Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

The New York Mets played a mistake fueled game and served up some home runs in an 8-3 to the Seattle Mariners.  Homers were the name of the game tonight, with the Mets giving up three of them to account for 6 of the Mariners 8 runs. For the Mets, their entire offense was homers. Carson Benge had the first multi home-run game of his career and was responsible for all three of the Mets runs.  It was...

New York Mets' winning streak ends, but Sean Manaea's resurgence offers hope for the rotation. Can increased velocity and confidence restore stability to the pitching staff? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Manaea’s impressive outing, evaluates Carlos Mendoza’s bullpen decisions, and highlights clutch moments from Jared Young and Marcus Semien.   The episode features a deep dive into the Mets’ pitchin...

The New York Mets played their 12th extra inning game of the season, but fell to the Seattle Mariners, 3-2. This game was a pitcher's duel, with the only runs being scored off of solo home runs (4 of them, in fact). Sean Manaea looked really solid in his five innings of work as the bulk reliever. Brooks Raley, however, allowed the game-tying home run off the bat of Josh Naylor in the 7th. Both tea...

New York Mets eye a playoff push after sweeping the Miami Marlins, but a brutal schedule and crowded NL Wild Card race threaten their hopes.   Can Juan Soto’s scorching bat and the return of key players like Francisco Lindor and Francisco Alvarez ignite a summer surge? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ path forward, evaluating the impact of recent winning streaks, the daunting road ahead agai...

New York Mets sweep Miami Marlins as Juan Soto launches a grand slam and Marcus Semien rediscovers his power stroke. Are the Mets finally turning the corner for a playoff push? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ offensive explosion, highlighting Carson Benge's leadoff impact, Semien's resurgence, and strong contributions from rookies AJ Ewing and Brett Baty.   Pitching analysis spotlights Nola...

The New York Mets had ANOTHER great day with the bats to finish off a sweep of the Miami Marlins, winning 10-1.  9 of the 10 runs the Mets scored this afternoon came with two-outs, none bigger than the 4 on Juan Soto's 13th home run of the season, the Mets first grand slam of 2026.  Nolan McLean got the start and while the results were much better, it was still a struggle for the Mets right-hander...

New York Mets silence the Miami Marlins, riding Christian Scott’s dominant outing and a surging lineup for back-to-back high-scoring wins. Can this rejuvenated Mets squad capitalize and secure the sweep to keep their postseason hopes alive? Ryan Finkelstein spotlights how Scott’s electric fastball, devastating sweeper, and composure have elevated him to a top-three starter, reshaping the Mets’ pit...

Christian Scott earned his first career win, the bats stayed hot, and the New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins, 6-1. Another game where the Mets were able to play from in front, courtesy of RBI hits from Mark Vientos and Marcus Semien in the 4th. They added on with Jared Young and Hayden Senger each going yard.  Christian Scott was only able to give the Mets five innings today, but it was enou...

New York Mets survive wild 10-inning thriller, but bullpen depth is tested as Tobias Myers is sent down. Can MJ Melendez’s clutch bat and the looming returns of Francisco Alvarez and Jorge Polanco keep the Mets’ playoff hopes alive? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ high-scoring victory over the Miami Marlins, spotlighting Mark Vientos’ power, Melendez’s walk-off heroics, and concerns ab...

MJ Melendez saved the New York Mets from a disaster, as his walk-off two-run HR sealed the Mets 7th extra innings win of the season. The Mets jumped out early in this one, scoring four runs in the first. But a rough start from Freddy Peralta and a gritty Miami Marlins lineup allowed this game to be tied going into extras. Austin Warren held the Marlins scoreless in the top half and that allowed Me...

New York Mets face a pivotal moment—can they replicate their 2024 turnaround after another brutal start?   Francisco Lindor's past heroics and a once-weak offense coming alive now serve as inspiration as the current squad, backed by Juan Soto, struggles through one of MLB’s least productive lineups and mounting injuries.   With the pitching staff showing surprising strength, questions loom about w...

New York Mets snap their losing streak with Juan Soto’s hot bat and a wild finish from Devin Williams—but is this enough to turnaround a tough season?   Ryan Finkelstein unpacks the Mets’ much-needed victory, spotlighting Soto’s homer spree and Carson Benge's clutch RBIs, while dissecting bullpen heroics, including Devin Williams crazy 9th inning.   The episode dives into fan mailbag questions: Wh...

