Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

The bullpen put together four scoreless innings, as the New York Mets saved a series split by defeating the Washington Nationals, 2-1.  It was David Peterson's return to the rotation and outside of some self-inflicted trouble early on, it was a decent day at the office. Peterson allowed just one run over the course of five innings of work.  The bats were quiet on a windy day in DC, but Bo Bichette...

New York Mets scramble for answers as pitching depth is tested following Zack Thornton's tough debut and Clay Holmes’ injury.   With Jonah Tong and Sean Manaea in the mix for rotation spots, the Mets must decide—can internal options keep their season on track, or is a bigger shakeup on the horizon? Host Ryan Finkelstein reviews the Mets’ back-to-back losses to the Washington Nationals, analyzing Z...

Juan Soto hit two no-doubt home runs. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough as the New York Mets fell for the second straight night to the Washington Nationals, 8-4.  Zach Thornton made his MLB debut and got off to a bumpy start, allowing three runs in the first. But he settled in and kept the Mets in the game over his 4.1 innings of work. Austin Warren and Craig Kimbrel both allowed two runs in their...

New York Mets’ defensive miscues cost them a win as Nick Morabito makes his MLB debut and shakes up the outfield rotation.   Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ ugly loss to the Nationals, spotlighting Bo Bichette’s early fireworks, Nolan McLean’s unraveling start, and bad defense all around.   Morabito’s call-up raises questions about playing time for A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge, while roster...

Jumping out to a 5-0 lead over the first two innings, the New York Mets saw that lead evaporate as they fell to the Washington Nationals, 9-6.  Bo Bichette was at the center of things in the first two innings, hitting two 2-run HR's to account for 4 of the Mets five runs. But that lead was short lived. A combination of some rough defense and a tough outing from Nolan McLean saw the Nationals score...

New York Mets explode for 10 runs in the 12th inning, crushing the Washington Nationals 16-7 after one of their season’s wildest battles.   Can this offensive eruption spark a turnaround and fuel a climb back to .500? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Brett Baty’s clutch home run, standout performances from Carson Benge and Bo Bichette, and the bullpen’s gritty effort after a taxing night.   With...

The New York Mets play their WILDEST game of the season, and pick up ANOTHER extra innings win, defeating the Washington Nationals 16-7. This game had everything. The Mets were leading 5-3 in the 7th, but the Nats scored one in the 7th and one in the 8th off the Mets bullpen to tie it up. Luke Weaver was able to avoid the walk-off to force extras. And then the craziness began.  In the 10th, the Me...

New York Mets rally for their best week yet, but can they overcome Clay Holmes’ sudden absence in the rotation?   Tyrone Taylor’s electrifying three-run homer and clutch bullpen performances sparked a turnaround, fueling hopes of closing the gap in the NL East.   The Mets now face a pivotal stretch with matchups against the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins, and rotation uncertainties loom la...

New York Mets stun New York Yankees with Tyrone Taylor’s electrifying three-run homer in a dramatic Subway Series finale. Is this the turning point for the Mets' season grind back to .500? Host Ryan Finkelstein unpacks the Mets’ improbable comeback victory at Citi Field, spotlighting Taylor’s clutch blast, Carson Benge’s walk-off heroics, and critical contributions from Bo Bichette and Mark Viento...

They did it. The New York Mets made a comeback in the 9th, and walked it off in extras to beat the New York Yankees, 7-6.  Down to their final out in the 9th inning, Tyrone Taylor delivered a game-tying, three-run home run to force the game into extras. Devin Williams held the Yankees to a zero, and the Mets walked it off in the 10th via Carson Benge's second walk-off of the week.  This game was f...

New York Mets beat New York Yankees 6-3 as Mark Vientos and Luke Weaver seize the spotlight. Has the energy shifted in the Subway Series? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ most gritty win of the year, spotlighting Vientos’ offensive firepower and Weaver’s clutch pitching to escape a bases-loaded jam.   The analysis covers Brett Baty’s key at-bats, Carson Benge's mixed day atop the order, and...

The New York Mets put together a gutty response and evened up the Subway Series, defeating the New York Yankees, 6-3.  Once again, the Mets found themselves down early but were helped out in the 3rd inning by a Carlos Rodon wild pitch that gave them the lead. This game wasn't without it's share of drama, as a Carson Benge misplayed flyball had us all thinking it was 2009 all over again but Luke We...

