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Answering all your New York Mets offseason questions with a Mega-Mailbag episode Oct 08, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo officially kick off their coverage of the Mets offseason by turning the show over to the fans and opening up a Mega-Mailbag! The guys take on questions about coaching staff changes, free agent targets, trade possibilities, the future of Pete Alonso (again), Edwin Diaz’ opt out options, dealing away prospects, position changes, the Japanese market, and so much 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, opening up the Mega-Mailbag

01:45 Coaching changes and ideas to replace the ones who are gone

08:10 Free agent targets

10:50 Edwin Diaz future

11:55 Pete Alonso future

17:35 Freddy Peralta and other pitching trade options

25:05 Should the Mets trade Jonah Tong?

28:00 An urgent Stearns move?

29:05 How does the looming labor situation affect this offseason?

32:40 The future of first base five pack of questions

39:20 The Japanese market

44:40 Christian Scott’s role in 2026?

47:15 What to do at catcher?

48:30 Ranking trade odds

52:45 Down on the Farm: Calvin Ziegler and Matt Allan

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A final wrap on the failure of the 2025 New York Mets Oct 01, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo tie a bow on the 2025 season for the Mets, a season that ended in complete disappointment and failure. Connor and Joe recap all that went wrong that brought the Mets nowhere near their expectations, and sort the blame between president of baseball ops David Stearns, manager Carlos Mendoza, the coaching staff, and the players. The guys also look ahead to what needs to be fixed, plus ideas for how to do it, and react to comments Stearns made during his end-of-season news conference. As always, the show dives into the Mailbag to also give voice to the frustrated fans, who have their own questions about the way the Mets went down. 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 Say goodbye to the 2025 Mets

02:20 Joe and Connor each get a one-minute rant

06:00 What went wrong

08:55 Carlos Mendoza

10:00 David Stearns, the starting pitching, other problems, what’s next

18:55 Reacting to David Stearns quotes – expectations, run prevention, being proactive, Pete Alonso

36:00 Down on the Farm: Binghamton wins a chip, success in the system overall

37:30 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week, the season, crowning a champion

42:45 Mailbag: Short 2026 leash on Carlos Mendoza?

50:25 Mailbag: Philosophy change on starting pitching acquisition?

56:15 Mailbag: What one thing would you have changed?

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Mets enter the final countdown for 2025, will they end up in the postseason? Sep 23, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo gear up for the final week of the regular season for the Mets, and brace for a tight race to the last Wild Card spot. Connor and Joe recap a week that brought hope with a series win over the Padres, then delivered despair after a bad series loss to the Nationals, and discuss the situation ahead with a week that will either lead to the playoffs or earlier-than-expected offseason conversations. The show also checks in Down on the Farm for prospect postseason heroics, and dips into the Mailbag to answer questions about “piggybacking” pitchers. 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 Will Be…it all comes down to this

07:30 Offensive offense

13:50 Jonah Tong was a bright spot

21:15 Down on the Farm: Playoffs? Playoffs! A future core?

29:25 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

30:50 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets

36:45 Mailbag: What Mets “piggyback” pitchers now and in the future?

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Can the young Mets pitchers lead the team to and through October? Sep 16, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo look back at a tough week that was for the Mets, and look ahead to the final stretch in the chase for a playoff spot. Connor and Joe feel relief after Pete Alonso’s walk-off home run that snapped a long losing streak, and praise the early big league work by young starters Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat. The guys also go long on the problems at hand, including the veteran members of the starting staff, Kodai Senga trying to find himself in Syracuse, an inconsistent offense, the readiness of Jonah Tong, and the uneven performance of an overworked bullpen. The show then goes Down on the Farm to check in on the minor league playoffs, and goes into the Mailbag to answer questions about the Mets’ chances to get the third NL Wild Card, and what their starting rotation would look like in the postseason if they got there. 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

02:10 The Week That Was…was NOT GOOD

06:05 Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat have been awesome

09:05 Was it too early for Jonah Tong?

14:30 Clay Holmes and Sean Manaea will try the piggyback solution

18:25 Kodai Senga working on a Syracuse solution

21:50 Call to the bullpen: Confidence or crisis?

25:05 Down on the Farm: Playoffs? Playoffs!

30:10 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

31:50 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets

42:30 Revealing The Mets Pod hat giveaway winners!

43:05 Mailbag: What Mets record in last 12 games gets them 95% chance into the dance?

