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2025 MLB Trade Deadline Reaction! Aug 01, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, recorded live following the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap all the moves made by the Mets! The guys break down the deals for Cedric Mullins, Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley, and Gregory Soto and discuss the strategy and process followed by Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. The show then goes into Mailbag-mode to answer questions about the best bullpen in the NL East, the immediate future of pitching prospects Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat, the starting rotation moving forward, 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!

02:35 Will Connor get a Tyler Rogers Mets jersey?

04:00 Overall trade deadline reaction

06:35 Cedric Mullins

13:10 Tyler Rogers

18:30 Ryan Helsley

21:55 Gregory Soto

24:00 David Stearns post deadline comments

29:10 Mailbag – Best bullpen in the NL East?

30:55 Mailbag – Who is the long man now?

33:50 Mailbag – Nolan McLean/Brandon Sproat?

36:05 Mailbag – Will the Mets re-sign Tyler Rogers?

38:40 Mailbag – Feelings about the starting rotation?

43:15 Mailbag – Highest floor of prospects traded away?

45:20 Closing Thoughts

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Mets feeling California, looking MLB Trade Deadline Jul 29, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a winning week and stare down the MLB Trade Deadline. First up, Connor and Joe chat about wins out west, the addition of Gregory Soto, the noise surrounding trades, and then go Down on the Farm to discuss Kevin Parada and the loaded Double-A Binghamton roster. Later, the guys feature the trade deadline heavily in this week’s Scoreboard bets, and answer mailbag questions about, yes the trade deadline, but also bad umpires, Juan Soto, and the ghosts of trade deadline past. 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!

01:45 The Week That Was, wins out west

03:10 The kids are alright, and helping the bottom of the order

07:05 Should the Mets trade from their group of major league youth?

12:55 The addition of Gregory Soto

15:55 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Double-A Binghamton is loaded

20:30 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap

23:10 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets, trades included!

37:00 Mailbag – Keeping youth and call ups VS making trades

39:50 Mailbag – Bad umpires and Juan Soto

44:50 Mailbag – The state of the starting rotation

47:10 Mailbag – Favorite deadline move of the past decade

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David Stearns' trade deadline approach, Francisco Alvarez is back with the Mets, and David Wright day reaction Jul 22, 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 the week that was coming off of the All-Star break. Leading off, Connor and Joe talk about the Mets offense playing small ball, Francisco Alvarez' return to the big league club, and Brett Baty's contributions to the lineup. Then, the guys discuss the upcoming trade deadline and how president of baseball operations David Stearns plans to approach next Thursday for the Mets. Connor and Joe also share their reaction to David Wright's number retirement and go Down on the Farm to discuss potential position player call ups. They wrap the show with their scoreboard predictions and some Mailbag questions answered about Seth Lugo and potential prospects in centerfield. 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!

0:54 The Week That Was: Reds and Angels

5:44 The Bottom of the Lineup Comes Through

8:12 Francisco Alvarez returns

10:31 Trade Deadline Chatter

21:08 David Stearns trade deadline approach

25:11 David Wright Day Reaction

27:35 Down on the Farm: Position Player September Call Ups?

31:18 The Scoreboard

41:12 Mailbag: Is Seth Lugo a trade deadline option?

42:58 Mailbag: Any chance the Mets see how prospects handle centerfield before the deadline?

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Mets back from the break with the trade deadline ahead, and Mitch Voit stops by the show Jul 17, 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 All-Star week and the MLB Draft, while looking ahead to the trade deadline and the second half of the season. Leading off, Connor and Joe talk about Pete and Peterson at the All-Star Game, Jonah Tong and Carson Benge at the Futures Game, David Wright getting his number retired, and what kind of talent the Mets added during this year’s MLB Draft. Then the organization’s first pick, Michigan infielder Mitch Voit, joins the show to talk about his development, his emotions about getting drafted by the Mets, and his career goals moving forward.The guys also go Down on the Farm to discuss the best time to call up pitchers Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean, and wrap the show with Mailbag questions answered about potential trade ideas as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. 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!

02:00 The Week That Was, Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea return

03:25 MLB Trade deadline coming soon!

04:40 Jonah Tong and Carson Benge at the MLB Futures Game

09:00 Mets All-Stars showing out at the ASG

11:55 David Peterson stepping up

14:10 Cheers to the Captain, as David Wright’s number gets retired

16:50 Mets 2025 MLB Draft recap

24:30 Mets first pick Mitch Voit joins the show!

