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This week, Rich is joined by guest Tim Britton – Senior MLB writer at The Athletic – to reveal what happened inside the Mets clubhouse during their disastrous 2025 season. 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 Stearns overly confident the way he ran the team in the first hal...

This week, Rich and guest Andrew Claudio – host of Mets Therapy & EP of Knicks Film School – react LIVE after the Mets lose Game 162 vs. the Marlins and are eliminated from postseason contention. TOPICS: Instant reaction to the Mets being eliminated from playoff contention Carlos Mendoza is apparently safe Pete Alonso is opting out What do the Mets do this offseason? Responding to fan comments BEC...

In this special bonus episode, Rich is joined by guest Jon Morosi – reporter and on-air personality for MLB Network – to talk about why the Mets have struggled in the clutch so much this season and ask the question, "what is this team's identity now?" TOPICS: Dissecting the Mets season from a national point-of-view A talented team that's often been out of sync What is the 2025 Mets team identity?...

This week, Rich is joined by guest Michael G. Baron – co-creator of Just Mets – to react to another disastrous weekend that has put the Mets out of a playoff spot entering the season's final week. TOPICS: Reacting to the club's meltdown vs. the Nationals Are the Baseball Gods against the Mets right now? The consequences of missing the postseason Measuring the magnitude of this second half collapse...

In this special bonus episode, Rich is joined by guest Jon Morosi – reporter and on-air personality for MLB Network – to talk about the Mets playoff changes and the major changes that could be coming after what's been a disappointing regular season. TOPICS: Dissecting the Mets season from a national point-of-view A talented team that's often been out of sync What is the 2025 Mets team identity? Ho...

Rich MacLeod and guest Laura Albanese – Mets beat writer for Newsday & host of the First Time Listener, Long Time Caller Podcast – to talk about how the Mets need to overcome their history of losing DNA in order to turn the corner as an organization. TOPICS: Reacting to the most alarming week of the season Inside the Mets locker room during their collapse Is the pressure getting to this team? Conc...

This week, Rich is joined by guest Laura Albanese – Mets beat writer for Newsday & host of the First Time Listener, Long Time Caller Podcast – to analyze the Mets collapse, the state of the locker room, and discuss if they can find their way into the postseason. TOPICS: Reacting to the most alarming week of the season Inside the Mets locker room during their collapse Is the pressure getting to thi...

This week, Rich is joined by guest Mike Mayer – Editor-In-Chief at Metsmerized & Mets Minors – to discuss if we should lower our expectations for the Mets, and do the math to try and figure out how this team could actually miss the playoffs. TOPICS: Reacting to 3-3 week vs. Tigers and Reds Is it time to reset our expectations as fans? The Annual State of the Rotation Mathematically, how could the...

This week's episode of The Just Mets Podcast is UNLOCKED and FREE for all. If you'd like access to full episodes weekly, become a paid subscriber on Patreon or Substack! In this special bonus episode, Rich is joined by guest Trevor May – former Mets reliever & host of Mayday – to talk about the pressure of playing in New York, what's going on with the Mets pitching staff & a full breakdown of Ryan...

Rich and guest Bobby Wagner – co-host of Tipping Pitches – to to debate if Kodai Senga's second half struggles are enough to keep him from making the postseason roster. TOPICS: How do you follow-up the Phillies sweep with THAT?! The Mets made history in August... and it wasn't good A full analysis of the Mets pitching breakdowns The rookie starters are our only hope Is this the most frustrating go...

This week, Rich is joined by guest Bobby Wagner – co-host of Tipping Pitches – to discuss the Mets continuing their maddening season as they follow-up a sweep of the Phillies by losing 3/4 to the Marlins. TOPICS: How do you follow-up the Phillies sweep with THAT?! The Mets made history in August... and it wasn't good A full analysis of the Mets pitching breakdowns The rookie starters are our only...

Rich MacLeod and guest Tyler Ward – WardyNYM on YouTube – discuss reasons to be positive about the Mets down the stretch with the emergence of rookie Nolan McLean and Mark Vientos' resurgence. BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES: www.patreon.com/JustMets SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER www.justmets.net SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/@justmets FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTER www.t...

This week, Rich is joined by guest Tyler Ward – host of WardyNYM on YouTube – to react to yet another roller coaster week as the Mets lost a series to the Nationals and missed an opportunity to sweep the Braves, but saw a spark from Mark Vientos and Nolan McLean. TOPICS: What to make of another up-and-down week The Mets have lost their 2024 aura Is Juan Soto really to blame for the change in team...

