Just Mets

In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio put a bow on the 2025 Mets calendar by answering mailbag questions submitted via Twitter & Substack. 00:00 - INTRO 01:57 - Any realistic moves to be competitive that can still be made? 06:31 - Should fans demand Stearns be fired for letting Alonso/Díaz go? 14:58 - Rating the offseason on a 1-10 scale & is the Mets bullpen bett...

In this emergency edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have traded long-time infielder Jeff McNeil to the A's in exchange for prospects. 1:20 - Instant reactions to Jeff McNeil being traded 11:38 - What do the Mets do now? 17:06 - Report: Mets exploring Ketel Marte trade 24:13 - Responding to fans in the chat 40:26 - The Kyle Tu...

In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Andrew Claudio & Rich MacLeod begin by going through several Mets news headlines from the past week before drafting their favorite moments from the 2025 calendar year. 03:00 - NEWS: Murakami, Contreres, King & the moves the Mets didn't makes this week 12:50 - Steve Cohen vs New York Post 15:30 - Do you want the Mets to trade for Luis Robert Jr.? 20:32 - Me...

Rich MacLeod and Deesha Thosar (MLB reporter & columnist for FOX Sports) discuss how the Mets screwed up the Edwin Díaz negotiations and if Steve Cohen is being too passive this offseason. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel ! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW DEESHA - @deeshathosar SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

In this episode, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio navigate and react to the latest offseason rumors and reports, and break down the three potential plans David Stearns and the Mets could move forward with this winter. 0:00 - INTRO 2:19 - Moving on from losing Díaz & Alonso 5:27 - Mets/Padres trade rumors 16:19 - Jonah Tong "highly coveted" in trade talks 18:50 - Are the Mets OUT on Michael King? 26...

In this emergency livestream edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have signed infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel ! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK! Hosted...

In the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Andrew Claudio is joined by Dexter – host of Straight Outta Flushing, the official New York Mets podcast of @nypostsports – for somewhat of a venting session after 48 of the most disheartening hours in Mets history. SIGN UP FOR THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON! FOLLOW ANDREW - @AndrewJClaudio_ FOLLOW DEXTER - @DHenryTV SIGN UP...

In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio react to Pete Alonso leaving the Mets to go to the Orioles an unpack heartbreaking, franchise-changing Winter Meetings. They also share their livereactions & analysis to the latest rumors, free agent signings, trades, and breaking news on Night #3 of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings. Watch the video version of this episode on th...

In this Just Mets Therapy Session, Andrew Claudio goes through some next day thoughts on the Mets losing Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, sorting through the timeline of events that led to his departure, the realities to accept as a result of Diaz leaving, any key takeaways as the Mets turn the page & much more. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel ! FOLLO...

In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio share their live, in-the-moment reactions & analysis to Edwin Díaz leaving the Mets, plus the latest rumors, free agent signings, trades, and breaking news on Night #2 of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel ! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrew...

In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio share their live, in-the-moment reactions & analysis to the latest rumors, free agent signings, trades, and breaking news on Night #1 of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings. Watch the video version of this episode on the Just Mets YouTube channel ! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW ANDREW - @andrewjclaudio_ SIGN UP FOR THE JUST MET...

In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Rich MacLeod & Roger Cormier (The Mets Newsletter) discuss whether or not David Stearns has earned the benefit of the doubt with Mets fans ahead of this crucial offseason. SIGN UP FOR THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON! FOLLOW RICH - https://x.com/richmacleod FOLLOW ROGER - https://x.com/themetsnewsletter SI...

Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to the breaking news that the Mets have reportedly signed RHP Devin Williams to a three-year contract, and what it could mean for Edwin Díaz. The fellas also react to some reports from Jeff Passan in the last 24 hours... 0:00 - Instant reactions to Williams signing 11:20 - What does this mean for Edwin Díaz? 14:40 - Mets "in the mix" for Kyle Schwarber 15:36 - T...

In this episode, Rich MacLeod and Andrew Claudio navigate and react to a slew of Mets rumors and reports from the last week, ranging from the interesting to the absurd. 0:00 - INTRO 2:22 - Fallout from the Nimmo trade 15:30 - Report: Mets expected to sign Framber Valdez? 25:48 - Francisco Lindor vs. Jeff McNeil, Part 2 34:41 - Lindor & Soto's "chilly" relationship 43:28 - Who is leaking these Mets...