24:40 Voit’s earliest baseball memory

25:05 The path to playing at Michigan

26:00 Favorite team and players growing up

26:45 UCL injury and surgery

27:45 2025 breakout season, giving up pitching

28:35 Playing second base

30:05 The Mitch Voit self-scouting report

31:05 What needs to improve

31:50 Draft day experience

33:45 How would Mitch Voit the hitter do against Mitch Voit the pitcher?

34:25 Goodbye to Mitch

36:05 Down on the Farm: Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean

40:10 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap

41:55 Mailbag – Pitching trades, who to give up?

48:00 Mailbag – Joe’s mock trades

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Mets bounce back against Brewers and Yankees, now hit the road before the break Jul 08, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo review big series wins for the Mets over the Brewers and Yankees, then preview the road trip before the All-Star break and the MLB Draft with Jim Callis of MLB.com! First up, Connor and Joe look back at a bounce back week for the Mets, including a full Subway Series recap, a breakdown of a hot-hitting Brandon Nimmo, questions about Juan Soto not being an All-Star, and a look ahead to the games against the Orioles and Royals before the break. Then, senior writer for MLB Pipeline and MLB.com Jim Callis stops by the show to reveal the top targets in next week’s MLB Draft for the Mets and other big league teams. The guys also flashback to last year’s top pick for the Mets, Carson Benge, and discuss the potential to trade MLB draft picks in the future. Later, show goes all over the farm to check in on Francisco Alvarez and prospect Nick Morabito, and answers Mailbag questions about picking one former Met to magically help the team today, and upcoming MLB Trade Deadline plans. 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…Was Better

04:40 Subway Series recap

08:30 Brandon Nimmo stepping up

14:25 Juan Soto not an All-Star, that’s wrong

19:30 Pete Alonso sitting out HR Derby

21:50 Road ahead: Baltimore and Kansas City

26:35 Jim Callis from MLB Pipeline joins the show

27:10 Strengths and weaknesses of 2025 MLB Draft

28:55 Mets picking late and less, what’s their strategy?

31:10 Nationals have top pick and a fired front office

33:35 Carson Benge 2024 flashback

36:05 Names to know for the Mets at Pick 38

38:15 The number one pick and comparing Ethan and Jackson Holliday

39:30 Any unexpected movers to the top 10?

41:45 Ideal changes for the MLB Draft in the next CBA, trading picks?

46:00 High school players who could drop to 38

50:40 Goodbye to Jim Callis

51:10 Back on the Farm: Francisco Alvarez

53:30 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Nick Morabito

57:25 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap

58:40 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets

01:05:25 Mailbag – one former Met to bring back if you could

01:08:45 Mailbag – Trade Deadline strategy questions

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Mets battered by Bucs, now brace for Brewers and Bronx Bombers Jul 01, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap another tough week for the Mets, while looking ahead to the Brewers at Citi Field and the second round of this season’s Subway Series. First things first, the guys go through the team’s struggles hitting with runners in scoring position, how much the hitting coaches should or should not be to blame, as well as the multiple issues with the starting rotation. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to check in on Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong - while also addressing which prospects they would be willing to include in potential trades. The show then wraps up by announcing the winners of the Mets Pod hat giveaway, and then answering Mailbag questions about the return of injured Mets, the potential of trading for Byron Buxton, and if the Mets offense can flip the switch back to “on!” 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…Bad Again

05:00 Hitting with RISP is just not happening

12:15 Should we blame the hitting coaches?

19:10 The starting rotation is hurting in many ways

23:10 When will we see Nolan McLean?

26:30 The Paul Blackburn problem

30:30 Back on the Farm: Francisco Alvarez

36:45 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Jonah Tong

38:45 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: which prospects to trade?

44:00 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap

45:35 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets

53:25 The Mets Pod hat sweepstakes, here are the winners!

53:55 Mailbag – magically fixing injuries, who do you got?

58:25 Mailbag – trade for Byron Buxton, can offense flip the switch?

01:07:50 Mailbag – have we seen enough of Baty, Vientos, and Mauricio to know their future?

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The Mets find the dark side in the NL East division, can the force be with them to rise again? Jun 24, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a terrible week for the Mets against the Braves and Phillies, while looking for light at the other end of the tunnel at Citi Field. First up, the guys go through the team’s problems, including shaky starting pitching, lack of DH production, the revolving door at third base, the center field issue, and inconsistent scoring overall. Later, Connor and Joe cover the Farm in all directions, including those moving down – Francisco Alvarez and Luisangel Acuna – and those moving up – Jacob Reimer, Carson Benge, and Colin Houck. The show then wraps up by giving away Mets Pod hats, and checking the Mailbag for questions answered about the current roster and the possibility of trading for Eugenio Suarez. 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!

