Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

The New York Mets comeback fell short, as they dropped the opener to the Colorado Rockies 4-3. Freddy Peralta got the start for the Mets, and it was mostly a typical Peralta start. He looked great through the first four innings and was gifted an early 1-0 lead after the Mets scratched out a run in the 2nd.  The 5th inning came around, however, and Peralta struggled. He coughed up the lead but was...

New York Mets brace for uncertainty as Francisco Lindor hits the IL, leaving a major gap at shortstop.   Can young talents like Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, and Francisco Alvarez step up to keep the Mets’ playoff hopes alive?   Ryan Finkelstein tackles the tough questions around the club’s infield defense, discusses Bo Bichette's role adjustment, and highlights the ripple effect of re...

Bo Bichette delivered his first HUGE moment as a Met, as they defeated the Twins for their second straight win. This win was much different than last night, with the Mets offense breaking out for 10 runs. Bichette delivered the game-deciding, bases-clearing RBI double in the 8th. It was also a huge day for Brett Baty and Carson Benge, who hit slammed home runs of their own.  It was not the return/...

New York Mets bats erupt for a thrilling 10-run outburst as they clinch a much-needed series win. Can this offensive surge propel them back into contention? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the chaotic win featuring Bo Bichette's clutch bases-clearing double and Brett Baty's three-run homer.   The episode highlights pivotal moments: a bullpen meltdown capped by Huascar Brazabon’s game-tying grand slam...

New York Mets lose Francisco Lindor to injury just as Juan Soto returns—can the lineup survive another major setback?   Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the impact of Lindor’s calf strain, what it means for the Mets’ infield shuffle, and why Bo Bichette could move to shortstop while hot-hitting Ronnie Mauricio gets his big shot. Key topics include lineup changes with Lindor out, Brett Baty’s evolving...

The New York Mets finally snapped their crushing 12-game losing streak thanks to Francisco Alvarez’s breakout leadership and Mark Vientos’s redemption hit. Has the team’s lowest point sparked a much-needed turnaround? Ryan Finkelstein dissects the Mets’ gritty win, spotlighting Francisco Alvarez’s clutch at-bats and presence behind the plate, Clay Holmes’s steady start, and Luke Weaver’s critical...

It wasn't pretty, but the New York Mets have snapped their losing streak defeating the Minnesota Twins 3--2.  The night started with Clay Holmes and his brilliance. Another start where he was able to go seven innings and he did it mostly by throwing his sinker.  Offensively, the Mets got started early. They turned a leadoff double by Bo Bichette into an early lead. They responded in the 4th to the...

New York Mets weigh bold roster changes as Juan Soto returns, but can one star revive a struggling lineup?   Ryan Finkelstein explores whether Soto's activation will truly spark a turnaround, or if Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr., and Bo Bichette must also step up.   With Brett Baty and Carson Benge under pressure and Ronny Mauricio crushing Triple-A pitching, is it time for a fresh face at firs...

New York Mets' collapse continues as a strong outing from Nolan McLean and a three-run blast by Francisco Lindor go to waste in their 12th straight defeat. Can the return of Juan Soto ignite a turnaround, or are the Mets destined for a historic skid? Ryan Finkelstein recaps the gut-wrenching loss at Citi Field, spotlighting McLean’s perfect start through five innings and Lindor’s much-needed spark...

A 3-0 lead? Five perfect from Nolan McLean? It didn't matter, as the New York Mets lost their 12th straight game.  It was the perfect storm for the Mets early. Nolan McLean was looking like his dominate self and the Mets jumped out to their first lead of two runs or more since April 7th, thanks to a Francisco Lindor 3-run HR.  But, McLean hit a wall in the 6th and 7th innings and that allowed the...

Juan Soto's return could ignite the New York Mets’ season and spark a bold NL MVP push.   As the Mets reel from a crushing 11-game losing streak, can the superstar outfielder’s bat and leadership rescue a slumping lineup and rewrite the season narrative? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins, analyzing how Soto’s presence impacts Francisco Lindor, Bo Bi...

New York Mets spiral with 11-game skid—will a managerial shakeup save the season? Ryan Finkelstein tackles mounting fan frustration, asking if Carlos Mendoza is truly to blame for the team’s prolonged struggles or if someone else should pay the price for the Mets’ collapse. Key segments focus on Francisco Lindor and Devin Williams defending Mendoza, the shocking losing streaks since Kodai Senga’s...

