Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

New York Mets collapse in blowout loss as Tobias Myers struggles in his rotation audition. Can Kodai Senga step up and rescue the battered pitching staff?   Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ 12-0 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds, highlighting Eugenio Suárez’s dominance and the impact of Christian Scott’s injury.   Mets fans get an inside look at critical roster decisions, the importance of the u...

The woes continued for the New York Mets in the starting pitching department, as they were blown out in the opener of this series with the Cincinnati Reds, 12-0. It's pretty simple at this point. The Mets don't have a big league rotation. They don't have five starters they can trust and now, injuries are also starting to pile up. Tobias Myers got the chance to start tonight and he gave up 7 earned...

New York Mets suffer another rotation blow as Christian Scott hits the IL with a hip injury, forcing an urgent shake-up on the mound. Can the Mets’ patchwork pitching staff withstand another setback, or will their season unravel under mounting pressure? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the immediate recall of Jonathan Pintaro, the likely necessity of David Peterson and Kodai Senga stepping up, and why...

New York Mets face critical questions in the rotation as Tobias Myers gets the start—can he emerge as the answer the Mets desperately need? With David Peterson battling inconsistency and Kodai Senga’s return still uncertain, the Mets’ pitching staff hangs in the balance during a grueling 22-games-in-23-days stretch. Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the strategic shifts in the Mets’ pitching approach,...

New York Mets silence Atlanta Braves’ red-hot offense as Freddie Peralta bounces back and the bats erupt in a statement series win.   With key contributions from Bo Bichette, Juan Soto, Jared Young, and AJ Ewing, are the Mets finally turning the corner—or is this just another fleeting high point? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ 8-1 victory, spotlighting Peralta’s revitalized fastball, the e...

Behind a four run first inning, the New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves, 8-1 to win the game and win the series against their NL East rival.  Well, after not having much to show for things with the bats yesterday, the Mets definitely had a turnaround. After Freddy Peralta got out of a jam in the first inning, the team responded with a four run frame and they were off to the races.  It was a...

New York Knicks end a 50-year championship drought—can the New York Mets find similar magic?   Ryan Finkelstein draws parallels between the Knicks’ improbable NBA title and the Mets’ own long quest for World Series glory, sparking hope for fans hungry for a baseball miracle.   The conversation kicks off with a salute to Knicks fans, then shifts focus to Mets baseball, where optimism and frustratio...

Sean Manaea delivered a quality start in his return to the rotation, but it wasn't enough as the New York Mets fell to the Atlanta Braves 3-1.  Manaea went the longest he's gone in an outing this season and it was the first time he's gone six innings since the 2024 season. And on a day where the Mets needed quality and length, Manaea gave them both.  Unfortunately, it went to waste as the Mets off...

New York Mets overpower Atlanta Braves as Bo Bichette erupts for two home runs and six RBI—could this spark a season turnaround?   Ryan Finkelstein spotlights Bichette’s electrifying night, Juan Soto’s contributions, and the bullpen’s late-game heroics that secured a crucial division win.   The new Spider-Man celebration takes center stage, igniting fan excitement and clubhouse energy. Key analysi...

Behind three home runs, and a 6 RBI night from Bo Bichette, the New York Mets took the opener from the Atlanta Braves, 7-5.  It was a long night at the ballpark, with the game being delayed because of a storm. But once things got underway, the Mets slugged their way in front and held on to beat the Braves in their first meeting of the season.  A fast start for the Mets, with Bo Bichette and Juan S...

New York Mets rally behind Juan Soto’s fireworks to salvage a series win, but a daunting test against the Atlanta Braves looms.  Can the Mets turn momentum into a turning point for their season? Ryan Finkelstein recaps the Mets’ dramatic victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, spotlighting Christian Scott’s gritty rebound and Soto’s game-winning homer.  Key topics include the bullpen’s shutdown perf...

New York Mets’ persistent pitching woes derail hopes as David Peterson’s latest start turns disastrous. Is the 2026 season slipping away for Queens’ hopefuls? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ ongoing rotation crisis, spotlighting another tough outing for Peterson and failed “opener” strategies.   The conversation explores the frustration around Sean Manaea’s uncertain role, the absence of Ko...

The New York Mets were down 2-0 before they took an at-bat and fell to the St. Louis Cardinals for the second straight night, 9-2. It was a reshuffled pitching setup for the Mets, opting to go with Austin Warren tonight instead of Christian Scott (who will start tomorrow) and it was a disaster. Warren allowed two runs in the first inning and David Peterson didn't fair much better, allowing 6 earne...

