Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

The New York Mets' playoff hopes hang by a thread after another disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Carlos Mendoza's team struggles with lackluster pitching and anemic offense, as veteran starter Sean Manaea digs an early hole.   The decision to rush Jose Siri back from injury raises eyebrows, highlighting questionable roster management. Despite the setback, the wild card race remains...

The New York Mets' playoff hopes hang by a thread after a crushing 1-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Aaron Nola silenced the Mets' bats, highlighting their offensive struggles and lack of clutch hitting.   Nolan McLean delivered another solid start for the Mets, but received no run support. Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the game's key moments, including missed opportunities and questionable ma...

The New York Mets offense was blanked and just one run was enough to sink them, as they fell to the Philadelphia Phillies by a finale of 1-0. Since scoring 22 runs in two games against the Detroit Tigers, it has been a struggle for the Mets offensively. After scoring just two runs yesterday against the Cincinnati Reds, they weren't able to muster anything off this Phillies squad.  Nolan McLean got...

The New York Mets face a crucial four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, potentially their last stand in the NL East race.   Nolan McLean takes the mound against Aaron Nola in a pivotal Game 1 matchup. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the pitching matchups, highlighting the Mets' offensive firepower as their key to success. The series features intriguing storylines, including Trea Tur...

Brandon Sproat impresses in MLB debut, but Hunter Greene's dominance leads Reds to victory over Mets. New York's playoff hopes take a hit as they drop the series and season tiebreaker to Cincinnati.   Greene strikes out 12 over seven innings, allowing just one hit - a solo homer to Brett Baty.   Sproat shows promise with three distinct breaking balls, navigating six innings despite some control is...

Jonah Tong's second MLB start for the New York Mets ends in disappointment as his fastball gets burned. The Reds capitalize, handing the Mets a tough loss.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Tong's performance, highlighting both promising aspects and areas for improvement. Finkelstein analyzes the Mets' missed offensive opportunities, including Francisco Lindor's baserunning mistakes and key at-b...

Jonah Tong only allowed three hits in his second major league start. Unfortunately they were all home runs, as the New York Mets fell to the Cincinnati Reds by a final of 6-3.  Tong struggled through the course of the game with the command of his breaking pitches and had to rely heavily on the fastball, and the Reds got him for three long balls.  Offensively, it was a rough night for the Mets. The...

The New York Mets secured a crucial win against the Cincinnati Reds, with Edwin Diaz navigating a bases-loaded situation for a wild save.   Kodai Senga's decision to accept a minor league option takes center stage, as the Mets aim to get their star pitcher back on track.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the game's dramatic finish, analyzes Senga's move, and explores the Mets' pitching staff opt...

Edwin Diaz pulled a rabbit out of a hat and survived an (almost) 9th inning meltdown, as the New York Mets won the opener against the Cincinnati Reds 5-4.  The early part of this game was dominated by the Mets offense, jumping out to an early lead behind a 3 run 1st inning.  David Peterson got the start and while better than his last time out, had a tough 4th inning that allowed the Reds back into...

The New York Mets are shaking up their rotation, calling up top prospect Brandon Sproat for his MLB debut. This episode breaks down Sproat's arsenal, his journey through the minors, and what his arrival means for the Mets' playoff push.   Host Ryan Finkelstein analyzes Sproat's impressive "let it eat" mentality that transformed his performance, comparing him to fellow rookies Nolan McLean and Jona...

The New York Mets' trade deadline moves are under scrutiny as Ryan Helsley struggles and the Phillies surge ahead. This episode analyzes the Mets' acquisitions of Helsley, Tyler Rogers, and Cedric Mullins compared to the Phillies' additions of Jhoan Duran and Harrison Bader.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the prospect capital involved and evaluates David Stearns' decision-making process.   De...

The Mets' loss to the Tigers hinges on one crucial decision: pitching Ryan Helsley in the seventh inning. Host Ryan Finkelstein dissects Carlos Mendoza's controversial choice, questioning the logic behind using Helsley in a high-leverage situation. The episode explores the ripple effects of this decision on the team's wild card race prospects and Helsley's confidence. Finkelstein also analyzes Cla...

