Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

The New York Mets remain in the third and final playoff spot inn the National League after a 8-5 win over the Chicago Cubs.  Nolan McLean had a weird evening, tallying up 11 strikeouts over 5 plus innings of work. But it was three home runs that allowed the Cubs to hang around. The Mets bullpen shut the door to give the Mets the win and keep them in that last spot with three games to go.  Brett Ba...

The New York Mets cling to their wild card hopes despite a pitching crisis reaching critical mass. Jonah Tong's struggles highlight the team's rotation woes, leaving fans questioning their playoff viability.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' precarious position, analyzing potential pitching solutions and defensive alignments for the final stretch. The episode explores the Mets' relianc...

The good vibes were very short lived for the New York Mets, as they were blown out at the hands of the Chicago Cubs, 10-3. Jonah Tong's struggles on the mound were the central theme of this one, with the young Mets starter unable to finish three innings of work. It's the second straight night where the Mets have received zero length from their starters putting them behind the eight-ball early.  Fr...

The New York Mets stage a dramatic comeback against the Chicago Cubs, keeping their wild card hopes alive.   Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Alvarez deliver clutch home runs, while Edwin Diaz showcases his elite ability to close a big game. Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' resurgence in the playoff race, analyzing their magic number and remaining schedule. The host dissects David Peterson's stru...

It took a team effort, but the New York Mets erased a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Chicago Cubs 9-7 to reclaim control of the 3rd spot in the NL Wild Card race.  The Mets faced an early hole, with David Peterson not having it and forcing Carlos Mendoza to manager very aggressively early. A 5 run 5th inning capped off by a Brandon Nimmo 3-run home run tied the game at 6.  Francisco Alvarez gave the Me...

The New York Mets face a critical juncture in their season, now outside a playoff spot for the first time since April. With six games remaining, can they recapture last year's late-season magic?   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' precarious position, analyzing their chances against the surging Reds and Diamondbacks. He proposes the optimal starting lineup for this final push, emphasizin...

The New York Mets' playoff hopes hang by a thread after a brutal series loss to the Washington Nationals.   With just six games left, the Mets find themselves tied with the Cincinnati Reds and only a game ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks, both of whom hold tiebreakers.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' lackluster performance, including Sean Manaea's struggles and the offense's inabili...

The New York Mets suffer a devastating loss, squandering multiple opportunities to secure a crucial victory. With the wild card race tightening, the Mets now cling to a slim one-game lead over the surging Cincinnati Reds.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the game's pivotal moments, including Brandon Nimmo's costly strikeout and Francisco Alvarez's ill-timed double play. The Mets' playoff hopes...

The New York Mets rallied from being down 3-0 to get the game into extras, but let multiple opportunities slip past them as they fell to the Washington Nationals, 5-3.  It was another day of sloppiness for the Mets that gave the Nats the early lead, and the Mets really didn't have much of an answer. That was until the 8th inning when Mark Vientos got the Mets on the board with a two-run pinch hit...

The New York Mets secure a commanding 12-6 victory against the Washington Nationals, showcasing their offensive prowess.   Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso lead the charge, combining for 7 hits, 7 runs, and 5 RBIs. Soto's 42nd home run of the season, a career high, breaks the game open.   Host Ryan Finkelstein analyzes the Mets' playoff chances, with their magic number remaining at 7 d...

It wasn't the prettiest of games, but all that matters for the New York Mets is that it was a 12-6 victory that keeps the Mets in front with eight games to play. Brandon Sproat got the start for New York and looked solid over the first two innings, but it was a 3rd inning littered with defensive lapses that allowed the Nationals to open up a 4-1 lead.  Offensively, the Mets responded in a big way...

  MLB Playoff Race Heats Up: Who's In, Who's Out? The National League wild card battle intensifies as teams scramble for postseason spots. Are the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers locks? The Locked On MLB Squad breaks down the Chicago Cubs' chances and the New York Mets' surprising struggles. In the American League, the Cleveland Guardians surge with a 17-5 run. Can they overtake the...