New York Mets face major questions as Freddy Peralta struggles and contract demands raise trade speculation.   Can the Mets afford to give Peralta an eight-year deal, or is his tenure in New York already nearing its end?  Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Peralta’s rocky outing, contrasts his current ERAs and quality starts with last season’s dominance, and examines reported negotiations compared to de...

Returning home to start a six-game homestand, the New York Mets were shutout by the St. Louis Cardinals, dropping the opener of this series, 7-0.  A 4-run third inning is where it went downhill for Freddy Peralta. The first four batters all reached base to get the run started for the Cardinals, who continued to pour it on against Peralta over his six innings of work. It was a quiet night for the M...

New York Mets face a season-defining gauntlet as they take on the National League’s elite.   With their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, can Marcus Semien, Bo Bichette, and Juan Soto ignite a true turnaround, or will inconsistency continue to plague the squad? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ recent up-and-down stretch, spotlighting Carson Benge’s emergence, the bullpen’s reliability wi...

New York Mets showcase Carson Benge’s superstar ceiling with a flawless 5-for-5 game, sparking questions about whether the Mets’ youth movement is the secret to their resurgence.   Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ thrilling win over the San Diego Padres, spotlighting Benge’s historic feat alongside clutch moments from Marcus Semien and AJ Ewing as the outfield vision behind the Brandon Nimmo...

Carson Benge had a career day at the plate, and the New York Mets were able to leave San Diego with a series win after defeating the Padres, 7-3.  Benge is the highlight of this one, going 5-for-5 with 2 RBI and falling just a double short of the cycle. It was a good afternoon for the Mets offense as a whole, scoring 7 runs on 13 hits. Marcus Semien continued his power surge with yet another HR an...

Nolan McLean battled for the second straight start, but a late homer off of Austin Warren gave the San Diego Padres the lead and they defeated the New York Mets, 3-2.  McLean didn't have his best stuff again tonight, but battled and threw a career high 101 pitches over six innings of one run ball.  The offense didn't do much, but a Marcus Semien homer in the 7th gave the Mets a 2-1 lead. Warren ca...

New York Mets blank the San Diego Padres as Christian Scott dominates on the mound. Could Scott be the Mets’ best young starter as the Wild Card race heats up? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ commanding win, spotlighting Scott’s five-and-two-thirds shutout innings, improved pitch command, and evolving arsenal that now includes a lethal cutter.   Key topics include Luis Torrens and Jared You...

Christian Scott's best start of the year and some pop from Jared Young and Luis Torrens, fueled the New York Mets shutout of the San Diego Padres, 5-0. The Mets carried the win from the finale against the Seattle Mariners and put together a complete game in the opener of this series. Scott gave the Mets 5.2 scoreless innings of work, for his third straight solid outing.  Offensively, the bats were...

New York Mets’ farm system faces a critical crossroads as top prospects graduate and trade deadline decisions loom large.   Can trading key players like Freddy Peralta bring the injection of young talent the organization desperately needs to remain competitive? The conversation focused on the Mets’ shrinking presence in the Top 100 prospect rankings, highlighting the ascendancy of AJ Ewing, Jack W...

New York Mets snap their skid as Bo Bichette ignites the offense and Freddy Peralta silences the Mariners’ bats.   Can Bichette’s resurgence power the Mets into contention? Ryan Finkelstein recaps the Mets’ decisive 7-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners, spotlighting Bo Bichette’s flawless four-hit night and Freddy Peralta’s dominant outing.   The conversation explores whether Bichette’s breakout...

Bo Bichette had his first four hit game as a New York Met and the Mets were able to leave Seattle with a 7-1 win over the Mariners.  It was a nice bounce back for the Mets in all facets of their game. The bats had a big day, headlined by Bichette's four hits. Although, AJ Ewing's first three-hit game as a pro shouldn't go unmentioned.  Pitching wise, Freddy Peralta was the stopper that the Mets ne...

New York Mets falter against the Seattle Mariners as Mark Vientos dodges accountability. Is his time as a Mets starter running out? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ disappointing loss, spotlighting Vientos’ struggles at the plate and in the field, along with his controversial postgame comments blaming “bad luck.”   Key topics include comparison to rookie Jonah Tong’s professionalism, the imp...