Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

New York Mets face their toughest test yet, heading to Los Angeles to battle the powerhouse Dodgers amid offensive woes and urgent roster changes.   Tommy Pham is activated and Ronny Mauricio heads back to Triple-A, as Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, and Francisco Alvarez vie for impact roles. Can Pham bring the spark New York desperately needs with matchups looming against Justin Wrobleski, Yoshinobu Y...

New York Mets spark fan debate as Tommy Pham returns to the big league roster amid outfield injuries and a sluggish start. Is it too soon to hit the panic button, or will this seasoned veteran ignite a turnaround?   Brett Baty’s outfield experiment, Juan Soto’s injury timeline, and Carson Benge’s struggle to adjust raise urgent questions about the lineup’s direction and staying power. Host Ryan Fi...

New York Mets’ offensive slump reaches a breaking point as the team suffers a brutal sweep against the Oakland Athletics. Can Francisco Lindor, Jorge Polanco, and Marcus Semien regain their form, or is this five-game losing streak a sign of deeper issues for the Mets lineup? Host Ryan Finkelstein spotlights the Mets’ offensive futility—highlighting Lindor’s mixed performance, key missed opportunit...

The New York Mets were shutout for the third time this season and were swept at the hands of the A's for their fifth straight loss.  A pitcher's duel between Freddy Peralta and Aaron Civale came down to a Nick Kurtz home run as the difference.  Offensively it was much of the same for the Mets, who scored just six runs over the course of the series.  Now, the Mets start a road trip out in LA agains...

New York Mets unravel as Kodai Senga’s shaky start and Francisco Lindor’s mental errors spark concern—can the Mets regroup amid mounting frustration and injury woes? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets' rough loss to the Athletics, dissecting Senga’s loss of command and Lindor’s uncharacteristically poor play. The episode spotlights Bo Bichette’s breakout performance, Francisco Alvarez’s ti...

The bats woke up late for the New York Mets, but a rough start for Kodai Senga and a rough outing for Luke Weaver led to their fourth straight loss. The Mets actually jumped out to a 1-0 lead in this one, courtesy of a Bo Bichette RBI single. That lead didn't last long, as the A's jumped all over Kodai Senga for seven runs in just 2.1 innings for the Mets starter. They didn't roll over, however, a...

New York Mets stumble as Francisco Lindor’s struggles raise urgent questions. Can the star shortstop step up in Juan Soto’s absence and reignite the team’s offense? Host Ryan Finkelstein spotlights the Mets’ shutout loss, pinpointing Francisco Lindor’s mental lapses, lack of power, and growing struggles at the plate through 14 games—still no home runs or RBIs.   The analysis covers Lindor’s role a...

The New York Mets have gone 17 straight innings without a run, and they dropped the opener of this series, 4-0.  The offense remains the story for the Mets, mustering up six hits and no real threat against JT Ginn and the A's pitching staff.  Another story from this one is Clay Holmes. Holmes took the ball into the 6th, but left with what the team called hamstring tightness.  Now with their losing...

New York Mets’ lineup falters as Nolan McLean’s gem is wasted in a frustrating loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Can this offense rebound after another bullpen meltdown exposed deeper issues?   HostRyan Finkelstein highlights McLean’s dominant start and Luis Robert’s hot bat, but questions swirl around Francisco Lindor’s extended slump and mounting injuries sidelining Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco....

The New York Mets wasted a great start from Nolan McLean, as they lost the finale of this three-game series 7-1. It was a little bit of everything tonight that went wrong for the Mets. McLean was brilliant through the first six innings of work , and hit a little trouble in the 7th. That's where the problems started for the Mets. A pair of defensive miscues and a bullpen that was as sharp as usual...

New York Mets’ rotation questions intensify as David Peterson struggles again—will Sean Manaea seize his spot?   The Mets’ four-game winning streak snapped with Peterson’s rocky outing, sparking debate about the team’s pitching depth and roster strategy.   Is Peterson’s spot in jeopardy, or does Manaea deserve a chance to start? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down key moments, including Corbin Carro...

For the second straight time out, David Peterson struggled early as the Mets saw their win streak snapped in a 7-2 loss.  Peterson struggled with his sinker once again and gave up 5 runs over the first two innings of this one. He did settle down to retire 11 of the final 12 he faced, but the damage was already done.  The Mets offense didn't haven an answer for Ryne Nelson, who just overwhelmed the...

New York Mets prospects set the stage for breakout seasons in 2026—could Elian Pena, Mitch Voit, Camden Lohman, or Cam Tilly become household names?   Host Ryan Finkelstein explores the Mets’ farm system, focusing on rising stars at the lower levels.   The episode spotlights top talents with massive signing bonuses, highlights early spring training performances that defy expectations, and emphasiz...