The New York Mets face a crucial series against the Washington Nationals as they chase a Wild Card spot. With a magic number of eight, the Mets must capitalize on this opportunity to sweep the struggling Nationals.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Wild Card race, analyzing the performances of key competitors like the Reds and Giants.   He previews the Mets-Nationals matchups, highlighting p...

The New York Mets secure a crucial series win against the Padres, propelling their playoff push. Jonah Tong delivers a stellar performance, striking out eight over five innings and showcasing his dominant fastball.   Pete Alonso continues his hot streak with his 37th home run, while Brandon Nimmo's three-run blast breaks the game open.   Host Ryan Finkelstein analyzes Tong's impressive outing and...

The New York Mets face a crucial series against the San Diego Padres as they fight for a wild card spot. David Peterson's struggles continue, giving up a grand slam to Manny Machado in a 7-5 loss.   Despite the setback, the Mets showed resilience, with Pete Alonso and Starling Marte hitting home runs.   Host Ryan Finkelstein analyzes Peterson's performance and playoff rotation prospects. The wild...

A Manny Machado grand-slam off of David Peterson proved to be the difference, as the San Diego Padres defeated the New York Mets 7-4.  The first four innings seemed like a return to form for Peterson, but it was that 5th inning that did him in tonight.  Offensively it was four solo home runs that kept the Mets in the game but they went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position and left seven men on...

The New York Mets are heating up at the perfect time, securing back-to-back wins and gaining momentum in the wild card race.   This episode breaks down their latest victory, highlighting the impressive performances of Clay Holmes and Sean Manaea in a piggyback start.   Host Ryan Finkelstein analyzes the Mets' improved lineup, featuring Brett Baty at third base and Cedric Mullins in center field. T...

The New York Mets carried over the momentum from their walk-off win Sunday afternoon and their offense led the way in an 8-3 win over the San Diego Padres.  It was a fast start for the Mets, jumping out to an early 5-0 lead in the first inning capped off by a Brett Baty two-run home run. Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor also added home runs, as the offense poured it on.  Pitching wise, we got our...

The New York Mets face a crucial stretch as they fight for a wild card spot. With 12 games left, can they secure a playoff berth and convince fans they're capable of a deep October run?   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' remaining schedule, potential playoff matchups, and keys to success.   He analyzes the performances of pitchers David Peterson and Kodai Senga, as well as the bullpen's...

The New York Mets cling to playoff hopes despite recent struggles. With 12 games left, they hold a slim lead for the final wild card spot.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' pitching strategy, including the Clay Holmes-Sean Manaea piggyback and Kodai Senga's potential return.   He analyzes lineup decisions, questioning the use of José Siri and advocating for more playing time for Brett...

Pete Alonso's walk-off homer gives Mets fans a glimmer of hope amidst a challenging season.   The Mets cling to a slim wild-card lead, but can they build momentum?   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Noah McLean's dominant six-inning performance and the bullpen's struggles. Despite recent woes, the wild card race remains wide open.   With crucial series against the Padres and Nationals on deck, ca...

The Mets' nightmare continues as Jonah Tong's disastrous first inning dooms them to a seventh straight loss.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the game, including Jacob deGrom's return to Citi Field and the embarrassing in-stadium DJ incident. Kodai Senga's impressive Triple-A start raises questions about his potential return to the rotation. Finkelstein analyzes the Mets' bullpen options and po...

The New York Mets face a crucial series against the Texas Rangers as they fight for playoff contention.   Jacob deGrom returns to Citi Field, facing his former team for the first time since leaving in free agency. The Mets' struggles continue after a disappointing road trip, with their offense sputtering against tough pitching.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the team's recent performance and...

The New York Mets face a critical juncture in their season, having lost five straight games. Despite recent struggles, they remain in the Wild Card race.   This episode of Locked On Mets analyzes David Stearns' pitching staff decisions and proposes a strategic shift to piggyback Sean Manaea and Clay Holmes.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the free agent pitching market, highlighting why Stearn...

Another night, another blowout to the Philadelphia Phillies. This time the New York Mets fell by a final of 11-3.  Well, it seems like the Mets are in a free fall right now. They have now lost five games in a row and have just a two game lead for the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League.  And it's the same issues that have been plaguing them since back in the middle of June. The s...