Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

And just like that, after a dominating Nolan McLean start, the New York Mets have swept the Philadelphia Phillies and are now only FOUR games back in the NL East.  The story of this one was Nolan McLean, who was absolutely dominant in his 3rd career start throwing EIGHT scoreless innings.  Offensively, it was another night for Mark Vientos to stay hot and continue to perform well against the Phill...

The New York Mets secure a thrilling walk-off victory against the Phillies, setting the stage for a potential sweep.   With Nolan McLean taking the mound, the Mets aim to capitalize on their momentum. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the game's highlights, including Francisco Alvarez's imminent return and Jonah Tong's promotion to the rotation.   The Mets' roster is shaping up for a strong Septem...

The New York Mets got four straight hits against Jhoan Duran and walked-off the Phillies for the series win, 6-5. Citi Field has become a house of horrors for Philly, who have now dropped NINE straight games in Flushing.  The Mets had a 5-3 lead in the 8th inning but unfortunately it was another tough outing for Ryan Helsley who coughed up the lead. But just like last night, the Mets showed that f...

The New York Mets are shaking up their rotation with top pitching prospect Jonah Tong set to make his MLB debut. This episode of Locked On Mets breaks down Tong's dominant minor league performance, his electric fastball-changeup combo, and what his promotion means for the Mets' playoff push.  Host Ryan Finkelstein analyzes how Tong fits into a fluid rotation picture alongside Kodai Senga, Sean Man...

The New York Mets delivered a statement win against the Philadelphia Phillies, reigniting their playoff hopes.   Mark Vientos emerged as a catalyst, driving in crucial runs and showcasing his potential as a game-changing hitter.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the offensive explosion, highlighting standout performances from Tyrone Taylor and Luis Torrens The Mets' lineup depth is dissected, wi...

The New York Mets showed the fight that has been missing for large stretches of the season and CRUSHED the Phillies in the opener of the this three game series, 13-3. This one turned in the 4th inning, with the Phillies already in front 3-0. A balk from Cristopher Sanchez after getting his cleat stuck unsettled the Philly left-hander and the Mets took full advantage. They scored three to tie the g...

The Phillies and Mets face off in a pivotal NL East showdown that could shape the division race. With a 7-game lead, Philadelphia looks to maintain momentum, while New York aims to spark a late-season surge.   Locked On Phillies host Connor Thomas and Locked On Mets host Ryan Finkelstein break down the critical pitching matchups, including Kodai Senga vs. Christopher Sanchez and Taijuan Walker vs....

The New York Mets face a crucial series against the Philadelphia Phillies, with playoff implications on the line. Can the Mets turn their season around and reignite the NL East race?   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the recent loss to the Braves and analyzes the Mets' chances of catching the Phillies. He compares the two teams' lineups, rotations, and overall talent, arguing that the Mets have...

The New York Mets quest for a sweep of the Atlanta Braves was dashed behind a quiet day for the bats and a rough outing for Gregory Soto, as they fell 4-3.  Despite a rally in the 9th, the Mets still are searching for their first win this season when trailing after eight innings.  The 8th inning is where things went south for the Mets. Gregory Soto, who had been excellent since coming over in a tr...

The Mets' bats stay hot as they secure their first series win against the Braves this season. Clay Holmes delivers a quality start, pitching into the seventh inning. Jeff McNeil and Mark Vientos lead the offensive charge with back-to-back home runs.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the game's key moments and discusses the implications of Frankie Montas' season-ending injury.   The episode explo...

For the second straight night, the New York Mets got what they needed on the mound from their starter. And behind six home runs, they defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-2 Clay Holmes gave the Mets a very good start of 6.1 IP, marking the second straight night the Mets got a start of at least six innings. .  The offense gave Holmes the backup that he needed. It was a multi-homer night for both Mark Vien...

Nolan McLean's stellar performance propels the Mets to a dominant 12-2 victory over the Braves. The rookie pitcher showcases ace-like qualities, going seven innings with seven strikeouts and no walks.   Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto lead the offensive onslaught, with Soto blasting his 32nd home run of the season. Brett Baty continues his hot streak, going 4-for-6 and solidifying his case for an e...

