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Francisco Lindor and the Mets take down the Phillies in the NLDS, the postseason ride moves on! Oct 10, 2024

Show notes

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are happy to record another late night show as the Mets defeated the Phillies in the NLDS to advance to the NLCS! Connor and Joe recap a memorable NLDS, which featured a whole list of heroes, topped off by Francisco Lindor once again. The guys look back at everything that happened in the four games against the Phillies, an emotional display by Brandon Nimmo during the celebration on the field, huge contributions from so many players, the incredible postseason atmosphere at Citi Field, and what lies ahead for the Mets in the NLCS. 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!

01:05 The Mets beat the Phillies in the NLDS, Francisco Lindor leads the heroes

09:50 Francisco Lindor’s legendary grand slam

14:15 Brandon Nimmo gets emotional

18:20 Unsung Hero: David Peterson

21:00 Unsung Hero: Jose Quintana

22:50 Unsung Hero, Honorable Mention: Ryne Stanek

25:45 An early NLCS look ahead: Jeff McNeil? Starting rotation?

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Pete Alonso homers into history, Mets beat Brewers in Wild Card, advance to NLDS vs Phillies Oct 04, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are recording late at night and full of energy as the Mets beat the Brewers in the NL Wild Card series to advance to the NLDS against the Phillies. Connor and Joe recap the magical moment for Pete Alonso when he saved the season with a dramatic three-run home run in the top of the 9th inning of Game 3 in Milwaukee, and also sum up the entire series and all that went down. Later, they take a look down the turnpike to preview the NLDS vs the division rival Philadelphia Phillies. 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!

00:55 The Mets beat the Brewers, Pete Alonso and others play heroes

16:15 NLDS vs Phillies preview

23:45 Closing Thoughts

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Mets Regular Season Wrap, Wild Card Series Preview Oct 01, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are talking playoffs after a wild ending to the Mets regular season, with a Wild Card series against the Brewers on deck. Connor and Joe recap a crazy Monday that brought a playoff clinch, look back at some big moments from the regular season, and make the case that the Mets have the right people in charge of the organization for today and for the future. Then, the guys drop a full preview of the Wild Card series against the Brewers, reveal the final score of The Scoreboard, and dive into the Mailbag to answer questions about Francisco Lindor’s dramatic HR in Atlanta, rating this season, and the best regular season games in Mets history. 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!

00:55 Playoffs, and Monday in Atlanta was crazy!

04:45 Francisco Lindor the hero

06:35 2024 Mets make a statement

12:40 Mets vs Brewers preview, how the pitchers line up

19:00 What will the postseason be for Pete Alonso?

21:50 Mets vs Brewers predictions

23:00 The Final Score of The Scoreboard

25:05 Mailbag – Feelings when Lindor hit the HR in Atlanta

30:35 Mailbag – How do you rate this season?

37:40 Mailbag – Best regular season game in Mets history?

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The Hunt for Mets October: The Final Push for the Playoffs Sep 24, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recall a rocking home stand for the Mets at Citi Field and preview the final push for the playoffs on the road to close out the regular season. Leading off, the guys look back at the huge series win over the Phillies, the latest developments with Francisco Lindor, the long list of Mets players stepping up, and the crazy story being written so far by Luisangel Acuna. Later, the show previews the final games against the Braves and Brewers, and all the ways the Wild Card race can play out. Then Connor and Joe wrap the show with a Down on the Farm report on Drew Gilbert and Jett Williams, the final Scoreboard bets of the season, and a major weather report and schedule strategy idea for the Atlanta series. 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!

01:00 The Week That Was: Nationals, Phillies, Citi Field rocking

02:50 The latest on Francisco Lindor

05:40 The many Mets stepping up

09:05 Sean Manaea success

13:00 Carlos Mendoza and more Mets home games in 2024

17:15 Mailbag Quadruple Play on Luisangel Acuna

24:00 Christian Scott needs Tommy John surgery

26:25 The Week That Will Be: Braves and Brewers

29:40 The Wild Card scenarios

32:55 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert and Jett Williams

36:15 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

37:25 The Scoreboard – making the next and last bets

49:30 Mailbag – The weather in Atlanta

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Can the Mets punch their ticket into the tournament, and grab a wild card spot? Sep 17, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are talking about a playoff push for the Mets, as September heads for the home stretch. First up, Connor and Joe discuss the madness surrounding a Starling Marte walk-off, take a moment to appreciate the race the Mets are in, and do a deep dive on the health status of Francisco Lindor. Later, the guys look ahead to games against the Nationals and Phillies, go Up From The Farm to talk about the big league arrival of Luisangel Acuna, and then go Down on the Farm to track the Triple A debut of top prospect Jett Williams to close out his late-in-the-season return from wrist surgery. Finally, the show checks The Scoreboard and dumps out the Mailbag to answer questions about Edwin Diaz dealing with the pitch clock, success for Carlos Mendoza, and the remaining schedule for all the NL Wild Card contenders. 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!

01:05 The Mets Pod Mea Culpa: Starling Marte and walk-off madness

04:45 The wild Wild Card race continues

06:25 Francisco Lindor and his back, when will he be back?

10:10 Luisangel Acuna in the big leagues

13:35 The Week That Will Be: Nationals and Phillies

16:40 Down on the Farm: Jett Williams

19:30 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

22:45 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

32:50 Mailbag – Edwin Diaz and the pitch clock

35:55 Mailbag – Carlos Mendoza success, collaborating with David Stearns

39:10 Mailbag – Padres vs Diamondbacks to end the season

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Mets making a playoff push, hope to wake up with a wild card when September ends Sep 10, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo talk about a winning stretch for the Mets as the September stretch for a playoff spot rolls on. First up, Connor and Joe pay tribute to an improved version of Tylor Megill, recap the wins from the week before, stare down the wild card competition, and look for the lineup to get better if Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso can get going. Later, the guys lament the loss of Jeff McNeil, examine the recent run for Edwin Diaz, and preview some tough games in the week ahead. Finally, the show goes Down on the Farm to track the rise of pitching prospect Jonah Tong, and opens the Mailbag to answer questions about Connor’s preseason Mets predictions, the future of the pitching staff, a potential role for Kodai Senga in 2024, and the ideal Mets starting lineup for a “must win” game. 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!