New York Mets stun Arizona Diamondbacks as Ronny Mauricio delivers a walk-off winner in his first game back. Can this clutch victory spark a legit Mets hot streak? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ thrilling extra-innings triumph, spotlighting five-inning struggles from Freddy Peralta and the bullpen’s dominance behind Luis Garcia and Luke Weaver.   Key takeaways include Brett Baty’s red...

In his first at-bat of the season, Ronny Mauricio delivered a walk-off hit and the New York Mets completed the comeback for a 4-3 win, their fourth straight. It was a cold, cold day in New York. The Mets jumped out to an early 2-0 lead against Zac Gallen and the D-backs, but Freddy Peralta couldn't get out of the fifth inning and the D-backs took back the lead.  Another 8th inning rally by the Met...

Can the Binghamton Rumble Ponies repeat their Double-A championship run after last season’s breakout campaign vaulted the New York Mets farm system into MLB’s elite?   Host Ryan Finkelstein spotlights stars like Jacob Reimer, AJ Ewing, and Chris Suero, evaluating whether the 2026 roster has the firepower to match last year’s dominant squad that featured Ryan Clifford, Jett Williams, and ace perfor...

New York Mets face a major test with Juan Soto sidelined by a calf injury—can Brett Baty and Mark Vientos step up to fill the void?   Ronny Mauricio returns to the big league roster, but questions swirl around his potential role and playing time for the coming weeks as the Mets adjust their lineup and outfield strategy. Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the roster shuffle, injury timelines, and wh...

New York Mets’ unlikely heroes power a dramatic turnaround in San Francisco. Bench players Mark Vientos, Jared Young, Tyrone Taylor, and Luis Torrens step up with clutch performances, erasing doubts from a rough start and reigniting hope for a thrilling season.   With Vientos riding a five-game hitting streak and major contributions from the roster's depth, the Mets showcase resilience as they out...

The New York Mets rallied for four runs in the 8th inning to comeback and beat the San Francisco Giants, 5-2.  San Francisco won the early pitcher's duel between Logan Webb and Kodai Senga, but the Mets were able to strike against the bullpen in the 8th to take the lead.  Jorge Polanco got things started in that inning with a one-out double. Luis Torrens, as a pinch hitter delivered the go ahead t...

New York Mets ignite offensively despite Juan Soto and Luis Robert Jr. sidelined. Is this the turning point that transforms their early season struggles and sparks a winning streak? Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ 7-inning gem from Clay Holmes, Mark Vientos’ hot bat, and a revitalized lineup featuring Brett Baty, Bo Bichette, and Marcus Semien. The discussion spotlights the Mets’ unexp...

In what felt like a continuation of last night's win, the New York Mets stay hot offensively to beat the San Francisco Giants, 9-0.  The Mets took advantage of some misplays in the field early to jump out to a 3-0 lead. And then, in the 5th inning, blew the game open with a five run frame capped off by a pinch-hit 3-run HR by Tyrone Taylor.  We also can't forget about Clay Holmes, who became the f...

New York Mets snap their three-game skid with a 10-run explosion, but Juan Soto’s calf injury threatens to derail their momentum. How will the lineup respond with Soto and possibly Jorge Polanco sidelined? Host Ryan Finkelstein spotlights Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez, and Marcus Semien’s standout performances, dissecting dramatic moments like Alvarez’s two home runs and Semien’s 3-for-5 day.  ...

Nolan McLean was perfect through the first five, and the New York Mets broke out with the bats in a 10-3 win over the San Francisco Giants.  Ace-type starters are supposed to be able to stop losing streaks in their tracks and that is exactly what Nolan McLean did tonight for the Mets. Perfect through the first five, McLean allowed just one hit over his 5 plus innings a work.  Offensively, it was a...

Christian Scott returns to the mound as the Syracuse Mets look to rebound from a tough series against the Toledo Mud Hens.   Could this signal a breakthrough for the Mets’ top pitching prospects? Host Ryan Finkelstein spotlights Scott’s Triple-A season debut, analyzing his path back to the New York Mets rotation while assessing the depth and potential of the Mets’ minor league system. Key storylin...

New York Mets’ sluggish start sparks concern—can the bats wake up before it’s too late?   Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ third straight loss, highlighting David Peterson’s shaky outing and a lineup struggling to produce with runners in scoring position.   Despite Mark Vientos' solo home run and improved defense, the offense manages just five hits and fails to support a taxed pitching...