The Mets Pod

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The Mets show slight signs of life, can they get back up on their feet? May 05, 2026

Show notes

Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a somewhat good, maybe not bad week on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys discuss a Mets team that won some games, the shaky status of manager Carlos Mendoza, some offensive production, the ups and downs of Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Carson Benge, plus the ace-like work provided by Clay Holmes. Connor and Joe then cover the developing Christian Scott story, the non-development of hitting in the minor leagues the last few years, and answer Mailbag questions about the bullpen, Sean Manaea, and top prospect A.J. Ewing. 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!

00:50 The week that was...a little better

02:50 Carlos Mendoza still manager, David Stearns drops "vote of confidence"

09:15 The offense shows slight signs of life

10:05 The ups and downs of Mark Vientos, is what he is? Alvarez? Baty?

19:25 Let's talk about Carson Benge

22:55 Clay Holmes has been awesome

26:30 Up From/Back Down/Up Again From the Farm: Christian Scott

35:35 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Hitting non-development?

44:55 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

46:00 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

52:30 Mailbag – Starling Marte Scoreboard tiebreaker idea?

55:35 Mailbag – Will Lambert and Ross get called up soon?

58:40 Mailbag - Why no surgery for Sean Manaea?

01:03:20 Mailbag - when will A.J. Ewing get called up, and what to do with Luis Robert Jr.

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The Mets are on the edge, can Carlos Mendoza and crew steady the ship? Apr 28, 2026

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo diagnose more losing baseball on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys go long on all of the Mets' problems, from the front office, through the coaching staff, to the entire roster. Who is to blame, why is it happening, what can be done, and will changes soon be made? Connor and Joe also go Down on the Farm to check in on the literal ups and downs of Christian Scott, and the recent promotion of top prospect A.J. Ewing to Triple-A Syracuse. The show wraps up with a Mailbag to answer questions about lack of hitting development, signing veterans to short-term deals, and a fun but also sad scenario for first base. 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!

00:45 The week that was...terrible just like last week

05:25 The offense is so bad

09:45 The blame and the future: Carlos Mendoza

18:10 Up From/Back Down on the Farm: Christian Scott

19:50 Down on the Farm: A.J. Ewing promoted to Triple-A Syracuse

25:15 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

26:40 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

34:15 The Mets Pod hat sweepstakes is back!

35:00 Mailbag – Lack of hitting development

41:25 Mailbag – Triple Play: Questions about bringing in short-termers

50:00 Mailbag - Polanco for Alonso, who says no?!

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The Mets are in a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad place...can they be saved? Apr 21, 2026

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo dive into the deep end on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys get into all of it - the losing streak, the offensive struggles, the underperforming stars, the mental mistakes, and look for slim slivers of hope for a turnaround. Connor and Joe open the Mailbag wide to let the listeners vent as well, as they play the blame game for David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza, try to figure out what's going on with Francisco Lindor, and attempt to find solutions for the team's problems. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

0:00 Welcome to the show!

01:40 The week that was...just awful in every way

15:50 Down on the Farm/Mailbag - Which affiliate is a better watch right now?

19:40 Mailbag – The blame game: Carlos Mendoza

24:40 Mailbag – The blame game: David Stearns

31:15 Mailbag - Are the Mets angry enough?

34:40 Mailbag – Carson Benge swing questions

38:00 Mailbag - The Francisco Lindor concussion theory

39:50 Mailbag - The Francisco Lindor/Juan Soto theory

40:35 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

43:20 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

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No offense, but the Mets need more offense Apr 14, 2026

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a rough week on the latest episode of The Mets Pod. The guys take a look at the offense which is mostly missing-in-action, the state of the pitching staff, the struggles of Francisco Lindor, plus roster moves made so far and others that might be ahead. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to talk prospects Cam Tilly and Elian Pena, and discuss how much blame for the Mets' early season struggles should fall on manager Carlos Mendoza. 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!

00:45 The week that was...bad

04:35 The all-around struggles of Francisco Lindor

13:30 Joe is also worried about...Jorge Polanco

16:00 Connor is also worried about...Luke Weaver

20:05 The state of the pitching staff

25:00 Tommy Pham to the rescue?

26:30 Down on the Farm – Pitching prospect Cam Tilly

28:35 The Scoreboard: recapping last week's predictions

30:00 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets

39:50 Mailbag – How much rope does Carlos Mendoza have?

45:45 Mailbag - What does prospect Elian Pena look like "under the hood" and how's the defense?

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Juan Soto injured and Mets' bullpen finds early success Apr 07, 2026

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On The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo break down this week in New York baseball, including the injury to Juan Soto and the offensive outburst from Bo Bichette and Mark Vientos. The guys then take a look at the bullpen's success so far and put a spotlight on Clay Holmes' start to the season before going Down on the Farm to determine if it is too early to talk about Elian Pena! Later, Connor and Joe update their scoreboard predictions and open the Mailbag to answer questions about Carson Benge and Nate Lavender. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:
0:00 Welcome to the show
2:00 The Week That Was and Mark Vientos
6:40 Francisco Lindor, Bo Bichette and offense
10:52 The Bullpen So Far So Good
14:17 6-man rotation options?
16:44 Clay Holmes Starter Spotlight
19:58 Down on the Farm: Elian Pena
24:40 The Scoreboard
37:57 Mailbag - Nate Lavendar, Kodai Senga, and Carson Benge
49:05 Post Credit Scene?!

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A fun start for the Mets, with full eyes on the new guys Mar 31, 2026

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are talking real baseball on an all-new episode of the The Mets Pod! The guys take a look at Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, all the other new Mets through the first few games of the schedule, go Down on the Farm to ponder contract extensions for prospects, and launch a new season of the Scoreboard with new twists, turns, and stakes! Later, Connor and Joe open the Mailbag to answer questions about a role for Mark Vientos and the overall state 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!