Behind a huge night offensively and a dominating start from Nolan McLean, the Mets took the opener of the series from the Atlanta Braves, 12-7. Despite a final line with 2 ER, this may have been a better start than his debut for Nolan McLean. He become the first Met pitcher not named David Peterson to throw at least six innings since June 7th.  Offensively, everyone got involved for New York. Bret...

This week, our panel of experts from across the Locked On MLB network tackles the big news that Rob Manfred teased, big changes could be coming to baseball. More teams, realignment of the divisions and maybe even more? Is this good or bad news for the future of the game?  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Tee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to a...

The New York Mets continue to struggle, taking two steps back for every step forward. Despite recent wins against the Mariners and Nationals, the team faltered against Washington, raising concerns about their playoff prospects.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the frustrating loss, highlighting issues with starting pitchers Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea. He also criticizes the front office's relu...

For the second straight game, the New York Mets couldn't do anything against the worst bullpen in baseball and they fell in the series finale, 9-3.  Sean Manaea got off to a good start, just like Kodai Senga did last night, but like Senga he hit a wall in the middle innings and was unable to complete five innings.  Offensively, the Mets did get off to a solid start leading 3-0, but got just one hi...

The New York Mets let one slip away against the Washington Nationals, with Kodai Senga struggling and a comeback falling short.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the frustrating loss, analyzing Senga's inconsistent performance and the team's offensive woes against left-handed pitching. The episode explores whether Senga can be relied upon down the stretch and discusses Brandon Nimmo's neck injur...

Kodai Senga struggled tonight against the Washington Nationals, as the Mets fell in DC by a final of 5-4.  The first two innings saw Senga on cruise control, utilizing his full arsenal and snagging a couple of strike-outs. However, that was where it ended, as Senga started to lose command and left a lot of his offspeed offerings up and in the middle of the zone.  Washington was able to jump out to...

The New York Mets secure a dominant 8-1 victory against the Washington Nationals, showcasing their offensive firepower and pitching prowess. David Peterson delivers a masterful performance, striking out 10 batters over 8 innings.   Francisco Alvarez's thumb injury raises concerns, but the Mets' lineup continues to shine with contributions from Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Mark Vientos.   Host...

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 8-1 for their third straight victory.  It was a game where everything was rolling for the Mets. First, it was a much needed bounce-back performance from David Peterson. He threw a gem, striking out 10 over 8 innings of one run ball.  Offensively, the Mets just keep rolling. Another day, another home run for Mark Vientos. Brett Baty added a solo s...

The New York Mets face a crucial series against the Washington Nationals as they fight for playoff contention. With David Peterson, Kodai Senga, and Sean Manaea taking the mound, the Mets' rotation needs to step up against one of the worst teams in baseball.   The podcast analyzes the National League playoff rotations, highlighting the Brewers and Dodgers as top contenders.   Host Ryan Finkelstein...

The New York Mets secure their first series victory since the trade deadline, fueled by Mark Vientos' stellar performance and Clay Holmes' solid start.   This episode breaks down the Mets' 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in the Little League Classic, highlighting key plays and offensive contributions.   Host Ryan Finkelstein analyzes the starting rotation's recent improvements, including Nolan M...

The New York Mets defeated the Seattle Mariners in the Little League Classic by a final of 7-3. In doing so, the Mets not only picked up a series win but won back to back games for the first time since July 27th.  Offensively, it was the baby Mets who led the charge. Francisco Alvarez got things started with an RBI double. Brett Baty and Mark Vientos tacked on a pair and the Mets were off to the r...

Nolan McLean's MLB debut for the New York Mets offers a glimmer of hope in a challenging season. The young pitcher's impressive performance, striking out eight over five scoreless innings, matches Matt Harvey's 2012 debut.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down McLean's arsenal and explores whether the Mets waited too long to promote McLean and discusses the potential impact on the team's playoff cha...

The New York Mets' season continues to spiral as they suffer another brutal loss, this time to the Seattle Mariners.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the game's key moments, including Francisco Lindor's multi-homer performance and the bullpen's late-game collapse.   He analyzes the Mets' recent roster moves, questioning the decision to DFA Paul Blackburn while keeping struggling pitchers like F...