Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

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 discuss the World Series, Mickey Callaway's coaching staff, and more. (1:20) Aaron Yorke looks at the new coaching staff. (37:17) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through Apple Podcasts, where we encourage you to leave a rev...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we get introduced to the new Mets skipper. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane welcome Merritt Rohlfing of Let's Go Tribe to discuss the new Mets manager/former Indians pitching coach, Mickey Callaway. (1:54) Aaron Yorke looks at both the new manager and the World Series. (39:25) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 postseason games in Mets history. (...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we come to talk playoff baseball and minor league affiliates.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discuss the team's purchase of the Syracuse Chiefs, a brief managerial update, and to talk which ex-Mets we are rooting for this off-season. (1:12) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 pitching coaches in Mets' history. (31:03) And finally, Aaron Yorke g...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we come to bury Terry Collins' managerial career, not to praise it.  First up, Brian Salvatore, Chris McShane, and Steve Schreiber discuss the Terry Collins era, and discuss some of the potential managerial options. (1:40) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 managers in Mets history.  (41:46) Steve Sypa takes a very early look at prior Mets' #6 draft picks,...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we stick a fork in the 2017 season. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane are joined by a slew of Mets fans at the last home game of the year. (0:44) Steve Sypa reminds us what an important role New York baseball has made in the Civil Rights Movement, and honors one of the truest American heroes, Jackie Robinson. (13:34) Aaron Yorke looks at the en...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we look forward to a (hopefully) less bleak future.  First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane are joined by Steve Sypa to review the Mets' 2017 minor league affiliates, team by team (1:18) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 rookie seasons in Mets' history. (52:53) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on this week's Panic City Meter. (1:00:38) Learn more...

We are trying, folks. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane talk about David Wright, and other topics slightly more or less depressing. (1:23) Aaron Yorke looks at the Mets' rookies and how they are doing thus far. (28:32) Brian Wright looks at the Top 5 home runs in Mets history. (33:34) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on this week's Panic City Meter. (41:41) Learn more about your ad c...

First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris discuss the 2006 Mets for reasons that are frankly a bit murky, as well as discuss the Mets' recent injuries and pitching performances. (1:00) Steve Sypa returns to check in with the minor league players of the week. (53:05) Aaron Yorke looks at the Mets' recent signing of Nori Aoki. (1:07:19) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on this week's Panic City Meter....

First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris discuss Rafael Montero's amazin' start on Wednesday night, answer your emails, and talk Kevin Plawecki, Major League Hitter. (1:08) Brian Wright looks at the 5 left-handed starters in Mets history. (27:32) Steve Sypa returns to check in with the minor league players of the week. (35:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bad news keeps a comin'. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris discuss the injuries, trades, and general misery of the past 7 days. (1:06) Steve Sypa returns to check in with the minor league players of the week. (32:30) Brian Wright looks at the five best debuts in Mets history. (40:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite a sweep at the hands of the Yankees, we are carrying on. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris discuss the first week of Dom Smith, the words of Robert Gsellman, and more. (1:17) Brian Wright looks at the 5 best debuts in Mets history. (39:34) Steve Sypa returns to check in with the minor league players of the week. (46:39) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. (53:16...

First up, Steve Sypa helps us understand the Jay Bruce trade, talking about the return from the Cleveland Indians. (2:02) Chris McShane chats with Metsblog's Matthew Cerrone about his new book, The New York Mets Fans' Bucket List, and more. (08:05) Next, Brian Salvatore and Chris discuss the first week of Amed Rosario, and discuss the Mets' nickname prowess, or lack thereof. (28:26) Brian Wright l...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. We're joined by an ESPN analyst, welcome back Chris, and talk the week that was. First up, Brian Salvatore chats with former third baseman/current ESPN baseball analyst Aaron Boone about the upcoming Mets/Dodgers series, and why Justin Turner got suddenly good after leaving the Mets. (1:10) Next, Chris McShane rejoins the show and talks with Brian about the tr...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we didn't even realize our Good First Baseman was as good as gone. First up, Brian Salvatore is joined by Green Rickey himself, Steve Schreiber, to discuss the trade deadline, and why we would be totally fine if the Mets made a trade with the Angels. (1:19) Steve Sypa checks in with the minor league players of the week. (40:34) Brian Wright looks at the...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where Chris is getting hitched, and the Mets are preparing to be sellers. First up, Brian Salvatore answers emails about Dom Smith, Jose Reyes, Daniel Murphy, and more. (1:30) Aaron Yorke talks about some recent trades other teams have made, and how that may affect the Mets. (17:04) Steve Sypa checks in with the minor league players of the week. (23:58) Brian...