01:15 Opening Day and a strange early schedule

03:25 Eyes on the new guys: Freddy Peralta

05:15 Eyes on the new guys: Bo Bichette

08:55 Eyes on the new guys: Jorge Polanco, Luis Robert Jr, Marcus Semien

14:35 Eyes on the new guys: Tobias Myers, Luke Weaver, Devin Williams

19:05 Eyes on the new guys: Carson Benge

21:50 Down on the Farm – Prospect contract extensions?

28:25 The Scoreboard: recapping Opening Day predictions

31:25 The Scoreboard: making next week's bets, with new twists

41:05 Mailbag – What's the role for Mark Vientos?

45:40 Mailbag - How are you feeling about the bullpen overall?

47:25 A tangent on Mets jerseys

52:15 Closing Thoughts

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Chelsea Janes stops by the show, and a full 2026 Mets season preview Mar 24, 2026

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Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo drop their official 2026 season preview episode of The Mets Pod, with help from new SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes! Connor and Joe chat with Chelsea about her first spring training covering the Mets for SNY, what she saw in Port St. Lucie from Carson Benge, Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr, the starting staff, bullpen, and more, plus ask for a player to keep an eye on this summer who may surprise. Later, the guys take the big picture temperature of the starting rotation, bullpen, lineup, and defense of the Mets heading into the regular season, drop their 2026 season predictions that will of course be hilarious to recap later on, go Down on the Farm to review the Spring Breakout Game, and answer Mailbag questions about Nolan McLean and his old college teammate, Mr. Benge. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's Show:

00:00 SNY MLB Insider Chelsea Janes joins the show!

01:30 What was the outside the market perception of the Mets?

02:30 Carson Benge makes The Show

04:15 Luis Robert Jr, will it work?

05:30 Bo Bichette at the hot corner

06:40 State of the starting rotation and how it plays out

09:00 Does Devin Williams bounce back?

10:35 The bullpen questions

12:05 Player to keep an eye on

14:45 Goodbye to Chelsea

15:30 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The starting rotation

17:10 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The bullpen

18:45 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The lineup

20:40 The Mets Pod Temperature Check: The defense

23:30 The Mets Pod 2026 Season Predictions!

48:30 Down on the Farm – Spring Breakout Game recap

51:55 Mailbag – Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, and the Cowboy connection?

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WBC in the rearview for Nolan McLean, the regular season on the road ahead for the Mets Mar 19, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo put the wraps on the WBC, welcome Nolan McLean back to the Mets, and dive into the team's final roster decisions. Leading off, Connor and Joe look back at the World Baseball Classic and toward what it can be in the future, then turn their full focus back to the Mets and the battles for the final bullpen and bench spots. The guys also study the state of Sean Manaea, Kodai Senga, and the starting rotation, go Down on the Farm to preview this year's Spring Breakout Game, and answer Mailbag questions about Ryan Clifford, Mark Vientos, and prospect Zach Thornton. 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 Nolan McLean and WBC recap

05:40 Mailbag - When's the best time for the WBC?

11:05 Roster Crunch Time - the final Benge/Bench spot(s)

18:00 Roster Crunch Time - the final bullpen spot

22:45 State of the Starting Rotation: Sean Manaea

25:15 State of the Starting Rotation: Kodai Senga

28:25 Down on the Farm: Spring Breakout Game

31:30 Mailbag: Will Ryan Clifford start at 1B at some point in 2026?

33:50 Mailbag: If not the roster, where to for Mark Vientos?

35:55 Mailbag: Zach Thornton call up?

38:10 Closing Thoughts

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The WBC motivates Juan Soto, David Wright talks to Bo Bichette, and Carson Benge makes his name Mar 10, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo warm up to the WBC and close in on Opening Day. First up, the guys celebrate the excitement of the World Baseball Classic, and do a deep dive into the motivations of Juan Soto. Then, Connor and Joe discuss Mets legend David Wright spending time in camp with Bo Bichette, the solid play so far of Carson Benge, and how the Opening Day roster may shake out. The show also goes Down on the Farm to check in on prospects who need to step up, and answers Mailbag questions about Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, 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

03:05 SNY and The 7 Line 7K

03:40 The WBC rocks and motivating Juan Soto

12:30 David Wright and Bo Bichette get together

15:00 Carson Benge status, and what it means for the Opening Day roster

24:35 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Kevin Parada/Colin Houck/Calvin Ziegler

28:10 Mailbag: Mark Vientos and Ronny Maurico on Opening day roster?

30:00 Mailbag: Baty/Vientos unsettled D affecting O?

35:50 Mailbag: One Mets move made/unmade

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Mets experiment at RF and 1B, Opening Day predictions, and a new Top 30 Mets Prospects list Mar 04, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look at the Mets present in spring training and the organization's future on the farm. First up, Connor and Joe check on the camp competitions at right field and first base, discuss contract extension scenarios for Freddy Peralta, and drop some unique Mets predictions for Opening Day. Then, the guys go Down on the Farm for a deep dive into Joe's newly-released Mets Top 30 Prospects list, and answer Mailbag questions about Carson Benge, Tobias Myers, 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

01:25 Spring training news and notes

02:25 The right field competition

07:40 The first base breakdown

11:40 Freddy Peralta starts Opening Day, any movement on a contract extension?

19:05 Opening Day prediction: Will Francisco Lindor play?

20:45 Opening Day prediction: Who will start in RF?

22:10 Opening Day prediction: How many innings for Freddy Peralta?

23:10 Opening Day prediction: How many innings for Paul Skenes?

24:50 Opening Day prediction: What will be the temperature outside?

26:30 Opening Day prediction: Will the Mets win?