Home Run Applesauce: A New York Mets podcast

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we hurt. First up, Brian and Chris lament the current state of the Mets, and answer your emails. (1:26) Steve Sypa talks about the minor league players for the week for the third week of the season. (52:21) Brian Wright walks us through the Top 5 devastating injuries the Mets have suffered over the years. (1:02:38) Next, Aaron Yorke looks at some of...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we lament the series in Miami, talk a lot about the Met who is playing the worst right now, and more. First up, Chris chats with former Met/current SNY analyst Todd Zeile about his time playing for the Mets and more. (1:06) Brian and Chris answer some emails, talk about Jose Reyes, and debate a Philadelphia related query. (10:19) Steve Sypa talks ab...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. This week, we look back on the Mets' mastery of the Phillies, the first few days of the minor league season, and more. First up, Chris and Brian give an overview of the first nine games, and answer your email  (1:13) Aaron Yorke then discusses some of the special event uniforms the team will be wearing throughout the year  (48:15) Steve  Sypa then checks in wi...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—No, seriously, Thor is on the show. First up, Chris sits down with Noah Syndergaard (@NoahSyndergaard) about Sportscrate, pitching, and lunch. (1:06) Next, Brian, Greg, Steve, and (sort of) Lukas talk about the Mets minor league system, including some of 'their guys.' (11:01) Brian Wright returns with another Top 5 list, this time focused on Mets' Opening Days....

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. SNY's in-studio analyst joins the show, we introduce a new segment, and more. First up, Chris sits down with SNY's Nelson Figueroa (@FigSNY) to discuss his speciality: pitching. (1:11) Next, Brian and Chris discuss the Jeurys Familia suspension, the state of the Mets' rotation, answer your emails, and look at the NL East's pitching depth. (26:35) Finally, Bria...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—we look at the Mets' offensive profile and the end of the 2017 World Baseball Classic.  First up, Brian and Chris answer some emails, and take a position by position look at the Mets' offense. (1:11)  Steve Sypa wraps up the World Baseball Classic coverage for us, recording just minutes after Team USA's victory. (36:54)  Finally, Kate Feldman returns with the f...

First up, Brian and Chris discuss the dip in Matt Harvey's velocity, the potential for the Winter Classic to be held at Citi Field, and the World Baseball Classic. (1:06) Steve Sypa continues the WBC love by talking about 5 surprises from the Classic. (41:21) Finally, Bryan Renzi covers '87 Met Mark Carreon for this week's Forgotten Met. (52:59) You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: B...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—we've got a light week, but one that's heavy on everyone's favorite former college football star. This week, Brian and Chris discuss Tim Tebow, among the other small stories emerging from Mets camp. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaNap) and Chris (@chrismcshane). As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - spring training is in full swing, and we take a look at some of the stories emerging from Mets camp. First up, Brian and Chris discuss the David Wright situation, as well as some other lingering spring issues. (1:06) Next up, Bryan Renzi returns with a Forgotten Met segment on Ed Charles (41:19). And, finally, Steve Sypa talks about some of the minor leaguers...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we get back into the regular shows, and see a segment return! First up, Brian and Chris discuss the Neil Walker extension talks, a look at the fifth starter competition, and more. (1:07) Next up, Bryan Renzi returns with a Forgotten Met from the 2008 season. (49:10) And, finally, Steve Sypa talks about the World Baseball Classic. (55:02) You can follow all of...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—we got a ton of our usuals in one room and let madness ensue! At the AARGH—the Amazin' Avenue Regional Gathering Here, held at the Blarney Rock in Midtown Manhattan on February 11—we gathered a nice cross-section of podcast regulars, past and present, and discussed Gabriel Ynoa and...well, not much else, really. You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio—we recap all of last week's bullpen signings and plug the AARGH meet-up a bunch.  First up, Chris and Brian discuss last week's bullpen signings and answer an email. (1:16)  Finally, Steve Sypa talks about the end of the Caribbean Series and the start of the World Baseball Classic. (31:08)  You can follow all of our contributors on Twitter: Brian (@BrianNeedsaN...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. We miss all the news by 24 or so hours but still have a show for you to enjoy. First up, Chris and Brian discuss a great piece by our pal Ted Berg, the (now former) bullpen situation, and what to do with Mets outfielders, including, but not limited to Jay Bruce. (2:05) And, to warm our cold winter hearts, Steve Sypa talk about the Caribbean Series and the Mets...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we talk Thor's top 10, talk with a former Mets' GM, and more. First up, Chris and Brian discuss Noah Syndergaard's list of top 10 pitchers right now, the Jay Bruce situation (again), and the available relief pitching options for the Mets. (1:01) Then, we share some audio from the Nelson Figuroa charity bowling event, where we caught up with former Mets genera...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - we have a modicum of Mets news, but some pretty big baseball news to discuss. First up, Steve Sypa discusses one of the best pitching prospects in the Mets' system, Thomas Szapucki. Then, Chris and Brian discuss the Jay Bruce situation (again), Wilmer Flores and the Mets trading arbitration figures, Jeremy Hefner's retirement, the new Free Shirt Friday offeri...

