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Previewing the trade deadline for the Mets, reviewing the draft with Mets VP Kris Gross Jul 15, 2026

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Joe DeMayo welcomes New York, New York's John Jastremski as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, which looks ahead to the trade deadline and looks back on the MLB Draft with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross. First up, Joe and JJ dive into the Mets recent struggles, the issues with Francisco Lindor, all kinds of potential trade possibilities, plus stories about Juan Soto and the All-Star Game. Later, Joe catches up with Kris Gross for an in-depth recap of the Mets 2026 draft class, and then the show wraps with Joe and JJ answering Mailbag questions about trades, the best rookie for the Mets this season, and undrafted free agents. 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!

01:25 The Week That Was...bad Boston, a good break, now sell!

04:45 What's wrong with Francisco Lindor?

08:55 What's the trade deadline plan?

12:25 To trade a catcher, or not to trade a catcher?

14:20 Can and will the Mets extend Clay Holmes?

18:30 What to make of Zach Thornton

20:00 Looking forward to learning in the second half

21:45 JJ's All-Star stories (including Juan Soto)

24:25 Debating the HR Derby format

25:55 Down on the Farm: Draft recap with Mets VP of Amateur & International Scouting Kris Gross

26:25 Overall thoughts on Mets draft strategy and results

27:45 1st round pick Carson Wiggins

31:10 3rd round pick Aiden Robbins

32:50 4th round pick Shane Sdau

33:55 5th round pick Luke McNeillie

35:30 11th round pick Kuhio Aloy

37:00 13th round pick Jacob Madrid

38:25 What's next for the staff

39:45 Goodbye to Kris

40:15 Mailbag – Major League player swap possibilities

44:15 Mailbag - Best Mets rookie: Ewing, McLean, or Benge?

47:50 Mailbag - Undrafted free agents

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Will Sammon stops by to talk Soto, Lindor and the selling season, Jim Callis joins to chat MLB Draft Jul 08, 2026

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Joe DeMayo welcomes The Athletic's Will Sammon as guest co-host to deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets stumble towards the All-Star break. Joe and Will recap another frustrating week of games, plus have a discussion about the relationship between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. The guys then dive into a preview of a likely Mets trade deadline sale, including the value of potential returns for Freddy Peralta, Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter and other bullpen parts. Later, MLB.com's Jim Callis joins the show to preview the 2026 MLB Draft and pick options for the Mets, then the show wraps with the Mailbag, which answers questions about possibly trading Lindor, evaluating Francisco Alvarez, if there's a market for Bo Bichette, and chasing Japanese star Teruaki Sato. 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!

01:50 The Week That Was...interesting, but still bad

06:50 Juan Soto is awesome and an All-Star

08:50 The Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor relationship

13:05 Thoughts on the next Mets manager

16:45 Are the Mets already in full sale prep?

19:50 What can the Mets get for Freddy Peralta?

23:30 The bullpen: who stays and who goes?

31:00 Down on the Farm: MLB Draft preview with Jim Callis of MLB.com

31:50 Strengths and weaknesses of 2026 MLB Draft

34:00 Evaluating the top picks of the draft

38:10 Top 10 possible surprises

39:55 Possibilities for the Mets at pick 27 overall

44:10 Mets bonus pool issues and effects

47:55 Options for Mets at picks 92 and 120

52:15 How to improve the MLB Draft in the future

01:00:10 Goodbye to Jim

01:01:45 Mailbag – Should the Mets consider trading Francisco Lindor?

01:06:05 Mailbag - "Give up" on Francisco Alvarez?

01:13:30 Mailbag Tangent - What's the next move with Clay Holmes?

01:16:30 Mailbag - Trade Bo Bichette?

01:20:30 Mailbag - Pursue Japanese star 3B Teruaki Sato?

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Chelsea Janes stops by to talk end of the Carlos Mendoza line, next steps for Mets and the trade deadline Jun 30, 2026

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Chelsea Janes drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as Joe and SNY's MLB Insider cover the end for Carlos Mendoza and what comes next in the disappointing 2026 Mets season. Joe and Chelsea break down why now was the time the team chose to part ways with the manager, share their thoughts on comments from David Stearns, and look ahead to what the Mets can possibly sell for value at the MLB trade deadline. They also go Down on the Farm to check in on Jonah Tong, and answer Mailbag questions about the failed strategy of Stearns, questionable player development, and what prospects to look forward to seeing before the end of the season. 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!