New York Mets hit by brutal luck as Clay Holmes suffers a broken leg amid an already depleted roster. Can the Mets withstand this devastating blow and keep their season alive? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Holmes’ injury and its ripple effects, spotlighting critical IL stints for Francisco Lindor, Francisco Alvarez, and others. Discussion centers on rotation options, from promoting prospects l...

The New York Mets saw their three game winning streak snapped at the hands of Cam Schlittler and the New York Yankees, 5-2.  Clay Holmes had his worst start of the season and was done in by the three two-out runs he allowed in the 3rd inning. After the game, we learned that Holmes fractured his fibula on a come-backer in the 4th that will place him on the injured list for a significant amount of t...

New York Mets sweep Detroit Tigers behind Nolan McLean’s gritty seven-inning outing and a season-high five home runs. Can this offensive explosion ignite a true turnaround for the Mets’ season? Ryan Finkelstein spotlights McLean’s resilience, the youthful spark from AJ Ewing and Carson Benge, and Mark Vientos’ clutch performance as the Mets power past Detroit. Key talking points include the bullpe...

New York Mets stun Detroit Tigers with Carson Benge's dramatic walk-off and A.J. Ewing’s electrifying speed. Can this youth movement turn the Mets’ season around? Host Ryan Finkelstein recaps the Mets’ thrilling extra-inning win, spotlighting Carson Benge’s redemption game and AJ Ewing’s impact as a rookie. The episode covers Christian Scott’s steady presence in the rotation, defensive highlights...

Carson Benge delivered his first career walk-off, as the New York Mets came back for the second straight night to defeat the Detroit Tigers, 3-2.  Benge, unfortunately, was the cause of both of the Tigers runs after he couldn't get to a ball in the first inning. But he was able to make up for it with three hits, include the walk-off in the 10th. It wasn't all good news, however, as the Mets suffer...

New York Mets ignite behind AJ Ewing’s historic MLB debut, overpowering the Detroit Tigers in a 10-run outburst. Is the arrival of the top prospect the spark the Mets have been missing all season? Ryan Finkelstein spotlights Ewing’s discipline at the plate—drawing three walks and notching a triple, a first in franchise history—and examines Freddy Peralta’s steady, if chaotic, six-inning quality st...

A.J. Ewing had an unbelievable MLB debut and the New York Mets broke out offensively to beat the Detroit Tigers, 10-2. Well, there were questions about whether or not Ewing could provide a spark for the Mets offense. Those questions were answered rather quickly. The 21-year-old in his MLB debut was on base four times, drove in two runs and hit a triple for his first big league hit.  And the rest o...

New York Mets fast-track top prospect AJ Ewing to the majors, aiming to ignite a struggling lineup and reshape their outfield plan for the future. Is Ewing the spark that can turn the Mets’ season around? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Ewing’s rapid rise through the Mets’ system, his elite stolen base numbers, and how his athleticism and versatility could transform New York’s roster. The conversatio...

New York Mets’ offense sputters as lineup frustrations mount—should top prospects get the call-up?   Ryan Finkelstein spotlights the Mets’ struggles with Andy Ibanez, Austin Slater, and Tyrone Taylor, questioning whether sticking to left-right matchups still makes sense when the team desperately needs a spark. Key discussion points include the case for promoting prospects Nick Morabito, AJ Ewing,...

New York Mets squander road trip momentum with baffling lineup choices and costly errors—are Stearns and Mendoza steering the team off course?   Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ frustrating series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, spotlighting Andy Ibanez’s fielding woes, Austin Slater’s questionable placement in the three-hole, and Brett Baty’s mystifying benching.   The episode questions w...

Three errors and just four hits was the recipe for a New York Mets series loss, as they fell to the D-backs 5-1. It was more of the same for the Mets, who didn't get their first hit since the sixth inning. And dating back to the 5th inning of yesterday's game, the Mets went 22 straight batters without getting on base.  The Mets went the entire series without getting a hit from the top three of the...

The offense for the New York Mets was once again missing, as they fell to the Arizona D-backs 2-1. Last night the Mets were able to play a tie game and find the big hit in extras. Tonight, the bats were cold again and the D-backs did just enough against Clay Holmes to earn the win.  You've heard the story before. Much of the game saw the Mets bats be lifeless. They did not have a baserunner after...

New York Mets edge Arizona Diamondbacks behind Mark Vientos’ clutch bat as offensive woes persist. Is pitching dominance enough to keep the Mets in contention? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ gritty 3-1 extra-innings victory, spotlighting Vientos’ game-winning double and home run, alongside standout performances from Francisco Alvarez and Carson Benge.   Analysis centers on Nolan McLean’s s...