New York Mets’ disastrous losing streak hits 11 as bullpen collapses again—can Juan Soto’s return save the season? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Cubs, spotlighting Devin Williams’ blown save and the offense’s lackluster showing against Javier Assad and the Cubs bullpen.   The episode spotlights MJ Melendez’s surprising emergence, and tough questions surro...

Two outs away. The New York Mets were two outs away from snapping their losing streak. Instead, they lost in extras for their 11th straight loss.  It was another rough day for the Mets offensively, as an MJ Melendez solo HR accounted for the only run. The Mets pitching was brilliant until the 9th inning, where Devin Williams served up up the game-tying hit to former Met Michael Conforto.  In extra...

New York Mets spiral as losing streak hits double digits—with history definitely not on their side. Can a last-minute pitching shakeup and Juan Soto’s return rescue the season before it slips away? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ brutal 10-game skid, casting doubt on the team’s odds of climbing back to contention.   Key discussion points include Tobias Myers replacing David Peterson in a de...

An early lead. Out hitting the Chicago Cubs. None of it mattered as the New York Mets have now lost TEN games in a row.  Mark Vientos got the Mets out to a 1-0 lead early with a solo home run, although the lead was short lived as Ian Happ got Freddy Peralta for a homer of his own to tie the game.  Peralta and Cubs starter Jameson Taillon settled in after that and traded zeros. That was until the 6...

New York Mets hit rock bottom with a ninth straight loss, sparking questions about roster decisions and clubhouse morale.   Is this early-season collapse a sign of deeper problems, or can stars like Francisco Lindor and Kodai Senga turn things around?   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' struggles, analyzing Brett Baty's defensive woes, Senga's shaken confidence, and trade fallout involvi...

New York Mets spiral with eight-game skid—can they turn it around in Chicago, or do they need to what until Juan Soto's return off the IL.   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down what’s gone wrong for the Mets’ lineup, highlighting Soto’s injury impact, Jorge Polanco’s struggles, and why Francisco Lindor and Bo Bichette must lead the charge.   The conversation zeroes in on key roster decisions, from R...

New York Mets prospects light up the minors as Elian Pena, AJ Ewing, and Chris Suero deliver electric early-season performances. Can the Mets’ future stars spark a new era in Queens?   Ryan Finkelstein spotlights rising talents across Binghamton, Syracuse, and St. Lucie—breaking down Ewing’s leadoff potential, Suero’s powerful versatility, and Pena’s breakout campaign against older competition. Ke...

The New York Mets' losing streak has extended to eight games, as the Dodgers blew them out on Wednesday night behind a strong start by Shohei Ohtani, and a late offensive barrage. Did the Mets just hit rock bottom, and are they primed for a turnaround? Host Ryan Finkelstein discusses the losing streak, highlights some "green shoots" of the season thus far, and also spotlights reasons for concern....

It's a broken record at this point, as the New York Mets offense remained absent and they lost their eighth consecutive game.  The offense is the main character of the Mets struggles right now, scoring just three runs in the three game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tonight, the Mets 1 through 4 hitters were held to just one hit.  Clay Holmes did enough to keep the Mets in the game over h...

Despite a gem by rookie ace Nolan McLean, the New York Mets losing streak continues as the lineup did not score after Francisco Lindor's leadoff home run. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down why this loss is a bit more acceptable when Yoshinobu Yamamoto was dominating, but the at-bats off the Dodgers bullpen in the 9th were not.   Steve Cohen preaches patience to a fan base that has very little left...

It was a pitcher's duel that lived up to the hype, but the New York Mets ended up on the wrong side as they've now lost their seventh in a row. Nolan McLean was brilliant, allowing just one run over seven innings and matching Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto zero for zero.  But in the 8th inning, after a lead off walk, Brooks Raley gave up the go-ahead RBI single to Kyle Tucker and t...

New York Mets' lineup hits a new low as run production woes spark a "Groundhog Day of Misery" in Queens. Can even an MVP-level Juan Soto save this struggling offense? Host Ryan Finkelstein dissects the Mets’ brutal loss and ongoing six-game skid, spotlighting the punchless lineup and questionable roster decisions—including Tommy Pham's rushed return and the benching of Brett Baty.   Key segments i...

Different stadium, same result for the New York Mets. The bats remained cold and David Peterson struggled as they fell to the Dodgers, 4-0.  For the third time in their last four games, the Mets were shutout and they didn't have any answers for Dodgers start Justin Wrobleski who threw EIGHT scoreless innings on just 90 pitches.  David Peterson started for the Mets, and it looked like it was going...