01:05 The Mets Pod Mea Culpa: We’re sorry, Tylor Megill!

02:55 The Week That Was: Wins, strong starters, bold bullpen, wild card race is tight

08:15 Need more from Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso

10:15 Jeff McNeil is down and out

13:00 Edwin Diaz throwing heat

16:05 The Week That Will Be: Blue Jays, Phillies, Nationals

18:20 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong

22:10 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

23:35 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

30:00 Mailbag – Revisiting a Connor preseason Mets prediction

35:40 Mailbag – Excited about the future of the pitching staff?

38:40 Mailbag – a role for Kodai Senga in 2024?

44:00 Mailbag – the starting Mets lineup in a must-win game

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Mets have meaning in September, as the Wild Card race will now get completely wild Sep 03, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are ready for a wild, wild card race during a meaningful Mets September. Leading off, Connor and Joe recap the previous week’s adventures through Arizona, Chicago, and the return trip home – including heroics from Francisco Lindor, drama from Edwin Diaz, and big swings in big wins. Later, the guys look ahead to the September stretch run, examine the wild card contenders, play a fun game of “Would You Rather,” plus go Down on The Farm to check on prospects Drew Gilbert and Luisangel Acuna at Triple-A Syracuse. The show wraps by opening the Mailbag to answer questions about the last series against the Braves in late September, the status of Tyler Zuber, and the reasons why Phil Maton has been so effective out of the 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 show!

01:00 The Week That Was: Wins, surprise starters, bullpen drama, Lindor leading

09:45 The Week That Will Be: Red Sox, Reds, Blue Jays

15:15 The wild NL Wild Card race

18:40 Would You Rather? Joe and Connor make the tough/hilarious choices

28:00 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert and Luisangel Acuna

31:05 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

32:30 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

37:20 Mailbag – Will the Mets/Braves series near the end of September decide the wild card?

38:20 Mailbag – What’s up with Tyler Zuber?

40:40 Mailbag – What makes Phil Maton so effective?

45:15 Closing Thoughts

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The Mets put the Orioles and Padres in the rearview, now continue their race in the desert and the wind Aug 27, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in during the Mets road trip, with the Padres in the past and more challenges on deck. First up, the guys recap a wild week that was which featured dramatic walk-off wins, a stand off in San Diego, and more adventures in the bullpen. Connor and Joe also examine the stretch ahead, break down the NL MVP debate between Francisco Lindor and Shohei Ohtani, and go Down on the Farm for a Double-A update on Nolan McLean to see how he’s doing since turning his exclusive focus to pitching. The show winds down with the Mailbag, with questions answered about the current value of players making the 40-40 club and also Mets names to know for potential September call ups. 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!

01:10 The Week That Was: Walk Offs, tough losses, up and down

07:45 The bullpen

10:15 The brilliance of Francisco Lindor, and the race for MVP

15:05 Down on the Farm: Nolan McLean

17:10 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

18:20 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

23:45 Mailbag – What’s today’s value of 40-40?

25:25 Mailbag – Who will the Mets call up in September?

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The Mets are still up and down, as they challenge contenders in their wild card chase Aug 20, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo walk back a big walk off win and look forward to some tough teams facing the Mets. Leading off, the guys recap an uneven week that featured fireworks from Francisco Alvarez, Jose Butto bolstering the bullpen, and inconsistent play versus inconsistent teams. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm for Drew Gilbert and Jett Williams updates, check the numbers on a high-scoring Scoreboard, and answer Mailbag questions about the bullpen, the starting rotation, Brett Baty, and the most irreplaceable Mets. 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!

01:05 The Week That Was: Alvarez, Butto, plus up and down results

06:20 The Week That Will Be: Tough teams, but need to seize the day

18:20 Down on the Farm: Drew Gilbert and Jett Williams

21:35 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

23:25 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

30:10 Mailbag – Any belief in the bullpen?

34:10 Mailbag – State of the starting rotation

36:05 Mailbag – Debating the irreplaceable Mets

42:20 Mailbag – Brett Baty at 2B, and is he a “4A” player?

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The Mets didn’t win the West, now look for a hometown turnaround Aug 13, 2024

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo wrap a west coast trip and look at hopes for a homestand as the Mets return to Queens. First up, the guys review the struggles on a crazy road trip, while looking ahead to the home games against the A’s, Marlins, and Orioles. Then, they examine the wild status of the NL Wild Card race, before taking a trip Down on the Farm to answer questions about Kevin Parada, prospect ranking methods, and the level of hitting at the Triple-A level. Connor and Joe also do another round of The Scoreboard before diving into the Mailbag to take on queries about a role for Jesse Winker, the “make or break” games that remain on the schedule, and potential Mets news coming from the international free agent market. 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!

01:05 The Week That Was: Rough ride out west

05:30 The Week That Will Be: A’s, Marlins, and a wild NL Wild Card Race

11:00 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Kevin Parada

14:10 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Prospect rankings

19:30 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Triple-A offense

23:35 The Scoreboard – recapping last week

24:40 The Scoreboard – making the next bets

33:00 Mailbag – A role for Jesse Winker

36:40 Mailbag – Make or break parts of the schedule

41:45 Mailbag – What’s to come from the international free agent market?