47:00 Mailbag: Ideal Wild Card starting rotation if they get there?

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The Mets kids are alright, the rest of them not so much in a so-far sleepy September Sep 10, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo take stock in the falling stock of the Mets as they struggle down the stretch. The guys check in on a rough road trip, which has seen good pitching from the young starters, but bad hitting and other issues leading to losses. The guys break down the Wild Card race, go Down on the Farm to talk about the minor league affiliates that are already in the playoffs, and answer Mailbag questions about the Mets’ chances in October, targeting Kyle Schwarber in the offseason, and future free agent pitching options from Japan. 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 Week That Was…was absolutely awful

05:10 The kids are alright, others aren’t

08:00 We don’t know why this team goes to extremes

10:00 We are now sweating making the playoffs?

16:25 Down on the Farm: Playoffs? Playoffs!

19:05 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

20:15 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets

29:30 The Mets Pod hat giveaway!

30:15 Mailbag: Will Mets make playoffs, can they do damage if so?

36:30 Mailbag: Targeting Kyle Schwarber in free agency to be DH?

42:25 Mailbag: Kodai Senga issues, and future pitching options in Japan

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The Mets roller coaster rolls on, starters go up and down, Juan Soto is on fire Sep 02, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo cover another crazy week for the Mets as the September stretch run begins. The guys start with a week of highs and lows, which included exciting performances from young hurlers Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong, and uninspiring performances from older hurlers Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga. Connor and Joe also discuss the red-hot Juan Soto, the idea of calling up pitching prospect Brandon Sproat, and also answer Mailbag questions about the rules surrounding September call ups and the future of second base and center field. 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 The Week That Was…all over the place

03:20 Nolan McLean rocks

05:15 Mailbag: Playoff rotation, young guns in the mix?

07:10 Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga are problems

15:30 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat, is it time?

17:20 Juan Soto is on fire

20:35 Francisco Alvarez and others working their way back

25:05 Mark Vientos is also on fire

27:25 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: AJ Ewing and Jacob Reimer

31:15 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

33:30 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets

42:55 Mailbag: September call up questions

45:55 Mailbag: Jett Williams and Carson Benge on Opening Day in 2026?

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Keith Hernandez joins the show live at Citi Field to celebrate 20 years of SNY and talk Mets vs Phillies Aug 27, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac recorded live outside the Rotunda at Citi Field, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo welcome Keith Hernandez to the show to talk 20 years of baseball on SNY and all things Mets! Keith chats with the guys about his favorite years calling Mets games, as well as the performances of Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, Mark Vientos, and the call ups of pitching prospects Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean. Keith also reveals what he really thinks about Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, Steve Gelbs…and the Philadelphia Phillies! Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Brandon Sproat, and answer live questions from the crowd outside of Citi Field! 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, Keith Hernandez is here!

00:50 The Mets are calling up Jonah Tong

01:35 Gary, Keith, and Ron throwing the first pitch, scouting report!

02:15 Favorite Mets team to cover in 20 years of SNY baseball

02:55 The state of the 2025 Mets, emergence of Mark Vientos, potential of Juan Soto

04:35 Stolen bases by the Mets

05:25 Nolan McLean has been impressive with great spin

06:20 Jeff McNeil, unsung hero

06:55 More on Mark Vientos

08:40 Pete Alonso future in Queens?

09:35 What you see when you see Juan Soto every day

10:50 One sentence to describe: Gary Cohen

11:10 One sentence to describe: Ron Darling

11:20 One sentence to describe: Steve Gelbs

12:25 One sentence to describe: The Phillies!

13:30 Goodbye to Keith

15:00 Jonah Tong starts Friday, let’s talk more about it

17:05 The Week That Was, some wins, parabolic mics, and the Phillies

18:40 The return of Swaggy V, Mark Vientos is back

19:30 Is there a Kodai Senga solution?

21:45 Francisco Alvarez injury update

23:40 Live Mailbag: Inning issues for young pitchers called up, Jett vs Mauricio

26:40 Live Mailbag: 2026 starting rotation options

30:00 Live Mailbag: Bunt strategy

31:45 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat

35:00 The Scoreboard: Recapping last week

36:45 The Scoreboard: Making the next bets

40:55 The Mets Pod hat giveaways

43:40 Mailbag – Should the Mets move Kodai Senga to the bullpen?

