Straight Outta Flushing - Mets Podcast

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The Mets Have Become Irrelevant? | Straight Outta Flushing May 28, 2026

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The New York Mets continue searching for answers as the season threatens to spiral toward summer irrelevance. On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Presented By Your Local Ford Stores, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward are joined by New York Post Mets beat writer Mike Puma to break down the biggest questions surrounding the team heading into June.

The crew discusses why the Mets offense has felt so flat for long stretches, whether Carlos Mendoza is maximizing a flawed roster, and what identity this team is actually trying to build. Plus if the Mets become sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline…should even Francisco Lindor be considered untouchable?

Mets’ Youth Movement Is Working, But Was It Planned? | Presented by Tri-State Ford May 21, 2026

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The New York Mets youth movement is officially underway but is this actually part of David Stearns’ long-term vision…or simply a response to injuries, underperformance, and roster failure?

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, presented by Tri-State Ford, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the Mets’ recent wave of young talent arriving in Queens, including A.J. Ewing, Nick Morabito, Jonah Tong, Carson Benge, Nolan McLean, and more.

The guys discuss whether the organization is finally prioritizing athleticism and upside, if this rough 2026 season could accidentally accelerate the Mets’ future core, and which prospects should be considered completely untouchable ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

They also debate what this youth movement means for David Stearns’ deadline strategy moving forward:

Should the Mets double down on the kids…or use emerging young talent to make aggressive moves?

(0:00) Intro

(1:10) Mets' unexpected youth movement

(13:30) Are the Amazins' prioritizing athleticism?

(21:00) Have the Mets begun building their 2027 core?

(26:00) Which young player feels most "untouchable" now?

(31:15) Does this change the club's trade deadline plans?

Mets Take Subway Series From Yankees! Is This The Turning Point? | Straight Outta Flushing May 18, 2026

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The Mets pulled off one of their most dramatic wins of the 2026 season but was the comeback victory over the Yankees actually the turning point this team needed?

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the Mets taking 2-of-3 from the Yankees in the Subway Series and debate whether this was the best win of the season so far.

The guys also discuss:

The energy and spark top prospect A.J. Ewing is already bringing to the roster
The growing concern surrounding Clay Holmes and the Mets pitching staff
Whether the Mets’ 10-5 record in May is a sign this team is finally turning things around
The biggest positives and warning signs coming out of the Subway Series

Can this stretch actually change the trajectory of the Mets season…or is more turbulence ahead in Queens?

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Mets Walk-Off Yankees To Secure Subway Series Win

(7:30) A.J. Ewing bringing energy to the Mets

(19:45) Clay Holmes' fractured tibia

(41:00) Evaluating Mets' 10-5 record in May

Mets Are COOKED…But Is There STILL Hope? | Straight Outta Flushing May 12, 2026

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The New York Mets return from a 5-4 road trip…but nobody feels good about it.

On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down the brutal ending to the road trip as the Mets offense disappeared, the defense collapsed at key moments, and the frustration surrounding this season continued to grow.

The guys discuss why the Mets’ issues may go deeper than just injuries or slumps and why David Stearns is now firmly part of the conversation when it comes to the team’s disappointing 2026 season.

Topics include:

Mets offense going cold at the worst possible time
Defensive mistakes continuing to hurt the team
Why David Stearns deserves criticism
What better offseason moves could have been made
Roster construction concerns
Whether a 5-4 road trip provides ANY reason for optimism
Can the Mets still turn this season around?

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Mets end road trip on sour note

(10:00) David Stearns' responsibility for Mets' failure

(34:00) What offseason moves should've been made?

(50:40) Positives from Amazins’ winning road trip

Mets MUST Make Changes Immediately | Straight Outta Flushing Apr 20, 2026

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After the New York Mets 11th straight loss, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward are back on Straight Outta Flushing to break down what’s gone wrong and whether there’s any realistic path forward this season. Can the Mets actually turn this around? What changes need to be made quickly? Or is this already a lost year? This is a raw, honest conversation about accountability, expectations and the reality of where the Mets stand right now.

