Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we reflect on the start of spring training.  This week, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore look to the spring training stories that are intriguing them, once again pick 'a guy' in the Mets' bullpen, and discuss the future of entertainment.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a revi...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we look to the future!  This week, Steve Sypa, Lukas Vlahos, and Ken Lavin take a long look at the Mets' farm system, both the top level prospects and some interesting players further down the system.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really he...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we try to predict the final few moves the Mets may make.  First, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore discuss the recent signing of Justin Wilson, and look at how the Mets may use their last few weeks of the off-season.  Next, Steve Sypa talks the methodology behind our Top 25 Prospects list, and teases next week's minors-heavy show.  As always, you can lis...

Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 307: Old Friends with Enos Sarris and Jeffrey Paternostro  Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we discuss the newest Met and the current state of the minor league system  First, Chris McShane and Eno Sarris look at the recent acquisition of Jed Lowrie and the overall state of the Mets.  Next, Chris and Jeffrey Paternostro discuss the Baseball Prospectus 101, s...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we talk about music, Star Wars, TV, and Overwatch.  This week, we take a break from the Mets to discuss some of our other favorites from 2018. First, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore discuss the best music of 2018, including releases by Flasher, Parquet Courts, Courtney Barnett, Say Sue Me, and more.  Next up, Lukas Vlahos discusses his Overwatch League...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we spend a lot of time talking about the backstop.  This week, Brian Salvatore, Allison McCague, and Rob Wolff discuss the Mets’ signings of Wilson Ramos, Rajai Davis, and Zack Lee, praise the front office’s apparent plan, and debate what the Mets still need to do this offseason.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcas...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we somewhat reluctantly, play "Danza Kuduro" and await some J.T. Realmuto news. This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane recap the Winter Meetings, discussing the return of Jeurys Familia, the catching market, and what the Mets need in an outfielder. (1:06) Next up, Steve Sypa recaps the Rule 5 draft. (1:08:37) As always, you can listen or subscribe...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio! This week, Brian was off, Chris chats with Ted Berg about the Cano/Diaz trade, Yasmani Grandal, and absolutely not trading Brandon Nimmo because of his amazing smile. And that chat is followed up by Steve Sypa, who checks in on Peter Alonso, who’s been spoken about very favorably by Brodie Van Wagenen. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast thro...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we debate a blockbuster.  This week, Brian Salvatore, Chris McShane, and Steve Sypa discuss the rumored Mets/Mariners trade.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can find us on the Stitcher app, listen through the embedded pl...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we gush all over our boy Jake.  This week, Brian Salvatore welcomes Rob Wolff and Allison McCague on the show to discuss Jacob deGrom, the newest Met's...interesting...talent, and the most hatable players in the league.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we return celebrate the past and look to the future.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane welcome lots of podcast guests, notably Allison McCague, who discusses Manny Machado, and Jeffrey Paternostro and Steve Sypa, who talk about the state of the Mets’ minor league system. Plus, we welcome our newest writer, Maggie Wiggin!  As always, you can l...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we return after a hiatus.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane look at the CV of Brodie Van Wagenen and talk about what we hope comes out of the GM's office over the next few months. (1:40) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we are almost done with this cursed season.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk about Zack Wheeler's stellar season, the Wright Day celebrations, and more. (2:05) Next, Steve Sypa looks at the Rumble Ponies' 2018 season. (54:19) Finally, Allison McCague checks in on both Brandon Nimmo and Jacob deGrom in one of the final Nimmometer and deGr...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we salute our superstar. First up, Chris McShane and Allison McCague discuss the effective end of David Wright's baseball career. (1:28) Next, Steve Sypa goes over how the Mets' affiliates did in 2018. (52:54) Finally, Allison McCague checks in on both Brandon Nimmo and Jacob deGrom in one of the final Nimmometer and deGrometer segments of the 2018 seaso...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we talk about, of all things, Burning Man.  First up, former Met and Cy Young Award winner Bret Saberhagen joins the show to discuss his time in New York, the changes in the game since he played, and what he thinks of the Mets' current starting pitching. (1:12) Next, Steve Sypa goes over the final Minor League players of the week for 2018. (19:56) Brian...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we can't figure out this Peter Alonso thing.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the pending return of David Wright, the continued dominance of Zack Wheerler, and more. (1:11) Next, Steve Sypa goes over the Minor League players of the week. (42:46) Finally, now that Brandon Nimmo is off the DL, Allison McCague can properly update both t...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we celebrate Players' Weekend.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Allison McCague talk nicknames, players we hate, and the hopeful return of David Wright to Citi Field. (1:15) Next, Steve Sypa, back from his journey to Appalachia, updates us on the minor league system. (1:30:22) Finally, Allison McCague returns to update both the Nimmometer and the deGromet...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we take solace in small victories.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Jack McLoone discuss the Mets' win over the Yankees, their offensive explosion in Baltimore, and more. (1:23) Next up, Allison McCague updates both the Nimmometer and the deGrometer. (54:56) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage y...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we beg the Mets to let Corey Oswalt stay in the rotation, even after/if Steven Matz returns. This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the state of the rotation, the future of Dom Smith, and Jeff McNeil's hitting prowess. (1:10) Next up,  Steve Sypa takes a look at the minor league players of the week. (48:38) As always, you can listen or subs...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we look to next year...already. This week, Brian Salvatore and Allison McCague recap the trade deadline, and look at what ‘contending in 2019’ actually looks like (cough, Manny Machado, cough), lament the way the Mets have treated David Wright and Carlos Beltran, and more. (1:03) Next up,  Steve Sypa takes a look at the minor league players of the week....

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we look to what the Mets may do at the trade deadline.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk the season-ending surgery for Yoenis Cespedes, the Jeurys Familia trade, and who else the Mets may trade in the next week or so. (1:10) Next up,  Steve Sypa takes a look at the minor league players of the week. (45:21) Finally, Allison McCague update...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we (sort of) take a break from the misery.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk about Jacob deGrom and his agent playing hardball, why Brandon Nimmo was snubbed from the All-Star Game, and some childhood memories of the mid-summer classic.  (1:09) Next up, Allison McCague updates the Nimmometer and the deGrometer. (41:22) Finally, Steve Syp...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we continue to ponder how this team can be so bad. This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss just when we lost our hope in the Mets, as well as tried to look ahead to the trading deadline. (1:05) Finally, Steve Sypa takes a look at the minor league players of the week. (56:16) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple...

Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 287: Get Well Soon, Sandy Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we look back at the nearly 8 years of Sandy Alderson's regime. This week, Brian Salvatore and Rob Wolff discuss the Sandy Alderson leave of absence, talk about his legacy as GM, and look to the three-headed faux-GM the Mets have in Omar Minaya, John Ricco, and J.P. Ricciardi. (1:13) Next up, Steve S...

Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 286: Pessimism in Mountain Time Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we try to help Chris regain some hope about the Mets.  This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk about the general pessimism surrounding this time, and lament the fact that Dom Smith is playing in the outfield. (1:20) Next up, Steve Sypa takes a look at the recent standout performances...