Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we try to play GM and try to figure out the etymology of folksy umpire expressions. This week, Brian Salvatore and Allison McCague discuss the general state of the Mets (spoiler - it's bad), talk about how to improve the team quickly, and discuss the best video of the year. (1:05) Next up, Steve Sypa takes a look at the prep players the Mets took in the...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we try to find some hope in the future - specifically, Jarred Kelenic. This week, Steve Sypa joins Chris McShane to talk about the 2018 MLB Draft, and to see what the Mets did with their highest draft pick in over a decade.  As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we ignore this terrible week and focus on Number Nine.  First up, Brian Salvatore, Chris McShane, and Rob Wolff discuss how Brandon Nimmo's 2018 has taken us by surprise, and what we think he can do over the course of the season. (2:22) Next up, Allison McCague chats with noted Nimmo superfan Jenna Jacobs (@jennaashyln) about what makes Nimmo so great an...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where the Mets can’t win games without scoring runs.    First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk a little Jose Bautista, a little starting pitching, and a lot of kvetching. () Next up, Steve Sypa brings us the sixth minor league players of the week for the 2018 season. Finally, Aaron Yorke talks about the Bautista signing, and how to best use him.  As...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where things haven't changed much. First up, Brian Salvatore, Chris McShane and Allison McCague discuss the Mets' rotation, the emergence of Amed Rosario, and play the best game of 'Would You Rather?' you've ever heard. (1:18) Finally, Steve Sypa brings us the fifth minor league players of the week for the 2018 season. (1:00:21) As always, you can listen or su...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where everything hurts.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Allison McCague talk about how terrible the team has been, as well as the departure of Matt Harvey. (1:16) Next up, Chris McShane interviews W.M.Akers, creator of Deadball, a dice-based baseball game that is currently running a Kickstarter for its second year expansion pack. (47:09) Steve Sypa brings us th...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we evaluate the team thus far - with less than optimistic results. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane go through the team's various components to try to get a handle on where everything stands, one month into the season. (1:33) Aaron Yorke then looks at the Mets' catching situation, Michael Conforto's recent struggles, and more. (39:05) Steve Sy...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we try not to get too worried about the current state of the Mets.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Allison McCague discuss how quickly things can seem to fall apart, the lack of one dominant part of the team, and answer your email. (1:05) Steve Sypa brings us the second minor league players of the week for the 2018 season. (46:58) As always, you can liste...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we play "Would You Rather" and talk Mets baseball.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Allison McCague discuss the past week of Mets games, the situation at catcher, and early impressions of Mickey Callaway. Then, Chris McShane pops in to close out the conversation. (1:17) Steve Sypa drops in with the first minor league players of the week for the 2018 season...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we can’t believe the Mets’ first two weeks. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss just how much fun this week has been, how balanced the team looks, and how even weird demotions and possible season-ending injuries can’t get us down. (1:13) Next, Aaron Yorke looks at the depth of the Mets’ lineup and more. (47:36) Finally, Steve Sypa gives u...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we try to keep things in perspective but celebrate the Mets’ great first week of the 2018 season. Brian is off this week, but Allison McCague steps in as co-host as I do my best to put on Brian’s hat, and we think you’ll enjoy the show. We touch on the incredibly opening week that we saw from Yoenis Cespedes, the state of the rotation and bullpen, what o...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we tell you how to listen to the show!  This week, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane count down to the Pre-Game Festivities for Opening Day! We do some quick hits, answer an email, and give you some Opening Day tips.  To get the most out of this episode, start it on Opening Day at exactly 12:09 PM. That way, it will wrap up just as the pre-game ceremonie...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where Rafael Montero answers our own question for us.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the last vestiges of spring training, and answer your email. (1:52) Next up, Steve Sypa looks at the Columbia Fireflies and the St. Lucie Mets. (37:30) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we return from a literal blackout. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane check in on spring training thus far, talk about Chris's trip to Port St. Lucie, and answer your emails. (1:14) Next up, Steve Sypa returns to the show to preview the 51s and Rumble Ponies seasons. (45:52) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Pod...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we gather for beers and conversation! First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane chat with Mets minor league pitcher Corey Taylor about growing up in Texas, his goals for the season, and the best wings in Binghamton. Next, Brian and Chris are joined by Allison McCague and Steve Schreiber at the AARGH - the Amazin' Avenue Regional Gathering Here - to tal...

Welcome back to Amazin’ Avenue Audio, where we, again, mistime our recording. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane chat with Mets relief pitcher Jacob Rhame (@jRhame16) about his pitching repertoire, his childhood as a Braves fan, and fishing. (1:39) Next, Brian and Chris answer your email, talk about Todd Frazier, and don’t mention the Jason Vargas signing, as it hadn’t happened yet. (12:2...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we celebrate the end of football for this season.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the Jose Reyes signing, answer an email, and talk about the rest of the off-season.  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 c...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we try to make sense of the world around us.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane welcome Steve Sypa to the show to discuss the Amazin' Avenue Top 25 Prospects List. Afterwards, we discuss the comments made by Jeff Wilpon about payroll, and celebrate the careers of four new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Be warned: Brian gets mad.  As alwa...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we enter the A-Gone era. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane dissect the Adrian Gonzalez signing, talk about the newly unveiled Free Shirt Friday tees, and answer your questions (1:09) Next, Aaron Yorke talks about Gonzalez, Andrew McCutchen, Brandon Nimmo, and more (1:00:02) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Pod...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we welcome back Jay Bruce. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane look at the Jay Bruce deal, and squeeze in some music talk at the end. 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...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we bid farewell to 2017 This week, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore talk about Omar Minaya, Kylo Ren, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, and more.  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...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we consider the off-season thus far. First up, Brian Salvatore welcomes Chris McShane back, and they discuss the Swarzak signing, the front-office restrictions, and a potential first baseman for the 2018 Mets. (1:19) Next, Aaron Yorke ponders that same first baseman, and more. (34:40) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Po...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we report on all the Orlando-based shenanigans of the Winter Meetings.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Aaron Yorke discuss the newest Met, Anthony Swarzak, the failed pursuit of Ian Kinsler, and more Winter Meetings news. (1:18) Next, Steve Sypa looks at what the Mets might do in the Rule 5 Draft. (49:32) Finally, Brian Wright brings us the Top 5 Mets sin...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we start talking off-season plans.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the winning AAOP entry, debate Ian Kinsler's merits, and more. (1:18) Next, Steve Sypa details the Mets' recent 40 man roster moves. (40:03) You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap), Chris (@ChrisMcShane), and Steve (@stevesypa). And...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we celebrate Beltran's ring and start prepping for the off-season. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane look at some of the rumors surrounding the Mets' free agent needs and answer your emails. (1:12) Aaron Yorke looks at some second and third base options for 2018 (39:38) And, finally, Brian Wright looks at the top 5 regular season games in 2015...