A pair of HR's and a pair of RBI singles from Carson Benge helped the New York Mets snap their five game losing streak and defeat the Cincinnati Reds, 4-2. Juan Soto and Eric Wagaman each went yard in their first plate appearances to give the Mets an early 2-0 lead. Carson Benge added some much need insurance in both the 5th and 7th innings to keep the Mets in front by two.  Devin Williams made it...

New York Mets suffer a fifth straight loss as frustration mounts—are they officially a lost cause in the NL playoff race?   Ryan Finkelstein dissects a deflating defeat to the Cincinnati Reds, spotlighting David Peterson’s rocky start, Mark Vientos’ inconsistency, and continued struggles from Brett Baty and MJ Melendez. Questionable lineup decisions, including Eric Wagaman’s surprising promotion o...

For the second straight day, the New York Mets fell to the Cincinnati Reds by a final of 7-2.  Well this was like a really bad sequel. The Mets basically played the same game they did yesterday. David Peterson struggled like Nolan McLean did. The bats were cold (outside of Juan Soto) just like they were yesterday.  Tonight was the 6th straight game the Mets scored two runs or fewer, the longest st...

New York Mets welcome key reinforcements as Jared Young and AJ Minter near returns, but is it too late to salvage the season?   Ryan Finkelstein evaluates the impact of injuries and roster moves, examining how returns from Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, and Jorge Polanco could reshape the Mets’ playoff ambitions.   With MJ Melendez struggling and Tyrone Taylor sidelined, options like Christi...

New York Mets rookie Nolan McLean stuns fans with a sudden pitching slump—can he reclaim his early-season ace status to spark a turnaround?   Offense continues to sputter as the Mets drop their fourth straight, raising concerns about the team’s depth, reliance on rookies, and ability to compete.   Did the book get out on McLean, or is this just a bump in the road? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down McLe...

For the second straight outing, Nolan McLean struggled and the New York Mets fell to the Cincinnati Reds, 7-2.  Well, McLean is the big story in this one. After allowing six earned runs his last time out, it was not the turnaround that McLean was hoping for. Pitching just 3.1 innings, McLean allowed 7 runs for the shortest outing of his big league career. Command remains the issue, with McLean onl...

New York Mets' lineup collapses, scoring just two runs in 27 innings as they’re swept by the Miami Marlins—are the Mets spiraling out of playoff contention?   Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ offensive failures, from Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette’s alarming slumps to missed opportunities for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos.   With injuries sidelining Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, and Luis...

The New York Mets were shutout by the Miami Marlins on Sunday, 4-0 to drop their third straight game. It is the 15th time so far this season that the Mets have been held to one run or fewer. Juan Soto was a late scratch because of an illness that is going around the team and with his absence went the Mets offense as of late. This was a scoreless game through 8 innings, but the Marlins walked it of...

New York Mets shake up their rotation as Jonah Tong dazzles in relief—can he seize a permanent spot on the mound?   Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Tong's electrifying performance, examining how his elite fastball and devastating changeup could alter the Mets’ starting pitching outlook.   Discussion heats up as questions swirl around Sean Manaea’s velocity resurgence, Kodai Senga’s rehab timeline, an...

New York Mets haunted by Lone Depot Park nightmare as offensive woes continue in demoralizing losses to the Miami Marlins. Can the Mets ever break their South Florida curse? Ryan Finkelstein shares a raw, firsthand account of the Mets’ offensive collapse, highlighting key struggles from Bo Bichette, Mark Vientos, and Marcus Semien.   The episode breaks down disappointing performances versus Marlin...

Just one run for the New York Mets offense today, securing a losing road trip by dropping the second game of this series to the Miami Marlins, 4-1.  They got one run in the 9th, but for much of the day it was a struggle for the Mets bats. Just one weak hit off the bat of Mark Vientos through the first eight innings of this game. This is now the 14th time this season the Mets have scored one run or...

The New York Mets had just three hits to waste some solid pitching, as they dropped the opener to the Miami Marlins, 2-1.  One could consider this a hard luck loss for the Mets, as Carson Benge had a pair of hits taken away from some great defense by Miami. The Marlins go ahead run was scored in part because of a ball that just stayed fair in front of Benge in the 4th inning.  Pitching was the bri...

New York Mets finally edge out the Washington Nationals as David Peterson delivers a much-needed performance on the mound and Devin Williams anchors a lights-out bullpen.   Can this pitching resurgence stabilize the Mets’ roller-coaster rotation and propel them up the NL East standings? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Peterson’s turnaround, Williams’ dominant stretch, and the bullpen’s unsung he...