00:35 The Week That Was…It Was Terrible

02:40 The starting pitching problem

07:05 The designated hitter problem

11:05 The third base problem

16:05 The center field problem

20:30 The run-scoring problem

24:40 Back on the Farm: Francisco Alvarez and Luisangel Acuna

28:50 Down on the Farm: Jacob Reimer/Carson Benge/Colin Houck

36:15 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap

37:35 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets

48:25 The Mets Pod hat sweepstakes, here’s how to win!

50:05 Mailbag – Jared Young vs Starling Marte

53:40 Mailbag – trade for Eugenio Suarez?

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Mets sweep and get swept, now Braves and Phillies up next Jun 17, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo recap a good sweep and a bad sweep, plus preview some NL East showdowns for the Mets. Connor and Joe recap the week that was, including a fun time against the Nationals, tough struggles against the Rays, and some marks against the starting pitching staff. The guys also cover the injury to Kodai Senga, the stepping up of David Peterson, the wait for several young players to make a case to stay, and the upcoming matchups with the Braves and Phillies. Later, the show goes Down on the Farm for a status update on the red-hot Jett Williams, and takes on Mailbag questions about the long-term plan for center field, moving certain starters to the bullpen, the changes to the physical baseballs in 2025, and what it would cost to trade for Aroldis Chapman. 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: Nationals, Rays, starters showing some cracks?

09:00 Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas rehab

09:30 Kodai Senga down and out

10:30 David Peterson stepping up

16:35 The Triangle: Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio

25:30 State of the NL East

26:50 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Jett Williams

31:55 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap

33:55 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets

42:15 Mailbag – what’s the future in CF?

48:25 Mailbag – Montas or Megill in the bullpen?

51:25 Mailbag – what’s up with the baseballs?

55:30 Mailbag – how much to trade for Aroldis Chapman?

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Mets out west was fun, now looking for more hits at home Jun 10, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo cover some wins out west and the homestand ahead. Leading off, Connor and Joe recap the week that was, including big-time offense from Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, and Jeff McNeil. The guys also look at Ronny Mauricio so far and what his ceiling could possibly be.Later, they go long on the ongoing bullpen-building strategy of David Stearns, go Down on the Farm to check in on prospect Carson Benge, and go tough on Connor for “missing Marte” on The Scoreboard. Finally, the winner of last week’s sweepstakes is revealed and the Mailbag delivers questions about developing relievers and the very unlikely possibility of bringing Jacob deGrom back to Queens. 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: Dodgers, Rockies, offense rising?

08:20 Under the radar is Jeff McNeil

10:50 Pete Alonso rocking and raking

15:40 Ronny Mauricio so far and what could be

18:35 Bullpenning with David Stearns

24:20 Down on the Farm: Carson Benge18:4

28:30 The Scoreboard: last week’s recap

31:05 The Scoreboard: making this week’s bets

37:30 Announcing The Mets Pod/Athlete Logo sweepstakes winner

38:10 Mailbag – can the Mets develop relief pitchers?

43:00 Mailbag – thoughts on the extremely unlikely idea of trading for Jacob deGrom?

49:50 “Mini Marte” Mailbag – celebrating Starling’s HR and examining his trade value

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Mets vs Dodgers, Mark Vientos down, Ronny Mauricio up, and cool giveaways on the way Jun 03, 2025

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On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo check in as the Mets are making waves on the west coast, and also announce some cool giveaways back here at home! First up, the guys discuss a winning week over the White Sox and Rockies heading into a showdown with the Dodgers in LA, which included highlights from Francisco Alvarez, Paul Blackburn, Juan Soto, and Francisco Lindor. Later, Connor and Joe examine the big league opportunity now presented to Ronny Mauricio due to the injury to Mark Vientos. Dan Abrams from Athlete Logos then joins the show to talk about the pulse of the Mets fanbase, the healthy return of the Kodai Senga and the Ghost Fork this season, and also helps reveal some special merchandise giveaways in partnership with the pod! Finally, the show goes Down on the Farm to talk about the process of player development, and answers Mailbag questions about the state of the starting rotation today and moving forward. 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: Wins and an Alvarez moment

05:00 Paul Blackburn dealt against the Dodgers

06:50 Francisco Lindor continues to lead the way

09:50 Juan Soto showing signs of Soto

12:00 Mark Vientos injured, Ronny Mauricio called up

17:45 Dan Abrams from Athlete Logos joins the show

18:10 The pulse of the Mets fan base

19:10 Kodai Senga and the return of the Ghost Fork

20:50 Making the pitch for “Kick Change” merch

21:55 Mailbag – favorite and least favorite jerseys in Mets history