This week, Rich reacts to an extremely up-and-down week against the Braves and Mariners, Nolan McLean's MLB debut, and responds to questions submitted from fans! TOPICS: Reactions to blown games vs. Braves, series win vs. Mariners Did Nolan McLean's call-up help save the Mets season? Francisco Álvarez may be injured again Answering questions from fans! BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES: ww...

This week, Rich is joined by guest Andrew Claudio – host of Mets Therapy & EP of Knicks Film School – to vent about a winless week for the Mets that saw a near no-hitter, the tying run thrown out at the plate to end a game, blowing a five-run lead, and giving up a walk-off homer. TOPICS: Initial reactions to 0-6 week vs. Guardians & Brewers The weirdest Mets collapse we've ever seen Mets/Knicks pa...

This week's episode of The Just Mets Podcast is UNLOCKED and FREE for all. If you'd like access to full episodes weekly, become a paid subscriber on Patreon or Substack! This week, Rich is joined by guest Will Sammon – Senior MLB writer for The Athletic – to react to another troubling week for the Mets and dive deep into why the club didn't address their struggling starting rotation at the trade d...

In this live call-in show, Rich MacLeod and Michael Baron react to the Mets acquiring center fielder Cedric Mullins (Orioles), discuss the team's overall trade deadline haul, and debate the moves the team didn't make. The fellas also took calls from fans to answer their questions & digest everything that happened over the last week. BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR ALL EPISODES: www.patreon.com/JustMet...

Rich MacLeod and guest Abbey Mastracco – NY Daily News beat reporter – discuss some surprise names the Mets could be interested in trading for by the July 31st deadline. BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES: www.patreon.com/JustMets SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER www.justmets.net SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/@justmets FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTER www.twitter.com/just_mets FO...

In this live call-in show, Rich MacLeod and Michael Baron react to the Mets acquiring relief pitchers Tyler Rogers (Giants) and Ryan Helsley (Cardinals) in trades, and discuss how the team needs to improve their offense and rotation on the evening before the trade deadline. The boys also took calls from fans to answer their questions about the moves to come. BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR ALL EPISODE...

This week, Rich is joined by guest Abbey Mastracco – beat reporter at the New York Daily News – to react to a 6-1 week for the Mets, the evolution of their clubhouse, and talk all things trade deadline. TOPICS: How the Mets clubhouse has evolved in the Steve Cohen era Selecting our Met of the Week Are the Mets actively looking to trade Mark Vientos? Posturing or Truth: Will Stearns improve the off...

Rich MacLeod and guest Joe DeMayo – co-host of The Mets Pod & SNY prospect writer – discuss what holes the Mets could look to fill before the trade deadline. BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES: www.patreon.com/JustMets SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER www.justmets.net SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/@justmets FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWITTER www.twitter.com/just_mets FOLLOW RICH ON...

This week, Rich is joined by guest Joe DeMayo – co-host of The Mets Pod & SNY prospect writer – to react to this weekend vs. the Reds and discuss which prospects the Mets will keep or trade ahead of the deadline. TOPICS: David Wright gets his number retired Biggest problem for Mets after losing 2/3 to the Reds? How aggressive or conservative will David Stearns be at the deadline, and which prospec...

Rich MacLeod and our guest Jake Brown – host of Mets Daily & Sports Illustrated contributor – share the things they're most excited for (and worried about) for the Mets in the second half of the season! BECOME A PAID SUPPORTER FOR FULL EPISODES: www.patreon.com/JustMets SUBSCRIBE TO THE JUST METS NEWSLETTER www.justmets.net SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/@justmets FOLLOW JUST METS ON TWI...

This week, Rich is joined by guest Jake Brown – host of Mets Daily & Sports Illustrated contributor – to close out the first half of the regular season and gear up for the trade deadline and second half pennant race. TOPICS: Evaluating an up-and-down week (and season) for the Mets Debating our Met of the Week Could this year's trade deadline be David Stearns' legacy? Buying or selling: Mark Viento...

In our first episode of The Just Mets Podcast, Rich and fellow Just Mets co-creator Michael G. Baron debate on the biggest hole the Mets need to fill ahead of the trade deadline: third base, center field, or pitching. TOPICS: After winning two straight series, are the Mets back? Discussing who the Mets Player of the Week was Live reactions to Juan Soto being snubbed from the All-Star Game Previewi...