In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Andrew Claudio & Ryan Finkelstein (Locked On Mets) discuss the options available within the organization or externally through free agency or trade to replace Brandon Nimmo in the outfield for the Mets next season. SIGN UP FOR THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON! FOLLOW ANDREW - @AndrewJClaudio_ FOLLOW RYAN -...

In this edition of the Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio give their reactions to the stunning trade that sent Brandon Nimmo from the Mets to the Texas Rangers for 2nd baseman Marcus Semien. 00:05 - INSTANT REACTIONS TO THE METS TRADING BRANDON NIMMO!!! 19:43 - Brandon Nimmo's Mets legacy 36:06 - Mets new 2nd baseman Marcus Semien 48:20 - What should the Mets do next? 53:56 - Alonso...

In this bonus episode of The Just Mets Podcast exclusively here on Patreon, Rich MacLeod is joined by Pat Ragazzo – reporter for Sports Illustrated – to discuss the club's pursuit of Cody Bellinger, growing pessimism over Pete Alonso & Edwin Díaz, and New York's plans to shake up their roster in an extreme way this winter. SIGN UP FOR THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON! FOLLOW RICH - @richmacleod FOLLOW...

In the very first Just Mets Therapy Session, Andrew Claudio takes a close look at all 15 times the Mets are mentioned in Jeff Passan's very thorough MLB offseason preview & gives his advice to Mets fans on how to feel about each "news" headline. READ: Jeff Passan's 2025-26 MLB offseason preview, intel, updates. 04:34 - Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz & Devin Williams 11:48 - Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil & K...

In this episode, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio react to the last week of Mets news headlines before updating their "confidence meter" of the chances Pete Alonso & Edwin Diaz return to Queens next season. Then, they go into a lenghtly discussion of the closer market, both in free agency & via trade, detailing how important it will be to bring Edwin Diaz back & how truly difficult it will be to repl...

In this free preview of the latest bonus episode of the Just Mets Podcast EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon, Andrew Claudio asks Tigers fan & Detroit sports content creator Chris Castellani how good a trade partner the Mets would be in a potential Tarik Skubal trade, should he become available this winter. SIGN UP FOR THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON! CHECK OUT ALL OF CHRIS CASTELLANI'S WORK COVERING THE TIGERS &...

In this episode, Rich MacLeod & Andrew Claudio begin by reacting to several Mets news headlines from the past week before a deep dive on the offseason market for starting pitching & discussing both how many potentially available arms can be considered a true "Ace" & how possible it will be that the Mets can/will acquire one of them. 02:00 - Jeremy Hefner & Antoan Richardson join Braves coaching st...

In this free preview of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod and Joe DeMayo – The Mets Pod & SNY – break down how difficult it is to sort through and fix the Mets roster this offseason. SIGN UP FOR THE FULL EPISODE ON PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/c/JustMets FOLLOW RICH - https://x.com/richmacleod FOLLOW JOE - https://x.com/PSLtoFlushing SIGN UP FOR THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER ON SUBSTACK - https:...

In this edition of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich MacLeod is back after a short playoff hiatus to introduce his new co-host - Andrew Claudio! They open with their thoughts on an iconic World Series (3:50) before diving into the 5 biggest questions facing the Mets (as well as a few honorable mentions) headed in this consequantial offseason (25:15). Watch the video version of this episode on the Just M...

Good morning and welcome to a FREE preview episode of our brand new winter podcast... Offseason Coffee! Once the MLB postseason comes to an end, Offseason Coffee will drop every Saturday morning throughout the autumn and winter months. This show is a way to wind down the week as host Rich MacLeod shares some quick thoughts and answers a handful of questions. With this week’s coffee, Rich talked ab...

Rich MacLeod and guest Tim Britton – Senior MLB writer at The Athletic – react to David Stearns' post-season press conference and discuss if players like Pete Alonso, Kodai Senga, Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos will be re-signed or traded. TOPICS: Looking back on what went wrong for the 2025 Mets What was the clubhouse like this season? How players perceived Carlos Mendoza down the stretch Was David...