Nolan McLean continues to dominate as the Mets' new ace, cementing his status with another stellar performance.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down McLean latest outing and the Mets' offensive explosion against the Tigers. Pete Alonso and Juan Soto's back-to-back homers highlight a potent lineup that's heating up at the right time. Finkelstein analyzes the Mets' playoff push, including their strat...

Behind 17 hits and another great performance from Juan Soto, the New York Mets defeated the Detroit Tigers, 12-5. It's just a simple truth at this point. The Mets have a championship caliber offense right now. Despite weeks worth of struggles, this offense has been the best in baseball since the beginning of August. Leading that charge is Juan Soto, who added another home run as part of a two -hit...

Juan Soto's heroic six-RBI performance propelled the Mets to a crucial victory despite another shaky start from a veteran pitcher.   The $765 million investment is paying dividends as Soto approaches a historic 40-30 season, a first in Mets franchise history.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Soto's recent surge, highlighting his place among baseball's elite hitters. The episode delves into adva...

The New York Mets face a critical 10-game road trip as September call-ups loom. Kodai Senga's struggles and potential roster moves take center stage, with Brandon Sproat possibly joining the rotation.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down pitching options, including Clay Holmes' potential bullpen role and Justin Hageman's likely call-up.   Luisangel Acuna returns to bolster the bench, while Francisc...

The Mets' rollercoaster week ends with a disappointing series loss to the Marlins. After sweeping the Phillies, New York drops three of four to Miami, dampening playoff hopes. Kodai Senga's struggles continue, raising questions about his confidence and command.   Host Ryan Finkelstein analyzes Senga's performance, suggesting potential roster moves to bolster the rotation. The upcoming road trip lo...

The New York Mets' inconsistency continues to frustrate fans as they struggle to capitalize on their offensive prowess.   Despite leading MLB in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging for August, the team finds itself five games under .500 for the month.   Host Ryan Finkelstein dissects the Mets' recent loss to the Marlins, highlighting David Peterson's disappointing performance and the...

The New York Mets wasted a huge day from Juan Soto and a comeback effort from six runs down, as they fell to the Miami Marlins 11-8.  There are certain games throughout the course of the season that a team just HAVE to win, and today's game certainly fell into that category. Coming into the game, the Mets were trying to build momentum after their huge night on Friday. David Peterson struggled on t...

Jonah Tong's MLB debut for the New York Mets dazzles in a 19-9 blowout win against the Marlins. The young pitcher's composure and unique delivery style impress. Locked On Mets host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Tong's performance, highlighting his deceptive fastball and promising changeup. Jack McMullen, radio voice of the Marlins, joins to offer insights from the ballpark perspective. The conversa...

Jonah Tong showed off why he was a top Mets pitching prospect and the offense gave him all the run support he could ask for, as the Mets defeated the Miami Marlins by a final of 19-9.  Tong is the story tonight, throwing five innings and look every bit the part of a top pitching prospect. His high octane fastball and funky delivery helped fuel a six strikeout night for his first career MLB victory...

MLB playoff races heat up as Kyle Schwarber's 4-homer game stuns the league. Is this the most impressive offensive performance of the season? Jeff Carr and the squad break down the latest developments in the American and National League playoff hunts. The hosts debate the difficulty of hitting for the cycle versus a 4-homer game, analyzing Schwarber's recent feat and its historical context. The co...

The New York Mets let a crucial game slip away against the Marlins, dampening their playoff hopes. Despite sloppy defensive play, Clay Holmes' performance on the mound wasn't the main culprit.   The podcast breaks down Jonah Tong's highly anticipated MLB debut, analyzing his dominant minor league stats and projecting his impact on the Mets' rotation. Host Ryan Finkelstein explores how Tong's elite...

The New York Mets played a sloppy game and showed shades of a hangover from the emotional series sweep against the Phillies, as they fell to to Miami Marlins 7-4.  Defensively, the Mets made too many little mistakes that directly led to runs for the Marlins including a pair of errors that came around to score.  Clay Holmes got the start and labored through five innings of work, serving up a ton of...

The New York Mets sweep the Phillies, propelled by Nolan McLean's dominant eight-inning shutout performance.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down McLean's meteoric rise, comparing his early career stats to Mets legends like Tom Seaver and Matt Harvey.   The podcast explores how McLean's emergence reshapes the Mets' playoff aspirations and rotation dynamics. Finkelstein analyzes the evolving lineup,...