First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane answer your emails and talk about the offseason plans - yes, already. (1:28) Brian Wright looks at the top 5 marathon regular season games. (36:42) Steve Sypa checks in with the minor league players of the week. (42:11) And, finally, Kate Feldman checks in on the Panic City Meter. (53:50) And don't forget you can email the show at podcast@amazinavenueaud...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we are trying to remain hopeful, and Chris keeps up the Granderson love. First up, Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane answer your emails, and talk the good and bad of the last week in Metsville (1:07) Brian Wright looks at the top 5 regular season games of the 2000 season. (46:52) Next, Aaron Yorke looks at the improving numbers of both Travis d'Arnaud and Cur...

The co-hosts split up to interview folks about the late 90s/early 00s, and more. First up, Brian Salvatore chats with former Mets manager Bobby Valentine about his playing days, his approach to managing, and why he loves Japan. (1:19) Next, Chris McShane interviews author Greg Prince about his new book, Piazza: Catcher, Slugger, Icon, Star. (13:22) Steve Sypa then looks at the Mets minor league pl...

First up, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore welcome former Amazin' Avenue contributor Alex Nelson and current site/podcast contributor Steve Sypa to help make some sense of the 2017 First Year Player Draft. Brian and Chris then stick around to answer an email. Next, Aaron Yorke looks at the Met's main division rival at this point, the Washington Nationals. Steve Sypa then looks at the Mets minor l...

First up, Brian Salvatore announces an Amazin' Avenue Audio meetup at the Monday June 12th Mets game. (0:45) Then, Brian is joined by former host Jeffrey Paternostro to discuss Desmond Lindsay, the Mountain Goats, bobbleheads, and more to make you think you've stepped into a time machine to Episode 142. (2:03) Next, Aaron Yorke takes us on another trip throughout the NL East. (40:30) Brian Wright...

First up, Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore talk about their trips to Pittsburgh, Bruce vs. Granderson, and more. (1:09) Next, Aaron Yorke takes us on a trip throughout the NL East. (39:26) Brian Wright returns to talk about the top five seasons of Tom Seaver's Mets career. (48:31) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the eighth week of the season. (53:00) Kaitlin McCab...

First up, Chris and Brian talk about the state of the pitching staff and why the team should just forfeit Sunday games. (1:20) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the seventh week of the season. (35:37) Next, Bryan Renzi looks back at a Forgotten Met from the past decade, Ruben Gotay. (46:49) Kaitlin McCabe and Steve Schreiber are back with more unsolicited advice. (57...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we try to cope in various ways. First up, Chris and Brian return to answer your emails and try to make sense of the Mets world. (1:27) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the sixth week of the season. (44:28) Next, Aaron Yorke looks at the newest Met, Neil Ramirez, as well as new-ish Met Paul Sewald. (52:43) Brian Wright...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we have surprisingly minimal Harvey talk! First up, Kaitlin McCabe and Steve Schreiber welcome a new segment, Unsolicited Advice, to the podcast. (1:40) Next, Aaron Yorke looks at the newest Met, Tommy Milone. (23:01) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the fifth week of the season, as well as recaps how the affiliates h...

First up, Brian and Chris discuss the current, borderline insane, week for the Mets. (1:18) Next, Bryan Renzi returns with a Forgotten Mets segment on Terry Leach. (41:36) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the fourth week of the season. (51:43) Brian Wright walks us through the Top 5 regular season games of 1986, a season that looks quite different from this one thus...