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Nolan McLean rides high, the Mets starting to ride right? Aug 19, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo stay on the rollercoaster with the Mets - a mix of wins, losses, and a Cowboy riding into town. First up, Connor and Joe cover the big league debut of the Artist formerly known as Cowboy Ohtani, as Nolan McLean dazzled on the Citi Field mound to help the Mets to victory. The guys also review the state of the starters, the shaky relievers, and the offense showing signs of breaking out. The show goes Down on the Farm to see how things are going in the early Triple-A days of top prospects Jonah Tong and Jett Williams, then dives into the Mailbag to answer questions about possible September call ups and more. There’s also a big announcement, The Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field on Tuesday August 26th at 5pm, right by the Home Run Apple near the Rotunda. Stop by and say hello! 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 Mets Pod will be live at Citi Field, 5pm on Tuesday 8/26!

02:25 The Week That Was, down then up

03:50 Nolan McLean makes a big time big league debut

06:30 The state of the starting rotation

10:45 Bullpen bouncing around

15:05o The offense getting hot?

21:20 Down on the Farm: Jonah Tong

23:40 Down on the Farm: Jett Williams

25:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Innings limits on Triple-A pitchers?

28:40 The Scoreboard

39:40 Mailbag – Talking to Mets players

42:00 Mailbag – Who are potential September call ups?

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David Wright stops by the show, then we do Mets therapy Aug 12, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo have the perfect diversion from the struggling Mets - an exclusive interview with Mets legend David Wright! The guys talk to Number Five about stories from his number retirement day, behind the scenes tales from the production of his SNY documentary, the 2015 trade deadline, his thoughts on the current team, his choice of the best Mets uniform ever, and all the details of the Battle of the Badges Game between the NYPD and FDNY that David is hosting at Citi Field on Sunday August 17th. Later, Connor and Joe dive down deep (and low) to talk about the current mess that is the Mets, including the pitching problems, the hitting problems, and all the other problems. The show also goes Down on the Farm to reveal what’s behind the recent success of Brandon Sproat, and opens up a loud Mailbag to let the listeners let it all out as well. 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

00:20 David Wright joins the pod!

01:15 Stories from the number retirement day

03:05 How did David end up with number 5 in the first place?

05:15 David hosts Battle of the Badges, NYPD vs FDNY, at Citi Field 8/17!

07:10 Thoughts on SNY’s documentary, “The Wright Way”

08:45 Behind the scenes with the crew making the show

10:25 Thoughts on the trade deadline, and adding Yoenis Cespedes in 2015

12:00 The modern MLB

14:00 Could David have stolen 40 bases with today’s rules?

15:20 The big answer: what’s the best Mets uniform?

17:10 The meaning of being a captain

17:20 Current Mets are in the rough, what should a captain do?

19:30 Recounting the catch: how the bare hand dive in SD went down

21:00 The Mets Pod Mount Rushmore: David’s 4 favorite Shea Stadium memories

23:55 Goodbye to David Wright

26:00 The Week That Was…just terrible in every way

39:50 Mailbag – Ranking collapses

43:05 Mailbag – What can change to shake things up?

49:10 Mailbag – Questioning the starting pitching strategy of David Stearns?

56:25 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap

59:50 Mailbag/Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat deep dive

01:05:00 Any way to piggyback Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean?

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Gary Cohen joins the show, Mets season about to “get real” Aug 05, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, SNY Mets play-by-play broadcaster Gary Cohen joins Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo to talk about the results of the trade deadline and the road ahead for the Mets. The crew covers the team’s new additions, plans for the starting rotation, the streakiness of the Mets and their younger players, David Wright, Pete Alonso, plus Gary answers a listener’s question about the idea of Juan Soto as a leadoff hitter. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm for a Carson Benge deep dive and a check-in on Jett Williams, then score the Scoreboard and open the Mailbag for questions answered about the race for the NL East and the Mets future starting staffs. 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, Gary Cohen joins the pod!

00:35 Thoughts on the trade deadline

02:15 The starting rotation going forward

03:40 The Mets are hot and cold

06:10 Balancing Mauricio/Vientos/Baty playing time

07:55 What makes Carlos Mendoza a successful leader

09:15 Takeaways from David Wright’s number retirement

10:35 What is different about Francisco Alvarez after return?

12:25 Pete Alonso chasing history, free agency again

14:20 Mailbag for Gary: Should the Mets hit Juan Soto in the leadoff spot?

15:20 Goodbye to Gary Cohen