This week, Chris and Brian discuss spring training invitees, the best broadcasters in baseball, and more. (1:04) Steve Sypa talks about the Mets players and prospects playing in Winter Leagues this season. (38:36) And, finally, Aaron Yorke talks about the Jay Bruce and Wally Backman situations. (44:52) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage you to...

Welcome to another edition of Amazin’ Avenue Audio. Brian is out sick this week, but Aaron and I have you covered for the show’s usual weekly Mets chat and your emails (0:30). Following that, I’m joined by former Mets pitcher and current SNY analyst Nelson Figeuroa (36:30) for a great chat about the Mets’ offseason, pitching—with great insight and stories on Dan Warthen, Johan Santana, and Pedro M...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, where we bid farewell to the year. This week, Chris, Brian, and Aaron discuss Jeurys Familia, the World Baseball Classic, and share their personal 2016 Mets highlights and some 2017 Mets resolutions. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy the show. It really helps! And you can...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - not a deal was stirring, not even a reliever, but we're here for your holiday drive! First up, Brian and Chris answer an email, talk center field rumors, and put together a playlist for your listening pleasure—and note that Brian switched his Chance the Rapper pick, because he's fickle). And, finally, Steve Sypa walks us through the top prospects in the Mets...

First up, Brian and Chris answer an email and opine on the quiet end of the Winter Meetings. (1:15) And, finally, Aaron Yorke looks at the state of catching for the Mets (32:43) As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, 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! Most of baseball was in Maryland this week, but we were here, recapping the Winter Meetings for you! First up, Brian and Chris talk the Jay Bruce market, the Nationals trade for Adam Eaton, and answer your emails. (1:19) Milo Taibi talks about a classic Winter Meetings moment, the Chin-lung Hu press conference. (30:54) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam discuss numbers...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. We are living in a post-Cespedes speculation world, and it is glorious! First up, Brian and Chris discuss the new CBA, and present our AAOPs, both of which are sort of silly for different reasons. (1:24) Next, Aaron Yorke discusses the speed at which the Mets signed Yoenis Cespedes, and the Mets' potential Winter Meetings wheelings and dealings. (39:39) Finall...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio, We convened a special 'emergency' podcast to discuss the Mets re-signing of Yoenis Cespedes. Brian Salvatore, Chris McShane, Greg Karam, and Steve Schreiber gathered on Skype to celebrate and discuss what this signing means for the Mets. As always, you can listen or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, where we encourage you to leave a review if you enjoy...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio - the Winter Meetings are getting closer, and AAOP season is in full swing. First up, Brian and Chris talk about Gary Cohen returning to the Mets' booth, the potential loss of Jerry Blevins, and more.(1:20) Next, Kaitlin McCabe discusses another forgotten Met, this time looking back on journeyman relief pitcher Danny Graves. (39:15) Steve Sypa and Greg Karam ta...

Welcome back to Amazin' Avenue Audio. We welcome back an old friend, answer your emails, and pay tribute to one of our favorite announcers. First up, Brian and Chris talk about Neil Walker's qualifying offer, the shakeup at third base coach, and answer your emails. (1:09) Next, Steve Schreiber looks back at one of our favorite moments from Frick Award nominee and Mets play by play man, Gary Cohen....