01:25 The Week That Was...Mendoza fired, team still struggling

01:45 Carlos Mendoza out, why now?

10:20 Can Andy green make a difference?

12:50 Thoughts on David Stearns' comments

16:35 What is the Mets future for David Stearns?

19:20 Why is the defense so bad?

22:15 The state of the starting rotation

25:05 If there's a sale, what's the actual inventory?

31:00 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong

35:00 Mailbag – Stearns undercover strategy, or nah?

40:55 Mailbag - Where's player development really at?

47:00 Mailbag - Who fills the spots after a sale?

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Jim Duquette joins the show to talk starters, selling and more Mets topics Jun 23, 2026

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Jim Duquette deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets deliver another uninspiring week of baseball. Joe and Jim break down what's broken with Freddy Peralta, David Peterson, and the starting rotation, plus look towards the lineup after the return of Francisco Lindor. The guys also discuss both buying and selling at the trade deadline, go Down on the Farm to check in on an improving Kevin Parada, and answer Mailbag questions about a specific strategy for David Stearns at the deadline, and the practice of favoring left/right splits in lineup decisions. 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!

01:25 The Week That Was...not good

03:05 The starting staff is a big problem

04:20 David Peterson deep dive

08:45 Freddy Peralta, what's the trade value?

11:55 With future labor uncertain, will prospects be held at the trade deadline?

15:00 The lineup with Francisco Lindor

18:05 Alvarez, Vientos, Baty continue to underwhelm

22:35 Is a Mets trade deadline plan already in the planning stages?

28:35 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Kevin Parada

36:25 Mailbag – Can Stearns buy and sell?

42:30 Mailbag - A left/right splits obsession?

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Steve Gelbs stops by the show to talk state of the Mets, plus a chat with prospect Jonathan Santucci Jun 16, 2026

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Steve Gelbs drop the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets continue their step forward and step back moves. Steve and Joe cover the shaky starting rotation, including ups and downs from Freddy Peralta, an injury to Christian Scott, the return of Kodai Senga, and the improvement of Sean Manaea. The guys also talk Bo Bichette getting hot, Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing's effect on the clubhouse, and when to expect Francisco Lindor back on the field. Later, Joe goes Down on the Farm for an exclusive interview with rising Mets pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci, and then the show goes into the Mailbag to answer questions about Mark Vientos, Luis Robert Jr, trade deadline options, and Steve's all-time favorite celebrity interviews during Mets games.

Today's Show:

00:00 Welcome to the show!

01:30 The Week That Was...meh

03:15 The starting staff is getting shaky

05:15 Kodai Senga is back

07:10 Freddy Peralta is uneven

10:15 Sean Manaea showing signs

14:00 Bo Bichette breaking out

18:05 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing clubhouse effect

21:05 When will Francisco Lindor return?

26:00 Down on the Farm: Jonathan Santucci interview

42:00 Mailbag – How much more Mark Vientos?

47:05 Mailbag - A plan for Luis Robert Jr?

49:45 Mailbag - Steve Gelbs' favorite celebrity interviews

52:45 Mailbag – Trade Bo Bichette?

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Mets survive the West Coast, can they do more than that back at home? Jun 09, 2026

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Sal Licata deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets come home from a west coast trip. Sal and Joe discuss the overall state of the team, the stalled rehab of Jorge Polanco, the emergence of Carson Benge, the slight steps forward for Bo Bichette, and the latest makeup of the starting rotation. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm for a status update on 2025 first-round draft pick Mitch Voit, and answer Mailbag questions about the development of A.J. Ewing, the bar for being buyers at the trade deadline, and the potential trade return for Freddy Peralta if the Mets decide to deal him away. 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!

01:35 The Week That Was...hanging in

05:50 Jorge Polanco and the DH situation

10:20 The Carson Benge breakthrough

17:20 Bo Bichette better, still need better

20:00 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing in the outfield

25:30 Christian Scott dealing

27:55 Believe in Sean Manaea again?

31:30 Bullpen staying strong

33:45 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Mitch Voit

37:45 Mailbag – Looking back at A.J. Ewing's minor league splits

40:10 Mailbag - What's the bar to be buyers?

44:10 Mailbag – Can they sell AND contend for a WC?

