green have?

Mets Have REAL Rookie Of The Year Candidates, Next Mets Call Up? | Straight Outta Flushing Aug 24, 2026

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Carson Benge and Nolan McLean have emerged as legitimate National League Rookie of the Year candidates, but which Mets rookie has the stronger case?

Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the ROY race, how Benge and A.J. Ewing are transforming the Mets’ outfield defense, and which prospects could be next to make an immediate impact in Queens.

(0:00) Intro

(1:40) Nolan McLean vs. Carson Benge

(19:40) Benge and A.J. Ewing transforming Mets’ OF

(30:30) Next prospect who’ll make an impact

These Mets Prospects Will Impact 2027 | Straight Outta Flushing Aug 20, 2026

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On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward are joined by Ernest Dove of The Dove Mets Report to look ahead at the next wave of talent that could help shape the 2027 New York Mets. Each gives their list of five prospects who could make an impact in Queens next season. Which prospects are closest to being major-league contributors? Who has the highest ceiling? And which under-the-radar name could emerge as a difference-maker for the Mets in 2027?

Mets On HEATER As Big Prospect News Drops | Straight Outta Flushing Aug 17, 2026

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The New York Mets are suddenly playing some of their best baseball of the season, winning 9 of their last 12 games since the trade deadline. So what has changed and how much credit does interim manager Andy Green deserve? On the latest episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the Mets’ recent surge and Green’s impact as he reaches the .500 mark during his tenure as manager. Then, the guys turn their attention to the future of the organization and some of the biggest developments in the Mets’ farm system. Elian Peña has been promoted to High-A Brooklyn, while trade-deadline acquisition Émilien Pitre is moving up to Triple-A Syracuse, putting him one step away from the majors. (0:00) Intro (2:00) Andy Green (17:15) Mets' recent winning ways (21:30) Prospect watch: Emilien Pitre (29:45) Prospect watch: Elian Pena (34:00) Wrap-up

Mets Bullpen Rebuild Begins Now: Senga, Lavender, Núñez & More | Straight Outta Flushing Aug 10, 2026

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The Mets tore apart their bullpen at the trade deadline, so which relievers can emerge as legitimate pieces for 2027? Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the Mets’ new-look bullpen and spotlight the arms they’re most excited to watch over the final months of the season. Could Kodai Senga’s move to high-leverage relief become a permanent solution? Can Nate Lavender establish himself as a long-term left-handed weapon? And can Dedniel Núñez recapture the form that made him one of the Mets’ most intriguing relievers before undergoing Tommy John surgery? Plus, Dexter and Tyler discuss Daniel Duarte and Jefry Yan as the Mets begin evaluating which internal options deserve a place in next season’s bullpen.

00:00 Intro02:29 Nate Lavender: Can His Strikeout Stuff Translate To The Majors?

04:44 Nate Lavender: Is He A Long-Term Left-Handed Bullpen Answer?

07:03 Dedniel Núñez: Can He Reclaim His 2024 Bullpen Form?

10:45 Jefry Yan: Could He Become Mets’ Next Left-Handed Weapon?

15:16 Kodai Senga: Could High-Leverage Relief Be His Future With Mets?

23:18 Daniel Duarte: Can He Earn A Role In Mets’ 2027 Bullpen?

Mets Couldn't Pass Up On Jefferson Rojas' Upside | Straight Outta Flushing Aug 06, 2026

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The Mets’ trade deadline sell-off brought several new prospects into the organization, but perhaps none has generated more excitement than Jefferson Rojas.

The 21-year-old infielder was acquired from the Chicago Cubs in the deal that sent Clay Holmes and Tyrone Taylor to the Windy City.

Rojas is now the highest-ranked prospect in the Mets’ farm system, but what kind of player are the Mets actually getting?

To help us answer that question, we’re joined by Mick Gillispie, the play-by-play voice of the Knoxville Smokies, who watched Rojas’ development up close at Double-A.

(0:00) Initial impressions of Rojas

(2:50) Rojas’ Double-A breakout

(6:00) Rojas handling adversity

(8:05) Rojas’ ideal position

(12:50) Top developmental challenge

(16:10) Rojas’ time in Knoxville

(19:30) What’s Rojas’ ceiling in the majors?

Mets Trade Peralta: What’s Moves Are Next? | Straight Outta Flushing Aug 03, 2026

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The Mets have traded Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays just one day before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, but did David Stearns get enough in return? On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the Peralta trade and examine which prospect could become the centerpiece of the deal: Émilien Pitre, Aidan Smith or Gary Gill Hill. They also discuss whether the Mets should seriously consider trading Kodai Senga, identify which player must be moved next and determine what Stearns still needs to accomplish before the deadline for this sell-off to be considered a success. 00:00 Intro 01:09 Did the Mets Get Enough for Freddy Peralta? 07:52 Which Prospect Is the Real Prize: Pitre, Smith or Gill Hill? 13:24 Should the Mets Seriously Consider Trading Kodai Senga? 20:50 Who Must Be the Next Met Traded Before the Deadline? 26:58 What Must David Stearns Accomplish To Call This Deadline a Success?

Mets TRADE Minter, Who’s Next? | Straight Outta Flushing Jul 31, 2026

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The Mets have officially started dealing.

Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to the Mets trading left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for infield prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani—the son of former Mets fan favorite Benny Agbayani.

Did David Stearns receive enough value for one of the team’s most attractive trade candidates? Dexter and Tyler evaluate the return, debate whether Amick or Agbayani is the real prize and discuss what the move reveals about Stearns’ larger plan for the Mets.

(0:00) Mets trade A.J. Minter

(11:45) Which prospect is better: Amick or Agbayani?

(13:15) David Stearns’ plans

(17:50) Final thoughts

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