00:03:14 - How do the Mets turn around this terrible start?

00:08:53 - Should Mets fans blame Steve Cohen?

00:15:11 - Players aren’t performing. Is there any hope?

00:18:19 - Carlos Mendoza’s job on the chopping block

00:25:35 - Mets standards: ultimately, teams need to win

00:29:53 - If Mets don’t improve, fans won’t show up to Citi Field

Is It Panic Time For Mets & Carlos Mendoza? | Straight Outta Flushing Apr 16, 2026

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After another sweep and the losing streak extending to 8-games, Wardy and Dexter Henry discuss where they are at on the Mets panic meter. Plus, how hot is Carlos Mendoza's hot seat? Later, is this team capable of having a turnaround like the 2024 team? How much are Steve Cohen and David Stearns to blame for this nightmare start? 0:00 Intro 0:50 Is It Time To Panic? 2:50 Is Carlos Mendoza On The Hot Seat? 6:40 Turnaround Like It's '24? 15:45 Holding Steve Cohen & David Stearns Accountable 17:45 Options To Replace Mendoza

Mets Have Major Problems Already | Straight Outta Flushing Apr 13, 2026

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The New York Mets are off to a rocky 7-9 start to the 2026 season and after getting swept by the Athletics, the concerns are starting to pile up.
On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down their top 3 biggest concerns for the Mets right now and there’s plenty to unpack.
From Francisco Lindor’s slow start, to questions about Carlos Mendoza’s leadership, to deeper issues with the lineup consistency, pitching reliability, and overall team fundamentals… is this just a rough stretch or something more serious?

(0:00) Intro

(1:40) Dexter AND Wardy's #3 Mets Concern

(23:15) Wardy's #2 Mets Concern

(33:15) Dexter's #2 Mets Concern

(44:55) Wardy's Top Mets Concern

(53:10) Dexter's Top Mets Concern

(56:25) Wrap-Up

Mets Have PLENTY Of Mistakes To Fix Early In 2026! | Straight Outta Flushing Apr 02, 2026

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Straight Outta Flushing co-host Tyler Ward breaks down the Mets’ struggles in the batter’s box and in the field during their series loss to the Cardinals.

This episode also covers Carlos Mendoza’s questionable management of the Mets’ bullpen and which players need to step up in the Amazins’ upcoming four-game set against the Giants in San Francisco.

(00:00) Intro (00:45) Mets' early hitting struggles (02:00) NYM's series loss to St. Louis (09:15) Questionable bullpen management (12:10) Mistakes against Cardinals (24:35) Mets' up-and-down start (28:10) Mets at Giants series preview (34:30) Wrap-up

Mets Take Series Over Pirates, Robert THRIVES, Bichette LABORS & More | Straight Outta Flushing Mar 30, 2026

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The Mets are off and running.
After taking 2 out of 3 to start the 2026 season against the Pirates, there’s already plenty to break down…the highs, the concerns, and the early storylines that could shape the season.
On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward react to the Mets’ first series of 2026 and what stood out most, which players looked great as well as who disappointed on the diamond.

(0:00) Intro

(2:10) Game 1 Recap

(13:00) Game 2 Recap

(24:15) Game 3 Recap

(38:30) Three Mets who impressed

(45:15) Three Mets who disappointed

(56:30) Mets-Cardinals Preview

Six BOLD Mets Predictions For 2026 Season | Straight Outta Flushing Mar 24, 2026

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Opening Day is almost here which means it’s time to go on record. On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward deliver their boldest predictions for the 2026 New York Mets season and why some of these takes could define the entire year. From breakout performances to historic milestones, we’re setting the expectations NOW. Plus, the guys give their official win total predictions for the season and discuss what these outcomes would mean for the Mets’ chances to contend. Are these predictions bold…or right on the money? Drop your own predictions in the comments 👇 (00:00) Intro (01:20) Boldest Mets predictions (02:20) Freddy Peralta (03:40) Kodai Senga (06:55) Luis Robert Jr. (09:35) Francisco Alvarez (14:40) Team's home run total (24:40) Juan Soto 27:15 Mets' win total

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