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Mets were OK in May, will June be boon or swoon? Jun 02, 2026

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Joe DeMayo and guest co-host Jacob Wilkins deliver the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets wrap a decent May and flip the calendar towards a tougher schedule in June. Jacob and Joe do a deep dive on Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing, and all that's happened for the top prospects since the guys called their action in previous Spring Breakout games. They also look at the continued struggles of the offense, the loud noise that the bullpen is quietly making, and the state of the starting staff. The show also goes Down on the Farm to see where things stand with slugging prospect Ryan Clifford, and answers Mailbag questions about the MLB trade deadline, Mike Tauchman, A.J. Ewing leading off, and more. 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!

02:05 The Week That Was...not bad, not bad

02:50 The state of the starting rotation

05:20 The low-scoring offense

07:30 The bullpen has been great

09:00 Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing

12:35 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Ryan Clifford

18:10 Mailbag – What's up with Mike Tauchman?

20:20 Mailbag - What are you buying at the trade deadline?

27:15 Mailbag – Will A.J. Ewing eventually hit leadoff?

28:55 Mailbag - Changing the schedule of the season

35:10 Closing Thoughts

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Mets hit another downturn, can they recover from this spiral? May 26, 2026

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are back in the mud on the latest episode of The Mets Pod, as the Mets had another rather rough week. Connor and Joe let it all out by talking about the losses, the uninspired play, the utter lack of offense, the struggles of Nolan Mclean, and so much more. Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to introduce you to prospect Channing Austin, and answer Mailbag questions about how to handle a tough Mets summer, the situation at second base, and the future of the Mets front office. 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!

00:30 The Week That Was...bad, bad, and bad

15:15 Re-naming the Baby Mets, not really, but some laughs

16:35 Down on the Farm: Introducing Channing Austin

19:30 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week's predictions

20:55 The Scoreboard: A guest commentary and a break for a nice reason!

23:50 Mailbag – What should Mets fans do?

28:40 Mailbag – Marcus Semien and the second base situation

35:55 Mailbag - Should Steve Cohen change his POBO?

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Mets pulling out some wins, as the youth movement continues May 19, 2026

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are proud to finally deliver a happy pod on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. After a week of dramatic wins, which included a sweep of the Tigers, a Subway Series victory over the Yankees, and a 10-run 12th inning in Washington, Connor and Joe recap it all - including notes on Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Bo Bichette, Nick Morabito, Mark Vientos, and more, plus a pitch to the audience to come up with a different nickname for the Mets youth movement that is better than "Baby Mets." The guys also go deep on the pitching, discussing Clay Holmes' injury, the call up of Zach Thornton, and what Jonah Tong has been doing Down on the Farm. The show wraps with a Mailbag featuring questions about the race back to a .500 record and what the lineup could look like once Francisco Lindor returns. 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!

00:40 The Week That Was...finally a good one

03:05 A.J. Ewing, Carson Benge, the kids are alright

06:10 Mark Vientos getting good at first base?

08:50 10 runs in the 12th inning!!

09:55 Can we come up with a better nickname than "Baby Mets" please?

10:45 Prospect Nick Morabito called up

17:35 Bullpen stepping up

21:20 Clay Holmes injury

21:50 Up from the Farm: Zach Thornton

25:10 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Jonah Tong

31:30 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

32:35 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

39:55 Mailbag – .500 record by June 1st on the table?

43:30 Mailbag – What's the lineup with Lindor look like?

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Mets call up top prospect A.J. Ewing, can this team find a spark? May 12, 2026

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look back on another tough week, but look ahead to the debut of top prospect A.J. Ewing on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. After another underwhelming stretch of play for the Mets, the guys discuss the call up of Ewing, the team's continued offensive struggles, and what to make of Francisco Alvarez. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on power-hitting prospect Ryan Clifford, and answer Mailbag questions about trade ideas, going back in time to the beginning of the offseason, hitting philosophy, and the overall direction of the Mets franchise. 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!

02:35 Mets offense is bad and brutal

04:45 A.J. Ewing gets called up, can he help?

12:00 The Mets Pod hat winners are announced!

12:45 What to make of Francisco Alvarez

18:00 Down on the Farm: Checking in on Ryan Clifford

24:45 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

25:45 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

34:15 Mailbag – How about these trade ideas?

38:15 Mailbag – What would you tell Stearns?

43:25 Mailbag - Hitting philosophy and messaging?